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This important signature drive aims to repeal current parking fees and ensure the park remains accessible to everyone. San Diego, your voice matters! This Saturday, join thousands of community members at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park to kick off the Balboa Park Free Parking Restoration Act signature drive. Our goal: collect enough voter signatures to qualify for the 2026 ballot and completely repeal the new parking fees that limit access for families, seniors, and visitors. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to sign the petition on-site, enjoy the community energy, and be part of a historic effort to protect free access to one of San Diego’s most beloved public spaces. Date: Saturday, April 4 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park Together, we can ensure that Balboa Park remains a place for everyone—accessible, open, and free to enjoy. Don’t miss this chance to make a real impact in our city!

Contra is a living American tradition, with new dances being written. All are welcome! Gender-neutral dance roles. Wear what you like, with comfortable shoes. A caller teaches and directs each dance. Pairs progress up and down two facing lines. Come at 7 p.m. for a lesson in the basics, all you will need. For more info, email sdifc.bp@gmail.com. Visit: sdfolkheritage.org/contradance/

At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom.

Celebrate humanity's return to the Moon with the ARTEMIS II mission at the Fleet Science Center, an official public venue for NASA's Orion spacecraft recovery. Meet mission experts, explore ARTEMIS-themed exhibits, and experience the excitement of the spacecraft's splashdown live on the Heikoff Giant Dome screen. Event included with admission. Separate tickets required for the live splashdown viewing on April 10 at 3 p.m. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Ready to turn your VA benefits into a winning homebuying strategy? Learn how to use your benefits and navigate your VA loan with confidence. Turn your service into homeownership! Join us for a VA Homebuying Seminar designed for veterans, active-duty service members, and military families looking to understand their VA home loan benefits and buy a home with $0 down. FREE DINNER and life changing information What You’ll Learn: How VA loan entitlement works – and how to maximize your benefits Why renting can cost more than owning – see the numbers Zero down payment options – how to buy with little to no money out of pocket Using your VA loan multiple times Real-life case studies from people just like you Step-by-step homebuying process and common mistakes to avoid Meet Your Experts: Patrick Kappel – Retired Navy Lieutenant Commander, Naval Academy graduate, and seasoned real estate investor with 13+ rental properties. Patrick’s disciplined, educational approach has helped countless military families achieve their homeownership goals. Team leader of the #1 Veteran Owned Real Estate Team, Kappel Realty Group with Compass. Caldre02017034 Jared Kelley & Barrett Financial Team – VA loan specialist dedicated to helping active-duty service members and veterans maximize their hard-earned home loan benefits. With a focus on personalized guidance and seamless support, Jared and his team have proudly funded over $100 million in loans for military families. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to use your VA loan again, this seminar gives you the tools, confidence, and insider knowledge to make smart homebuying decisions. This message is intended for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement or offer to lend. All mortgage products are subject to credit and property approval. Rates, program terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend. Please contact a licensed mortgage lender for more information and to discuss your specific financial needs. NMLS ID:1676089

Join us for a fun Miniature Paint Workshop where you can unleash your creativity and learn new painting techniques! Bring your own figure and paint for just $5, or pay $10 and we’ll provide the mini. Supplies included! Our paint expert will be on hand to offer tips and guidance. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today! Cost: $5 (bring your own mini), $10 (mini included) Max Capacity: 15 Sign up now and unleash your creativity! *Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *Please Note: Due to limited space, an Eventbrite ticket is now required to reserve your spot—even if you RSVP on Facebook. Happens on the following Dates: April 19, 2026 April 26, 2026

Food insecurity affects more families now than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció el viernes que los extranjeros en Estados Unidos que quieran una "green card", tendrán que salir del país y solicitarla en su país de origen, salvo algunas excepciones no especificadas.

Mientras E.UU. y México buscan invertir 800 millones de dólares en mejoras a las plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales en la frontera, los funcionarios locales están trabajando en una solución más modesta que podría reducir los efectos de la polución tan pronto como el próximo año.

Music is interwoven with the sounds of daily life in this West African island nation, which hosted two international music festivals in April and has been named the African Capital of Culture for 2028.