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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will open its gates to springtime enthusiasts beginning Saturday, March 1, 2025 for friends and families to wander amongst the colorful fifty-five acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus: a flower renowned for its large, double-petaled blooms that sit atop tall, straight stems. For the 2025 season, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is thrilled to welcome its very first traveling exhibit and will serve as the colorful backdrop for artist Alex Heveri’s, “Glass in Flight” which features over three dozen glass and steel sculptures of sparkling butterflies, dragonflies, bamboo, bees and insects that compliment the gardens and fields. The dazzling attraction stretches eight to ten weeks each year, from early March through early May, with a full slate of activities including live music performances, workshops and wellness classes. “This is going to be the most colorful season at The Flower Fields to date,” says Fred Clarke, General Manager of The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. “We can’t wait to see the faces of our guests as they take in the sight of Alex Heveri’s life-like, giant sculptures set against the natural beauty of The Flower Fields.” “Glass in Flight” features giant insects handcrafted from glittering Dalle de Verre glass, set into bright, powder-coated steel frames that will be scattered around The Flower Fields like giant jewels, complimenting the 55 acres of ranunculus and colorful gardens. Heveri employs the use of light and color in her work and fittingly draws inspiration from nature, in particular, the fluid and ethereal movement of butterflies, fireflies and beetles in flight. “The kaleidoscope of color that the Flower Fields bring each year is a stunning contrast for the individual sculptures that make up my ‘Glass in Flight’ exhibit,” says Artist, Alex Heveri. “I’m thrilled to bring my largest exhibit to date to Carlsbad, with over 38 sculptures sprinkled throughout the fields.” In addition, the 2025 Activity Calendar is blooming with activities and programming that have become a tradition for returning guests to enjoy year after year. The outdoor music series is set to feature performances by Gainesville The Band, Mariachi Serenata, The Free Collective Band, Bill Magee, Bayou Brothers, Cool Rush and Michele Lundeen. The Flower Fields’ wellbeing offerings are expanding with the addition of Golden Hour Pilates and Family Yoga in addition to the return of Sunset Meditation and Sound Healing and Flower Flow Yoga classes. Sunset Wine Tasting, Flower Crown Workshops and Tea in the Garden will return across multiple dates. The American Flag of Flowers, Tractor Wagon Rides, Artist Gardens, Sweet Pea Maze, Santa’s Playground and Carlsbad Mining Company will deliver on the nostalgic experiences The Flower Fields is renowned for delivering for over sixty years. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, California, 92008. Single ticket admission is $27 for adults, $25 for seniors 60+ and military, $17 for children 3–10, and free for children under three and must be purchased online before arrival. Season passes are $57 for adults, $52 for seniors 60+, $33 for children 3–10, with group tours also available. Wagon tours are priced at $8 for adults and $4 for children. Private events are available to book year-round, including corporate groups and weddings. Advanced tickets will be available for purchase by visiting https://www.theflowerfields.com/. Facebook | Instagram | X

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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. In the Bay area of San Francisco is an ancient village site where Native peoples long ago lived and prospered. Now, in a once in a lifetime event, the descendants of those people, the Muwekma Ohlone, have partnered with archeologists to conduct one of the most intensive studies ever undertaken at an early pre-contact site in California.

Experience the season with an enchanting afternoon of classical guitar. From delicate melodies to vibrant rhythms, this performance by Hugo Nogueira will blow you away. About Hugo Nogueira: Hugo Nogueira won the 2011 American Guitar Society competition in Los Angeles, California. After attending three prestigious conservatories in Brazil (and studying with one of the most renowned Brazilian guitar pedagogues, Henrique Pinto), he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Composition in 2007 and a teaching credential in 2010. Hugo continued his studies earning his Master’s Degree in Guitar Performance at Azusa Pacific University. Additionally, he has had masterclasses with world class guitarists such as Ana Vidovic, Jason Vieaux, Scott Tennant, and Marc Teicholz. Hugo has also participated at guitar festivals such as La Guitarra in San Luis Obispo, Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival, and New Mexico Guitar Festival. In 2012, Hugo Nogueira performed and gave masterclasses at Cal State San Bernardino and University of Redlands. Awarded an assistantship in the fall of 2013, Hugo began to work on his Doctorate in Classical Guitar Performance at UNLV with the internationally acclaimed concert guitarist, Ricardo Cobo. In 2014 and 2015, Hugo was invited to be part of the guitar competition committee at the Clark County School District, Las Vegas Academy of Arts, and Junior festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the last few years, Hugo has been performing in different states across the U.S such as California, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Ohio, Washington DC, and Michigan. In May 2017, Hugo Nogueira graduated with a Doctor of Musical Arts. In 2018, Dr. Nogueira was invited by the South Bay MTAC (Music Teachers' Association of California) to give a lecture-recital about the Spanish composer, Francisco Tárrega. In following years, Dr. Nogueira performed with in Panamá, Portugal, Brazil, England, USA and Norway. Dr. Nogueira is currently teaching classical guitar at Los Angeles Pierce College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College in Southern California.

