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For the Filipino diaspora, food is a strong tether to their homeland and their identity. But for decades, traditional fruits and vegetables from the Philippines were hard to come by.

Handcraft your own lip balms! Select a date: Saturday, Sept 19, from 2-3:30 p.m. or Tuesday, Sept 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. Beginners welcome! Ages 15+years! Join us for a special workshop with Guest Artisan & Instructor Chelsea Lööw, visiting from Sweden and introducing a limited series of workshops with Craft Collective this year! An educational, hands-on workshop for those who want to experience the freedom and creativity of making their own all-natural lip balm from scratch. In this 1.5-hour class, you’ll learn about the properties and benefits of beeswax and our different carrier oils then create a custom batch of lip balm using a selection of organic beeswax, nourishing carrier oils, scents, and even tints. Each participant will leave with several tins of their own lip balm, plus the knowledge to make more at home. It’s Choose Your Own Adventure, Lip Balm Edition! A note about ingredients and sensitivities: This workshop introduces a range of plant-based oils and butters, including sweet almond, apricot kernel, coconut, castor, jojoba, avocado, marula, and moringa oils as well as butters from shea and cupuaçu. Because individual allergies and sensitivities vary, please let us know about any known seed, nut, or botanical allergies when you register. We’ll review the ingredient list and help you choose the ones that best suit you! No experience necessary. Ages 15+ welcome. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

First, we’ll tell you why the USS Fort Worth had its lifespan cut short. Then, the local impact of Hurricane Genevieve means dangerously high surf levels. Next, we look into the future of the Downtown La Mesa Trolley Station. And we hear from students from tribal bands and nations who attended arts and culture workshops last week. Plus, we speak to researchers who found a glitch in an anti-theft system on some cars.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Juneteenth storytelling, art and music; Cat Gunn at ICA Central; a "Print As Protest" discussion; summer jazz; "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice"; a lagoon art walk; ocean poetry and more.

Lawmakers approved a last-minute deal for a controversial sports arena and housing project in San Diego, allowing the city to use an existing environmental review.

Casa Familiar opens La Semilla Community Resiliency Center, a hub for residents during climate-related emergencies

Create a unique meditation station or altar! Mondays, June 29 & July 13, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ages 15+ welcome! In this 2-part series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional and fun pieces. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques to create one of a kind ceramic altars. Students will create and build their piece in the first and second class and glaze their creations in the last class. Students will learn the art of glazing, with many decorative techniques. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors in this course. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Additional optional materials available via the instructor for a fee. Items shown in photo (tarot card, crystals, candle, etc are not included). We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the interest list to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the interest list to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: 2-Week Clay Handbuilding Workshop: Meditation Station or Altar San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

First, a major bipartisan bill passed that looks to address housing affordability. Also, the California DMV offers little explanation as to why thousands of drivers must retake the written exam. Then, a chat with San Diego county’s Director of Animal Services. Next, an online art shop in Barrio Logan is opening its first brick-and-mortar location.

The unique art of Sandra Acra will be showcased in the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House for the month of September during regular museum hours Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All artwork is available for sale, with a portion donated to the Museum.

San Diego's pinball scene has grown over the past decade. Here are places to play pinball, from bars and breweries to family-friendly arcades.