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Sign painter and content creator Koy Sun argues that choosing the slower path — whether through art, storytelling or supporting local businesses — can be a powerful way to challenge the status quo.

“Common Ground: A Convergence on Abstraction” is on display at Village Arts Outreach (Gallery 21) from February 24 – March 9 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily, or by private appointment. A free public Opening Reception will be held Saturday, February 28, from 12 – 3 p.m. The “Common Ground” exhibition showcases the highly acclaimed work of San Diego artists Lucas Smith, Anuj "AJ" Jenveja, and Priyanka Pathak in a curated group exhibition at Village Arts Outreach (aka Gallery 21) in Spanish Village, Balboa Park. The artists present abstraction as a shared visual language, while approaching the act of creation from their unique perspectives, the three foster a convergence within their work through layered compositions, spatial awareness, and a balance between control and intuition. “Viewers will see how color and texture play a central role in our individual paintings, which share the qualities of being tactile, responsive, and deeply rooted in process,” explained Lucas. By presenting these artists together, the works collectively illuminate how abstraction can bridge differences, revealing the ties that connect us all. “We are deeply invested in our unifying theme,” said AJ, “so much that we will be inaugurating our exhibit by unveiling a new collaborative painting on the first day”. “I believe our guests will enjoy witnessing what makes each of our styles distinct, and also how we see ourselves in each other,” added Priyanka. For decades, Village Arts Outreach has served as a vital artistic outreach program at Spanish Village in Balboa Park, providing thousands of local emerging and professional artists with the opportunity to display their work in its welcoming and professional exhibition space. The gallery is within Spanish Village at 1770 Village Place, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101. Art enthusiasts will not want to miss this opportunity to engage with and hear from the artists firsthand about the vision and techniques behind this new body of work. @lucassmithart @ajfineartist @ljbfstudio

In the city where Lionel Messi grew up, fans are coming to celebrate a legend — and city leaders are hoping they'll discover much more.

An exhibition of works made by the faculty and staff of the MiraCosta College Art Department. The MiraCosta College Art Gallery offers a diverse range of contemporary exhibitions of interest to students and the general public. All art exhibitions are located in the new Media Arts Complex, Bldg. 28, Room 28125, on the Oceanside Campus. August 26 – October 7, during normal gallery hours (closed September 7). Saturday, September 12 and Friday, September 25 // 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reception: Wednesday, September 2 // 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MiraCosta College Art Gallery on Instagram

Composting with worms, also known as vermicomposting, has benefits for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. In-ground worm composting is especially suited to San Diego County’s climate and is more resilient to the temperature extremes we face, especially during dry, hot months. Join us at the Julian Library to learn how to start and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a free kitchen scraps container. In this workshop, we will cover: - Benefits of composting with worms - Benefits of using an in-ground worm bin - Tools, materials, and steps to start an in-ground worm bin - How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable - Troubleshooting and maintaining all worm bin styles - Harvesting and using finished castings Benefits of in-ground vermicomposting include: - Greater resistance to temperature extremes - Increased soil aeration in garden beds - Save money on purchased worm castings and soil amendments - Lower your contribution to landfills - Increase soil health & soil microbiome - Increase water retention in soil Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

In 2023 California allocated $500 million in grants for schools to hire literacy coaches and take other steps to boost reading skills.

Food safety concerns are growing amid recent outbreaks and recalls. We look at what it reveals about our food system. Then, a new study looks at how a vegan diet can alter how your body interprets DNA markers associated with aging and inflammation.

"Inflection" brings together a series of works by Amanda Rybicki and Michael Rybicki, inspired by intersections of subjective realities, memory, and distorted experience. Interactive, analog sculptures explore how inputs derive changes, repetitive loops, or erosion. Mechanical systems with visible components driven by the viewer directly cause degradation, separation, or exhaust supply. Objects and jewelry explore elements of distortion. Subtle changes to form, pattern and texture invoke adaptations of autobiographical memory and shared reality, questioning ideas of authenticity and revision. October 21 – December 9 (closed November 11 and November 23-27). Friday, October 30 and November 20 // 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14 and December 5 // 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reception: Thursday, October 22 // 1:30-4 p.m. Artist Talks: Thursday, October 22 // 2 p.m. MiraCosta College Art Gallery on Instagram

The event has been held in San Diego since 1970, growing from a small gathering of comic book enthusiasts into a global cultural phenomenon that attracts fans, creators and artists from around the world.

The lame-duck governor’s penchant for pushing last-minute demands on California’s Legislature didn’t work out as it has in years past.