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San Diego County's unemployment rate decreased to 4% in April, down from a revised 4.2% in March and above the year-ago estimate of 3.8%, according to figures released today by the state Employment Development Department.

As San Diegans respond to recent government actions through art, we look at how protest signs, zines and installations connect today’s movements to a long history of resistance.

The Trump administration’s hardline immigration policies continue to affect San Diego. Today we look at what the new federal sanctuary designation list means for our region, as well as the State Department’s threat to revoke visas for all international students from China. Then, National City has paid to settle three separate civil rights lawsuits in recent years, again raising questions about how police respond to people experiencing mental health distress. Finally, here about KPBS’ recent Reddit AMA about the city budget deficit.

San Diego’s largest Earth Day celebration, featuring over 100 sustainable food, craft and service vendors as well as environmental, conservation and animal rescue groups. Presented by Viridian Productions. Live Music | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Enjoy a full day of entertainment with music, speakers and panel discussions plus yoga and wellness classes and activities for kids. This event is held in Balboa Park on the expansive lawn located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. San Diego EarthFest is family-friendly and dog-friendly with free parking available. This is a zero-waste event. A portion of profits will be donated to local non-profit groups. This is a rain or shine event. PARKING: There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. Viridian Productions creates sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Earthfest on Facebook / Instagram

Teen Ceramics (Sep. 8 – Oct. 20, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Class Schedule Mondays, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Six-Week Session September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20 (skips October 13) Teaching Artist: Megan Walker Description In this six week class students ages 13-17 will begin by learning the basics, focusing on 3 essential steps of the throwing process: centering, opening, and pulling. Students will be led in working with ceramics, hand-building and wheel throwing, learning slab construction, pinch pots, surface texture, clay impression and more. All materials are included. Wear clothes that can get messy! Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

This week, the internet was up in arms over who would win in battle: 100 men or a single silverback gorilla? One expert says the real fight is much bigger.

Following the recent jet plane crash into San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, KPBS examined the history of plane crashes impacting San Diego's residential areas.

Agents, some in plainclothes, surrounded immigrants in narrow hallways as they exited courtrooms. Lawyers and advocates say the tactic, which ICE has used in other cities across the country, is aggressive and unnecessary.

Playboi Carti's supersized blockbuster MUSIC holds at No. 1 in its second week of release. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" holds at No. 1and Morgan Wallen charts a fifth top 10 hit from an album that isn't even out yet.

Come join the Library every second Thursday at 11 a.m.! Little Explorers will provide hands on activities to promote early childhood development and sensory skills. Geared towards babies- 4 years old with a parent or caregiver. No registration required. This month, enjoy a fairytale playground! Use soft blocks and Duplo's to build castles on rugs with textures of all kinds! Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/little-explorers-32807