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A new study looks at an unexpected force that played a critical role in shaping the lives of ancient humans.

Pet fees, trash valet fees and exorbitant late fees could soon be prohibited under a proposal from City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera.

This Valentine’s weekend, two of San Diego’s hottest culinary couples are teaming up for a limited-time pop-up in the North City district on February 13 and 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Michelin-trained pastry chef and Netflix star Christophe Rull and his wife Wilma Rull are joining forces with Emily Towe and Jody Brix Towe of J. Brix Wines for Hearts & Vines, a wine and chocolate pairing perfect for Galentine’s evening fun with friends or a romantic Valentine’s tasting. Offerings include the Cobble + Sand Chardonnay paired with white chocolate infused with Meyer lemon, pistachio, and a hint of vanilla; the Audire Pinot Noir matched with 72% dark chocolate layered with fleur de sel, poached pear, salted caramel, and silky ganache; and the Stay in Bed Red Blend alongside pure 80% dark chocolate to showcase the wine’s depth and smoky character. The VIP experience is $50 per person and includes a front-row seat at the bar, with a guided walkthrough from the owners on the pairing and creation process. A $35 walk-in experience is also available. Bottles of wine and chocolate confections will be available for purchase separately.

An intimate exhibition honoring the wisdom, art, and stories of women living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. "Dreams Beyond Tomorrow" is a visionary hybrid project by Gala Semenova Photography, created in collaboration with the Womanity Portrait Foundation. Supported by the City of Chula Vista’s Performing and Visual Arts Grant (PVAG), artist Galina Semenova has spent the last year documenting a specific, poignant reality: the dreams of women living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. The Hybrid Vision: For a woman with a terminal diagnosis, the future is often a landscape of "ifs." There are places they may never visit, milestones they may not reach, and experiences that illness threatens to steal. In this exhibition, Galina Semenova uses a hybrid artistic practice to bridge this gap. By merging traditional fine art portraiture with AI-enhanced digital imagery, Galina does more than take a photo—she realizes a dream. Using the women’s own words and desires, she creates "Visual Manifestations" of the lives they wish to lead. This fusion of reality and digital imagination allows each woman to see herself within her dream, creating a permanent legacy that transcends her diagnosis. The Experience: Fine Art Gallery: A curated collection of large-scale works where classical photography meets cutting-edge digital art to create a "Dreamscape." The Documentary Film: Produced in collaboration with Emmy-nominated and international award-winning filmmaker Erin Pedersen, this cinematic screening moves beyond the lens to capture the powerful stories and shared wisdom of these women. The film explores the profound impact of living in the present moment—how it reshapes our relationships, our quality of life, and our entire living experience. Artist Talk: Galina Semenova shares her journey of capturing these "Dreams," joined by the extraordinary women who served as both the inspiration and the teachers for this project. About the Artist: Galina Semenova is an international award-winning fine art photographer and the Founder & CEO of Womanity Portrait Foundation. Her work is dedicated to reclaiming the "True Self" through self-compassion and visual storytelling. Dreams Beyond Tomorrow represents the intersection of her artistic practice and her humanitarian mission. Why Attend? In a world that is currently so divided and fast-paced, these women are our teachers. They show us how to actually live rather than just "run" every day. Their stories remind us that in the face ofnglobal and political troubles, all we truly have is each other—our families, our friends, and how we treat one another. This project is about fostering that empathy and connection that society often lacks today. I believe we shouldn’t need a terminal illness to start making these changes in our own lives. 1 p.m.: Doors Open & Gallery Viewing 2 p.m.: Documentary Film Screening 3 p.m.: Artist Talk & Participant Panel 3 p.m.: Community Connection Womanity Portrait Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

With all that's required to reach "dream destinations" these days, another option is to walk to your local public library instead — and pick up one of these new books out in June set across time and place.

A new gathering brings discussions about death out of formal settings and in to happy hour.

About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning sign for the U.S. economy.

A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service.

The European Union has moved forward with an overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to ramp up deportations and build detention centers abroad. Critics compared the regulation to the immigration strategy of the Trump administration.

President Trump's vow to revoke citizenship worries immigrant advocates, legal scholars and naturalized Americans — but so far it's proving harder to do than the rhetoric suggests.