After being mainly ignored during the election period, climate change will again be under the spotlight as the Doha Climate Change Conference, hosted by the UN, will be taking place from November 26 to December 7th.

The conference is meant to progress international goals on climate change. However, environmental issues can be addressed domestically and locally too; the use of plastic bags is a place to start.

Every year, the US uses 280 billions plastic bags, enough to stretch around Earth 29,000 times.

Saltbox, located in the Hotel Palomar, is serving up deliciously crafted cocktails and a sexy atmosphere for San Diegans. Nominally a "gastro-lounge," that was started September 2011, Saltbox was formerly Sweet and Tender located in the Se Hotel. The Kimpton Hotel bought out Se Hotel and established Hotel Palomar, Saltbox's new residence.