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Cooking Class: Dumplings with Lili in La Jolla Join us for a delicious and friendly evening on Friday, August 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in a lovely home in La Jolla (address will be shared to guests only). On the menu: Homemade chicken and vegetable dumplings with Lili, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Learn how to make these tasty bites and enjoy a shared tasting experience in good company. Limited to 8 participants – reserve your spot now! Price: $80 for members | $120 for non-members Wine and drinks included, along with 3 hours of hands-on instruction and tasting. - Demonstration with instruction, techniques, and tips - Recipes and their history, origin - All ingredients - French vocabulary - Tasting at the end of the class and drinks A delightful evening to enjoy cooking, culture, and great company! Registration required – don’t wait to sign up! About Lili Lili is a graduate of the Savoie-Léman Hotel and Catering Management School in France, and her passion for food and language shines through in her teaching. With over 15 years of experience in schools and community centers, in New York, Montréal, and San Diego, she specializes in “Ludopédagogie”—using social games to make learning French fun and stress-free. In addition to language instruction, Lili leads engaging cooking classes where students explore French vocabulary through hands-on experiences—reading recipes, following instructions, and enjoying the delicious results. Her classes offer a unique and flavorful way to build confidence in speaking French. Alliance Française San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Steve Jaimes escaped gun and gang violence. Now he is trying to help young people do the same while they learn a trade and give back to their community.

Join Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated cartoonist Mark Kistler at the San Diego Botanic Garden for two exciting how-to-draw workshops. Inspired by the Garden’s vibrant plant life, Kistler will lead participants through fun, step-by-step drawing exercises with his signature humor and energy. Families are invited to a lively all-ages session, while an adult-only workshop offers a more creative escape. Best known as the host of PBS classics The Secret City, Draw Squad, and Imagination Station, Kistler continues to inspire new generations through his teaching and recent award-winning documentary "The Secret Cities of Mark Kistler." Mark Kistler on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it.

The Black Eyed Peas co-founder turned entrepreneur is now teaching a class on "agentic AI" for Arizona State.

NPR's Michel Martin asks Consumer Reports' Grace Gedye about a Maryland law that seeks to prevent retailers from using shoppers' personal data to customize prices.

At Serẽa, standout mocktails include the Winter Spritz, made with apple spice, pear and pomegranate; and the Hibiscus Cooler, built on a lightly sweetened hibiscus base. For guests who prefer a low-ABV option, the Remix Perfect Paloma mixes Almave (0.5% ABV) with grapefruit and lime for a bright, refreshing twist. Serea Coastal Cuisine Hours: Monday and Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday: 5 -9 pm. Saturday 10 a.m. -2 p.m. and 4 - 10 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m.

California spent $31 million last year helping students facing homelessness with emergency housing and other services through Rapid Rehousing. The program operates at most public universities and about a quarter of community colleges, helping thousands of students who are either homeless or housing insecure, such as one student who was sleeping in a garage.

Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails, located on the ninth floor of Hotel Indigo San Diego – Gaslamp Quarter, offers standout mocktails set against panoramic downtown views. Guests can take in this rooftop escape while enjoying mocktail options like the Shady Springs, featuring Seedlip Notas de Agave, blood orange, coconut cream and pineapple, priced at $14 The non-alcoholic Borrego Margarita, made with Seedlip, lime and agave, priced at $16 The Clean Bean, a spirit-free espresso martini made with Lyre's Coffee Originale, Lyre's White Cane Spirit, vanilla syrup and fresh espresso, priced at $16. The mocktails will be available exclusively during January. Borrego Rooftop on Facebook / Instagram

State Sen. Steve Padilla criticized county oversight of the project. County supervisors said they were “committed to transparency and collaboration.”