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The agency closed the popular pedestrian border crossing in December, citing an influx of illegal immigration.

Gregory Page is an international performing songwriter whose music time travels from the distant past into the imagined future. From London’s 02 Arena, to the Paradiso Amsterdam, to the Bass Concert Hall Austin , to the Woody Guthrie and Woodford festivals—to his beloved adopted hometown Java Joe’s in all its incarnations —no one can delight an audience like the incomparable Gregory Page.Java Joe presents Gregory just for you in a gorgeous, peaceful venue in idyllic Pine Valley. Text Celeste (619) 818-2596 for tickets and info!

The VAPA Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the quality of access to arts education in the San Diego Unified School District, will hold its fourth annual Spotlight benefit event, Beyond Brilliance Bash, on Saturday, May 20 at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla (7600 Fay Avenue). The event begins at 5 p.m. for VIP, where guests will be greeted with champagne and a performance at the JAI. It will be followed by a 6 p.m. welcome reception with delectable bites, cocktails, and pop-up performances in the courtyard. At 7 p.m., attendees will enjoy a production featuring musical and theatrical performances by highly gifted SDUSD student artists at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall. The event will close with live music from The Preservation Jazz Band and sweet treats. Guests are encouraged to wear creative and colorful attire. The event will showcase the tremendous talents and creativity of visual and performing arts students enrolled in SDUSD, as the arts are essential for personal expression and the emotional and academic development of all children. Food service will be assisted by SDUSD Culinary Arts students mentored by Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa. The photography will be done by students mentored by Vincent Andrunas and Esteban Villanueva. Lighting and backstage support will be done by students mentored by The Conrad Performing Arts Center professionals. There will also be a silent art auction featuring works created by UCSD Craft Center instructors, acclaimed community artists and art from local galleries. Paintings, lithographs, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and more will be available during the silent auction. Co-chaired by Doreen Schonbrun and Phyllis Epstein, the event will honor The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation for keeping music alive in schools by providing vital support services and new musical instruments to underfunded music programs nationwide. The evening will also celebrate Dr. Lamont Jackson, Superintendent of SDUSD, for his support and partnership of the VAPA Foundation. For more information, to purchase tickets or sponsor the event, please visit here or contact Michael Camacho, Executive Director, at (858) 256-2700 or email michael@vapafoundation.org

Before last month, no human had ever been known to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris. Artificial intelligence had done so, but then came Willis Gibson, who only needed 39 minutes.

Former President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a landmark decision by Colorado's top court that ruled him ineligible from appearing on that state's primary ballot.

Out of the 101 animals — including 68 dogs and 30 cats — only 15 have been claimed.

The New Year often makes people want to be a better version of themselves. But the majority of people abandon their resolutions within two months.

San Diego County is expecting showers with possible thunderstorms this afternoon and later this evening. Coastal areas issued an advisory for high winds and surf from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

As enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.

A shelter program for homeless San Diegans dealing with inclement weather was activated.