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As a war expert on a CIA panel, UC San Diego political scientist Barbara Walter helped forecast civil wars in other countries. Along the way, she discovered some of those predictors apply to the United States.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of a special election to fill the District 1 seat left vacant by Nora Vargas. Then, the National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures in the 40s Wednesday and Thursday night, leading the city to activate their inclement weather shelter program. Plus, we hear about Imperial Valley’s political shift in the last election cycle.

President Donald Trump is being inaugurated and Tijuana migrant shelters say they’re not ready for the promised mass deportations. Migrant shelters are underfunded and city officials haven’t offered any direct aid. Plus, deportations are also on the minds of school district leaders and state lawmakers. They’re proposing policies to limit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s access to schools. And San Diego Fire-Rescue is trying a new product to protect homes from wildfires: Mighty Fire Breaker is a citrus-based spray that’s designed to keep fire from burning dry brush.

A formal springtime event that encourages guests to “dress to impress”, black-tie optional, for a night filled with live music and entertainment, delicious food, wine and local craft beer, a raffle, and, of course, Bingo. This is an adults-only event, and this year will be held at the Catamaran Resort and Spa on April 25th. Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/3rd-annual-black-tie-bingo

Take an armchair journey through local lore and Old California, hosted by David Schmidt, author, musician and storyteller--aided and abetted by members of Storytellers of San Diego. We tell tales live and up close to entertain, inform, mystify and mesmerize, without notes--Moth-style. Enjoy the eclectic, artsy atmosphere and great java in atmospheric Ocean Beach. Bring a friend and enjoy an early evening of arts and culture. Visit: https://www.obtemplate.com/event-details/2nd-mondays-storytellers-of-san-diego-a-free-event-3

Join us for our first ever "Sparkling Tea" Pairing! This brunch-time event will include pairings with our Easter Bonbon Collection paired with elegant bubbly cocktails including the Bellini, Kir Royale and (of course) the Mimosa. In addition, served buffet-style, we will have freshly baked scones (with options- butter, passion fruit curd and cream), house-made profiteroles, mini-cookies (made from some of our SPC frozen cookie doughs!) and a selection of hot teas. A memorable celebration of Spring flavors, Easter and mothers! Visit: https://www.sweetpetiteconfections.com/events Sweet Petite Confections on Instagram and Facebook

For a second year the Mediterranean diet is regarded in the U.S. as the best. Learn how to add some of this Mediterranean goodness into your eating strategies. March 7 at 11 a.m. at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library on Facebook

President Trump ran on a pledge to end "forever wars," so what comes next is pivotal. Here are five things to watch.

This year's NATO summit opens Tuesday, attended by a disengaged United States, which seems bent on fighting its own battles, rather than helping European allies with the increased threat from Russia.

DISCO RIOT proudly presents San Diego’s only queer-focused movement-arts festival: Queer Mvmnt Fest. Curated and directed by DISCO RIOT Producing Artists Martin Anthony Dorado, Alyssa Rose, Desiree Cuizon, and Trystan Merrick, this dynamic festival features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, dance socials, and movement-based short films. Designed to create space for queer-centered expression while remaining open to the broader public, Queer Mvmnt Fest actively addresses inequity through an intersectional lens by centering the work of 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC and disabled artists. Featured artists include hamsa fae, Joshua D. Estrada-Romero, Bruce McCormick, GEOMETRY Dance Company, Robert Taylor, Bernard Brown, Victor De La Fuente, Shannon Yu 余香儒, Esmée van Loon, Esther K. Liew, Domenico Pontoriero, Casey Hall-Landers, Surf Ford, Meesh Herd, Hadi Moussally, Leucas Loves, Eric Geiger, Antonis Christodoulou, and many more. Film screenings, showcasing work from artists around the world, will take place at the Digital Gym CINEMA at Park & Market. Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite films, with award winners announced on the final day of the festival. Community-centered dance socials will be held during the week at The Loft at UCSD and El Flow Dance Studio in Miramar. The public is invited to take free workshops at the San Diego City College Dance Studios on Saturday and Sunday. The festival’s mainstage performance will be held on Saturday evening at the Seville Theatre downtown, with a Q&A with Bernard Brown. DISCO RIOT invites the San Diego movement community to come together, celebrate movement as resistance and joy, and uplift the power of queer artistry in all its forms! Visit: discoriot.org/queer-mvmnt-fest-2025/ Disco Riot on Facebook / Instagram