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Join us for an evening screening of Food Biographies, a documentary miniseries that delves into Baja California's rich ecosystems and culinary heritage, followed by a Nat Talk from Dr. Carolina Gutierrez—film producer and traditional food systems researcher. Dr. Carolina Gutierrez Sanchez holds a PhD in environment and development, with a focus on wild edible plants and interdisciplinary methodologies to study food culture. She is a chef, researcher, and producer of the docuseries Food Biographies. Through the personal stories of gatherers, hunters, farmers, and fishermen, Food Biographies showcases the intricate relationships between people and the landscapes that sustain them. In the second season of Food Biographies, we journey along Baja California's Pacific coast to highlight the knowledge and memories of local fishermen, cooks, and chefs, revealing the deep connection between the landscape and the region's culinary traditions. After the documentary miniseries showing, Dr. Carolina Gutierrez will share the process behind making the films and open the floor for the audience to ask questions about the film and Baja California’s culinary landscapes. The short films will be in Spanish with English subtitles and the Nat Talk will be hosted in English. Visit: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/nattalks-and-films/ The Nat on Instagram and Facebook

Our St. Bart's Musical Theatre Summer Camp is new for 2025! Register your kids to be part of our exciting 2-week musical theatre intensive which introduces participants to various aspects of the genre, including scene study, singing, choreography, dialect work, stage combat, hair and make-up, props, sets, audio, and much more! The kids will prepare selections from the musical to perform for parents on the last day of camp, and will have a whole lot of fun along the way! 2025 Summer Camp: "Matilda", the Musical June 30 - July 11, 2025 (no camp on July 4th) Ages 8-14 Camp fee: $300 per child Registration opens on February 1, 2025, 9 a.m. Registration will be limited to 30 campers so don't delay! Visit: https://www.stbartschurch.org/summercamp St. Bart's Poway on Instagram and Facebook

Composting on your farm, ranch, or large property is an ideal way to manage crop residues, manures, and other organic waste while creating a stellar soil amendment. Join us at the beautiful TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos for this three-week course. We will address the unique strategies, challenges, and opportunities that arise through medium-scale composting. This course does not address typical residential composting or large-scale commercial composting. It is intended for those mid-sized systems that fall in between, particularly horse ranches and small farms. This course will meet Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Course Dates: Saturday, February 22
Saturday, March 1
Saturday, March 8 In this course, we’ll cover the following topics: * Neighbor-friendly composting best management practices, scaled to farms * Compost basics, e.g. recipe considerations, feedstocks, and bulk density * Compost management, e.g. site considerations, odor, dust, and rodent/vector control * What is permissible on farms without permits * Composting/water saving benefits Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. All pre-registered unincorporated county residents will receive a FREE kitchen scrap caddy upon completion of the course. BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option. Course Fee: $25* *If this course fee presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Erin Stone at erin@solanacenter.org before registering to inquire. This course has been made possible through generous funding from the County of San Diego. Thanks to our site host, Teri Campus of Life. Visit: On-Farm Composting Course - San Marcos Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Instagram and Facebook

The reopening of a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon has the Navajo Nation, and now Arizona's attorney general, questioning its safety.

NPR's Scott Simon is dazzled by the turn of the seasons, especially the color of the leaves.

It's only been a few days since President Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign cars took effect. But the import surcharge has led to some immediate changes, including layoffs and pauses in car shipments.

Come and join us for an enthralling solo performance by Andrew Flory entitled “Fourteen and Six”. You'll be treated to the dulcet tones of classical guitar and theorbo, the largest member of the lute family. Andrew's repertoire includes 17th century French and Italian works by Alessandro Piccinini, G.G. Kapsberger, and Robert de Visee, as well as other classical compositions. The performance takes place in our Trotter Chapel on Saturday, August 10 at 4 p.m. Visit: Andrew Flory FUMC San Diego Andrew Flory on Instagram and YouTube

A 10th week at the top of the Billboard pop chart is quite an accomplishment. Before the 2000s, that was the rarest of feats. In the days of streaming though, it's become more common.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released his updated budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 on Tuesday, still reflecting a $172 million deficit but featuring fewer cuts to services than the previous spending plan.

North City is set to host a free outdoor movie night on Friday, October 25, featuring Disney’s "Coco"! The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with games, family activities, and movie character meet-and-greets, followed by the movie screening at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a Mariachi Band, Dia de los Muertos decor with an ofrenda, a festive straw bale and pumpkin display, and special appearances by Coco’s beloved characters, Miguel and Héctor. Attendees will receive complimentary popcorn and can purchase an array of bites from North City’s eateries. Options include favorites like pizza from Buona Forchetta, sliders, fries, and other bites from Draft Republic, custom ice cream from award-winning Wynston’s Ice Cream, make-your-own cookie kits from Maya’s Cookies, and handheld bites from Milonga Empanadas. For the adults, beer, wine, and cocktails to enjoy in the movie event area will be available for purchase from Draft Republic. Newly opened J Brix Wines will be open for guests to enjoy select wines on their patio. Limited seating will be available. Guests are encouraged to bring low chairs and blankets to create a cozy movie-viewing experience in the open-air pop-up theater. For more information, visit https://www.northcity.com/.