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The Black and Brown Nerds Expo is a small convention focused on Black and Brown arts, comics, literature, gaming, pop culture, businesses, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The Black and Brown Nerds Expo will be on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST at MiraCosta College (1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056). Participate in contests, get educated on Black and Brown nerdism, and celebrate the day with Black and Brown nerds, artists, creators, entrepreneurs, performers, and careers. Go to blackandbrownnerds.com for more information! The first 100 attendees to register will be entered into a raffle! Register at https://blackandbrownnerds.com!

Learn how your business can save money while applying practical strategies for compliance with California’s new organic recycling legislation SB 1383. Register for a free workshop on 9/8 or 9/20 and learn more. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, 2 —3 PM https://bit.ly/3zDyhNM Made possible with funding from the City of Encinitas Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, 10 - 11 AM https://bit.ly/3PZCyQV Made possible with funding from the County of San Diego California is leading our nation with groundbreaking legislation that addresses climate change by keeping organic materials out of our landfills. As Californians are asked to rethink how they manage their food waste, businesses may be wondering: How can I be in compliance, and how will this affect my bottom line? We are here to help you understand the new legislation and find opportunities in the coming changes — from creating press opportunities, to addressing climate change and regional food insecurity, your business has a lot to gain while staying ahead of state regulations! In this workshop, we will cover the following topics: - Organic waste legislation (SB 1383) that impacts your business - Impacts of wasted food on your business and the environment - Practical tips and strategies to prevent food waste and save money - Guidance on food donation, liability protection, and tax incentives

According to the National Weather Service, winds will taper off by late morning, although some gusts of 15 to 25 mph will still be possible in some mountain areas, while humidity levels could hover in the 5 to 15% range.

Comparisons between the two began cropping up early in 2016, right about the time former President Trump's candidacy was bringing the word "populist" back into the daily political conversation.

Mark your calendars now – Saturday, September 24th come out and meet these small business owners in the Lake Murray area of La Mesa and have fun, win prizes and meet some of our local small businesses that are looking forward to meeting you! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

A report published by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shows a world on track to push past the 1.5 degrees Celsius mark. While the IPCC is calling on political leaders to act on a national and international scale, the report authors said that work at the local level is also critical. In recent years, there’s been a shift in perspective on who is truly responsible for the sweeping changes needed to limit emissions. Meanwhile, young people are in the forefront of climate activism. Their networks span countries and continents for one goal – saving the future. Plus, San Diego researchers working to stave off the worst impacts of global warming are looking for answers in the region’s wetlands. Cattails could be part of the answer. And, California state air regulators put forth a bold proposal to move the state away from gasoline powered cars to a greener future- one led by electric vehicles. Finally, participating in clean-ups and trash pickups are always popular around this time of year as Earth Day makes people more conscious than ever about the necessity of caring for the environment. But where does the trash end up? Big questions remain about our landfills and if recycling is working.

The U.S. job market may be getting a second wind. Employers added 253,000 jobs in April, a modest uptick from the month before. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%.

When everyone was trying to escape the flames in Lahaina, Luz Vargas ran toward them: Her son was home alone. Days later she found his body. Sunday would have been his 15th birthday.

More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers at hundreds of U.S. facilities could go on strike for three days starting Wednesday, in the largest health care strike in the county's history.

As military tensions with China rise, Taiwan's companies are pivoting from civilian manufacturing to defense and weapons.