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The district conducted a survey last summer of households who had received the purifiers and most said they had helped with odors caused by sewage from the Tijuana River.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed after part of a decades-old sewer line in Maryland collapsed in January, sending raw sewage into the Potomac River. After weather delays, repair work has resumed.

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's little evidence the drug will help.

Join Vanguard Culture and UC San Diego Craft Center for a vibrant gathering of visual art, storytelling, dance, and community care. This special evening also marks the national launch of the Jimi Appleseed Initiative (JAI), a cultural storytelling movement rooted in creativity, sustainability, and shared humanity. Launching from San Diego, the event will be streamed with interactive participation from 8–12 communities across the United States, creating a real-time national storytelling experience—while remaining deeply grounded in local voices and connection. Purchase a Bowl. Sow a Seed. Make a $15 donation to receive a beautiful, handmade ceramic bowl created by artists at the UC San Diego Craft Center. Proceeds directly support the San Diego Rescue Mission, helping ensure nourishing meals for neighbors in need. Event Highlights: -"Invisible Nation": Portraits of the Unhoused, an exhibition by artist Neil Shigley -National launch of the Jimi Appleseed Initiative, a national storytelling and wisdom-sharing movement that fosters unity and cultural understanding. -Live theatre by Blindspot Collective -Live dance by Culture Shock San Diego -Interactive springtime art and storytelling activities by Storytellers of San Diego More than an event, this is a space to sow empathy, spark conversation, and rediscover our shared humanity—because once we hear each other’s stories, we stop being strangers. Thursday, April 30th, 2026 UCSD Park & Market 1100 Market Street San Diego, CA 92101 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Guests are encouraged to bring unexpired canned goods.) $15 donation directly benefits the San Diego Rescue Mission and includes a beautiful, handmade ceramic bowl. Visit: https://vanguardculture.com/apr-30-art-garden-a-communal-offering-of-art-storytelling-connection/ Vanguard Culture on Instagram and Facebook

The U.S. Postal Service released a new commemorative set of stamps honoring lowrider culture on Friday. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we hear more about the rich history of lowriding and what it has meant for Chicano culture in San Diego through the years.

As a series of memorial services begin to pay respects to Jackson, a new generation of leaders works to preserve hard-fought civil rights gains.

Balance&Beats x Sew Loka: Repair and Renew Workshop Transform your clothing into a wearable canvas that tells your unique story. Join Claudia of Sew Loka for Repair & Renew, an inspiring sewing workshop that blends self-compassion, personal reflection, and sustainable fashion practices. In this session, you’ll create custom textile patches that represent your life’s meaningful moments, values, and bold statements. Then learn how to apply them through sewing and mending techniques. This is more than repair: it’s an opportunity to slow down, care for what you already have, and practice gentleness with yourself as you create something new. Please bring your own jacket, shirt, pants, sweater, shorts, etc. to patch, personalize, and renew. All skill levels welcome, whether you’re brand new to sewing or already love crafting with fabric, this workshop is designed to be supportive, cozy, and empowering. All materials and supplies will be provided. Community Impact: Balance & Beats will donate 50% of its proceeds to Border Angels’ Familia Reunida Community Fund.

The case is seen as a test of social media's legal responsibility for platform design features that plaintiffs' lawyers say exacerbated mental health issues in young people.

Celebrate Galentine’s Day at Temaki in Encinitas with your favorite people, fresh sushi, and buy one, get one free cocktails made for a proper girls’ night out. Known for its hand rolls, high-quality fish, and surf-inspired atmosphere, Temaki is the go-to Encinitas sushi spot for Galentine’s Day, whether you’re kicking off the night or settling in for a full celebration with friends. Sip, snack, and cheers your way through the evening with bold flavors, shareable bites, and cocktails that make celebrating friendship even better. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Galentine’s Day, gals and pals can keep their hearts and glasses full with buy-one-get-one-free cocktails for pairs of friends. Standout cocktails include the lychee martini with Grey Goose vodka and lychee, priced at $16; the Moonlight Espresso Martini crafted with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Mr Black cold brew coffee liqueur and espresso, priced at $16; and Temaki Punch with Mount Gay Rum, pineapple juice and lime, priced at $16; among others. Temaki Bar, a Clique Hospitality concept, was named Best of North County 2024 for both sushi and seafood restaurants. The popular sushi bar elevates the art of traditional sushi-making to exceptional heights, using only freshly caught, sustainable seafood and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Located at 575 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com. Visit: https://www.temakibarsushi.com/event/galentines-day-at-temaki/ Temaki Bar on Instagram and Facebook

Attacks by Iran have already nearly halted the flow of oil through the vital waterway as commercial ship crews fear being hit by missiles, drones or mines.