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Native Plant Poaching Presenters: Rose Ramirez & Kevin Alison Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Casa del Prado Rm 101, Balboa Park 6 p.m.: Browsing and socializing 7 p.m.: Presentation begins Attendance is free and open to all View the award winning film “Saging the World” at the meeting. Sage smudging with white sage (Salvia apiana) has become a viral trend. Metric tons of white sage have been poached to supply an international demand. This species is deeply rooted in the cultures and lifeways of the Indigenous communities of Southern California and northern Baja California, the only region where white sage naturally grows. Kevin Alison will discuss poaching of Dudleya species and efforts being taken to protect the plants and prevent their removal from the wild. Dudleya species (liveforevers) have been poached from mainland California and from Santa Catalina Island. Poachers have been caught stealing thousands of plants, shipping them internationally, and selling them as trendy houseplants for top dollar. Investigators now estimate that poachers have stolen several hundreds of thousands of Dudleya plants from California. In 2021 Governor Newsom signed the CNPS-sponsored AB 223 into law, providing important protection for California’s Dudleya species. California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

Birch officials said they believe this marks the first time red octopuses are hatched, raised and settled in aquarium care.

From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance regulator candidates propose greater state involvement.

Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the life and legacy of the notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer. Born just five years after the Emancipation Proclamation and passing away on the eve of March in Washington in 1963, his legacy as an activist still resonates today.

Longtime Rep. Darrell Issa announced Friday he will not seek reelection in 2026 after serving in Congress for more than two decades. Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis joins Midday Edition Monday to talk about where the race goes from here, and reflect on Issa's political legacy.

NextEra Energy plans to acquire Dominion Energy to create the largest electricity producer in the United States.

San Diego’s Premier PGA TOUR Event Returns to Torrey Pines Join us for an unforgettable week of world-class golf and community celebration. From Opening Day presented by Michelob ULTRA to the excitement of Champions Day, enjoy world-class competition on both the North and South Courses. Explore all the vibrant fan attractions that everyone can enjoy, and be there to watch the next winner emerge. Thursday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 2026 Schedule of Events Download the Farmers Insurance Open App Thursday, January 29 - Opening Day presented by Michelob ULTRA 8:30 a.m. – Gates Open 9:00 a.m. – Canyon Club Presented By Pechanga Resort & Casino and ULTRA Zone open 9:10 a.m. – Opening Round, North and South Courses 9:30 a.m. – Group Hospitality Venues Open (Suites, Skyboxes, Cabanas, and Patriots’ Outpost) Friday, January 30 8:30 a.m. – Gates Open 9:00 a.m. – Canyon Club Presented By Pechanga Resort & Casino and ULTRA Zone open 9:10 a.m. – Second Round, North and South Courses 9:30 a.m. – Group Hospitality Venues Open (Suites, Skyboxes, Cabanas, and Patriots’ Outpost) Saturday, January 31 8:00 a.m. – Gates Open 8:00 a.m. – Third Round, South Course (first tee time dependent on cut) 8:30 a.m. – Canyon Club Presented By Pechanga Resort & Casino and ULTRA Zone open 9:00 a.m. – Group Hospitality Venues Open (Suites, Skyboxes, Cabanas, and Patriots’ Outpost) Sunday, February 1 - Champions Day 7:30 a.m. – Final Round, South Course (first tee time dependent on cut) 8:00 a.m. – Gates Open 8:30 a.m. – Canyon Club Presented By Pechanga Resort & Casino and ULTRA Zone open 9:00 a.m. – Group Hospitality Venues Open (Suites, Skyboxes, Cabanas, and Patriots’ Outpost) After Play – Awards Ceremony, 18 Green South Consider elevating your experience with one of our VIP Experiences. Visit our Tickets Page to view all our individual ticket offerings. Parking must be purchased in advance online - visit https://www.farmersinsuranceopen.com/parking/ Farmers Insurance Open on Facebook / Instagram

NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KXJZ listener Jen Hart and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Six states held primaries May 19 that could help to decide the balance of power in Congress and in key state governments.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jack Schlossberg, Democratic candidate for New York's 12th Congressional District and the grandson of President John F. Kennedy.