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Several bills in the California Legislature would regulate how companies use AI to make employment decisions such as compensation, hiring, firing, or promotions, but they may be in jeopardy because of their associated costs.

Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 3 – 5 (3 Days, 15 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio This class will feature a quick review of the basics taught in Encaustics 1 and then move on to new techniques. These include the following: How to use the visual space effectively How to use color, pan pastels, paints and colored beeswax, stencils, and drawing tools Use of transparent colors Materials: The $75 material fee includes wood-panel supports, R & F encaustic medium, some R & F wax colors, heated palette, some brushes, heat guns, torches, some collage materials, images, things to embed; mark-making tools; gloves; scissors. Optional: you may bring to class an apron; mask for face, if sensitive to the smell of heated wax; paper towels; tracing paper; your own mark-making tools; dried botanicals to embed. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/60a Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

At the International AIDS Society meeting this year, a young woman from South Africa spoke. She is the first Black woman from Africa to be potentially cured of HIV.

inewsource cartoonist Steve Breen explores San Diego's fentanyl crisis through illustrated reporting. Then, a preview of film, music and art events to check out this weekend.

Don’t miss the San Diego Made Spring Market in La Mesa Village on Saturday, May 10 from 11a.m. - 6 p.m. This free, family-friendly creative spring festival will feature over 120 local curated makers, showcasing the best of San Diego's creative community and offering attendees a unique shopping experience outdoors down historic La Mesa Boulevard. The perfect Mother’s Day weekend activity, guests can enjoy gourmet food trucks, free photo booths, floral stands, live music performances, Instagram-able art installations, styled lounges, craft stations, kids activities, and more! Businesses along the Boulevard will be offering specials throughout the day. This event is free, but anyone who RSVP’s beforehand on the website will be added to a giveaway to win one of many amazing prize packs. Bring the whole family to the San Diego Made Spring Market for some fun in the sun while supporting local businesses!

SZA Dance Night returns to Soda Bar on Friday July 11! SZA Dance Night brings the soulful, genre-blending vibes of SZA alongside artists like Doechii, Jorja Smith, and Summer Walker. Tickets Soda Bar on Instagram and Facebook

Join us May 10th & 11th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., for our 48th Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair, a San Diego tradition for the whole family! A truly All-Artisan fair, where all the works are hand-crafted and sold by the artists and crafters themselves. Fair FAQ's: -Over 125 Hand-picked vendors from across Southern California, with everything from handmade jewelry, soaps, paintings and sculpture, local honey, clothing, pottery, items for the home and garden and much more! -Outside wine bars are located throughout the winery grounds -Grab and go Italian fare from the Kitchen restaurant in the courtyard. There will also be a food court located on the East side of the fair -The permanent winery village shops are also open during the fair, -Manzanita Roasting Co coffee shop open at 8 a.m. -Please do not attend the fair if you are ill. -Plenty of seating is available for enjoying wine and food across the winery. -Admission is free. Families are welcome! -No pets are permitted on winery grounds. No exceptions. ADA recognized service dogs (not ESD's) that are trained to aid a disabled person are welcome. -No outside food and beverage are permitted on the winery grounds. -We have parking onsite but carpooling is recommended. -Bring cash for vendors that do not accept credit cards. There are no ATM's on the winery grounds. -Comfortable shoes and sun hats are recommended! -Non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, sodas, water and other drinks are sold on the winery grounds and in the coffee shop. The Bernardo Winery is family-owned and has the right to refuse service. Visit: https://www.bernardowinery.com/ Bernardo Winery on Instagram and Facebook

A new White House executive order says the exhibition is an example of how the Smithsonian portrays "American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. March 14, 15, and 16 (3 days, 9 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Follow your imagination and the patterns in fabric scraps as you combine them with painted paper, cutouts, and paints. This is a chance to recycle many colorful leftovers into fantasy creations. Compositional forms will be explained with a focus on movement and repetition. During the first class meeting, Susan will demonstrate techniques for preparing paper and gluing items smoothly, and she will provide some fabric scraps for your use. She will be working on a mixed-media collage while in class. The following classes will be used to complete a larger work using still life or photographs as inspiration.   Materials: Fabric scraps, paper,* acrylic paints, 11” x 14” canvas (or larger), gesso, brushes, clear acrylic medium, copies of old photos, magazines for collage, scissors. Useful additions: Rags, scraps of foam-core, corrugated cardboard, mat board, colored pencils, soft pastels, oil pastels, India ink, watercolors. *Paper for the base of the artwork needs to be at least 100 lb. Pick no smaller than 16” x 20”. Various sizes and types of art paper (Arches cover, Stonehenge, Bristol) are good. All kinds of scrap paper and wrapping paper can be used in the mixed-media art piece. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/16 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Discover the latest trends and expert insights at our "Kitchen, Baths & More" seminar! Learn about "ADUs, custom homes, and outdoor living spaces" from industry professionals. Whether you’re planning a renovation or building from the ground up, this free event will provide valuable tips, design inspiration, and practical advice to help you bring your vision to life. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions and get expert guidance on your next project! Marrokal Design and Remodeling on Facebook / Instagram