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Area hospitals and emergency rooms pause diverting ambulances to other facilities to cope with a surge of patients.

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón has written a poem that will fly on NASA's Europa Clipper, which will explore one of Jupiter's moons. And you can add your name to the poem.

Gov. Gavin Newsom had supported the plant, arguing that it was needed as the state grapples with a drought that is expected to worsen in coming years. But opponents said it would kill billions of tiny marine organisms that form the basis of the food chain and called the plant costly and unnecessary.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined San Diego Fire Chief Colin Stowell and Councilman Chris Cate Wednesday to urge residents to stay on high alert, get prepared and stay informed, citing the historic lightning-sparked fires raging in northern California in stressing the need to be vigilant.

Space and resources are strained in the western city of Lviv as more than 200,000 Ukrainians have temporarily settled in the city after Russian airstrikes continued this past week.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing pressure to appoint a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Already, names have been floated in California circles.

Join us as the City of Chula Vista hosts the South County’s largest Earth Day celebration at the free family- friendly 2022 South Bay Earth Day event! We will be showcasing many fun, sustainable activities, products, and services that will help you reduce your impact on the environment, save money, and live a greener lifestyle. Be inspired to be more environmentally friendly with topics that range from zero waste living to how to properly compost your own waste. This free event welcomes all ages, so gather friends and family to show Mother Nature some love this Earth Day! The event will feature the following activities for free: • Fix-it-Clinic – Have something that needs fixing—electronics, sewing, mechanical or otherwise—bring it to the Fix-it-Clinic where one of our experts will help you diagnose and fix the problem. • “Cutify” – upcycled shirts and bags and watch them go from boring to awesome! • Reuse and Repair Area – Learn all about ways to reuse, upcycle, repurpose, and repair before tossing something out at the Reuse and Repair Area. • Free Food Waste Kitchen Caddy – Make food waste collection easy, come by and pick up a FREE food waste collection caddy for your kitchen countertop. • Free Compost Giveaway – Replenish the soil health of your yard and garden, FREE compost will be available for residents to pick up. Load your own (bring a bucket or a bag; supplies are limited). • Artist Alley – Gift your eyes with the sight of beautiful art creations with environmentally safe art exhibits at the Artist Alley. • Bike Corral – Opt for your human-powered vehicle (your bike!) and check it in at our designated bike-only valet located on the northeast corner of the park. • Sustainable Vendors – Gain knowledge and browse products from 40+ environmentally conscious companies and community partners. Date | Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location | Memorial Park This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (619) 691-5122 or e-mail environmentalservices@chulavistaca.gov.

The piney smell of Christmas trees will soon be gone in many homes as decorations get put away. Christmas tree recycling locations are available throughout the county.

The Queen's Cartoonists is a jazz band with elements of classical music, comedy and clowning that performs music live to animation, both old and contemporary.