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History is made: Claudia Sheinbaum has won Mexico's election by a landslide to become its first female president.

Make the change on Earth Day! Bokashi is a fast and simple technique to pre-compost ALL food scraps at home into a nutrient-dense amendment for your soil. Learn how to feed the soil and build soil health for better harvests. With bokashi, you can stop putting your food scraps in the organic municipal green bin and get rid of nasty flies, maggots, and horrid decomposing odors! Try bokashi, you are going to love it! About your Instructors: Stacey Messina is the owner of Seed & Trellis San Diego Kitchen Gardens in San Marcos, CA. She offers local workshops, virtual raised bed garden design, edible planting plans, and personal coaching services for gardeners all over the nation. She is passionate about organic and regenerative practices using bokashi and composting to elevate garden experiences. We are very excited to have a special guest speaker, Isaac Diaz, owner of Soil for Terra, a certified Lab Tech of Dr. Elaines Soil Food Web School. We are honored to have him speak about the Soil Food Web and share his living soil discoveries using his microscope! Also, the bokashi bran producer himself, Ron McCord of Good Grow Organics, will be our special guest to offer his extensive expertise in the practice of bokashi! Discover Bokashi Workshop Includes: ‣ In-Person 90-minute Bokashi Hands-On Workshop & Demonstration ‣ Bokashi Bran Sample and Take Home Worksheets ‣ What is Bokashi? ‣ What is Bokashi Bran? ‣ Learn how to bokashi Step-by-Step from start to finish. ‣ Why bokashi is a great solution for a Zero Food Waste Lifestyle. ‣ Discover the versatility of bokashi! There are so many ways you can use the bran and the fermented food waste! ‣ Guest Speakers! Learn about the Soil Food Web and how Bokashi supports Living Soil with Isaac Diaz. ‣ Bokashi Set Up recommendations for home, garden, balcony, business, farm, or homestead with Ron McCord owner of Good Grow Organics. ‣ Personalized Bokashi Evaluation and Starter Kit Recommendations ‣ Bokashi Starter Kits are available for purchase after the workshop at The Golden Door Country Store. ‣ FAQ's Q&A Session A very special thanks to the Golden Door Country Store for their partnership and for hosting this event for our community!

Join us December 31, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plunge San Diego located inside Belmont Park as we count down and ring in the New Year with a balloon drop at 12PM {NOON!}. This event is presented by Children's Primary Care Medical Group. There will be a great lineup of family friendly entertainment, the option to swim or take on the Plunge obstacle course (even after the event until 3pm!), games, bounce houses, thousands of dollars in giveaways, crafts, dessert bites, music, dancing and much, much more!!! Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Plus, we have a special guest stopping by for a special meet and greet, with thanks to The Storybook Character Company. Plus, additional entertainment and show-stopping fun you don’t want to miss! Check out our recap post from 2021! If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please click here! We have two family ticket options for a family of four or a family of two. Must be family members from the same household. All event attendees must complete the Plunge Waiver FORM before entering the event. Stay tuned for more info!!! Each family ticket (GA or Early Bird) will receive access to the entire event + the option to stay and swim until 3pm, ONE FREE Day Pass to come back to Plunge at a future date, Belmont Park Coupons, New Year Party Favors (kids) and two raffle tickets. Ticket information: Early Bird (11/29-12/25) - Family of 4 Ticket: $85 - Family of 2 Ticket: $45 General Admission (12/26-12/30) - Family of 4: $100 - Family of 2: $50 General Admission Day of Event (12/31/22 Only) - Family of 4: $135 - Family of 2: $75 Sibling Ticket (MAX 1 per Family Ticket Order) - $20 - Please note if you purchase ONLY a Sibling ticket not in addition to a family ticket order it will be canceled and refunded. VIP Ticket: Includes a swag bag valued at $500+ (see below) Limited QTY Available. - Family of 4: $199 - Family of 2: $100 VIP Family Tickets Include a Swag Bag valued at $500+ Here is what we have so far: New Year Celebration Party Favors for a family of 4 or 2, (2) Plunge Snack Shack coupons, 5 Plunge Day Passes to come back at a future date with Family of 4 ticket and 3 Passes with a Family of 2 ticket, 5 Extra Raffle Tickets and more! (Keep checking back). All items are subject to change, but the total value of the swag bag is guaranteed. No refunds will be given, but should you request a refund we will offer day passes to check out Plunge at a different date, based on the ticket purchase.

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.

Reserve your seat for this month’s Artisan Table Signature Wine Series dinner for a taste of Napa Valley on the beautiful outdoor terrace at A.R. Valentien. Sip on standout wines from Far Niente perfectly paired with the multi-course communal meal of seasonal bounty by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Bruce Mooers, president of Far Niente, is joining this intimate dinner for an insightful discussion about the selected wine varietals. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Oceanside’s first homeless shelter is expected to open next month.

A California court of appeals will consider the possibility that changes to the state’s rooftop solar rules are not lawful.

Spreckels Organ Society is hosting a special Sunday afternoon concert, celebrating The Beatles, called “All You Need is LOVE,” on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The concert will showcase San Diego’s Spreckels Pipe Organ – the largest open air musical instrument in the world – with San Diego Civic Organist Raul Prieto Ramirez performing. He will be joined by San Diego’s awarded singer Lauren Leigh-Martin, Richard “Tbone” Larson on drums, and the Choir of St. James-by-the-Sea, directed by Alex Benestelli. Featured songs include favorites such as: “Penny Lane,” “Let it Be,” “All You Need is Love,” “Helter Skelter,” “Lady Madonna,” and more!

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale. This program is recommended for ages 3-5. Presented by Write Out Loud.

The Comic-Con Art Show is open to the public... you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy, or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show is expected to comply with all Terms and Conditions expected of our attendees. You’ll see numerous original drawings, paintings, sculptures, pieces of jewelry, and more “unusual” items, all created and displayed by professional and amateur artists. If you want to add something to your collection, many of the pieces are offered for purchase by Silent Auction* or Quick-Sale. Bidder numbers and Art Show information can be obtained from the administration table inside the Art Show. You must be 18 or older and have legal identification to purchase artwork, and payments may be made with cash or a credit card. The Art Show also displays the nominated books and comics for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Come and see the best new works of the year! For your convenience, the Art Show is open one hour after the Exhibit Floor closes on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday to make it easier to bid on or pick up your art. Hours: Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. –6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Silent Auction Final bidding closes Saturday at 6 p.m. Winning bids are posted at 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Any Voice Auctions begin at 11 a.m. Sunday Morning All purchased art must be picked up Sunday by 6:30 p.m. Quick-Sale items must be paid for immediately and picked up the same day. Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram