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The House of Somalia is opening at Balboa Park, representing the first African country within the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages.

First, we tell you why some locals living in their vehicles are taking the city to court. Then, we bring you news regarding a former sailor that’s been convicted of spying for China. Also, a new study shows that pharmacists have a higher risk of suicide. Last, we discuss how changes in local TV station ownership rules could impact local news.

Tastings and book signing with four-time James Beard Award nominee, Chef Natasha Pickowicz and her new cookbook "Everyone Hot Pot / Creating the Ultimate Meal for Gathering and Feasting," a late-morning outdoor Sunday event at Chino Farms in Rancho Santa Fe. Natasha Pickowicz on Instagram

From thrilling mysteries and emotional dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies.

Abby and Martha Brewster, two sweet, silver-haired spinster aunts, practice the kindest form of charity: elderberry wine laced with arsenic for lonely old gentlemen. Their fast-talking theater-critic nephew Mortimer uncovers the macabre family secret amid his whirlwind engagement. Add a brother channeling Teddy Roosevelt and a Boris Karloff-lookalike criminal, and the farce bursts into pandemonium—as the cellar stacks up with bodies. A timeless hit, Joseph Kesselring’s "Arsenic and Old Lace" is a classic dark comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family. For more ticket information contact the box office at (619) 435-4856 or email boxoffice@coronadoplayhouse.com. Coronado Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

An evening of delicous food, great wines and fun people, all in the spirit of supporting university education for young women in low-income countries. U-GO is the second social venture founded by John Wood, after Room to Read. In just four years, U-GO has awarded 6,700 long term university scholarships to deserving young women in 9 low-income countries across Asia and Africa. U-GO on Instagram

TERI (Training, Education & Resource Institute) offers its one-of-a-kind Special Needs Life Quality Coach (SNLQC) Certification Course twice in 2026. TERI’s 16-week, fully online sessions are designed to help improve family quality of life by preparing people to support individuals with special needs and their families across daily life, school or program transitions, and long-term goal setting and planning. The TERI SNLQC certification is the only program focused specifically on quality-of-life coaching for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the only course developed by a nonprofit organization that actively serves individuals with disabilities across their lifespan. TERI operates a range of innovative programs, including schools, adult day enrichment opportunities, 24/7 residential housing, respite care, family services, and more. “Families are often navigating education, housing, and support systems at the same time,” said Dr. Krysti DeZonia, Ed.D., BCBA-D, who created the program. “This course is grounded in real-world experience and is designed to give coaches practical tools to support individuals and families in meaningful ways.” Course participants are trained for professional and personal skill building. Graduates receive a comprehensive resource guide tailored to the city where they plan to coach or live with their loved one with special needs, along with tools, forms, and access to a network of coaches and experts. TERI began offering course certification in special needs life quality coaching in 2009. To date, the nonprofit has certified more than 240 coaches across the United States and in eight countries. TERI Campus of Life on Facebook / Instagram

Hop on over to La Jolla Village for a Seuss-tastic day filled with: - Silly stories - Yummy snacks - Goody bags - Colorful art - Cool prizes from scoops & geppetto’s - Storytime with The Cat in the Hat & Ms. Sonia from Warwick’s La Jolla by the Sea on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Point Loma Rotary Club for a night filled with laughter and unforgettable moments in their 23rd Annual Comedy Night! Experience hilarious clean comedy performances, engage with the community, and enjoy a lineup of professional comedians delivering memorable jokes that will have you in stitches. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories – a Comedy Night like no other! Doors open at 6 p.m. - performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets purchased online can be claimed at the Will Call table the night of the event.

Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI! This workshop blends creativity, real-world connections, discovery, and joyful career exposure to allow learners to explore future possibilities in a playful and engaging way. Registration is highly encouraged. Visit sandiego.librarymarket.com for more information. Audience: This program is recommended for children in grades 3 through 6. Location: Community Room Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook