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This talk will focus on amazing geological forces and events from the last 200 million years that have shaped the San Diego County we see today. From regional tectonics to massive volcanism, uplift and erosion, and the many current infrastructure challenges San Diego currently faces, Mike Thacker will tell the story behind our broad mesas, dramatic coastlines, canyons, and wide valleys. Attendees will be sure to come away with a deepened understanding of and appreciation for the geological history of our unique region. About the Presenter: Mike Thacker is a retired Senior Staff Research and Development Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He has a B.S. in zoology from San Diego State University and studied anthropology and archaeology at University of California Santa Barbara, Palomar College, and San Diego State University. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees for the San Diego Archaeological Center and is a volunteer teaching assistant for Palomar College archaeological excavation field school and survey programs. Mike is passionate about his home of San Diego and leads interpretive hikes for the San Dieguito River Park and San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. His interest in geology has motivated his study of the geology of the San Diego region for the last 16 years. San Diego Archeological Center on Facebook / Instagram

The Supreme Court's decision clearing one obstacle to the enactment of President Donald Trump's order on mail voting may not mean the order ultimately takes effect for November's elections.

Learn to make a basket made from long leaf pine needles, using waxed Irish linen, an assortment of beads or other embellishments, starting with a stone center. Topics to be covered include the differences between pine needle types, preparing the needles, waxed Irish linen, basket centers, embellishing your basket, and how to start and how to finish your basket. Students have the option to weave a basket, a pendant, or an ornament. Basket Weaving is a wonderful way to recycle from nature and is also a meditative activity. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. $15 material fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

The San Diego City Council got creative to close the city's budget gap, including using money from Measure C to pay for the Convention Center's 2001 expansion. Here's why that matters.

State Sen. Catherine Blakespear included a line in the state’s budget implementation bill would prevent the city from removing or modifying the bike lane for five years.

The two candidates represent two common approaches to addressing homelessness. Incumbent Dan White supports the "Treatment First" approach, while his opponent Elias Velazquez is a proponent of the "Housing First" approach.

The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.

On their first earnings call since SpaceX's June public offering, executives said the company is pouring funds into rocket development, Starlink satellites and AI.

We hear from the leaders of two local community organizations about how San Diego's Muslim community is processing last week's events — and where healing begins.

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we learn more about what testosterone is, how it shapes men's health, and what treatment for low testosterone looks like.