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This year's San Diego Pride Parade and Festival has a renewed sense of defiance amid new federal policies hostile to the LGBTQ+ community.

LIFE at MiraCosta is a lifelong learning group. LIFE meets every Friday on the Oceanside campus of MiraCosta College. Please join us for FREE, Interesting, Entertaining, and Engaging Talks! At 1 p.m. "The Bountiful Benefits of Bats" presented by Cindy Myers, Volunteer, SD Humane Society Bats are important to ecosystems worldwide, including here in southern California but most people know little about these tiny, winged wonders. Learn about our 22 native bat species and their habitats. At 2:30 p.m. "San Diego Scam Jam: Protect Yourself from Fraud" presented by Tiffany Zhang, MPH, Community Engagement and Outreach Manager, AARP Knowledge is Power in the fight against fraud! Join us and learn how to avoid scams before they happen with the AARP Fraud Watch Network! Learn about the top scams in San Diego, identifying red flags. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Block Party on Oak! Mark your calendars for June 21, 2025 — it’s all happening from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. at 390 Oak Ave, Carlsbad Village 92008! Hosted by: Nailed by K. Tobusch, Handled Pottery Studio, Carlsbad Village Yoga, and more incredible local businesses! Vendors Include: • Sumosize Japanese Street Food • Roots of the Rose • Annie’s Arts • Tiny Treasures by Mac • Art by Marcos Nava • Living X Clean Clothing • Sugar Addict • Dubai Delights … and many more! $4,500 in raffle prizes! FREE Activities for All Ages: • Bounce House • Face Painting • 30-minute Yoga Classes • Clay Station & Pottery Demos • 10-minute Head Massages • Music by DJ Reggie T • Delicious food, local vendors, and so much more… Wellness. Creativity. Vibes. This is one Carlsbad community event you won’t want to miss. Follow us on Instagram: @l_onoakcarlsbad Come have fun with us!

Wave FC returns home May 4 to face Abby Dahlkemper and Bay FC in a SoCal vs. NorCal showdown with tickets starting at just $16! Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 4 when Wave FC hosts AAPI Night, presented by Mostra Coffee. The match will feature in-game performances and activations along with limited edition merch to highlight the occasion. San Diego Wave FC on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the spring season with our inaugural "Shamrock Social." All 10- to 14-year-olds are welcome at the Pine Avenue Community Center. Come dressed in green for a night of fun games and activities. Activities include laser tag, a video game truck, inflatable obstacle courses and bounce houses, plus carnival style games with prizes. The price is $15 for access to all activities. Catered food, snacks, and drinks will be available for an additional price. Register your tween or teen at www.carlsbadca.gov/carlsbadconnect.

The 7th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival, presented by Pacific Health Group, brings together San Diego’s top ice cream, gelato, and paleta makers for a day of sampling, entertainment, and community fun and with a renewed focus on sustainability. This year’s festival set for Sunday, June 22 from 12-4 p.m. will feature exclusive flavors created using recovered produce from local nonprofit ProduceGood, highlighting a community-driven commitment to reducing food waste and supporting those in need. New this year: a live Best Ice Cream Flavor of the Year competition judged by celebrity chefs Claudia Sandoval, Zuliya Khawaja, and Sam The Cooking Guy. Festival highlights include: - 30+ vendors serving ice cream, gelato, and paletas - Exclusive, limited-edition flavors made with rescued produce - Celebrity chef judging and People’s Choice voting - Expanded VIP Experience with premium bites, craft ice cream, lounge spaces, and fast lane access - Family activities, interactive activations, live demos, music, and more The VIP Experience tickets are priced at $125 and includes early access to the festival, bites from Michelin-starred chef Drew Deckman, fresh-churned ice cream by Pastry Chef Letha Marie Gimble, pizza from Sisters Pizza, cold drinks, exclusive flavors, VIP fast lanes, lounge seating, and custom activations. General Admission tickets are priced at $50 and include 10 one-ounce samples from participating vendors between 12pm–4pm. 100% of net proceeds benefit ProduceGood, a local nonprofit fighting food waste and hunger in San Diego County. Scoop San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

A pilot and two girls survived on the wing of a plane for about 12 hours after it crashed and was partially submerged in an icy Alaska lake, then were rescued after being spotted by a good Samaritan.

As Texas moves forward with an off-cycle redistricting to shore up Republicans’ narrow House majority, Gov. Gavin Newsom is plotting a Democratic response in California. But the state’s independent redistricting commission is a major obstacle.

Chinese exports of rare earth minerals, which are vital to carmakers and other industries, and China's access to high-end technology from the U.S., including computer chips, are high on the agenda.

From 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., enjoy our daytime Grill & Chill: RESET with a flame-grilled 10oz Prime Skirt Steak, Mezze Platter, Rooftop Burger, and craft drink specials. Then from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., the evening turns indulgent with “High-Steaks Dinner”, serving up Surf & Turf duo plates featuring Lobster tail and a “Choose Your Bourbon” pairing experience. Live DJ sets all day long set the mood for an unforgettable rooftop tribute to dad. Cheers to dad — done well. The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort on Facebook / Instagram