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This weekend in the arts: new, strange visual art from Melissa Walter and Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado; "Booked for the Weekend"; Rachmaninoff and California; a new adaptation of "Cleopatra"; Miles Davis and lots of live music.

Early adolescence is a time when kids are becoming more independent and spending more time on social media. When it comes to curbing screen time in this age group, new research suggests some parental strategies work better than others.

Mr. Greedy, a beloved member of the Maryland Zoo, was a prolific breeder who helped boost the endangered African penguin population. He died following an age-related health decline, the zoo said.

We eat food, but what do the women and girls who pick it have to endure? This Saturday, a large mixed media installation opens illustrating struggles of campesinas/female farmworkers. Centered around a colorful family banquet table with place settings featuring quotes from campesinas, the intricately researched and visually captivating “Because We Eat - How Growing Our Food Affects Farmworkers,” is shown in conjunction with the Centro Cultural de la Raza’s, “Connecting en la Cocina: Empowerment, Resistance & Wisdom-Keeping.” Artist / activist (Artivist) Antonia Davis says of her installation, “Farmworkers most often work under dangerous, unjust and oppressive conditions. Every stitch sewn in this installation reflects our respect for the hours farmworkers spend, the distances they travel, the heartaches they endure and the strengths they embody.” Other Connecting en la Cocina exhibits include “Ancestral Roots” by Mariana Raquel and “Sacred Altars of MMIW - 7 Peaks for 7 Sisters” by Way of the Sacred Mountain, Artist Teyana Viscarra, and works from other local artists. Opening celebration/fundraiser: This Saturday, from 6 to 10 p.m., Centro Cultural de la Raza celebrates the International Day of Women at the opening of Connecting en la Cocina, curated by Jenn Frost Moreno and Norell Martinez, with mixed media artists plus music and performances. It is fundraiser with two related purposes. First, it focuses on the kitchen as more than a space for cooking but a powerful site of empowerment, resistance, and wisdom-keeping. Second, to raise funds to remodel Centro’s kitchen, which for decades has been a hub for community creation and organization and increasingly links with food trucks. Opening/fundraiser music by Bunny the Selector, Niomie Soulfly, DJ Ana Brown. Performances by Claudia Ramirez en colaboracion con Inés de la Crass y Panqui Blue in Cuerpa y Canto, and Mujeres en Resistencia. Vendors, sponsors include Mujeres Mujeres Brew House. Suggested donation $10 to $15. RSVPs through Eventbrite requested but not required. Connecting en la Cocina: Empowerment, Resistance & Wisdom-Keeping Opening Tickets, Sat, Mar 2, 2024 at 6 p.m. | Eventbrite All exhibits on display from Saturday March 2, 2024 through Sunday April 7, 2024, Noon to 5p.m., closed Mondays, suggested donation $5 at the door. Visit: https://centrodelaraza.com/ View this event on Facebook

Thousands take to the streets in Nigeria in the first day of planned "days of rage" protests over the soaring cost of living and fuel crisis in the West African country.

Researchers found women elected officials in San Diego and neighboring Imperial and Riverside counties were four times more likely to be threatened weekly than men. White male conservative politicians are also reporting that threats are getting worse.

Learn to Sew & Hem! This class is a continuation of the Family and Beginner Sewing 101. In this next series, Instructor Hannah Gioutlos will guide you through the process of sewing a drawstring backpack. We will learn how to place our pattern on your fabric and cut it out with scissors or a rotary cutter. Then we will show tips on using a seam gauge to find the hem allowance. Next we will learn the proper way to press our fabric into place to get ready for hemming. For students who complete this project early, you can also learn to sew a pet bandana for your furry friends. All materials are included. It’s best to bring your own sewing machine, but you may also borrow one of ours. Please note if bringing your own sewing machine it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. If you’re attending with your child, and participating only as support, just purchase 1 enrollment. Adults and age 7+ (with adult) welcome! REQUIREMENT: If you are new to using a sewing machine, you must take Family & Beginner Sewing 101 first. In order to enroll in 102, a student must know how to thread and use a/their sewing machine and be comfortable with beginner sewing techniques. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join our Interest List. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

There are two new affordable housing projects in City Heights. Developer Wakeland Housing held a grand opening for City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza Del Sol Friday. In other news, we hear a preview of a new KPBS series about the child care crisis in San Diego. Plus, along the edge of San Diego's freeways, patches of wildflowers are bursting to life. We learn about the history behind why there are so many blooms on highway medians.

South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday that a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has fled to South Korea, the latest defection by members of the North's ruling elite that likely hurt leader Kim Jong Un's push to bolster his leadership.

A large new study confirms what parents probably already suspect: Phones can keep tweens from getting a good night's sleep.