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The European Union has banned certain additives that are used in American candies and baked goods.

San Diego urban winery Koi Zen Cellars, located in Carmel Mountain Ranch, will help support music therapy programs at its annual Mix, Mingle and Sip fundraiser April 16 from 2-5 p.m. Attendees will enjoy wine, appetizers, live music and opportunity drawings, while benefiting Resounding Joy, a local nonprofit organization. “Koi Zen has graciously hosted this annual event since 2018, with a few years missed due to COVID,” said Patricia Molnar, fundraising chair for the Resounding Joy Board of Directors. “All of our programs will benefit from the generosity of supporters, including free music therapy services that focus on children and military members. In addition, our partnerships with other nonprofits help us to provide services to many populations around the county, from the homeless to our senior community.” Resounding Joy’s board-certified music therapists share evidence-based tools to make music a lifelong choice for reducing stress, managing symptoms, creating good memories, and improving relationships. Programs include: Sounds of Service: Music programs focused on rehabilitation and transition for military service members, veterans, first responders and their families.https://resoundingjoyinc.org/sounds-of-service Healing Notes: Music therapy for medically resilient and/or hospitalized children and their families.https://resoundingjoyinc.org/healing-notes/ Sounds of Community: Music therapy, supportive music and recreational music for children and adults.https://resoundingjoyinc.org/sounds-of-community/ Tickets to the Mix, Mingle and Sip event are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and include a glass of wine and light appetizers. Koi Zen Cellars is located at 12225 World Trade Drive Suite P, San Diego, California 92128. Proceeds from the tickets, as well as from 20% of wine sales during event, go directly to Resounding Joy. Purchase tickets at the Resounding Joy website, https://resoundingjoyinc.org. Resounding Joy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, enhances the human experience using music therapy for all ages. The organization offers military, pediatric and community music therapy and music wellness programs. For more information or to donate, please visit https://resoundingjoyinc.org.

An estimated 75,000 Kaiser workers were taking part in the strike, according to the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions.

Dollar General's primary care experiment could help solve rural America's care shortage. But it's getting a chilly reception in Tennessee.

The Alt Protein Project works to promote alternatives to animal proteins, as a means to create more sustainable, equitable, and safe food systems. This event is a regional summit aimed at education, networking, and interdisciplinary community building within the food systems space. There will be multiple panel discussions, student and external organizations tabling, food tastings, and more. The event is free to the public and will be a great opportunity for community members to learn more about these pressing issues, and how to get involved - even build careers - in alternative proteins and sustainable food systems. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Many South Korean teachers say they have suffered from parents' harassment and excessive demands. This summer, they came out to the streets voicing anger and demanding protection for their rights.

We invite you to join us for a special show, party, and fundraiser on Friday, March 31 for Mockingbird Improv Theatre’s one-year anniversary. The evening will feature a variety show featuring all Mockingbird show casts and a party where there will also be opportunities to add your name to the theater as a supporter. You can expect an abbreviated version of many of our shows such as: -On that Note: An improvised family-friendly musical -All Hands on Deck: A game-based show similar to Whose Line is it Anyway -Improv Vs Standup: A more mature show that features both stand up comedians and improvisors who will perform scenes based on their set There will also be ample opportunity to grab a drink, snacks, and mingle with your friends or family. Admission to this evening-long event is $20 General or $25 with one free drink ticket. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From the organizers: San Diego Environmental Film Festival, Muir College, and UCSD Environmental Studies invite you to the screening of The Seeds of Vandana Shiva on April 14, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. at SME Theater (149), located on the North side of the Epstein Family Amphitheater. The reception and discussion about food justice starts at 5 p.m. and the screening begins at 6 p.m. About the film: Vandana Shiva is a modern-day revolutionary, and for forty years has been fighting a heroic battle on behalf of humanity and the ecologically besieged natural systems that support us. But she is opposed by powerful multinational corporations invested in continuing their degenerative but lucrative agricultural practices. By profiling one of the greatest activists of modern times, the film looks at the epic struggle over who controls the world’s food systems, and asks the question, who will prevail?

The two largest sewage system pumps in San Diego are aging and won’t be replaced for years. Meanwhile, large-scale sewage spills are occurring more often, especially as the region faces more heavy rain events.

General manager A.J. Preller says Bob Melvin will be back as manager of the big-spending San Diego Padres.