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Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is extending what is normally a one-day celebration to include the entire weekend this year. It is a free, family-friendly experience designed to bring the spirit of the celebration to life for San Diegans of all ages. The experience will run from May 5 through May 7. The gates will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The Fiesta de Reyes courtyard at the north end of the state park will be full of vibrant décor, traditional Mexican street food stations, mariachis as well as folklorico dancing and local music entertainers on the Fiesta de Reyes stage. Face painters will be on hand during the weekend. The Fiesta de Reyes courtyard is surrounded by 19 specialty shops offering gift items from clothing to jewelry, toys and home décor as well as locally produced chocolate, olive oil products and hot sauces. Guests wanting a more thrilling experience can try a guided ghost tour of local haunts in the park. Casa de Reyes Restaurant in the middle of the Fiesta de Reyes plaza is featuring traditional Mexican recipes along with specialty drinks all served in a warm al fresco setting. Additional dining options include stands selling tamales, elotes, churros, champurada and other foods and drinks.

Donald Trump said Thursday he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate.

California, Washington state, New York and Massachusetts are stockpiling misoprostol and mifepristone, both of which are used in abortion regimens.

No longer are just books under fire, but also the library administrators, teachers and long-beloved librarians who are defending them.

Escondido has come together to Shop Small, not just during the holidays, but year-round, including this spring, prior to Mother’s Day, in the wonderful historic downtown district. MAGEC (Museums & Arts Growing Escondido Culture), Escondido Downtown Business Association, City of Escondido, and Visit Escondido are working together to provide a full day of shopping with discounts, special offers and prizes. Shop, eat, and explore downtown Escondido to discover pop-up artists – between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. – plus live music, special treats, sales, and discounts. Visit: https://www.downtownescondido.com/copy-of-shop-small Escondido Downtown Business Association on Facebook

Please pre-register here to attend! At this workshop, you will learn how you can both protect your local watershed and produce a fantastic soil amendment by composting large animal manure. Improper disposal of manure is unsightly, breeds flies, may create health hazards, and can contaminate local streams and water sources. Composting is easy and inexpensive, and can help reduce these issues. Using composted manure on your garden and landscaping will also help your plants thrive and conserve water, too! This workshop will cover: - Basic composting - Manure composting - Manure management - Preventing odors and flies - Benefits of composting - Protecting local water sources Thanks to our sponsors, the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Thanks to our host, Twin Oaks Valley Equestrian Association. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Butterflies, Biscuits & Tea with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. / 11 a.m. / 12 p.m. A Mother's Day Treat! COST: $25 Garden Member / $30 General / Add-on $5 - Butterfly release, tea and biscuits, MSP seed pack - Add-on $5 per person without a butterfly release. Must purchase a ticket valued at $25-$30 to purchase add-on tickets. The Water Conservation Garden’s beloved Ms. Smarty-Plants™ is welcoming you, your friends and family to join Ms. Smarty-Plants™ for an hour-long sparkling celebration for our moms unlike any other!  Let her know how special she is with her own butterfly release, a toasty beverage, biscuits, and a lovely stroll through The Garden's vibrant spring trails as a Mother's Day treat! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

On July 16, 2022, Best Coast Beer Fest, San Diego’s favorite cancer hating, beer loving fest, is moving on up to Waterfront Park for even more sudsy fun. Bringing together over 100 breweries from all across the Best Coast, the festival will allow beer lovers the opportunity to sippity, sip, sip on over 200 beers from nearly 100 of the West Coast’s best breweries. The beers will be perfectly paired with unbeatable views of San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline. Plus, the best part… if you love beer and hate cancer we have good news for you. Every ticket sold goes to support Cuck Fancer and helps young adult cancer patients and survivors. So rest assured your afternoon of beers on the bay is all for a good cause! Beer. Music. Food. San Diego Bay. The whole shebang. There is no physical way in the universe you can enjoy a day better than this. We've done the research. It's science.

UBS will buy rival Credit Suisse for more than $3 billion in a deal brokered by Swiss officials to try and prevent a banking crisis.

San Diego All-Star pitcher Joe Musgrove will be sidelined for at least two weeks after breaking his left big toe in a weight room accident, putting in question whether he will be ready for the start of the season.