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SANDAG says the routes could be further refined during the environmental impact review process, which is expected to start this spring.

San Diego’s unsafe camping ordinance prohibits tent camping in public spaces. To avoid frequent encampment cleanup, some homeless San Diegans are moving to freeways, making it harder — and more dangerous — for outreach workers to reach them.

Hackman's pacemaker was last active on Feb. 17, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza. He said Friday it is "a very good assumption" that was his death date.

The San Diego Football Club will welcome fans for the first time to Snapdragon Stadium Saturday as they look to continue a surprising start against 2023 expansion side St. Louis City SC in their inaugural home opener.

The La Mesa Village Association's (LMVA) 9th annual Holiday in the Village event is getting a refresh this year focusing on enhanced holiday traditions that are fully immersed in La Mesa’s charm. This year, the organization will offer new and exciting activities during the one-day event while keeping the annual favorites the community has come to cherish. One of the biggest changes this year is that all the activities offered will be FREE to guests. The LMVA is adding fun new experiences, including skating on a synthetic “ice” rink, an “All White Wonderland” kids area filled with inflatable bouncies, Mrs. Claus Reading Nook where families can enjoy listening to holiday themed stories, an adorable Gingerbread House photo booth, Miniature Golf and a fun-themed Elf Adventure Trail where guests can seek out elves sprinkled throughout local businesses and can enter to win one of the elves! Treasured favorites returning to the Holiday in the Village event include the cherished “Selfies with Santa”, strolling carolers, holiday performances by local schools, clubs and more, fun-themed holiday stilt walkers – perfect for selfies, and an “Elf Yourself” station where guests can outfit themselves in whimsical elf ears. The event will also feature a variety of food vendors selling fresh popped kettle corn, hot food items, beverages and more, plus a fresh new variety of vendors to shop for unique holiday gifts! And, as the sun goes down, relax with friends and family around cozy fire pits and take in all the merriment of the season that surrounds you in downtown La Mesa. "We are so excited for this year's event! We love our community and are truly grateful for the support they give throughout the year,” says Pam Rader and Michelle Huey, co-chairs for this year's event. “As a giveback to our community, ALL of our activities are FREE! So, we hope everybody comes to the Village to bounce, “ice-skate”, golf, and selfie the day away!” The downtown restaurants and retail shops will also be open throughout the event for guests to shop, dine and explore. The 9th Annual Holiday in the Village takes place in the heart of downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th Street to Spring St. on Saturday, December 14 from Noon to 9 p.m. The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to enhance the La Mesa Village through promotions, improvements and community events making it the preferred destination for our businesses, the community, and visitors. For additional information about the LMVA, or to become a member, visit www.lamesavillageassociation.org.

In honor of World Soil Day (Dec. 5), Nature Collective will host an all-inclusive habitat restoration event. Presented by Nature Collective and The Queer Sol Collective, San Diegans are invited to a day of re-establishing our relationship with nature and building community! Participants will work together to plant native plants at San Elijo Lagoon while restoring the symbiotic relationships between the individual and the land. This event will offer a talking circle, a place of safety, discovery, healing, and wellness, and a nature tour celebrating the planet’s inherent queerness. This 2SLGBTQ+-focused event is open to everyone; the queer community is especially encouraged to attend and come together, cultivate, and create a more sustainable, positive, and inclusive environment for all. Suggested donations of $5.00 to support a single seed growing into a thriving plant, $10.00 to help a young plant being cared for in a San Diego Garden where learning unfolds, or $25.00 to support the Queer Sol Collective’s Engaging Communities education program. It is a program designed to ignite the emotional connection between the self and the land, piecing together an understanding of what nature is: everything, including us. Registration is required; meet-up location is shared before the event but will take place around the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve in coastal North County. Visit: Nature Collective Hosts Inclusive Habitat Restoration Project, with The Queer Sol Collective Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Seeking healing and comfort in community, a dementia family caregiver road trips the U.S. to swap caregiver stories of love, humor, and devotion with other family caregivers who share this hilariously heartbreaking end-of-life journey.

This December, step into The Elf Bar, a whimsical, elf-themed pop-up Christmas bar designed to spread holiday cheer! With festive décor, playful vibes, and enchanting surprises, it’s a holiday experience that’s sure to delight guests. Ticket Price: $16 per person (90-minute experience) Includes an Elf Welcome Drink (choose between alcoholic and non-alcoholic options). What to Expect at The Elf Bar: 100's of Elves: Be surrounded by festive elf figurines of all shapes and sizes! Breathtaking Decor: Upside-down tree, wreath chandeliers, and twinkling holiday lights. Elf Cocktails and Elf-Themed Games: Fun and interactive games to bring out the elf in everyone! No food is available at this location. Photo Opportunities: Capture unforgettable moments against our magical Christmas backdrop. This event is strictly 21+ Create an unforgettable holiday ambiance that will transport you to a festive wonderland. Whether it’s a family outing, a date night, or a friends’ night out, The Elf Bar offers a unique experience filled with holiday spirit. Make your venue thetop destination for Christmas celebrations this season!

The iconic voices of female jazz & blues legends Billie Holiday, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson and Bessie Smith were honored at Aretha's Jazz Café in Detroit for Black History Month

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The film Flow, a Pete Seeger album, Deal or No Deal Island, and the documentary Sly Lives!