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In Brazil's coffee-producing areas, more than 42,000 square miles of forest have disappeared over about two decades, says Coffee Watch. Deforestation leads to drought, which harms crop yields.

Swing on in for the UFC fights at Swing Social! Experience fight night like never before on one of our three 100-inch big screens! Gather up to 10 of your friends and enjoy the ultimate VIP viewing experience in the privacy of your own bay for $250! For an equally thrilling experience, join the excitement in our standing bar room with no cover charge all night. With great drinks, tasty bites, and a great atmosphere, make Swing Social your go-to place for every jab, hook, and knockout! You can purchase tickets in advance using the link below. Swing Social on Facebook / Instagram

The export-led industrial model that Germany has pursued for decades is now at a crossroads.

flute, violin, cello, double bass, piano, harp, featured artist, featured composer music by Turina, Higdon, Alter, del Aquila, and Andrés Martín inspired by water, color, and the world beyond "Submerged" invites audiences to immerse themselves in a wide spectrum of tone colors and textures. Pieces include Turina’s shimmering "Ciclo Plateresco," Jennifer Higdon’s mesmerizing "Pale Yellow," Aaron Alter’s contemplative "Introspective Blues #1," Andrés Martín’s powerful "Synchronicity". The title piece, Miguel del Águila’s "Submerged" (for flute, cello, and harp), is inspired by Alfonsina Storni's poetry, and it celebrates her life, evoking the quiet, creative depths where artists retreat to dream, reflect, and begin anew. The program culminates in a powerful finale: the unveiling of Hugo Crosthwaite’s 2025 Camarada art commission, inspired by Andrés Martín’s "Tango Bajo el Agua," which will be performed alongside the artwork. This deeply personal piece explores the dual nature of water as both life-giving and potentially destructive. Martín invites us to consider a striking metaphor: if we can learn to tango underwater, we can find beauty even in the most unlikely or challenging places. Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Ruslan Biryukov, cello Andrés Martín, double bass & featured composer Dana Burnett, piano Elena Mashkovtseva, harp Hugo Crosthwaite, featured artist UC San Diego Park & Market 1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Parking between Park & Market on 11th 6:30 p.m. - Doors open - snacks, drinks, and signature cocktails available for purchase from Farmhouse Catering. 7 p.m. - A Conversation Between Andrés Martín (double bass) and Pablo Jaurena (bandoneon) 7:30 p.m. - Concert Begins Kindly underwritten by Désirée Wilson Supported by the UCSD Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies (USMEX) Camarada on Facebook / Instagram

The city's design standards on everything from crosswalks to medians to bike lanes haven't been overhauled in more than 20 years.

No experience necessary. Age 15+ welcome! An ancient and eco-centered craft, Natural Dyes are a place to connect with the beauty and bounty of our planet’s rich offerings while creating with color and using our hands and minds to refresh our homes, wardrobes and to create one-of-a-kind palettes. In this hands-on workshop students will learn the entire process of natural dyeing while incorporating creative design elements through resist dye methods of Shibori. Each student will Shibori and hand-dye three natural fiber silk &/or bamboo scarves or squares to take home or gift to loved ones. If you’ve ever looked into using Natural Dyes, you may have been intimidated by the many facets of the process. We’ll cover them all–scour, mordant, preparation of natural dye, basic Shibori dye resist methods, natural dyeing & finishing–in great detail so you can get to creating with natural color today. All materials included. Students will receive an ‘Intro to Natural Dyes’ booklet that covers the entire process in detail, three natural fiber scarves to dye and Shibori, and samples from the dye pots. Students are also invited to bring one or two small glass jars (may be used/cleaned jars or new ones–no plastic containers as dye will be hot!) to take home dye at the end of class to continue to explore and experiment at home. Mordant will be on-hand for $10-12 if students would like to purchase for future home-use. Visit: Intro to Natural Dye & Shibori San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Arielle Ford Brings “What Love Is (and Isn’t)” to Seaside Center for Spiritual Living Bestselling author and internationally renowned relationship expert Arielle Ford is coming to Seaside Center for Spiritual Living for a rare, in-person evening titled “What Love Is (and Isn’t): Tools to Find Love, Keep Love & Be Love” on Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m. With warmth, wit, and the wisdom of over three decades in the love-and-relationship space, Arielle will guide attendees through a heart-opening exploration of modern love—shattering the myths, deepening the truths, and sharing immediately usable tools for every stage of relationship. Whether you’re single, partnered, or somewhere in between, this one-night-only event promises insight, inspiration, and soul-stirring connection. Event Highlights: - A gratitude practice to attract romantic love - Why it’s totally okay to go to bed angry - How you might already know your soulmate (and what to do about it) - Ways to re-ignite peace, passion, and pleasure in your current relationship Arielle Ford is the beloved author of 12 books, including the international bestseller "The Soulmate Secret" and "Wabi Sabi Love." Her new novel, "The Love Thief"—a romantic spiritual thriller inspired by true events in San Diego and India—takes readers on a journey through heartbreak, betrayal, and ultimately, spiritual awakening. (Think "Eat, Pray, Love" meets "Dirty John"—with a happy ending.) In addition to her writing, Ford was the publicist for dozens of top selling authors such as Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, Gary Zukav, Don Miguel Ruiz and more. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the event. More on Arielle Ford at arielleford.com Event Details: "What Love Is (and Isn’t): Tools to Find Love, Keep Love & Be Love" An Evening with Arielle Ford Friday, August 1 | 7 p.m. Seaside Center for Spiritual Living 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 Come for the wisdom. Stay for the heart-healing. Leave with tools for real love. Event Inquires: Terah Short education@seasidecenter.org | 619-881-7988 Media interviews, contact: Arielle Ford arielleford@gmail.com | 858-775-3318 Arielle Ford on Facebook / Instagram

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down California’s first-in-the-nation law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases, another blow to the state’s gun control framework that has been pared down, case by case, since the U.S. Supreme Court dramatically expanded gun rights in a monumental 2022 decision.

The House version of the tax bill would revoke credits for EVs starting at the end of this year. If the plan survives, it would dramatically shape automaker investments and EV sales.

President Trump is back in Washington after spending a week in Asia. He attended the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, addressed U.S. troops in Japan and met with China's President Xi Jinping in South Korea.