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Hamas' elaborate tunnels in Gaza have brought attention to underground warfare, but it's a tactic used by many other potential U.S. adversaries.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says recent policies secure the border and make immigration rules more fair to people already in the country.

Opal Lee, the activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, worked hard to see it become a federal holiday. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on why it's a holiday for all Americans.

The jazz saxophonist talks about creating a "dance" record, plus Washington performs live for World Cafe.

Join us for a festive evening at the Rancho Bernardo Christmas Tree Lighting event! Get ready to witness the magic as we illuminate the magnificent Christmas tree at 16789 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA. Bring your family and friends to this exciting in-person gathering and kick off the holiday season in style. The atmosphere will be filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer. • Lighting of the Menorah and Christmas Tree • An appearance by Santa Clause • Seasonal music by local choirs with audience participation • A brief ecumenical invocation Don't miss out on this wonderful celebration! Mark your calendars and let's make unforgettable memories together. See you there!

Join Revision for our version of 'Small Business Saturday' featuring the art and crafts of Neurodivergent creatives and artists with Developmental Disabilities. Our gift shop is stocked with unique gifts and handmade items that support the micro-enterprises of many of our Artists in Residence. Our patio will host a variety of local crafters selling a bespoke selection of items, with just about something to be found for everyone. Complimentary champagne and sparkling water served to customers. Studio space is ADA accessible. Nearby public paid parking to be expected with some untimed spaces available in surrounding residential areas. Ride share encouraged.

Broadway icon Idina Menzel makes her La Jolla Playhouse debut in the world premiere of "Redwood", a one-of-a-kind theatrical event about one woman’s journey into the precious and precarious world of the redwoods. Idina plays Jesse, a successful businesswoman, mother and wife. She seems to have it all, but inside, her heart is broken. Finding herself at a turning point, Jesse leaves everyone and everything behind, gets in her car and drives… and drives. Thousands of miles later, she hits the ancient forests of Northern California, where a chance meeting and a leap of faith change her life forever. In the presence of the magnificent, towering redwoods, Jesse finds strange and powerful connections, an unexpected sense of community, and a chance at healing. Acclaimed writer and director Tina Landau (Beauty) brings this immersive and cinematic new work to life with lush visuals and a soaring score from Kate Diaz. You will travel with Jesse into an intoxicating environment of dense greenery, fractured light and dizzying heights – a place where nature can help us heal, if only we don’t destroy her first. An exhilarating new musical featuring one of Broadway’s greatest stars, "Redwood" will awaken your sense of adventure and lift you higher than the treetops. “Now underneath a canopy of stars, I call out to the night. Please keep me safe and show me this is right. I’m scared of letting go of everyone I know.” Jesse, "Redwood" Details on more exact times, dates and specifics can be found here! Performance Times | Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday: 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 2:00pm and 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 2:00pm and 7:00 p.m. *Performance times subject to change.

Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker on what to do with the debris of Southern sins as we celebrate Juneteenth.

WorldBeat Cultural Center presents Alternative New Year’s Eve Ascension 2024! Join us for a transformative New Year’s celebration at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, where we pay homage to the ancient Egyptians, the mystical star Sirius, and embark on a spiritual ascension into the new year. Immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of activities, including rejuvenating yoga sessions, soul-soothing sound healing, captivating Aztec dance performances, and renowned international vegan buffet. This unique event transcends boundaries, welcoming people of all creeds and cultures to come together in the spirit of unity. The WorldBeat Cultural Center opens its doors as the home for all humanity to embrace a new year filled with positive energy and collective growth. Featuring | • Aztec Dance • African Drumming • Yoga • Sound Bath • Crystal Healing • International Vegan Buffet Dinner • and more! Line-up Schedule TBA, stay tuned…Tickets are $40 for Adult with dinner included and $20 for Adult without Dinner.

Become a Master Composter! Join us at the beautiful Deer Park Monastery, tucked away in the hills of Escondido, to gain composting knowledge you can pass along to others. • Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions. • Use food and yard “waste” to create amendments for your soil. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. • Reduce water use and increase water retention at your garden, ranch, or farm. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention. The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting through lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The course covers the following topics: • Traditional composting & vermicomposting • Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!) • Microbiology of composting • Bokashi fermentation • Macrodecomposers in your compost pile • A tour of Deer Park Monastery’s composting system • Environmental impacts Master Composter certification requires attendance at all 5 classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course and develop your composting knowledge, all while serving your community! Class size is limited. Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. Before registering, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option. If this course fee presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Erin Stone at erin@solanacenter.org before registering to inquire. This course has been made possible through generous funding from the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Thanks to our site host, Deer Park Monastery. Saturdays, February 24 through March 23 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.