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To celebrate Native Plant Month, we’re planning a special chapter meeting with a panel discussion about wildfire, the opportunity to learn more about our chapter’s work, and ways to become involved. We will have seeds, books and CNPS merchandise for sale, which helps support our chapter. The panel discussion will help dispel myths and misinformation about wildfires and provide recommendations on ways to make your landscape and area surrounding your home more fire resilient. Our panelists include: Home Hardening – Drew Hubbell, Principal of Hubbell and Hubbell Architects; Defensible Space Landscaping – Greg Rubin, owner of California’s Own Native Landscape Design; Wildfire Ecology – Richard Halsey, Director of California Chaparral Institute. Want to get a head start? Explore the CNPS Wildfire Resources Visit: Wildfire Panel Discussion: Nature, Our Homes, and the Spaces In Between

The president and his sons made $5 billion on paper as their cryptocurrency started trading — highlighting the extraordinary degree to which they are personally profiting from Trump's return to the Oval Office.

Hop into Vistal this Easter for a deliciously elevated à la carte experience, featuring spring-inspired specials crafted with creativity and flair. Start your celebration with Deviled Eggs ($18), with bee pollen, honey mustard, rosemary, caviar, bacon and chives. Savor indulgent flavors in a decadent Lobster Benedict ($28), served on a Portuguese English muffin with Bloomsdale spinach, poached lobster, preserved lemon hollandaise, fennel-roasted tomatoes and herb hashbrowns. For a savory centerpiece, don’t miss the Volcano Braised Lamb Shank ($36), paired with English peas, white asparagus, a poached egg, and mint Paloise hollandaise. Raise a toast to the occasion with the festive Bunny Ears cocktail ($18)—a refreshing blend of Tuner Berry-infused Ketel One Botanical, Sipsmith Gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Vistal’s Easter specials are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve your table now via Resy or call +1 619-535-0485. Visit: https://www.vistalsd.com/ Vistal Bar + Restaurant on Instagram and Facebook

The alleged human rights violations range from unauthorized home raids to racial profiling to deporting breastfeeding mothers and unaccompanied minors.

Before fighting broke out over two years ago, Khartoum had nearly 100 public and private medical facilities. Today, not a single one remains operational.

En Fuego Cantina Celebrates 30 Years as a Del Mar Landmark Saturday, July 19 at 6 p.m. | En Fuego Cantina, Del Mar This summer, one of North County’s most beloved institutions marks a major milestone. En Fuego Cantina—an anchor of Del Mar’s dining scene since 1995—celebrates 30 years of serving authentic Mexican cuisine and fostering community along the coast. What began as a small, locally owned cantina has grown into a cultural fixture, known for its vibrant atmosphere, handcrafted dishes, and a deep connection to the people of San Diego. En Fuego has welcomed generations of locals and visitors alike—building a legacy rooted in hospitality, heritage, and heart. To honor this three-decade journey, En Fuego invites the community to a special anniversary celebration featuring: - Traditional Mexican food and signature cocktails - Tequila tastings - Live music and DJ - An evening of reflection, gratitude, and shared stories More than a celebration, this event is a testament to the enduring power of local businesses and the communities that support them. Ticket Options - Early Bird – $30 - General Admission – $50 (available after Early Bird sale is over) Enjoy full access to the evening’s festivities, including food, drinks, live music, and vibrant community energy. En Fuego Cantina on Instagram

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, the Chicana textile artist and slow fashion designer behind Sew Loka. In this talk, Rodríguez-Biezunski champions sewing as both a vital art form and a powerful response to our disposable fashion culture. Rodríguez-Biezunski will explore how the deliberate practice of sewing transcends mere utility to become an expressive medium, worthy of the same respect given to traditional fine arts. She'll discuss how reclaiming this craft provides a meaningful alternative to fast fashion's environmental and ethical pitfalls, offering a path toward more conscious consumption and creation. The conversation will also address why sewing skills—once considered essential knowledge—deserve renewed appreciation in today's society, not just as practical abilities but as conduits for creativity, sustainability, and personal empowerment. Discover how Rodríguez-Biezunski's work honors the hands that make our garments while inviting us to reimagine our relationship with clothing in an age of mass production. Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, better known as Sew Loka, is a San Diego-based textile artist and fashion designer who has made a significant impact in the intersection of streetwear, sustainability, Chicana culture, and DIY fashion. She gained prominence for her distinctive style of customizing and upcycling clothing, while only using recycled, reclaimed and repurposed fabrics to create all of her one of a kind fashion designs and textile art pieces. Beyond her fashion work, Rodríguez-Biezunski is also known for her commitment to community engagement and teaching others the art of sewing and customization. You can visit her any time at her sewing studio, Sew Loka, in the vibrant neighborhood of Barrio Logan in San Diego, CA. Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski on Instagram Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Fungi and plants have something to teach humans about global trade and cooperation

Thousands of newly arrived refugees lost financial support and help with setting up their new lives in America. Aid groups are challenging the freeze in court as they scramble to keep refugees housed.

Israel and Hamas took steps toward ending the two-year war that has devastated the Gaza Strip, but hard work lies ahead.