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The U.N. has identified Kabwe, a city of almost 300,000 people in Zambia, as one of the most polluted places on the planet. Who is to blame? And can justice be done?

The public library in Toledo, Ohio, is one of a number across the U.S. that have become entrepreneurial hubs. Business-specialist librarians are helping aspiring small-business owners and nonprofits for free.

Many of our county’s growers operate small family farms. They have developed a reputation for quality, high-value specialty crops. Buying local is simply the concept of buying food and floral products produced, grown, or raised as close to your home as possible. The Mira Mesa Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mira Mesa High School.

The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford big new programs. Gov. Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates.

Less than half of those displaced received money from the San Diego Housing Commission to help secure new housing or get back into their homes.

Emmitsburg is home to the National Fire Academy, effectively the war college for U.S. firefighters. The Trump administration's decision to halt classes has some townspeople pondering their votes.

The prison on a forbidding island off San Francisco was operated at a prohibitive cost. Now, President Trump says it's time to substantially enlarge and rebuild Alcatraz as a federal penitentiary.

Harvard's lawsuit questions how freezing research funds will further the administration's goal of eliminating antisemitism on campus.

Unleash your creativity in our “Sculpture: The Animal Figure” ceramics class! In this specialized workshop, you’ll learn to sculpt lifelike and imaginative animal figures using clay. You will explore techniques in shaping, detailing, and texturing to bring your favorite creatures to life. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced sculptor, this class offers a fun and engaging way to develop your skills and create a unique piece of art! All students receive one month of FREE MEMBERSHIP at the ICA ceramics studio following the conclusion of the course. Learn More and Register This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Jan 20, 2025 to Feb 24, 2025 and happens every: Mondays: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Visit: Sculpture: The Animal Figure (6 weeks) ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), in collaboration with the San Diego Small Business Development (SBDC) program, World Design Capital (WDC) 2024, and Fashion Week San Diego, is excited to showcase fashion designers from refugee and immigrant backgrounds. This event will celebrate the diversity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of individuals on the move who enrich our community. The IRC will facilitate the participation of these fashion designers who are their current or former clients from East and North Africa, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Guatemala and San Diego. Visit: https://www.rescue.org/events International Rescue Committee on Instagram and Facebook