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San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez has proposed a $500 million plan to modernize local jails over the next 10 years, but advocates say it will take more than money to create real change. In other news, some San Diego taxi drivers now have a ride hailing app. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.

Most city streets were designed around the car, with pedestrian and bike safety an afterthought.

Representatives of developing countries and climate activists were furious over the outcome, saying $300 billion annually from industrialized countries is far short of what vulnerable nations need to better protect themselves from climate change.

Join us on Saturday, March 9, at Distinction Gallery for the unveiling of "Nectar" by painter Mia Savage. This free, all-ages event showcases oil paintings of fruits, flowers, and human figures. Executed with expressive realism, Savage demonstrates a masterful fusion of tradition and modernity. All exhibits at Distinction Gallery will be open to visitors during the reception. There will be live music and a bar for visitors 21+. Artist in attendance. FREE | LIVE MUSIC | ALL AGES About the artist: Mia Savage spent her formative years engrossed in the contemporary Hong Kong art scene and venerable museums of New York. Her work seamlessly integrates the essence of both eastern and western cultures, embracing a harmonious blend of old and new. She lived in Hong Kong, New York and Boston until 2017, when she relocated to Los Angeles for an artist residency. Savage's art has covered books and magazines globally, and her pieces regularly feature in solo and group exhibitions. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Join us at SeaWorld San Diego to see Hunter Hayes, a multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist, evolving from his country roots to pioneer a genre-bending musical path, exemplified in his latest album, Red Sky. With over 2 billion global streams and six gold and platinum-certified singles, Hayes showcases his musical prowess by playing every instrument on his records. He has headlined sold-out shows worldwide and earned over 50 award nominations, including five GRAMMY© nods! SeaWorld San Diego 2024 Summer Concert Series takes place every Saturday during Summer from July 13 to August 24 and features R&B, pop and other genres of music, for a perfect way to spend a summer evening dancing to your favorite hits. All concerts are included with park admission. Guests can upgrade their experience with premium reserved seating at Bayside Amphitheater and one free drink ticket! The best way to enjoy all concerts at the best value is by becoming a Pass Member and receiving unlimited park admission all summer long with no blockout dates. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Summer Spectacular and concert details and information. Visit: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/summer-spectacular/concerts/ Hunter Hayes on Instagram and Facebook

The artists of Spanish Village Art Center invite you to an afternoon of art in their working artist studios and colorful courtyard. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see demonstrations and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Visit their 36 working art studios, galleries and art guilds how host over 200 local juried artists. Watch for special events, classes, workshops and summer camps. Visit: www.spanishvillageart.com or call 619-233-9050 Spanish Village Art Center - Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram Open everyday from 11a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 days a week. Closed: Christmas, & New Year's Day

"Dark Loops," an immersive contemporary art exhibition by Margaret Noble, invites exploration into the intricate connections between living and non-living entities, nature, and technology. Presented by the Mesa College Art Gallery, this exhibition will be showcased from February 5th to 29th, with the opening on February 8 from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Noble's thought-provoking installations challenge conventional perceptions. They seamlessly blend elements of reality and illusion, organic and inorganic, prompting audiences to reconsider humanity's relationship with the environment and technological advancements. Through a diverse mix of sculptures, live-streaming videos, preserved insects, and technology-infused components, "Dark Loops" creates artificial ecosystems within the exhibition space. These installations blur the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds, encouraging contemplation on the complexities of our surroundings. Visitors will encounter an array of creatures and elements within Noble's artwork, ranging from bees and moths to reptiles and cocoons. These creations aim to challenge traditional taxidermy, offering a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of various elements within our environment. The exhibition's immersive experience extends through works like "Horizon" and "Infinite Bee," playing with the contrast between projected illusions and their real-life counterparts. These installations provoke introspection on how our perceptions are shaped in an increasingly digitized world. "Dark Loops" invites viewers to examine the intricate relationships defining our existence. Noble's interactive experiences prompt reflection on the interconnected patterns surrounding us, emphasizing the significance of acknowledging these interdependencies in fostering environmental consciousness. Exhibition Dates: Feb. 5-29, 2024 Open Gallery Days/Hours: 12-5 p.m. Monday - Thursday Location: 7250 Mesa College Drive -FA103, San Diego, CA 92111-4998 Opening Reception: February 8, 2024, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. About Mesa College Art Gallery: The Mesa College Art Gallery is an educational forum to present the work of professional artists in a range of media and dealing with diverse issues. It is our mission to enrich and engage our student community through art. The gallery exhibits are complemented with artist lectures, workshops, and guided tours. ALL OUR EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Related links: Margaret Noble: website Mesa College Art Gallery: website | Instagram | Facebook

We are proud to present Different Strokes Too!, featuring a new series of paintings and mixed media brush sculptures by local artist, Lourans Mikhail. "My artistic expression boldly confronts the complex and multifaceted concepts of society, culture, and the idea of race through a contemporary and historical lens. I strive to evoke a visceral response in the viewer, creating a thought-provoking experience that challenges preconceived notions and allows the exploration of these ideas with new perspective(s)." - Lourans Mikhail Visit: https://www.louransmikhail.com/ Lourans Mikhail on Instagram and Facebook

The Comic-Con Museum's new "Collaboration(s)" exhibit explores how race, representation and horror intersect, and uplift people of color in the popular arts.

Ballscene House Mother, Grand Dutchess and Miss Montana Two-Spirit Drag Queen Landa Lakes, (J Miko Thomas) will perform traditional Chickasaw Story and Dance that explores the current issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Femmes in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Through the arts of drag, traditional stories and memories of her upbringings, Land Lakes will show what it means to be Chickasaw, and further, a Native American Two-Spirit. This presentation will include dance films, Chickasaw stories, plays and children's dances. Through original music, lip sync and drag performance, Landa Lakes opens the stage for the embodiment of pain and resilience. These performances and offerings are a prayer to heal wounds and bring to light the importance of the intimate and vulnerable Two-Spirit stories. We will conclude with time for a Question-and-Answer session, to discuss Two-Spirit performance, and the futures of Indigenous people’s survivance.