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On a day when Australians often bested the U.S. in the swimming pool at the Paris Summer Olympics, four Americans seized gold from the Aussies in the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay.

Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come learn the ropes (ha ha!) and join us for an outdoor DIY macramé plant hanger class! These plant hangers are perfect for any home decor, whether you’re going for a boho chic look or simply just want to add a touch of nature to a room. Did you know that plants filter the air in your living space? The more plants, the cleaner the air you breathe! Materials are provided in the class fee (except for the plant). Bring your pot with you if you have a specific size to fit! No experience necessary. Ages 11+ welcome and ages 8-10 with an adult! Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The legal tug-of-war with Title 42 continues. Days before the Trump-era immigration rule was set to expire, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ordered a temporary hold on the policy. Then, many people are celebrating the holidays with gatherings and letting their guards down when it comes to COVID-19. But, cases are rising. And, water bills in San Diego are about to go up, and the increases are due in part to $274 million in planned upgrades at the Carlsbad desalination plant run by Poseidon Resources. Next, policymakers met in Las Vegas last week to discuss the future of water supplies from the Colorado River. But they didn’t emerge with any new commitments to significantly cut back demand. Finally, 27 years after the death of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez, her legacy lives on through music and in a class taught at San Diego State University.

After years of preparation, San Diego’s community choice energy program will start enrolling hundreds of thousands of customers. Then, KPBS Science and Technology reporter Thomas Fudge on how San Diego is enacting the new state law that requires food scraps to be composted, instead of being sent to landfills. Later, signatures are being collected for a proposed state ballot measure that could guarantee funding for arts in public schools. Plus, today is Chinese New Year, we take a look at the traditions that shape the holiday. Lastly, KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with Michael Gene Sullivan about his play “The Great Khan,” which is being staged at the San Diego Rep in March.

The trips were revealed by a subpoena of Harlan Crow, the conservative mega donor.

U.S. officials decided to extend protections to monarch butterflies after warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change.

The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors will have a public hearing and vote Thursday about proposed increases.

On February 18, 2023, the San Diego World Affairs Council (SDWAC) will be honored to feature visiting representatives of Americans for Ukraine, Krzysztof Szczęsny, Co-Founder & President, and Emily Schroen, Chief Development Officer. Americans for Ukraine is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization supporting the Modlińska Humanitarian Aid Center in Warsaw, Poland. Szczesny and Schroen will provide insight on their relief-refugee-internally displaced persons (IDPs) initiatives on the ground in Ukraine and Poland. Szczesny, a Polish national is the co-founder of Americans for Ukraine and leads their Ukraine-Polish refugee response on the border and, more recently, in Ukraine. Shroen, a San Diego native, is currently based out of Ukraine to set up the first "hotspot", consisting of a secure venue with a generator, computers, and a facility for teachers to maintain teaching delivery to children inside Ukraine. The San Diego World Affairs Council is excited to welcome both speakers upon their brief visit to the U.S. mid-February, and provide a platform for them to engage and inform our community by sharing details on the situation on the ground as it is today with an authentic narrative and visuals.

Meet The Candidates Forum: District 4 Council Seat & City Attorney Host: SD League of Women Voters & SWCVCA Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 at the Chula Vista Civic Library at 364 F Street in Chula Vista District 4 City Council Forum: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. - Christine Brady, Andrea Cardenas, Cesar Fernandez, Delfina Gonzales, Rudy Ramirez, Jose Sarmiento City Attorney Forum: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Bart Miesfeld & Marco Verdugo The City of Chula Vista Public Library does not advocate nor endorse the views or positions expressed by the users of its facilities.

The glitched-filled announcement showcased just how fragile the social media's platform's infrastructure is since Elon Musk took the site over.