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How to fix San Diego’s housing shortage is a problem that has dogged city leaders for years. Identifying systemic issues, the city’s independent budget analyst has offered a roadmap to create more housing.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “I Got Rhythm, an Art Exhibition,” juried by award-winning artist, Ralph Kingery. The water-based media exhibition runs March 31 – May 1, 2022 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, April 1 from 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Thursday - Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

Ashton Gallery at Art on 30th will host a juried “Lipstick and Rouge” themed art show and public reception! Date | Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location | Ashton Gallery The color inspired exhibition will feature 60 plus large and mid-sized original works of art that include the color RED and/or PINK as the focal point or primary color in the composition, created by emerging and professional local artists. For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www.ashtonartgallery.com/

Catalytic converter thefts keep happening, and law enforcement agencies are working together to fight the problem through the Catalytic Converter Initiative.

This weekend in the arts: Alexis Smith at MCASD La Jolla; San Diego Zine Fest; Ceelo Green plays James Brown at the Shell; the juried youth exhibition at MOPA; Sidro Saturdays in San Ysidro; and Disco Riot's "Choreo and Kickball."

The Candlewood Arts Festival runs throughout Borrego Springs from March to March 27. Meet the artists at opening weekend March 5-6. Free tickets available here. Artist list: Allison Wiese Sherin Guirguis Noé Olivas Jake Freilich Carlos Ramirez Alison Saars Opening weekend schedule: Find a full schedule here. The unofficial headquarters for the opening weekend will be at Christmas Circle from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday. Maps are available there to begin self-guided tours. Saturday, Mar. 5 at 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Artist talk at the Borrego Springs library Saturday, Mar. 5 at 4-5 p.m.: Performance by Amitis Motevalli in response to Sherin Guiguis' installation at Seley Ranches/Seley Orchards Fruit Stand (free tickets here) Saturday, Mar. 5 at 6-8 p.m.: Opening reception at Candlewood Arts Festival Gallery (reserve free tickets here); The Mall, 610 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs Sunday, Mar. 6 at 10 am. to 12 p.m.: Meet the artists at their artworks Interactive map of artworks: From the organizers: The Candlewood Arts Festival celebrates the connections between art, community, and our shared environment in the dramatic landscape of Borrego Springs, California. Throughout the month of March 2022, experience newly commissioned site-specific works of art — sculpture, installation, performance, and photography— and family-friendly art-making workshops in this unique community surrounded by the Anza Borrego Desert. Access to all events is free. The Under the Sun Foundation sponsors the Candlewood Arts Festival and the permanent Sky Art sculptures also found on Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs. Related links: Candlewood Arts Festival on Facebook Candlewood Arts Festival on Instagram

A dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases continued Thursday, with a new daily record of 5,976 infections. Public health officials are urging residents to keep New Year's celebrations small. Meanwhile, the trash truck driver strike at Republic Services is two weeks old, with no sign of progress in negotiations. Now, Mayor Todd Gloria is urging residents with trash piling up to contact the company directly for pickup services. Plus, our weekend arts events preview from the KPBS arts editor and producer.

The U.S. and South Korea announced steps on Wednesday to try to deter North Korea from using nuclear weapons, as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a state visit to Washington.

The Little Italy Association invites the public to attend its annual State of the Neighborhood event at the Piazza della Famiglia on Thursday, September 22 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Hear from Chief Executive Administrator of the Little Italy Association, Marco Li Mandri, on the success of the neighborhood during the pandemic, as well as any new events, new art installations, upcoming projects and new initiatives going on in the neighborhood. Attendance for the event is free, but there is a VIP ticket option for $50 that includes one entrée from the Little Italy Food Hall, a glass of wine, a pre-selected dessert and reserved seating for the presentation. General seating in the piazza will act on a first come, first serve basis. The community is welcome to arrive early and enjoy food, snacks and beverages from surrounding Little Italy restaurants or even grab a glass of wine or beer at the Little Italy Food Hall to enjoy during the presentation. Neighbors, community members, business owners, residents and visitors will be in attendance for this special evening. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The annual celebration started out in 1926 as Negro History Week and expanded to Black History Month in the 1970s. This year celebrates "African Americans and the Arts."