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Paint the cute umbrellas and victorian architecture, guests enjoying their pie, the steers views, or the nearby pier views. Free parking at the lot at the corner of Seagaze and S Cleveland drives or metered street parking. Public restrooms available nearby at the pier. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an OMA Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Mark your calendars for Friday April 24, 2026! Songwriter Sanctuary is back for a night of original music (with ASL access!) featuring SD Music Hall of Famer Robin Henkel, Billboard charting multi-SDMA winner Whitney Shay with guitar virtuoso Aaron Lind, and emerging artist Jay Freed. Hosted by Jeff Berkley at Normal Heights United. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m. Our Pre-Show Pantry Jam will kick off at 5:30 p.m. for attendees who want to arrive early with unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing for the community pantry, fridge, and closet. Unplugged pre-show entertainment will be provided on the “sidewalk stage” by Songwriter Sanctuary alumni artist Hailey Marea. About the Artists Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has moulded his own intense and entertaining personal style. Robin’s performances often include stories and anecdotes regarding the history of the blues and the unique vintage instruments he performs with. He is a four time recipient of "Best Blues" at the San Diego Music Awards. Whitney Shay & Aaron Lind form a dynamic duo blending powerhouse blues, soul, and jazz influences with seasoned musicianship. Shay, an internationally touring vocalist, pairs her infectious energy with Lind’s masterful guitar work, shaped by decades of practice and performance across jazz, funk, and rock stages. Jay Freed is a singer-songwriter blending acoustic R&B and indie folk. Grounded in a mindset of steady growth and risk-taking, his work encourages listeners to move at their own pace and pursue what they love on their own terms. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church. 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Suggested Donation: $10+ online or at door; optional “pass the hat” after intermission. No one is turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: We do not censor our artists; please check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Sponsored by Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! ASL: ASL will be provided for the indoor/sanctuary portion of April’s concert! Accessibility: Normal Heights United is a 100 year-old building with a non-traditional seating arrangement, but we want guests to feel safe and supported. Please send any accommodation requests to Molly at mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least five (5) business days prior to the event. Our online RSVP form also includes an optional field where you can disclose accessibility preferences and/or requests. Visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com for accessibility and community care statements. For inquiries, media comps, sponsorship opportunities, or further info, contact Lindsay White at songwritersanctuary@gmail.com or visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com/about.

Supporters of a controversial California proposal to implement a one-time tax on billionaires say they have enough signatures to qualify it for the November ballot. The goal of the proposal is to generate $100 billion in revenue for the state to backfill federal cuts to Medicaid, which provides healthcare to low-income people.

Join us at the Villa Montezuma on March 16 for an adventurous concert of music inspired by ancient history and mythology! Journey back in time with our second Cinballera Salon of 2026, Songs of the Ancient World! Join us on the third Monday of the month, March 16, at 7 p.m. at the Villa Montezuma, 1925 K Street, San Diego. We’re celebrating the Ides of March with a concert inspired by ancient times. Some of the greatest operatic masterpieces were inspired by events which took place thousands of years ago, either in the annals of history or in the pages of mythology. From opera excerpts about Roman generals to oratorio arias sung by Hebrew heroines, this will be a historical whirlwind of music! In keeping with the Villa's gracious history, we encourage our guests to dress up for the evening! Gentlemen, dust off your favorite suit and tie, and ladies, here's a chance to wear that dress and hat you've been saving! For March, dress like your favorite ancient character. Come unearth these ancient gems with us!

Police in Virginia used a technique called geofencing to tap into Google's databases to find out who was near the scene of a bank robbery. The Supreme Court will consider whether it is constitutional.

Senior year of high school brings lots of expensive milestones, from prom and grad night to senior photos and yearbooks. Here's how one family works together to afford them.

