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A Los Angeles program aggressively scouts vacant units and lobbies landlords in one of the country's tightest real estate markets. Some landlords offer up units even before putting them on the market.

Colorado voters will decide next month whether to offer the free lunch program to every student. Eight other states are considering legislation to do so too.

A scandal affecting Michigan Republicans last year highlighted instances of suspected fraud in the signature-gathering process. Some states are now looking to crack down on bad actors.

Free admission From the gallery: "Crossing the Line" features the artwork of 29 artists whose work considers the notion of boundaries and borders. The exhibition brings together a range of media and individual artworks articulating a breadth of concepts weaving together narratives that touch on communication, the duality and perception of borders, identity, and migration. Whether interpreting these ideas in relation to material or process, social and cultural expectations, or socio-political factors, the work in this exhibition represents expansive approaches and perspectives. Crossing the Line is organized by the SDSU Art Galleries. The exhibition is juried by Guusje Sanders and Alexandro Segade. Crossing the Line and related events are sponsored by the School of Art and Design and the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. Featuring work by current faculty and alumni of the School of Art and Design: Juan Cabrera, Claudia Cano, Remi Dalton, Yvette Dibos, David Fobes, Natalie M. Godinez, Christian Garcia-Olivo, Chitra Gopalakrishnan, Meredith Habermann, Matthew Hebert, CJ Heyliger, Zac Keane, Neil Kendricks, Aleya Lanteigne, Rianne Elyse Magbuhat, Chaz Martinsen, Jennifer Moore, Caitlin Petersen, Luciano Pimienta, Kerianne Quick, Michael Rybicki, Sage Serrano, Aren Skalman, Kline Swonger, Kelly Temple, Christiana E. Updegraff, Mary Cale Wilson, Tessie Salcido Whitmore, Tyler Young On view March 7 – May 4, 2023 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Thursday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. and by appointment Related events: All events are free and open to the public Opening Reception with Artists: Thursday, March 2 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. University Art Gallery For more information about the exhibition, events or parking, please contact the SDSU Art Galleries at artgalleries@sdsu.edu or 619-594-5171. Directions and parking: For SDSU campus interactive map, click here. Once parked, you can use the “wayfinding” tool in this map from your parking spot to the “SDSU Art Gallery” to find your route. Visitors may pay to park in Parking Structure 12 in any Student/Visitor space on levels 3–8. Parking passes can be purchased on level 8 in person. Once on campus, visitors may also purchase passes with the Pay by Phone app or calling 1-800-515-7275 (use the code 28512 for Parking Structure 12). University Art Gallery School of Art + Design Art North Building 4th-Floor Courtyard 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 619-594-5171

National Fentanyl Awareness Day Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011, 6 to 7:45 p.m. Did you Know: Social Media: Drug Trafficking Threat How it Works: Drug traffickers have turned smartphones into a one-stop shop to market, sell, buy, and deliver deadly, fake prescription pills and other dangerous drugs. In just three steps, deadly drugs can be purchased and delivered to your home just like any other good or service. ONE-STOP SHOP Drug traffickers advertise on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. These advertisements are in disappearing, 24-hour stories and in posts, which are promptly posted and removed. Posts and stories are often accompanied by known code words and emojis that are used to market and sell illicit and deadly drugs on social media. These code words and emojis are designed to evade detection by law enforcement and by the preset algorithms used by social media platforms. Remember: One Pill, Can Kill On May 9, please join us for a Community Educational and Outreach event. National Fentanyl Awareness Day, May 9 Hear Keynote speaker San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan. Listen to impacted families share their Parent Story; Karrie G., Parent of Erik; Parents Rita and Dave P., Parents of Jake, followed by Claire H., an 18-year-old survivor of a Fentanyl overdose, who will share her life changing story. Experts from the legal and educational fields will provide insights on how to help our youths deal with the ever-changing world of today. You will not want to miss these life-changing, lifesaving lessons for helping our young people today. Questions: Bob Elliott, NCADD-SD, 858-414-4262 (text ok) or bob@ncadd-sd.org National Fentanyl Awareness Day is on Facebook

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are considered "outstanding works of human genius." There are now 25 in the U.S., including the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, the Statue of Liberty and the Grand Canyon.

Café Sevilla is home to the longest-running Flamenco Dinner show in Southern California. Every Saturday night, we offer a three-course paella dinner menu combined with a two-part Flamenco Dance performance and intermission featuring a belly dancer or other special guest performer. Our dancers are at the top of their field, having been trained in Spain and teaching their own Flamenco classes. These shows are a sensory indulgence of sight, sound and taste, leaving our guests with a piece of truly Spanish culture. Marvel at the passion, beauty, and athleticism of this traditional art form as you enjoy an included dinner featuring our Shaved Jamón Serrano Ensalada Sevillana followed by our award-winning Paella Valenciana and Lemon Tart with Linguee Cherries for dessert. A tapas menu, full bar and eclectic wine list are also available for à la carte purchase. View show menu HERE, which includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free designations, accomodations and upgrades. This show is $89.50 per person (price does not include tax, 20% tip and 5% surcharge which will be added to check at end of the show). The ticket includes a three-course dinner and entry into our nightclub. Please note, we cannot permit children under 10 to attend the show. Location of show is held in theater space or tapas bar based on business needs. Doors open at 6 p.m. and seating is assigned on arrival at communal style seating like they do it in Spain! Dinner show starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Learn the ancient fiber craft of weaving your own fabric using a sustainably harvested wooden Rigid Heddle Loom and soft natural fibers. In his hands-on workshop, instructor Jeanine Ertl will teach you everything you need to know to warp and weave on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who’s been curious about weaving beyond a lap loom and wants to learn the warping and weaving processes. We’ll dive into fiber & fabric and demystify the process of getting set up (otherwise known as warping a loom), weaving, and finally, finishing and removing a woven fiber good from the loom! And, you’ll go home with handwoven fabric in-hand. Length of the final piece will depend on the individual’s own pace. All materials included. Scholarships, Military, and sibling discounts are available & Homeschoolers welcome. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! In this workshop you’ll learn: • How a Rigid Heddle Loom works; • How to Plan a Textile (e.g. sett, basic pattern & choosing fiber, etc.) • How to Warp a Rigid Heddle; • How to Weave; • How to Remove your Woven; • And, How to Finish a freshly Handwoven Textile. Option: Students will weave on my Ashford looms in-class. The instructor will have a variety of Ashford looms (Sample It and Knitters Looms) present for purchase in class. Please contact Jeanine at aninidesigns@gmail.com if you have any questions or specific looms you’re interested in beforehand.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Color Scheming”, juried by award-winning artist, Stephanie Goldman. The water-based media exhibition runs May 28-July 1, 2023 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, June 2, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Opening Reception will also feature a special showcase of original art and photography by over 20 creative emerging artists from the Just in Time Foster Youth Group, a non-profit organization that provides services and support to youth that have timed out of the foster care system. The Gallery is open Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit here for more information. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Bust out your ugliest Christmas sweater on Sunday, December 18, and head over to Louisiana Purchase to take part in their Ugly Christmas Sweater Party and Contest! From 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., enjoy festive mimosas, signature brunch menu items, tunes by DJ DATBOY, and of course, an ugly sweater contest! Throughout the event, Louisiana Purchase will also be holding a toy drive with all donations going towards Amir Alliance For Success's "Walk Away No Drama Today" project which supports disadvantaged children residing in public and low-income housing. Join in on the fun and food by making a reservation or purchasing your tickets online ahead of time by clicking here.