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Learn how to reduce your impact on the environment at this zero-waste event, that will be packed with hands-on green activities! You will find environmentally-friendly lifestyle ideas, at exhibits ranging from green energy conservation to how to properly compost food waste. Want even more in-depth knowledge? Bring any item you have that needs fixing—electronics, sewing, mechanical or otherwise–to the Fix-it-Clinic. One of our experts will help you diagnose and fix the problem.Don’t forget to make your way to Bayfront Park Earth-Day style! Opt for your human-powered vehicle (your bike!) and check it at our designated bike-only valet! With dozens of green vendors, live and interactive entertainment, organic food and more, come join the this diverse celebration for the whole community! This FREE event, organized by the City of Chula Vista, welcomes all ages, so gather your friends and family to show Mother Nature some love this Earth Day!Activities: Fix-it-Clinic. Repair extends the life and reduces the environmental footprint of devices, furnishings and objects. Have something that needs fixing from lighting and gadgets to small electronics and mechanical devices? Bring them in! Mend your favorite outfit. Repair road and mountain bikes. One of our experts will help you evaluate, diagnose, and fix it if they can.· Workshops. Upcycle your plain (light-colored) garments and fabrics into original, colorful creations at the Tie-Dye Workshop. Mend garments as well.· Live Entertainment. All-day performances include the Bob Marley tribute band One Drop Redemption and DJ/host DJ A-One, with more entertainment to come.· Dozens of Green Vendors. Everything sustainable and eco-conscious, from home furnishings to jewelry and apparel to garden gadgets, as well as exhibits and booths from local nonprofits. Previous participants have included: the American Lung Association; Big Bully Turf; Cabrillo National Monument; Chula Vista Water Sports and Ocean Connectors with The Kayak Café; Citizens Climate Lobby; Creation Care Ministry; Earth Discovery Institute; Health Education Program; Living Coast Discovery Center; MAAC Project; Otay Water District; Paint N Play; Renewal by Andersen; San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention; San Diego 350; San Diego Community Power; San Diego Gas & Electric; San Diego Green Building Council; South Bay Sustainable Communities & Y4SF; Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance; System Pavers; Wheelhouse Credit Union; and many more.· Artist Alley. Enjoy the sight of beautiful art creations with environmentally safe art exhibits at the Artist Alley. There will be at least three live painters on-site, and many artists will be present to talk about their works. Some items will be available for purchase.· Kid Zone. Paint or decorate free (one per household) kitchen waste caddies! Make piñatas out of recyclables! Visit live animals and learn about conservation in the Living Coast Discovery Center! Interactive sorting games! Coloring! Conservation corn hole!· Food Trucks. The San Diego area’s most diverse array of food truck options.· Compost Giveaway. Learn about the benefits of compost and take a small sample home.· Free Bike Valet. Don’t forget to make your way to Bayfront Park Earth-Day style! Opt for your human-powered vehicle (your bike!) and check it at our designated bike-only valet!· Refresh Zone sponsored by San Diego Community Power. Next to the bike valet where guests can charge e-bikes and phones in a comfortable area.Interested in being a vendor or sponsor? We would love to have you take part! Let us know your details with the contact form below.Visit: South Bay Earth DaySouth Bay Earth Day on Instagram and Facebook

Trump has slapped 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico — and an additional 10% tax on Chinese goods. Americans are likely to see higher prices on a wide variety of products as a result.

The vice president gave a blistering speech to allies, dispensing with national security issues to instead chide European leaders for censoring and excluding right-wing populists.

Urban Plates is bringing its chef-driven, fast-casual dining experience to Mission Valley. Known for making wholesome, scratch-made meals with clean, sustainably sourced ingredients, Urban Plates offers an array of plates, salads, sandwiches, bowls, and desserts made fresh daily.To celebrate the opening, the first 50 guests in line when doors open at 11 a.m. on March 17 will receive a free entree giveaway.Founded in 2011, Urban Plates has grown from its first location in Del Mar to 21 locations across California, with a focus on making craveable, wholesome, and clean food accessible to all. Every dish is made fresh from scratch daily, using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and bold flavors. Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, or a straight-up carnivore, Urban Plates offers a plate you’ll love and feel good about eating.Urban Plates is designed for every dining occasion, whether dining in, ordering takeout, or catering an event. The menu features organic produce, 100% grass-fed steak, wild line-caught ahi tuna, sustainably raised salmon, and never frozen, antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken. Guests will also find gluten-free, plant-based, and low-carb options.The new Mission Valley location will be open for dine-in, takeout, catering, and delivery from 11 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.For more information, visit urbanplates.com.Urban Plates on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego French Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Love, Diversity, and Cultural ConnectionsThe San Diego French Film Festival (SDFFF), presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, proudly returns for its fifth edition from May 4-7, 2025, at THE LOT La Jolla. This year’s theme, “Love in All Its Forms,” highlights the many facets of human connection—friendship, passion, solidarity, and resilience—through a compelling selection of French and francophone films. Festival Highlights Opening Night Gala – May 4 The festival launches with a glamorous red-carpet event and gala reception, featuring the screening of *En Fanfare* (*The Marching Band*, 2024). Directed by Emmanuel Courcol, this critically acclaimed drama tells the moving story of two estranged brothers brought together by music and an unexpected family discovery. The film, which received seven César Award nominations, stars Benjamin Lavernhe and Pierre Lottin. Following the screening, guests will enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres, champagne, live entertainment, and a dance party with DJ GreGTraXx. Gala attendees will also have the chance to win a luxury getaway at Club Med, courtesy of TravelBootik. Night with the Stars – May 5 A special highlight of this year’s festival is the screening of Neuilly-Poissy (2024, France), an engaging and humorous take on religious tolerance, social integration, and diversity. The film follows a wealthy businessman who is forced to rebuild his life in unexpected circumstances, using his wit to navigate a world far removed from his privileged past. Following the screening, attendees will have the unique opportunity to join a panel discussion with renowned French actor Max Boublil and director Gregory Boutboul, offering insights into the film’s themes and creative process. May 6 Screenings – Powerful Stories from Around the World Festivalgoers will have the choice between two compelling films: - Moto Taxi (*Bendskins*, 2021, Cameroon), directed by Narcisse Wandji, provides a raw and immersive look at urban life through the perspectives of three motorcycle taxi drivers in Cameroon. - Quelques Jours Pas Plus (*Just a Couple of Days*, 2024, France), directed by Julie Navarro, is a sharp and touching comedy-drama starring Camille Cottin and Benjamin Biolay. The film explores unexpected connections and personal transformation through the story of a journalist who reluctantly takes in a young Afghan refugee. Closing Night – May 7 The festival concludes with RU (2023, Canada), a poignant adaptation of Kim Thuy’s acclaimed novel. Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, the film follows a young Vietnamese girl and her family as they flee war-torn Vietnam and rebuild their lives in Quebec. With multiple award nominations, "RU" is a deeply moving story of exile, adaptation, and resilience. Beyond Film: Art, Community, and Education In addition to film screenings, SDFFF will feature two art exhibitions: - “Coeur D’Afghane, Amour À La Française” by Manaz Raiszadeh, a Franco-Afghan artist exploring themes of migration and love. - A showcase of student artworks from the Alliance Française of San Diego. The festival also includes a special educational screening on March 21, featuring *L’Océan Vu Du Coeur* (2023, Canada), a documentary about ocean conservation, presented to San Diego school students with a Q&A session. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/san-diego-french-film-festival-2025Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Federal officials placed 1,300 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.

On Thursday's arts and culture show, we take a look at how San Diego’s Chinese community celebrates Lunar New Year. Then, Ira Glass brings his storytelling to San Diego in a new live show. And finally, a look ahead to Black Comix Day in our weekend arts preview.

Makers of our food and home essentials, including Pepsi and Procter & Gamble, are cutting their financial forecasts for the year and predicting lower sales or profits than before.

With a sound straight out of Louisiana’s dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the BAYOU BROTHERS will rock you right on into “Fat Tuesday” with their extensive experience and endless enthusiasm to deliver a rousing, rollicking, heart thumpin’, foot stompin’ musical gumbo y’all won’t soon forget!Start with a blend of accordion, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and rubboard, add three-part harmonies, mix it up with a lot of rockin’ Zydeco, blues, R&B and that great Mardi Gras sound, toss in dazzling showmanship and a big old dance floor and you get the hot, spicy musical jambalaya that IS the BAYOU BROTHERS!Performance Schedule:March 30 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.April 12 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.Bayou Brothers on Facebook / InstagramThe Flower Fields on Facebook / Instagram

Former President Jimmy Carter's close friends included the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman brothers.