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In his new book, 97-year-old Robert Jay Lifton shares the "survivor wisdom" he's learned from those who've lived through terrible events — the Holocaust, Hiroshima, POW camps.

#IAMVANESSAGUILLEN will screen virtually during the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, online between Feb. 3 - 9 p.m., along with four other films. About the film: In 2018, US soldier Karina Lopez survived a sexual assault at Fort Hood military base. When Vanessa Guillen, another Latina service member, disappeared and is then murdered, Karina steps forward to share her story, creating the #IAmVanessaGuillen hashtag. Hundreds of service members chime in, exposing the cycle of abuse occurring on military bases and demanding justice. Film Listing: https://ff.hrw.org/film/iamvanessaguillen?city=San%20Diego Full Festival Lineup: https://ff.hrw.org/san-diego Human Rights Watch on Facebook / Instagram

Al Dente, recently opened in University Heights, aims to provide a dining experience that transports you back to Sicily from appetizer to dessert! For one night only, this Valentine’s Day, guests can enjoy an exclusive menu! At $49 a person, their three-course menu includes a wide variety of options for everyone: The first course includes your choice of Caesar Salad, Soup of the Day, Burrata Vegetariana – burrata, grilled zucchini, and eggplant, heirloom tomato, and pesto sauce, or Beef Tartare, with capers, onions, lemon zest, olive oil, and quail egg. The second course includes Pollo al Funghi – chicken breast with wild mushroom sauce and mashed potato, Cavatelli al Cinghiale – wild boar sausage, garlic, shiitake mushroom, cherry tomatoes, and white wine sauce, Heart Shaped Ravioli filled with spinach and cheese in butter sage sauce, or Filetto alla Griglia – 8oz Filet mignon, potato puree, spinach, and cabernet wine reduction, with the option to add half lobster for an additional cost. And don’t forget about dessert! Choices include Limoncello Cake or Tiramisu. Al Dente is open from 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., so head to their website to make your special Valentine’s Day reservation today!

Professional and personal relationships matter. Learn how to become a better listener, how and why to develop and maintain relationships with friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, landlords, and more. Space is limited so please RSVP today. Participants will receive a free A2I tote bag with PPE. Space is limited so please RSVP today. To RSVP, email or call Andrea Christopher, LTSS Coordinator, at achristopher@acesstoindependence.org or 619-704-2442 Access to Independence of San Diego, Inc. on Facebook / Instagram

Experts refer to "climate grief." Terry Tempest Williams explains what this feels like to someone who has spent their life thinking about our psychic and spiritual connection to the natural world.

When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.

The "15-minute city" is an urban planning concept that aims to increase quality of life and reduce planet-heating pollution. But it faces obstacles, including conspiracy theories.

Israel's military said it is still fighting Hamas militants in southern Israel after they broke through the Gaza border to launch an unprecedented wave of attacks. Israel responded with air strikes.

San Diego-based all female musical improv team Basic Pitches will be creating a musical comedy based entirely on audience suggestions. "Whose Line is it Anyway's" Laura Hall will be the special guest musical director for this fun show. The women of Basic Pitches delight in embracing the funny, the weird, and the fantastical as they take audiences on a journey of story, song, and sass. No two shows are the same. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Skate Rising, a youth learning service program that teaches girls 4-18 how to skate and give back to the community, is having the first clinic of the year from 9-11 a.m. on February 11 at the Encinitas Community Park. This month we’ll be teaching local youth how to create a healthy mind and body through positive affirmations and how to properly wear and use safety gear. Participants will also have the chance to give back to the community by writing self-love mantras in journals for underserved children of the North County Lifeline. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win raffle prizes from Arbor Skateboards, Etnies Shoes, Hydro Flask and 187 Killer Pads. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter