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For the past 30 years, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) has brought athletes of all abilities together at Mission Bay to celebrate the transformative power of sport. Participants from around the world take on the one-mile bay swim, 35-mile bike ride, and 10-mile run, while new adaptive sports and community events promote inclusivity and support. 1/2-MILE SWIM, 12.4-MILE BIKE, 3.1-MILE RUN Join us at our signature event – the Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge to swim, bike, and run. Your fundraising efforts will support challenged athletes with grants for adaptive sports equipment, coaching, and competition expenses. Event Options: Full tri, swim, bike, run only or select multiple segments. Individual and relay team options. Visit: https://give.challengedathletes.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1048&eventID=500 San Diego Triathlon Challenge on Facebook

Surf Challenge for kids ages 4 - 14 The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is in memory of Ken's love for family, surfing and the beach. The goal for the event is to encourage kids (including CAF adaptive surfers and Rady Children's Hospital Cancer Families) to strengthen their connection with surfing by competing and having a fun day at the beach with their friends and family. This event is geared towards beginner and intermediate surfers as a way in which to deepen their love for surfing. We focus more on having fun than the actual competition. Visit: Ken Whalen Surf Challenge Time TBD

Join us for an extraordinary, multi-sensory experience that celebrates the power of compassion and sustainability. Our event focuses on the timeless cycle of abundance that begins with reducing waste and culminates in nourishing all. Celebrate the alchemical journey of food – how it sustains, uplifts, and contributes to a sustainable future. It's a reminder that, with nourishment and support, anyone can flourish. Hosted by the Lingham Foundation in partnership with SA Harvest, it's your chance to join a global movement dedicated to ending hunger and reducing food waste. SA Harvest's mission extends beyond food rescue; It's about transforming lives on a national scale and securing a sustainable future. With 10.3 million tons of food wasted annually in South Africa and 20 million people facing critical food vulnerability, collaboration is key to ending hunger and reducing the environmental impact of food waste. Support SA Harvest at Eternal Harvest and become a catalyst for transformation. A $1000 donation can provide 20,000 meals, impacting hearts and lives. SA Harvest has partnered with CAF America, a registered 501(c)(3) organization and a global fiscal sponsor. Donations made through this event and collaboration ensure donors can benefit from a US tax deduction while adhering to all US tax laws. About The Event Live Auction: Bid on unique art pieces and exclusive experiences, where every bid fuels change. Sharon Katz and Peace Train Performance: Sharon Katz was born in Nelson Mandela Bay and has used her music for social activism around the world. She has also been featured on Sting's Carnival! album with Elton John, Tina Turner, and more. Inspiring Stories: Hear firsthand accounts of how a meal can lead to transformed lives and a more sustainable world. Let’s sow the seeds of a better tomorrow while reaping the eternal harvest that our planet generously offers. SA Harvest has partnered with CAF America, a registered 501(c)(3) organization and a global fiscal sponsor. Donations made through this event and collaboration ensure donors can benefit from a US tax deduction while adhering to all US tax laws. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

CAF’s Community Challenge fueled by Toyota, featuring the 30th San Diego Triathlon Challenge presented by Dan + Geof is back at Mission Bay! This ultimate inclusive sports weekend brings together people of all ages and abilities to get active and live the CAF mission. 30th San Diego Triathlon Challenge presented by Dan + Geof: Be a part of CAF history by competing individually, as part of a relay team, or choose just one of the three segments to participate in. 5K Walk, Run, & Roll presented by Nike: This event is perfect for friends and family to cross the finish line together. Tour de Cove presented by EōS Fitness: Join this high-energy 90s-themed cyclethon presented by EōS Fitness to keep your spirits high and your heart pumping. Jami Marseilles Kid's Run and Roll presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies: Cheer on and empower the next generation of athletes with physical disabilities. Community Challenge also offers several free activities, including a vendor and sponsor resource expo, delicious food and beverage options featuring free eats from local favorite Jeffs' Beach Burgers, opportunities to volunteer and cheer throughout the day, and a photo booth to capture each moment. Toyota Sports Fest + Athlete Lounge Energize your spirit and expand your perspective at the Toyota Sports Fest, an interactive, accessible sports experience. Sled Hockey | Curling | Wheelchair Basketball | Sitting Volleyball | Rock Climbing All experiences are complimentary and require a signed waiver to participate. For more information visit: challengedathletes.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Illinois hospitals are seeing a surge of out-of-state patients who need abortion care at a hospital due to medical complications. But hospital-based abortions are more costly and harder to arrange.

The recall election was, in part, a referendum on the Governor’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, parents and teachers are wondering -- will San Diego follow the lead of the Los Angeles school district and mandate vaccinations for public school kids older than 12? Meanwhile, we have 5 takeaways from the recent recall election. Plus, San Diego State University is using comics to teach students about critical thinking at a time when such skills are most needed.

Humanitarian groups in San Diego are preparing resettlement efforts as refugees continue to pour out of war-torn Afghanistan.

San Diego county health officials announced 355 new infections on Monday and the likely culprit is the more contagious Delta variant of the virus. Plus, a new survey finds that 54% of unvaccinated San Diego County residents are unlikely to get vaccinated. The group most unlikely are white, educated and have higher incomes. And, as America's war in Afghanistan winds down, one San Diego couple is still coping with the loss of their son in a helicopter crash there 15 years ago. Also, California is in the grip of a drought and some experts think regional water restrictions might be a good idea to allow for a targeted approach to water waste. And, an infectious disease expert weighs in on masking in schools. Finally, San Diego author Anisha Bhatia talks about writing about culture. She will be part of the San Diego Writers Festival this weekend.

Struggles in accessing and using rent relief programs in California, a San Diego lawmaker wants to give fast-food workers more of a voice in the industry, and how San Diego's largest newspaper plans to cover the upcoming recall election.

The IRS is delaying the 2020 tax filing deadline until May 17. How will provisions in the latest stimulus bill will affect your taxes? Plus, Moderna has begun testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, another step to getting everyone protected. Then, San Diego’s freeways and public transportation were empty in the early days of the pandemic. Traffic and transit ridership are now recovering, but will they ever come back all the way? And, Carlsbad’s GenMark Diagnostics, developer of rapid COVID-19 testing kits, was sold for $1.8 billion — a testament to the San Diego region’s biotech industry innovation during the pandemic. Also, the controversy over how to safely move millions of pounds of nuclear waste from the shuttered San Onofre power plant is back in the headlines. And, efforts to improve the environment around the Salton Sea were widely expected to begin at Red Hill Bay in 2015 but the project remains undone. Finally, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with Turner Classic Movies host Eddie Muller about contextualizing classic films that might be problematic and often downright offensive for contemporary audiences.