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First, Imperial Beach residents now have a new and local option for fresh groceries. Also, we tell you why San Diego County has now closed its Section 8 housing voucher waitlist. Then, a group of people living in their RV’s have formed a union of sorts. Plus, the story of a Chula Vista local whose comeback story made waves on a national stage. And finally, we catch up on the latest at the Old Globe Theater.

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, in collaboration with Persian Place, presents Nowruz – Persian New Year, marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year in Persian culture. Observed for more than 3,000 years across diverse regions and communities, Nowruz remains a time of renewal, reflection, and connection. This gathering reflects a shared commitment to honoring cultural traditions that continue to hold deep meaning for our local community. While many Persian organizations across the United States have paused public programs in response to the current situation in Iran, the Center and Persian Place believe it is important to sustain spaces where heritage, artistic expression, and community can be experienced together. The afternoon will feature live performances, a Women’s Artisan Market, arts and crafts, a kids exhibition, food, music, and free admission to the public opening of the new exhibition, "Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise." This event is free and open to all. Event sponsored by Cosmic Solar & Roofing.

"Unrolling Paradise" explores the Persian garden as a living design tradition carried through textiles, memory, and everyday objects. Interdisciplinary artist Maryam Bayat reinterprets centuries-old carpet aesthetics through sculptural works that merge traditional Persian rugs with contemporary form and function. Raised in Tehran in a family of rug producers and now based in North County San Diego, Bayat draws from inherited craft to create installations that reflect on place, belonging, and cultural continuity. Her woven sculptures—appearing as furniture, abstract trees, and domestic interiors—extend the symbolism of the garden into three-dimensional space, linking ideas of sanctuary to personal and collective memory. This exhibition is curated by Sadry Hedayat and organized in collaboration with Persian Place. The exhibition opens alongside Nowruz – Persian New Year on March 14, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Maryam Bayat is an interdisciplinary artist working across painting, sculpture, and functional art. Using repurposed furniture, Persian rugs, and architectural forms, she repositions domestic materials within three-dimensional space, shifting them from utility to structure. Raised in Tehran in a family of rug producers, Bayat draws from inherited craft traditions shaped by repetition, pattern, and labor. Her work examines how cultural knowledge is carried through objects and adapted across generations, connecting ideas of home, belonging, and continuity to lived experience. Bayat lives and works in the United States. California Center for the Arts Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Easter on the water with two festive cruise options aboard a Flagship yacht on San Diego Bay. Easter Brunch Cruise Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (boarding 30 minutes prior) Highlights: Chef-prepared brunch buffet with omelette station, bottomless champagne or sparkling cider, private tables, lively holiday atmosphere, and sunlit decks with beautiful bay scenery. Easter Sunday Dinner Cruise Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. (boarding 30 minutes prior) Highlights: Chef-prepared Easter dinner buffet with seasonal favorites and desserts, champagne welcome, DJ entertainment with music and dancing, optional hosted bar upgrade, and stunning sunset views across San Diego Bay. Flagship San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The third annual San Diego Rodeo begins Friday at Petco Park. It begins right after the closing arguments in a lawsuit against rodeo organizers alleging animal cruelty.

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber responds to President Donald Trump's calls to "nationalize" some state elections ahead of the midterms.

First, debates around paid parking in Balboa Park seem to be far from over. Then, hundreds of pharmacy and lab workers have now joined the Kaiser Permanente health care worker strike. A top official at the Department of Animal Services has now stepped down, we’ll tell you why. Also, we bring you the story of a La Mesa family who is saving money in a creative way. Last but not least, our ‘Museum A Month’ series highlights a different museum across the county each month! This month we put our focus on the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art.

The organization advocates for access to psychedelic-assisted therapies. Fletcher is a Marine Corps veteran who has discussed his struggles with PTSD — and the benefits he experienced from psychedelic treatments.

Carmen Chavez, executive director of Casa Cornelia Law Center, is one of five honorees for the 2026 Prebys Leadership Awards. We hear about her work providing aid to those who have suffered human civil rights violations.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show made history with one central message: "the only thing more powerful than hate is love."