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The county is facing extra costs due to a rise in felony drug and theft charges tied to Proposition 36, a 2024 statewide ballot initiative.

Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. for COLOSSAL, the largest pool party of San Diego Pride Weekend! Experience a full day of music, entertainment, and poolside fun featuring headliner SAM BLACKY, along with MASCFISH, LASER FOX, MODGIRL, and MURFF across multiple stages. Grab a poolside cabana, enjoy strong drinks, cool off in the pool, and celebrate Pride Weekend with hundreds of partygoers from across Southern California and beyond. CABANA ticket holders receive early entry at 12:30 p.m. Cabanas are prime real estate, so reserve yours early!

2 Days Only At The Del Mar Fairgrounds January 31 through February 1 San Diego Home Improvement Expo comes to the Del Mar Fairgrounds for a 2 day extravaganza of hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts—all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. Discover the latest trends and innovations in home improvement at the premier Home Improvement Expo in sunny San Diego. Immerse yourself in a world of possibilities as leading experts showcase cutting-edge products and solutions to elevate your living spaces. From state-of-the-art kitchen appliances to eco-friendly landscaping ideas, this Home Improvement Expo is a one-stop destination for homeowners looking to enhance their abodes. Attendees are in for a weekend of inspiration, expert advice, and Exclusive Show Deals that will transform their homes into the home of their dreams. Whether a DIY enthusiast or seeking professional guidance, the San Diego Home Improvement Expo is where a vision meets reality. The Home Improvement Expo focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses. Attendees find everything they need to save time and money improving, refreshing, or remodeling their home and outdoor surroundings; from the latest in appliances to garden lighting, from BBQs to security systems, from baths to sunrooms. The Fairgrounds gigantic O’Brien Hall features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the newest products and hottest trends, all at special low show prices! The Show offers several unique Home features that provide extraordinary added value. These truly set the San Diego Home Improvement Expo apart from all other Home Shows. Everything at the Show is included in the Free Admission, even an opportunity to win $1,000 after entering via the website at https://sandiegohomeimprovementexpo.com/. Save Time … Save Hundreds … Save Thousands! The San Diego Home Improvement Expo is a home shopper’s paradise. Exclusive Show pricing is a big attraction for any homeowner looking for deep one-time-only savings. This Marketplace is also an ideal opportunity to easily arrange for multiple bids on any home project, be it shutters, doors, windows, skylights, or hundreds of other essentials. Show hours—Saturday, January 31, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for more information visit: https://sandiegohomeimprovementexpo.com/. # # # About Westward Expos: Founded in 1985 in San Diego, Westward Expos produces both The Spring Home Garden and Fall Home Garden Shows. San Diego’s leading Show Producer, Westward Expos can be reached at: 858.350.3738. For information on how to participate in the San Diego Home Improvement Expo, contact James Scannell: jim@sandiegohomegardenshows.com San Diego Home Improvement Expo on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to Sew & Hem! This class is a continuation of the Family and Beginner Sewing 101. In this next series, Instructor Hannah Gioutlos will guide you through the process of sewing a drawstring backpack. We will learn how to place our pattern on your fabric and cut it out with scissors or a rotary cutter. Then we will show tips on using a seam gauge to find the hem allowance. Next we will learn the proper way to press our fabric into place to get ready for hemming. For students who complete this project early, you can also learn to sew a pet bandana for your furry friends. REQUIREMENT: If you are new to using a sewing machine, you must take Family & Beginner Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics first. In order to enroll in 102, a student must know how to thread and use a/their sewing machine and be comfortable with beginner sewing techniques. FABRIC CHOICE: All materials are included. If you’d like to bring your own fabric to sew with, students must bring at minimum a half yard or two fat quarters of 100% cotton quilting or cotton canvas. Cotton jersey and stretchy fabrics will not be sewn in this class. MACHINE CHOICE: It’s ideal to bring your own sewing machine for this class, but you may also borrow and learn on one of ours. Please note if bringing your own sewing machine it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. No experience necessary. Materials included. Ages 12+ years are welcome. Ages 7+ must attend with an adult to assist! ***If you’re attending with your child, and participating only as support, just purchase 1 space. If you both will learn and create a project side-by-side, please purchase 2 spaces. Please be punctual to this class. Students who show up more than 15 min late will not be able to catch up, and will be turned away to keep the class on schedule. Plan ahead for traffic and parking. Family & Beginner Sewing is a fun sewing series aimed at acquainting students with a/their sewing machines, beginning with the basics and growing skills. This class, 102, is the second in the series. If you don’t know how to use a/your sewing machine, please take Family & Beginner Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics first. After 102, check out the next class in the series, Family & Beginners Sewing 103 | Zippers, Linings & More. • 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.

According to MTS, the budget reflects increasing costs with a relatively flat revenue stream. Since COVID, MTS has had to balance budgets using a mix of one-time funds, operational savings and strategic financial adjustments.

How mirror movement development could boost your physical and cognitive health.

Grainbakers brings our Fall Flavors Breadmaking Class to Tipping Pint Brewing at The Hangar 76 in Oceanside. Make it a gratitude night with friends, a date night or a November birthday! Grainbakers is bringing our Fall Flavors series to The Hangar 76 in Oceanside, where Tipping Pint Brewing, Carruth Cellars Winery and Hangar 76 Pizzeria all share one roof. At the end of the brewer's day, we'll take Tipping Pint's fresh spent grain and work it into a beautiful artisan bread dough. Come early and make a night of it. Grab a pizza from Hangar 76 Pizzeria, a pint of Tipping Pint's latest brew or a glass of Carruth Cellars wine. The Hangar is a relaxed, family friendly hangout with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so your friends can settle in while you're in class. Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. Once created, you can customize your bread by adding flavors from our Inclusions bar. This class will have many selections, including: Pumpkin & Spice Maple Walnut Dark Chocolate and Cherry UBE Cardamon and Spice (Purple Sweet Potato) Honey Sea Salted Whole Wheat Rosemary and Sea Salt Cinnamon Raisin Jalapeño, Cheddar & Bacon Other inventive inclusions from our Inclusions bar Class includes: Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread Recipe and instruction guide. Super fun mixing session to make your dough One bread in its first rise, ready to bake at home Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread VIP / FAQ: You will bake your bread at home. Participants must be 14 to participate and must have a ticket. See Kids Policy. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. You are WELCOME to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint while in class. This class is: This class is fun for groups This class is fun for a solo outing This class is fun for couples This class is fun for a girls’ night out This class is fun for Adults + their Parents! This class is fun for a Birthday activity. This class is a great eGift for a last-minute Birthday gift! This class is great to give as an eGift Grainbakers on Facebook

Join Miko Marks for an evening of blues, country, and soul. Praised by Rolling Stone for her powerful voice, Marks brings heartfelt storytelling and hard-earned perspective to the stage on her Hell or High Water Tour, featuring music from her first blues album. February 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center Theater. Miko Marks on Facebook

The Trump administration has targeted protections for more than 4 million acres of California forests. opening them up to logging and road construction. Forest Service research shows roads are where many human-caused wildfires begin.

Join us for Shrub Club, a time to come together as a community of passionate volunteers and experience the beauty of nature while caring for habitats along the Escondido Creek watershed. We are partnering with I Love a Clean San Diego for this Creek to Bay cleanup! Activities include removing non-native plant species, restoring trails, clearing trash, and creating space for native plants and wildlife to thrive. It is a hands-on way to connect with the land and make a real environmental impact. For 35 years, the Escondido Creek Conservancy has protected over 3,500 acres of land, restored native habitats, and inspired thousands of students to become future environmental stewards, reflecting what’s possible when community, persistence, and purpose come together. Join us to make a difference. See you there! Escondido Creek Conservancy on Facebook / Instagram