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American Nuclear Society presents Oliver Stone’s “Nuclear Now, Time to Look Again” Director Oliver Stone passionately presents the possibility of halting climate change through the power of nuclear energy. Panel discussion featuring experts from General Atomics, songs Decommissioning (San Onofre) and Dr. Mehdi Sarram - Iran’s first nuclear engineer.

The Cuban jazz artist says she's never felt welcome in Latin pop. That is, until she came to Puerto Rico to record her new album, Alkemi, which expands her sound into R&B, bossa nova and neo-soul.

“If this is any indication of what Old Crow Medicine Show still has in store so many recordings in its career, we should count ourselves lucky.” – NPR Music Old Crow Medicine Show got their start busking on street corners in 1998, from New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, and the rest is history. It’s been over twenty years since these humble beginnings. The band has gone on to receive the honor of being inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry and have won two Grammy Awards: “Best Folk Album” for "Remedy" (2014) and “Best Long Form Music Video” for "Big Easy Express" (2013). Additionally, their classic single, “Wagon Wheel”, received the RIAA’s Double-Platinum certification in 2019 for selling over 2,000,000 copies while the band’s debut album "O.C.M.S." has been certified Gold (500,000 copies). The band’s latest release is "Jubilee" (Aug 2023) released via ATO Records. Old Crow Medicine Show on Facebook / Instagram

Jury selection is to begin Monday and the judge is expected to rule on a motion that would dismiss the case against a former county official accused of killing investigative journalist Jeff German.

Voice of San Diego has released its 5th annual "Parent's Guide to San Diego Schools."

Plastic has become embedded in everyday life. That’s because for the last 70 years, the plastics industry convinced consumers to embrace the material for its low cost and disposability.

Whether you’re a natural green thumb or you’re still just learning how to take care of a few houseplants, sustainable landscaping can be an intimidating undertaking! Join I Love A Clean San Diego as we break down the topic in our Sustainable Landscaping webinar on Thursday, January 19th from 5:00 – 6:00PM. This will be a great webinar for people with gardens and yards of all sizes, even potted gardens on a small balcony! We’ll focus on: Water conservation tips Yard erosion control Gardening habits to avoid or adopt Storage and disposal of fertilizers and pesticides Yard waste disposal through the new curbside organics recycling program Learn more about how engaging with our land intentionally helps to keep it healthy and sustainable! This event is free to attend and open to all. Please register to receive the link to join. A recording of the webinar and resources will be shared to all registrants after the event, so we encourage you to register even if the event timing doesn’t work for your schedule. We can’t wait to see you virtually on January 19th! Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Providers say for many, this access is a matter of life or death.

Alan Lilienthal is a musician and the co-host of “Port of Entry,” a KPBS podcast about cross-border culture and the people who shape it. His life’s mission is to melt borders and celebrate our shared humanity through art.

BUILD A FLYING CAR! Sound complicated? It’s not. The idea is simple: build a vehicle, release it down a ramp, and try to land it safely on the other side of the gap. It can't be too big, it can't be too expensive, and it can't be too dangerous, but the rest is up to you and your imagination. Read the full rules of the competition below. Engineering can take on many forms and our prizes reflect those challenges. Cash prizes include distance flown, creative engineering, creative design, and best use of recycled materials. Special prize for the best vehicle that matches the theme Keep on Rollin’. Ages: Fly Your Ride is open to 5th-8th grade. Due dates: Blueprints are due on Feb 1, 2022 and competition finals will be held at The San Diego Air & Space Museum on May 7, 2022. Teacher Student help: Teachers can request a mentorship to help establish a new program. A staff member will be assigned to help answer questions, get material grants for students, and host a student or student/parent launch meeting to explain the concept. Students, we are offering a limited amount of $30 grants to buy/obtain materials to build their vehicles. Grant applications will be available once the student has an approved blueprint. Checklist: Submit your initial Blueprint design to us by Feb 1, 2022. Our judging team will evaluate your entry and will let you know if you’re going on to the final round by Feb. 20, 2022. We’ll give you opportunities to talk to our experts at the San Diego Air & Space Technology Low Speed Wind Tunnel, which is owned by the Museum. The Big Day! We’ll hold the competition finals at the Museum, and see how your car does on the ramp. We’ll then pick the winners and award the prizes! For more information on this event and entry registration please visit HERE!