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San Diego hospitals are preparing for more patients after the Thanksgiving holiday. Experts have warned of a “tripledemic” as COVID-19, RSV and flu cases increase. Plus, California officials have long hesitated to list the beloved Joshua trees as endangered. Why? Climate change has never been used as a reason for a species’ possible extinction. And, a place where being a “class clown” is a good thing — Diversionary Theater in San Diego is teaching the art of clowning to students of all ages.

Dr. Vivek Murthy says social media makes kids feel worse about themselves, and they can't get off of it. He says "we need safety standards for social media the way we have for cars, for car seats."

They've been offered an app intended to block the abuse and toxicity that can slip past older social media filters.

Some House members and top New Jersey Democrats, including the governor, called for the senator's resignation after he was indicted Friday on federal corruption charges.

Block 112 in Downtown San Diego reflected the same urban diversity that was typical of large Eastern cities. Of the 50 residents, 16 were white or African American citizens. The other 34 were immigrants and ethnic minorities—Chinese laundrymen, a Mexican mill hand, a French gunsmith, a German day-laborer, a Welsh musician, a Japanese lunch man, and an Irish baker. This presentation reveals clues about their everyday lives, ambitions, and lifestyle. This talk will be held on Zoom. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

From the gallery: Join us for a stirring presentation of African art to celebrate Black History Month. Thoughtfully curated by Dr. Denise Rogers, Africa in Context features visually stunning, historically significant objects from the San Diego Mesa College World Art Permanent Collection. Visitors to the exhibition will experience artworks from a range of African countries and regions including Ghana, Mali, Yoruba, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, among others. Themes related to feminine power, ancestry, healing, and mourning are among the universally relevant concepts evoked by these pieces. The San Diego Mesa College art gallery team working with student assistants, Museum Studies program graduates and local artists have created dynamic, multi-media reconstructed environments within the expansive gallery space that replicate the ritual and cultural context of the objects on view. For more information, visit here. Reception and events: There will be a reception on Thursday, February 9 with light refreshments. A lecture and discussion “Spirituality and Feminine Power in African Art” by Dr. Denise Rogers will take place on Tuesday, February 14, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm in the gallery. Gallery hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 12-5 p.m., or by appointment. Closed weekends. For parking and contact details go here. Related links: San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery on Instagram

A donation drive for the Maui wildfires started by a local professional MMA fighter received overwhelming support over the weekend.

Experience the perfect Valentine's Day date with Nerd Comedy's Valentine's Day show! This alcohol-free event features a lineup of comedians who specialize in relatable and romantic humor, covering topics such as love, relationships, and dating. Comedians Tim X. Lee and Monty Franklin will have you and your date laughing and relating to their comedic take on the ups and downs of love. Come see why laughing is the second best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind nerdy comedy show, get your tickets now and make your Valentine's Day a truly memorable experience! Follow Monty Franklin on Instagram! Other Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Sponsored by UC San Diego's Department of Visual Arts and Film Studies Program. "The specific work in question is Wharton’s novel 'The Age of Innocence' (published 1920, set in the 1870s). But Steve Fagin does not set out to adapt this novel in any way, shape or form. To address it, yes. To circle it. Surround it. Question it. Stalk it, even. To treat it as a cultural site (across, literally, its many editions) and also, in a virtual-cubistic sense, an imaginary space that one can inhabit and poke around in. To unsettle its foundations, its comfortable drift into history, including media history."
– Adrian Martin Steve Fagin is an American artist and former professor of Visual Arts at the University of California, San Diego. He has produced a series of feature length videos, including "The Amazing Voyage of Gustave Flaubert and Raymond Roussel," "The Machine That Killed Bad People" and "TropiCola" (the latter produced in collaboration with some of the most important theatre actors and producers in Havana). RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/515273576137

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a very special dinner at Provisional Kitchen, where Chef Brandon Sloan’s prix-fixe menu includes champagne pairings, Maine lobster tail, house-made gelato, and an evening of delectable and delightful surprises. February 14, reservations required. A copy of the menu can be found here. ADMISSION Prices are set as follows: $120 per person | $45 champagne pairings | plus tax and service charge To make a reservation, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter