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Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Learn to arrange flowers like your favorite Native Poppy designers in this entertaining, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop, part of our in-person Color Play Series. This foundational class introduces the core mechanics of flower arranging while inviting you to explore how color shapes balance, mood, and composition. Each workshop features a curated seasonal palette, with hands-on guidance in how we work with color through flower choice, placement, and overall design. Every month in 2026 highlights a new color palette inspired by our signature mood boards. August's Floral Color Palette: pastel rainbow! Missed the January - July classes? No problem! This workshop can be taken as a stand-alone class or as part of a series throughout the year. Instruction is tailored to your skill level, making it a welcoming and engaging way to build confidence, creativity, and floral design skills. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build our signature classic arrangement - Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Complimentary refreshments Plus: the arrangement you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Floral Sourdough Scoring Workshop When: Saturday, Aug. 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers and flour take center stage in this workshop, where hand-tied floral design meets the art of floral sourdough scoring. Floral forms and patterns become the inspiration for scoring designs, translating botanical beauty into edible art. This collaborative workshop begins with hand-tied flower arranging, where you’ll learn how to create a beautifully wrapped floral bundle using fresh seasonal blooms. With guidance from one of Native Poppy’s professional florists, you’ll explore balance, color pairing, and foundational techniques. The workshop continues with floral sourdough scoring led by Katrina of The Sourdough Mama. Using a prepared sourdough loaf, you’ll translate floral forms and patterns into a scored design before taking your loaf home to bake and enjoy—no baking experience is required. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

On August 20, 2026, the Samuel Lawrence Foundation will host "A San Onofre Symposium: Nuclear Waste to Clean Energy." The symposium will convene policymakers, scientists, researchers, business leaders, and community stakeholders to address both the unresolved challenge of spent fuel stored at San Onofre and the accelerating transition toward clean, safe, and affordable energy alternatives. This event will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers, expert panels, and a networking lunch, creating an unparalleled platform for dialogue. Check out our website to learn more! Tickets: Students with a valid .edu email will receive a complimentary ticket. Please email admin@samuellawrencefoundation.org to claim. Non-Profit/Govt/Academic: $35 Standard Admission: $75 Sponsorship Tiers: Bronze - $500 Silver - $1000 Gold - $5000 Samuel Lawrence Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

First, we spoke with some members of El Cajon’s refugee community about their experience during the Trump administration era. Also, a bill was recently introduced with a goal of ending the war with Iran. Next, one Republican candidate is showing some lasting power in a Democratic-heavy race for Governor. Then, a new library just broke ground in the county. And, some weekend event ideas for you and yours.

Plus: The L.A. mayoral race, AI court battles, extinct animals and Eurovision!

Progressive former state Controller Betty Yee said she is dropping out amid faltering polling and poor fundraising.

In the wide-open race for California governor, billionaire Tom Steyer is on a spending binge. The hedge fund manager-turned-liberal activist is using his personal fortune to saturate TV screens and mobile phones with advertising.

FX and Hulu are bringing San Diego Comic-Con attendees some sweet nightmares this year. In celebration of FX’s "American Horror Story‘s" upcoming 13th season (a very big number for horror fans!), they’re rolling into the convention with ice cream trucks to serve up “sinister sweets” inspired by each chapter of the anthology series from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. Fans will be able to sample “13 Flavors” from four ice cream trucks, where they’ll also be greeted by some of the series’ most iconic characters from the last 13 installments, including Rubber Man (“Murder House”), Twisty the Clown (“Freak Show”), and the Witch (“Coven”). Click here to view the ice cream truck locations and learn more.

The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer left San Diego in March and arrived in the Middle East last month, joining the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea more than 220 consecutive days.

Join the National City Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at the beautiful Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan Casino Resort. Gather your team and enjoy a day of golf, networking, great food, exciting activities, and opportunities to win big on one of San Diego County's premier courses. Test your skills with the $10,000 Hole-in-One Challenge, Longest Drive Contest, Putting Contest, Monster Shot, Cannon Shot, and more! At just $800 per foursome, this tournament offers an outstanding value compared to many tournaments throughout the region. Whether you're entertaining clients, strengthening relationships with your team, or simply looking for a memorable day on the course, this is an event you won't want to miss. Register your foursome today and be part of one of the Chamber's premier annual events.