The legend continues... Sue Palmer & her Motel Swing Orchestra return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 261st installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! Sue Palmer - Piano, Vocals Liz Ajuzie - Lead Vocalist Steve Wilcox - Guitar Pete Harrison - Bass April West - Trombone, Vocals Jonny Viau - Saxophone Sharon Shufelt - Drums, Vocals About Sue Palmer Known world wide as "The Queen of Boogie Woogie", "The Sultana of Swing", and "The Lady Who Skates on the 88s", Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, has had a day named after her by the city of San Diego in 2008, and has won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. She has recorded over 12 albums under her own name, securing an international award from The International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis for Best Self Produced Album (Sophisticated Ladies). She was the beehive wearing music director and longtime pianist for blues diva Candye Kane, through the 90s, appearing on many of her albums, touring world wide (France, Germany, England, The Czech Republic, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, and more) as well as all over the US and parts of Canada. Sue has also toured Switzerland, Russia, The Netherlands, and Argentina under her own name. She had a radio show for 3 years on San Diego's local Jazz station KSDS 88.3FM, and now hosts a podcast called "The Motel Swing Happy Hour KSUE San Diego." ( suepalmer.com, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes) According to Claudia Russell, DJ Extraordinaire on KSDS 88.3FM, "When her heavily jeweled hands hit the 88s, you're in for a ride!" WATCH OUT: YOU may become a slave to the dance floor!! Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island/san-diego/live-music/sue-palmer-motel-swing-orchestra/july-17-2026 Sue Palmer on Facebook

The thousands of unseen farmworkers who make our daily meals possible are the subject of an exhibit of work by artist Jimmy Dorantes, to be presented by The Photographer’s Eye in Escondido. "The Hands That Feed Us" will open on May 9 at the nonprofit gallery, with an artist’s visit and reception on opening day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will close on June 6. Dorantes has been photographing along the U.S.-Mexico border from a very young age, as his mother gave him his first camera at the age of three. His childhood home was on First Street in Calexico, directly across from the border fence, giving him a front-row seat on an ongoing social issue. Dorantes remembers border-crossers sleeping on the roof of his family home and hiding in a backyard tree to evade the Border Patrol. Dorantes is a visual storyteller who spent 25 years as a contract photojournalist for TIME magazine when it served as a major source for international news. "The Hands That Feed Us" is a personal homage to his roots, as Dorantes counted friends, neighbors and relatives among laborers working the fields. His mother’s family harvested crops in the Imperial Valley and traveled north during the Dust Bowl to find work. “It’s a very personal subject,” Dorantes said. “What I’ll be showing are pictures of migrant life, migrant workers sweating out in the fields like my mom would talk about. When I photograph the migrant workers, I’m kind of reliving the stories my mother shared with me.” One of Dorantes’ earliest portraits is of a 93-year-old farm worker he shot in 1974, when Dorantes was a 14-year-old high school student. “My friend, my high school buddy, said, ‘You have to take a picture of my grandfather. You’re not going to believe what he looks like,’” Dorantes recalled. The black and white image, "Mr. Nogales," shows nearly a century of field work in the man’s weathered face. Dorantes’ work has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the California Museum of Photography in Riverside, and the Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) in San Diego. His book, “The Observant Eye,” received an honorable mention in the documentary books category in the 2025 International Photography Awards. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Downtown San Diego Partnership Clean & Safe Volunteer Clean-Up Day Join the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Clean & Safe Program for a community clean‑up at Faultline Park and the surrounding neighborhood. The morning begins promptly at 9 a.m. with a warm welcome and a brief safety overview before volunteers head out to their assigned areas. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed‑toe shoes. Depending on the weather, consider bringing sunblock, a hat, or a light sweater. All necessary clean‑up tools and supplies will be provided by the Clean & Safe team—all you need to bring is your energy and community spirit. Together, we’ll help keep Downtown San Diego vibrant, clean, and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there! Downtown San Diego Partnership on Facebook / Instagram

Under new rules, plastic producers have to cut single use plastic, increase recycling rates and pay $5 billion to remedy harms from plastic pollution. Plastic producers have until June to come up with a plan for how they’re meeting state mandates.