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Governor Newsom’s proposed budget plan for 2023 into 2024 includes cuts to programs to close a projected $22.5 billion deficit. Among those cuts are 20,000 new child care slots intended for California’s neediest families. New reporting from The San Diego Union-Tribune looks at how California’s child care subsidies have fallen short, leaving many unable to afford child care at all. Then, the need for housing is impacting small businesses in a once popular hub for dining and entertainment in San Marcos. And, the state is setting aside $100 million to help Native American tribes buy back their ancestral lands. But once a tribe gets their land back, how do they restore and preserve it? Next, the American Academy of Pediatrics is changing its guidelines for how doctors should address obesity among children. They include early and aggressive treatments like surgery. And, sports journalist Jemele Hill is known for telling hard truths. In her memoir, "Uphill," she shares the story of her successes, failures and family. Finally, this year's KPBS One Book, One San Diego selection for teens is "The Magic Fish," a graphic novel by writer and illustrator Trung Le Nguyen. We speak to the author, also known as Trungles, about the novel about a second generation Vietnamese American teenager who uses fairy tales to help his mother learn English.

More than 20 business leaders and others, including tech titans Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, are on Capitol Hill to meet with U.S. senators.

Dive into the world of amazing fluid art and learn acrylic pouring techniques led by artist, Ksenia Stockton. Get creative and have a lot of fun while getting inspired and enjoying the beauty of the gorgeous Flower Fields in Carlsbad! Join us for this fun and unique hands-on workshop and learn secrets of popular paint pouring to create an amazing abstract painting. What is included: - Intention setting practice - Master class on 4 techniques of acrylic pouring: flip cup, dirty pour, ring pour and straw blowing. You can use any in your piece - Canvas 11*14 inch - Choose one of 3 color palettes: flower fields (green, white, pinks, reds and yellow), ocean (blues and teals), lavender (light and dark purples) - Acrylic paints and pouring medium - Glitter, stones and additional media to express yourself even more - Gloves, apron and other consumables. - Box to take your painting with you You can pick up your artwork an hour after our workshop. Give it some time to set while you can take a stroll through The Flower Fields. For more information on the instructor visit: www.artmagicsd.com

The San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra proudly presents…”Spring Showcase Concert” featuring string, wind and full orchestra ensembles, each of which showcases talented young musicians who perform a variety of enjoyable music literature, including popular and classical pieces, under the direction of its professional conductors. About CYO Since 1956, we have enriched the lives of aspiring musicians, from those who are just beginning their musical experience to the most advanced, through a stair-step program designed to inspire and cultivate excellence through music and an appreciation for the arts. Our program offers small and large ensemble training for musicians aged 5 to 22, led by professional staff, master classes, workshops, intensive orchestral retreats, and tours. Our students have gone on to pursue successful careers as solo performers, symphony orchestra members, composers, music educators, and members of the music entertainment industry. Tuition covers only a portion of the total cost of our overall program. Generous parent and community support for the Civic Youth Orchestra, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, help us continue our goal of providing our students the best possible music education. Civic Youth Orchestra on Facebook / Instagram

Lawmakers also passed a bill to ban certain chemicals from food and require climate change to be taught in public schools.

LGBTQ+ students at San Dieguito Union are calling for change after a district trustee and parents engaged in what they call “transphobic behavior” in a private Facebook group chat.

Cindy McCain, the U.N. World Food Programme's executive director, has been tasked with closing the giant hole in the budget.

The City of Carlsbad’s popular EGGstravaganza Spring Festival returns. This annual spring event features Carlsbad’s largest egg hunt, an ongoing egg scramble where kids race to collect candy-filled eggs Face-painting, crafts, cookie decorating, a fun zone, soak the bunny and more Food and beverages are available for purchase Activity cards can be purchased in advance or at the event, to enjoy the activities and fun zone No registration is needed to attend this event How the egg scramble works The egg scramble is ongoing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until eggs run out. To keep the scramble fun for all ages, one field will be designated for children ages 6 and over who want to race for their eggs, and an identical one will be for children ages 5 and under. There is also a noncompetitive field for young children, children with special needs, and for families wanting to pose for a photo opportunity. To avoid lines during the event, $5 activity cards and $5 unlimited fun zone wrist bands can be purchased in advance at city community centers. The cards can be divided among multiple children for all the activities; however, wristbands are per person. Both can be purchased at these locations Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St. Stagecoach Community Center, 3420 Camino de los Coches Alga Norte Aquatics Center, 6565 Alicante Road Pine Avenue Community Center, 3209 Harding St. Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather.

Alabama is once again asking the Supreme Court to let it keep Republican-drawn congressional districts. In essence, the state is fighting a court order that the high court upheld just months ago.

This PoeFest will be the fifth annual celebration of the macabre features works by Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Shakespeare and Robert Louis Stevenson.