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Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers after more than a dozen people died in immigration detention, as the department rushes to expand.

Please join us for an online presentation from Charles Rilli (Sierra Club), Anthony Dang (Climate Action Campaign), and Professor Gregg Macey (UC Irvine). These three have been engaged on air pollution issues across the state for a few years now. Charles and Anthony with the support of Professor Gregg Macey are working with the San Diego Air Pollution Control District and environmental justice champions to combat air pollution in the county. They are jointly working to begin the electrification of "indirect sources" of warehouse operations through expediting the transition to clean fleets, looking to combat pollution coming from operation equipment, and lowering emissions in the largest warehouse polluters. Through Climate Action Plans, Charles and Anthony are looking to hold local municipalities accountable to reducing their emissions and making sound climate actions. While there is no charge for this event please register in advance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lLdwKoisQX2jK-DG2Y3BCA#/registration North County Climate Change Alliance on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to make your own Flower Press Book! Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Embrace the beauty of the season with the timeless tradition of flower pressing! Join us for a laid-back beginner bookbinding class where you’ll craft your very own Traveler’s Flower Press Book—a perfect companion for capturing nature’s blooms. If you have never made a book, don’t worry. This is a beginner book, with no stitching and step-by-step instructions along the way. All supplies are included. This beautiful book features sturdy wooden covers adorned with fine papers from around the world, a bookcloth spine, and six pages dedicated to pressing your flowers. Its compact size and ribbon closure make it the ideal addition to your pack or purse for a scenic walk or hike. Every step of the way, Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie will guide you with expert instruction, teaching you how to create your book and sharing her top flower pressing tips. Plus, we’ll have plenty of time to press a few flowers together to kickstart your collection! You’ll leave with your new handmade Travelers Flower Press Book, flowers that you press, and a fresh joy for connecting to nature. No experience necessary. Ages 15+ years welcome, or 10-14 years with an adult participant. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join an interest list for new class date notifications. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Peter Navarro, a longtime adviser to President Trump, says time is running short to investigate the president's perceived political enemies.

International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard University's student body. Harvard says the government's actions, which could cut off a major revenue stream, are "unlawful."

Kids in the U.S. get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, which are tied to health problems. Now, scientists are finding that kids don't all react to these foods in the same way.

Enjoy a beautiful summer evening at San Diego Botanic Garden during Summer Nights every Thursday in July featuring live music and extended hours. This week, to celebrate San Diego Botanic Garden’s 55th anniversary year, we’re taking it back to the ’70s with the soulful, funky sounds of The Gravities! Get ready for a high-energy show by a soul/funk band that blends blues, roots, and funk into an unforgettable live experience. Known for their infectious rhythms and energetic spirit, The Gravities will have you dancing from the first song to the last. Don’t miss a funky, full-of-energy night on the Gazebo Lawn! A bar with craft beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and light snacks will be available each night. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Pack a picnic, get cozy, and make the most of your evening in the Garden! Tickets for Summer Nights can be purchased online and include after-hours admission to the Garden, with last admission at 6:45 p.m. The Gravities on Facebook / Instagram

A star-studded movie opening this weekend has already been a big financial boost for San Diego County. Local film leaders hope the film helps to revitalize the TV and movie industry in the region.

Join us for the San Diego Made Summer Market, happening Saturday, August 30 through Sunday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at NTC Park at Liberty Station. This two-day outdoor festival celebrates the best of San Diego’s creative community with over 125 curated local makers, delicious food and drinks, live music, crafts, games, photo ops, and more. Held on the scenic Preble Field, the market offers a vibrant shopping experience right across from one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations. Children under 10 get in free, and there is a $5 entry donation for adults that support the San Diego Made 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Be sure to grab a punch card at the entrance—make three qualifying purchases and receive a free handmade gift at the exit (while supplies last)! San Diego Made Markets on Instagram

President Trump says that the announcement of this year's Kennedy Center honorees will come Wednesday.