San Diego's congressional delegation Tuesday praised President Joe Biden for including $310 million for the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in proposed disaster relief funding.

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The perfect way to celebrate Veteran’s Day! View the parade from the shore of Shelter Island, Harbor Island, San Diego Embarcadero, Seaport Village and Coronado Tidelands Park. Not only is the public invited to San Diego Bay to watch the procession of military-themed decorated boats, you can show your patriotism by entering your boat as a participant or a safety boat participant! Boats of all sizes are invited to salute and honor our active duty and retired service members. ELABORATE DECORATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED! Trophies will be awarded for boats decorated in the following themes: U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Coast Guard Best Decorated Patriotic Boat Make a donation

The Shared Housing 2024 Conference, co-coordinated by Townspeople and the Shared Housing Institute, will be held from October 29 through October 31, 2024, at The Dana on Mission Bay (1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109). This three-day event aims to help individuals and teams committed to ending homelessness build capacity to implement effective shared housing and landlord engagement practices. The conference offers a unique opportunity for housing leaders, organizations, and advocates to come together, collaborate, and learn. This collective effort is crucial in helping communities expand the crucial housing option of shared housing more effectively. Organizations are encouraged to send their team of trainers to become shared housing and landlord engagement specialists. These specialists then teach local peers about shared housing processes to prevent and end homelessness. Homelessness has increased by 12% across the U.S. since 2022. With fewer affordable units available and increased competition for those units, households with extremely low incomes and people exiting homelessness are at a growing disadvantage in finding and keeping housing. Adapting to and reinforcing a system-wide culture of shared housing options is now necessary, with the goal of moving people out of shelters and into housing as soon as possible. With the rising costs of rent across the nation, many households need help finding affordable units that meet their needs. Landlords or property managers are often hesitant to accept rental assistance due to contract rent limitations or the additional administrative process of unit inspections. However, if adequately supported, property owners can play a crucial role in ending homelessness and housing instability by working with service providers and community members to reduce housing barriers and increase access to existing housing stock. “Shared housing has the potential to address housing instability in a way that is both practical and community-driven. The Shared Housing 2024 Conference brings together leaders and advocates to share proven strategies and create a unified approach to expanding housing options. Our goal is to help communities implement shared housing effectively, empowering both tenants and landlords to be part of the solution to ending homelessness.” — Melissa Peterman, Executive Director, Townspeople Conference attendees will gain insight into Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing programs, tools for managing tough conversations with participants, property owners, and stakeholders, conflict management resources for shared housing success and property owner engagement strategies for improved housing options. This conference is coordinated by Townspeople and the Shared Housing Institute, with support from Goddard Consulting, Co. It is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego. For more information or to register, please visit https://townspeople.org/shared-housing-2024-conference/. ABOUT TOWNSPEOPLE Founded in 1984 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Townspeople aims to end homelessness and enhance community health through housing and services. Initially focused on supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS, Townspeople opened San Diego’s first permanent supportive housing program for this group in 1994. Over the past 30 years, the organization has expanded to finance, build, and manage affordable housing, offering critical support services to medically vulnerable individuals. Currently, Townspeople is the lead agency for the San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative and owns and operates four affordable apartment complexes with 118 units, runs a non-congregate emergency housing program, and provides rental assistance and referrals for housing, food, case management, government benefits, and social supports. Their complexes are located in Colina Del Sol, City Heights, Normal Heights, and Southcrest. Visit: Shared Housing 2024 Conference Townspeople on Instagram and Facebook