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More Americans now use pot on a daily basis than alcohol. A sweeping new report says the federal government needs to better understand the risks to the public and get involved.

Public utilities can bill directly for hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder returns despite being in what critics call a lower-risk business.

The city of Oceanside has agreed to pay $1.5 million for nearly two million gallons of sewage that overflowed at a lift station and wastewater treatment plant during a major rainstorm in 2020.

This is an exhibit organized by Art, Power, Equity at J. Walcher Communications. Lopez’s exhibition “Casa De Las Flores” opens with a reception and viewing on Saturday, July 13, 6-9 p.m, featuring a brief artist talk at 7 p.m. The show is open to the public every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. from July 13 through August 10, and during the week by appointment only, info@artpowerequity.com Lopez's exhibition features work consisting mostly of monotype and relief prints that are often hand embellished and resemble Mexican textiles. Kelvin creates what he calls contemporary “servilletas” (napkins) by adding embroidery and crochet borders onto his monotypes. This show will feature a range of monotype and relief installations as well as mixed media works featuring glass castings, grown crystals and live plants. Related links: Art Power Equity: website | Instagram | Facebook

Kimberly Guilfoyle, who got engaged to Trump's son in 2020, is the latest appointee he's chosen from his family tree. There's a long and controversial history of presidents picking relatives for jobs.

Nearly 40% of food produced worldwide is wasted. You have the power to help change this statistic by making small changes to your daily life and habits. If you would like to be a part of this change, join our workshop on Saturday, July 13th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Solana Center’s knowledgeable speakers will offer live demonstrations to share practical solutions for reducing food waste in your home, and discuss how incorporating these practices into your daily life can be a great way to help the environment and save money. In this workshop, we will cover: - Practical and successful methods to prevent food waste in your own kitchen - Where and how is food being wasted in the U.S. and around the world - The social, environmental, and economic impacts of food waste - Best options to divert food waste that can’t be avoided All pre-registered attendees will receive a sample bag of compost from Miramar Greenery. Please contact us with any questions: Phone: (760) 436-7986 ext. 700 Email: compost@solanacenter.org Made possible through generous funding by the City of San Diego. Thanks to our host, the San Diego Public Library. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program. For more information visit: solanacenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affirmed that a ban on encampments does not amount to cruel and unusual punishment. We look at the impact of this decision on the San Diego region.

Arthur Frommer, who revolutionized travel with his 1957 guidebook Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, has died at 95, his daughter confirmed Monday.

Whether you're young or young at heart, we have book ideas for you. This year's YA collection, gathered by NPR book critics and staff, includes romance, historical fiction, poetry, fantasy and more.

Civil and immigration rights groups say they are better prepared this time for potential Trump border policies. But they also expressed disappointment with Democrats on immigration issues.