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One growing point of concern involves generative AI’s relationship with state resources as the technology becomes everyday life for Californians. Experts say generative AI is driving up energy and water demands at data centers.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Passion and Purpose,” juried by award-winning artist, Lori Mitchell. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov. 30-Dec. 27, 2025 at our Gallery in The Arts District, Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

The Global Business Travel Association San Diego chapter (GBTASD) invites you to an afternoon of fun and compassion, featuring delicious food, great networking, a vibrant atmosphere and special furry guests! They'll be hosting their second annual fundraiser to support the community work of GBTASD and San Diego Humane Society. Their fundraiser features an online and live auction, so get ready to bid on airline tickets, hotel stays and more fantastic travel-related gifts. You don't have to be a member to register and support this wonderful cause — everyone is welcome! Event Highlights: Online Auction opens ahead of the event — stay tuned for special announcements! Live Auction Items available at the event Special Guests (furry and human friends alike!) Donation Drive: Help us make an even bigger impact by bringing a donation for the Humane Society! Suggested items include: - Non-refrigerated pet food - New pet supplies - New or gently used blankets, towels, bedding, or toys Let’s come together to celebrate, bid, and give back to our four-legged friends. We can’t wait to see you there! Lunch Meeting Agenda: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Registration, Network, Welcome Reception 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Plated lunch, Online & Live Auction continues and perhaps a chance to play with a pooch! Location: Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Drive Carlsbad CA 92008 Parking: Complimentary Menu: To Be Announced San Diego Humane Society on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Business Travel Association on Instagram

Join us for a special New Year’s Eve comedy performance, followed by a party with the cast of the show in and around the theatre. This event is one of our most memorable shows of the year and is a great way to ring in the New Year. Enjoy delicious gourmet desserts before the show courtesy of Extraordinary Desserts and a champagne toast and party with the cast at midnight! Tickets are only $59/person (probably the cheapest New Year’s in San Diego!) and must be purchased in advance online. This show sells out early, so don’t delay! National Comedy Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels.

Start 2026 with Intention: Local Wellness Leader Jill Thiry Hosts New Year Workshop in Imperial Beach Step into the new year with clarity, calm, and purpose at "Set and LIVE Your New Year's Intention," a hands-on wellness workshop led by Imperial Beach resident Jill Thiry, founder of Club Change. This special event will be hosted at the Yoga With Shawna studio, also a local women-owned business, on Saturday, January 17, from 12-3 p.m. at 720 Highway 75, Imperial Beach. Jill brings years of experience guiding participants in yoga, chanting, meditation, movement, sound healing, and journaling. Her approach is gentle, interactive, and empowering, helping people turn insights into daily practices that bring clarity, presence, and joy. Whether through a single mantra or a consistent practice, Jill supports each participant in discovering their own path with kindness and ease. When she is not teaching in Imperial Beach: she leads classes at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico for up to 20 weeks each year, and at her retreats in Montara, CA and Sturgeon Bay, WI, or via her weekly Zoom sessions-all details at jillthiry.com. During this workshop, attendees will: - Reflect and explore personal insights through journaling - Create visionary word boards that map out their intentions and practices - Meditate and envision the year ahead - Select personal practices that support meaningful change Her tools have worked for hundreds. One recent client just told her "I found my notes from two years ago and was amazed! Jill, your process really works!" Participants will leave with a simple, practical guide to living as their intended self in 2026. All you need is a journal or pen and paper-and the intention to show up fully for yourself. Dress comfortably for some possibly gentle movement as well. Bring any props if sitting on the floor doesn't work for you. "This is more than a workshop-it's a space to pause, nurture yourself, and plant seeds for a year of purpose and presence," says Jill Thiry. "Even if you already feel like you have it all, this is a chance to step in, reflect, and receive something truly meaningful, and practicable!" Workshop Fee: $40 | Yoga With Shawna Members: $30 -Payment Methods: PayPal, Zelle, or Cash Reserve your spot online at jillthiry.com/reserve-a-class. For more information about Jill Thiry, Club Change, and wellness offerings in Imperial Beach visit jillthiry.com URLs: Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3375715-2?pid=5498 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClubChangeNow Instagram: www.instagram.com/clubchangenow/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jillthiry/ Date and Time: On Saturday, 17 Jan 2026, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Venue details: Yoga With Shawna, 720 California 75, Imperial Beach, California, 91932, United States Category: Community | Religion and Spirituality | Meditation and Yoga Price: General Admission: $40

A roundup of good advice from Life Kit's 10 most read stories of 2025. Find out which foods support better sleep, how to be happier and how to graciously accept compliments.

Save $25! Play Tourist In Your Own Town! Savings valid for one day only, Saturday November 22. Set sail on a four-hour historical adventure aboard the schooner Californian, a replica of a Gold Rush-era revenue cutter and the Official Tall Ship of California. Join the crew as they navigate this traditionally rigged tall ship, and take part in the action by hauling a line, manning the helm, and watching the crew set and furl the sails. As you sail, hear captivating stories of San Diego’s maritime past, from tales of whaling and the sea otter trade to local sea battles and the art of ship’s gunnery. Discover what life was like at sea while experiencing a hands-on journey through history. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. Please check in at least 15 minutes early (we recommend 30 minutes). Tall Ship Adventure Aboard Californian lasts four hours and returns at 4 p.m. Online sales close at 8 a.m. on the day of the sail. Walk-up tickets may be available at the Museum ticket booth unless sold out. Use promocode CALSAILNOV22 Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Dozens of businesses and homeowners associations around San Diego allow law enforcement to search through data from their license plate readers, including Home Depot, Lowe's, and local malls.

The nonprofit Photographer’s Eye Collective in Escondido will host an auction of fine art photographs donated by artists from around the country for its annual fundraiser. On-line bidding opens on Nov. 24 at 4 p.m., and a live auction featuring a gala reception will take place on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m., at The Photographer's Eye Gallery. Bidding will close on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Twenty-seven images are up for auction, and they can be seen on The Photographer’s Eye website. Information on each work and artist is viewable by clicking on the thumbnail for each image. Artists who have donated works for the fundraiser include Pulitzer Prize winner Don Bartletti; New Mexico artists Susan Ressler and Karen Hymer; San Diego underwater photographers Marie Tartar and Steve Eilenberg, and many more whose works have appeared at the gallery. Also donating works are artists Amy Caterina, Jacqueline Ramirez, Jodie Hulden, Judith Preston, Louise Russell, Melinda Finn, Suda House, Diana Bloomfield, Mitch Eckert, Dave Marsh, Brandy J Sebastian, Marek Matusz, Will Gibson, Lisa Brussell, Sandra Klein, Jacqueline Ramirez, Tom Vancisin, Jerry Takigawa, Robin North, Robert Younger, Grant Brittain, and The Photographer’s Eye director, Donna Cosentino. The gala reception will feature wines from Escondido’s Orfila Winery and appetizers by Red Tail Catering. There is no charge to attend the event. Free parking is available in front of and behind the gallery. Proceeds from the auction will help support the nonprofit gallery’s mission to foster the education and appreciation of photography. The seven-year-old Photographer’s Eye Gallery is a 501(c)(3); donations are tax deductible. Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram