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The San Diego World Affairs Council is proud to present a new series called "Dinner with Diplomats." The first of this special dinner and lecture series will be held March 30, 2023 and will feature Ambassador Kenneth Juster, a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He has over forty years of experience as a senior government official, senior business executive, and senior law partner. He recently completed service as the twenty-fifth U.S. ambassador to the Republic of India (2017–2021). He previously served in the U.S. government as deputy assistant to the president for international economic affairs, on both the National Security Council and the National Economic Council (2017), undersecretary of commerce (2001–2005), counselor (acting) of the State Department (1992–1993), and deputy and senior advisor to Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger (1989–1992). In the private sector, Juster has been a partner at the global investment firm Warburg Pincus (2010–2017), a senior executive at Salesforce.com (2005–2010), and a senior partner at the law firm Arnold & Porter. Ambassador Kenneth Juster will discuss the many challenges and roles India faces and plays today from its vital strategic center in S. Asia, including the US-India partnership. As always, our Q&A session will provide our members with a first-hand opportunity to pose their questions. This Dinner with Diplomats Series is being sponsored in partnership with The San Diego Indian-American Society (SDIAS) and the event is being generously underwritten by Royal India Restaurant in San Diego. Thanks to their generous support we are able to offer this event at the rate of $20 for the lecture and dinner for SDWAC Members and $40 for dinner and lecture for non-SDWAC members. 6-6:30 p.m. mingling event and cash bar. 6:30- 7:15 p.m. dinner. 7:15- 8 p.m. lecture. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Showtime at the Schulman featuring Left Coast Quintet A mixture of pop, jazz, movies, Broadway and classical favorites. Free. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 7 p.m. Chapters Café will be open from 6 - 7:30 p.m. to purchase a pre-concert snack or a covered drink to take in while you enjoy the show. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The EPA is proposing tailpipe emission rules so strict that carmakers would need two-thirds of their sales to be zero-emission by 2032 to comply. And that seems to be precisely the goal.

The 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival included a satisfying mix of independent film stalwarts like Steven Soderbergh and Richard Linklater — plus plenty of bold new voices, too.

ReBru Spirits, a distillery that takes unsold beer from local craft breweries and repurposes it into liquor, is celebrating the release of its latest creation California Whiskey on Friday, December 9 with a roaring 1920s-themed party at its Barrio Logan restaurant, bar, and speakeasy. The event starts at 7 p.m. and is free to attend, though there is a VIP experience that starts at 6 p.m. and includes a hosted bar and light bites. VIP tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. The party includes drink specials, innovative cocktails, and live entertainment. The whiskey joins ReBru’s lines of vodka, gin, and absinthe. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

There is a good chance these will be the last bids for seats in Congress for two of the best-known women in American politics — Republican icons Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Sarah Palin of Alaska.

Join Cafe Sevilla for their 2nd annual 'Galentine’s Day' Brunch party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 12! Enjoy a free Peach Bellini with the purchase of any brunch entree. Indulge in classic brunch favorites with a Spanish twist like Spanish Eggs Benedict, Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, Torrijas Spanish Style French Toast & more alongside bottomless mimosas! Our dinner menu is also available during brunch. Reservations are recommended by calling 619-233-5979 or online via http://www.cafesevilla.com/reservations

3-Week Nuristani Chip Carving Ongoing Mondays, 5 – 8 p.m. | Instructor Ahmad Khalid Rauofi Learn classic Nuristani chip carving, a 5,000-year-old technique from Afghanistan. This class is ongoing and builds upon itself. Students can join at any time, and classes can be taken non-consecutively. Beginners start with the foundation design and learn to hone skills on a soft wood, and returning students will move on to more intricate and challenging designs. Nuristani woodcarving originates from the Nuristan province in Afghanistan and inlay designs each have their own meanings that you will learn more about in the class. Each person will take home their carving designs and the knowledge to practice this new craft as a decorative process on wood and other materials. We supply materials and carving tools, but if you have your own, please bring them. You are very welcome to bring your own tools and material to carve. If you’d like to purchase or bring your own tools, we recommend: • Woodcarver’s Mallet (12 oz or around that weight) • Chisels in size 10mm up to 16mm (3/8″ up to 5/8″). Any brand is fine, but they should be tuned up and sharp. No experience necessary. Ages 16+ welcome! San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook and Instagram

The derailment in eastern India that killed nearly 300 people and injured hundreds more was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks.

Quinnton Austin is executive chef of Louisiana Purchase in North Park and Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Oceanside.