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Scientists say we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to understanding and mapping the plants around us. In this episode, we meet the everyday people using an app called iNaturalist to help discover, document and protect biodiversity — sometimes even ending up in scientific papers.

Please join us and your neighbors for free lectures every Friday at MiraCosta College in Oceanside in the Administration Building. On May 15 At 1 p.m. "The Mysterious Oarfish/Scripps Marine Vertebrate Collection" presented by Ben Frable, M.Sc. Scripps Institution of Oceanography Oarfish are rarely known around the world as living sea-serpents and creatures out of folklore. Two rare specimens washed up on San Diego beaches in 2024. Both ended up in the Scripps Marine Vertebrate Collection, where scientists studied and preserved them. Learn more about these rarities and the collection that houses them. At 2:30 p.m. "Why Psychedelics Matter" with Jacob Tell, Oniracom Global CEO Jacob Tell explores why psychedelic mushrooms are re-entering public conversation through neuroscience, medicine, and emerging scientific research. LIFE=Learning Is For Everyone Parking permits are required on Campus so come early To get a good spot and a good seat. Refreshments are served between speakers. LIFE members support Student scholarships. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/academics/continuing-education/index.html MiraCosta College on Instagram and Facebook

Birch officials said they believe this marks the first time red octopuses are hatched, raised and settled in aquarium care.

Critics revisit classic and modern films exploring U.S. ideals, history and contradictions.

Ella Mai is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter whose timeless R&B sound and emotional honesty have made her one of the genre’s defining voices. She first broke through in 2018 with her chart-dominating single “Boo’d Up,” which held the No. 1 spot for the most weeks of any song by a woman on the R&B/Hip-Hop Billboard Airplay chart and is now 8x Platinum. Its follow-up, “Trip,” reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is certified 6x Platinum, while her self-titled debut album has amassed nearly six billion streams and is 2x Platinum. Her success has earned her a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song along with multiple Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Awards, Soul Train Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and a BET Viewers’ Choice Award. Please Note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Ella Mai on Facebook / Instagram

Tucked behind an unassuming entrance marked by a sign reading “Law Office — Eddie O’Hare, ESQ,” Prohibition offers a speakeasy-style escape for fans looking to continue the festivities after the game. The hidden lounge channels the Roaring ’20s with vintage decor, live jazz and handcrafted cocktails, creating a swanky setting that feels worlds away from the stadium crowds. With its classic atmosphere and late-night energy, Prohibition provides a memorable post-game spot to raise a celebratory toast after a Padres win. Visit: prohibitionsd.com/ Monday-Sunday
from 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

For decades, billions of gallons of sewage and industrial waste have been dumped into the Tijuana River. Recent research shows this chronically contaminated watershed in Southern California is also polluting the air.

Please join us for two fascinating and entertaining lectures every Friday always Free! At 1 p.m. "AI, Philosophy and Language" with Elizabeth Rohwer, Speech Technology Advisor Ms. Rohwer will explore how modern AI sheds new light on Ludwig Wittgenstein’s early work in logic and language. At 2:30 p.m. "Whales and Porpoises" with Cory Hom-Weaver, Ocean Science Analytics Dive into the hidden world of ocean sound and discover how scientists use underwater acoustics to detect, track, and study marine mammals, revealing their behaviors, migrations, and responses to a changing ocean.. Available on zoom If we have your email. (life.miracosta@gmail.com) Snacks are served at intermission. Parking permits are required so allow plenty of time to get a good seat and a good parking spot. Join life for free parking and help support the students through LIFE Scholarships. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Pastaria Vivi was founded by chefs Brandon Jennings and William Treff, whose combined decades of experience span Michelin-recognized dining rooms, award-winning seafood spots, and some of San Diego’s most respected restaurants. Jennings and Treff, alongside Chef Harrison Axelrod who most recently served as Executive Chef of Rancho Santa Fe institution Mille Fleurs, bring complementary perspectives shaped by fine-dining kitchens and hands-on pasta experience, blending Northern Italian tradition with California’s wealth of seasonal ingredients. Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. Pastaria Vivi will be open daily with a flexible retail format that allows guests to pick up ready-to-cook meals, shop a curated selection of quality antipasti and pantry staples, and “try-before-you-buy” taste from a select à la carte menu, ensuring fresh pasta can be an everyday staple for the North County community. At the core of the concept is the fresh pasta and sauce counter, offering mix-and-match pasta and sauce combinations designed to bridge the gap between a quick meal and elevated home cooking. A rotating lineup of handmade shapes are crafted each morning—including tagliatelle, pappardelle, ravioli, and tortellini—paired with slow-simmered sauces like Bolognese, pomodoro, roasted garlic Alfredo, and seasonally-inspired specials. An abbreviated selection of pastas will be available for dine-in, including pappardelle Bolognese, heirloom tomato bucatini, and Pastaria Vivi’s signature green striped farfalle served with basil pesto.Handmade focaccia, seasonal antipasti, and classic desserts like fresh cannoli will also be available for purchase at the pasta counter. Guests can expect to see the following pasta and sauce combinations on the menu board, which was designed by local artist Katie Bush, available upon opening: ● Farfalle - basil pesto, pine nut, parmigiano ● Pappardelle - beef + pork Bolognese, pecorino ● Ravioli - spinach + ricotta, garlic, oregano ● Tortellini - mortadella + prosciutto, brodo ● Bucatini - heirloom marinara, basil, olive oil Additionally, guests can expect the following antipasti selections: ● Fresh baked focaccia - rosemary, maldon salt ● Handmade burrata - stracciatella, Galantino olive oil ● Prosciutto di Parma - aged 24 months ● Nonna’s Meatball - pomodoro, parmigiano To round out their counter experience, dessert options include: ● Ricotta cannoli - pistachio or chocolate ● Tiramisu

Pioneering scientist J. Craig Venter has died at 79. His "whole genome shotgun method" helped genome sequencing become faster and cheaper.