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A US District Judge denied a preservation group's effort to put a pause on construction

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WWNO listener Shyra Latiolais and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Trump's remarks came in response to a question about rising gas prices. He said they would fall once the U.S. leaves Iran, claiming that would happen in "maybe two weeks, maybe three."

Stop by the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside) between 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. for a mellow evening of art, conversation, and community. The Artist Open House on Friday, April 4, celebrates the opening of "ABSTRACTION" - the Art of the Abstract, an exhibition designed to dazzle the eye and spark the imagination. Is that painting upside down—or are you? Watch a guest artist at work, chat with the artists, and connect with fellow visitors. This free event welcomes everyone—families, friends, tourists, and community members alike. Drop in or stay awhile to relax and enjoy the celebration of art! Visit: "ABSTRACTION": The Art of the Abstract Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

ABOUT THE EVENT Step into El After Life — where tradition meets celebration. This Día de los Muertos, the Chula Vista Center honor the roots of this celebration while making art and culture accessible to the entire community, transforming the mall into a space where memories are shared, traditions are alive, and everyone feels connected. FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES TO EXPECT - Community Altar: Community members can upload a photo of loved ones to honor with offerings and remembrance. - Art Exhibition by Art Through The Glass - Vendors & Artisan Market - Catrin & Cartina Contest Prizes - Panteon Art Installation - Live Performances: DJ Sets & Folklorico by Ti’Pai Academy - Face Painting by Gabby’s Face Painting - Dia De Los Muertos Art Making Stations by Cr34tive Gathering - Gifts, Photo Opportunities & More! THE EXPERIENCE Marigolds guide the way, candles flicker like heartbeats, calaveras represent our loved ones, and we share meals in their honor. Each year, during Día de los Muertos, the worlds of the living and the dead overlap. Rooted in Indigenous traditions, this celebration honors the return of our loved ones, a ritual cherished by Mexicans around the world who gather to remember, share stories, connect to their homeland and celebrate life. El After Life celebrates how stories, rituals, and offerings live across generations. Through art, we set the table for those who came before us and invite them to share a night of laughter, love, and song. We invite the community to participate in this unique celebration of Día de los Muertos. Where art becomes an ofrenda, a luminous bridge between worlds. Best of all, this is a free event created for the community and everyone is encouraged to take part in honoring, remembering, and celebrating together. ADMISSION IS FREE Free & open to the public — bring your family, friends, and community. JOIN THE COMMUNAL ALTER Honor your loved ones as part of El After Life Submit a photo on the El After Life Page to honor a loved one and be included in our Community Altar at Chula Vista Center. We will print and frame your photo as part of this year’s Día de los Muertos celebration. Follow Us on Instagram @visitchulavistacenter

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is calling on the Pentagon to pause its contract with Oceanside-based Frontwave Credit Union. Adjunct faculty at the University of San Diego are on strike, we’ll tell you why. Then, part two of our story on the Trump Administration’s focus on birth rates. And, some San Marcos residents aren’t happy about a proposed detox facility. Also, Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis is back with an update on the La Jolla secessionist movement. Finally, one San Diego neighborhood is fighting to have public stairs cleaned up.

Amazing Incredible Tales is a fully improvised, HIGHLY interactive live superhero comic book, made up on the spot from start to finish based on audience suggestions. Catch the action at OTC’s Studio 219 (219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA), where anything can happen in this one-of-a-kind storytelling experience! Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Amazing_Incredible_Tales_An_Improvised_Comic_Book/165425 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Join us on Saturday night, November 8, from 6–10 p.m. at Distinction Gallery in Escondido, California, for the opening reception of “Seasons Changing,” a group exhibition curated by ViralBoa. This free, all-ages event invites the public to experience an evening of art, live music, and community. For more than 20 years, Distinction Gallery has been a beacon of the Southern California art scene, specializing in representational painting—ranging from surrealism and realism to figurative works. ViralBoa, one of the gallery’s represented artists, has hand-selected an exceptional group of creators for this show, featuring Cherry Gunk, Kai Lun Qu, Ivan Flores, Kate Kennedy, Nonie Cruzado, Eric Johnson and Cole Mattingly. Guests aged 21 and over can also enjoy drinks available for purchase from Last Spot Bar during the event. Last Spot Bar has a curated selection of wine, beer, sake, cider and non-alcoholic options. The rest of the gallery will be open for view during the reception and guests are encouraged to explore all of the exhibits. "Seasons Changing" Curated by ViralBoa Saturday night, November 8, from 6–10 p.m.
Distinction Gallery
317 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 Image Credit: "Jaguar Spirit" by ViralBoa Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Artists, filmmakers and singers once championed Chavez as a hero. Now, they must rethink how to tell his story. "It's just been gut-wrenching," one muralist says.

The Latinx New Play Festival expands the presence of Latinx stories on the American stage, and spotlights the broad range of today’s Latinx experience. Four scripts were selected to be rehearsed and developed at the Playhouse, culminating in a live public reading at the festival. The festival is free for everyone to attend, and will include a schedule of in-person readings of new works, panel discussions and other events. This year’s festival programming includes Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center by Mario Vega, Tempt Me by Andrew Rincón, Ama. Egg. Oyá. by Lori Felipe-Barkin and NOVIOS by Arturo Luíz Soria. Co-produced by TuYo Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse, the Latinx New Play Festival was originally launched in 2017 by San Diego Repertory Theatre, led and curated by TuYo Co-Artistic Director Dr. Maria Patrice Amon. La Jolla Playhouse is delighted to continue to provide this vibrant, important arts event a new home in San Diego since 2023. La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram