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This weekend in the arts: classical music honors the planet, a fictional band comes to life (live!), SDMA gets the floral treatment, a new San Ysidro art crawl and a Black playwright's world premiere.

Some of the cases involve serious allegations, like an ICE agent in El Centro organizing a drug smuggling operation.

San Diego military families are getting some relief from the housing market because the Department of Defense is increasing the Basic Allowance for Housing. In other news, with the Santa Ana season about to hit its peak in California, the state’s attorney general is leading an effort to assess wildfire risk for new developments. Plus, we explain some of the local and statewide propositions on your ballot.

This weekend in the arts, the culmination of a pandemic-era program from the city's Commission for Arts and Culture, live performances of a haunting dance production, an outdoor music, art and food festival in Oceanside, a music video viewing party and closing weekend of a very timely virtual play.

Hi-YAH! LEGOLAND® California Resort is calling all ninjas to join the Elemental Masters with the return of LEGO® NINJAGO® Weekends, taking place Saturdays and Sundays from January 20 – February 18 and Monday, February 19. LEGO NINJAGO Weekends are designed for guests to fully immerse themselves into the NINJAGO universe with ninja-themed activities, exhilarating shows, and interactive entertainment. Get ready to don your NINJAGO Dragon Power headbands and refine your ninja prowess during a spy-proof scavenger hunt to help the heroes search for the missing dragon cores. Meet all new costume characters like Sora & Arin, and beloved ninjas, Jay, Lloyd, and Nya. Join in on the Ultimate Dragon LEGO build, then unleash your powers on LEGO NINJAGO: The Ride. Slide, climb, and play at NINJAGO Training Camp, collect themed pop badges, and cap off the day with a 4D movie, "LEGO NINJAGO: Master of the 4th Dimension."

Are you cleaning out your closets this Spring? Learn how to do it with the planet in mind! Join I Love A Clean San Diego on Earth Day, Thursday April 21st, from 5-6 p.m. for our free Spring Cleaning workshop. Come discover ways that natural cleaning products can reduce waste and save money. We’ll show you effective recipes for household cleaners, identify specific low-waste swaps, and review how to recycle right. You’ll also learn about resources for donating and recycling textiles, toys, and those other hard to dispose of items. Leave with the tools and ideas you need to live more sustainably and reduce what you’re sending to the landfill! Attendees are invited to participate in our Make and Take activity. Create your own all-purpose cleaner from our bulk items to start your zero waste journey with one entirely waste free product! In addition, attendees can bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Participants can exchange or donate those items, giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Some example items that have been brought to past workshops include clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CDs, picture frames, kitchenware, Halloween costumes, etc. Please register to reserve your space at the event. Thank you to the City of Encinitas for sponsoring this event. Can’t wait to see you there!

Local experts say it may not have much of an impact on long border wait times.

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, the sister restaurant to Trey Foshee’s Georges at the Cove, is hosting its next Chef’s Table with Executive Chef Marty Ray and resident Advanced Sommelier Evan Vallee on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. The six-course wine-pairing dinner is Mediterranean/Italian themed and includes Oyster Duo, Albacore Crudo, Ricotta Ravioli, Olive Oil Poached Halibut, Venison Tender Loin, and Olive Oil Cake for dessert. Spaces are limited for this intimate and interactive dinner in La Jolla Shores. Ample street parking is available in addition to the adjacent parking lot. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The Navy wants to increase the maximum number of days three carriers are in port from 29 to 180 per year.

The San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl is excited to host the second annual Snapdragon Bowl Bash in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego! The Snapdragon Bowl Bash is a time for fans and locals to gather in the heart of San Diego for FREE family fun, great food, live music, giveaways and more! Witness a one-of-a-kind performance as the two university bands face off in a Battle of the Bands in the streets of downtown San Diego. This event is FREE for all fans and also features, photo booths, interactive games, street performers, food & drink specials from participating restaurants and a photo op with the SDCCU Holiday Bowl Trophy. More information on the Snapdragon Bowl Bash will be announced later this year.