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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego is partnering with Dole Food Company’s Port of San Diego office for an April 17 healthy-eating rally honoring National Banana Day, an annual holiday celebrating the nutrition, taste, convenience and “a-peel” of America’s most-purchased produce and one of the most popular items in the supermarket.Bobby Banana, Dole’s 7-foot mascot, will lead kids at the BGCGSD Bob Payne Family Branch in National City in a banana trivia contest and healthy snack-making session – they will make banana wraps! – before taking “banana selfies.” The collaboration reflects both organizations’ ongoing commitment to healthy eating and living: the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego’s Healthy Lifestyles priority outcome program; and Dole Food Company’s long history of providing fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy recipes and bnutrition programs and education.WHEN: Wednesday, April 17 (National Banana Day) from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.WHERE:Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego – Bob Payne Family Branch1430 D Avenue, National City, CA 91950(619) 477-9177

Unleash Your Fiesta Spirit at the San Diego Tacos & Margs Crawl®!Get ready to spice up your Cinco de Mayo weekend at the San Diego Tacos & Margs Crawl®! Many of Pacific Beach’s best bars & restaurants will host hundreds of attendees for a thrilling taco & margarita-fueled fiesta.This exciting event, hosted by Bar Crawl Nation, combines elements of a food festival, treasure hunt, and fiesta-themed bar crawl, to create an unforgettable celebration of tacos, margaritas, and fun.Event Highlights:Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: A themed kick-off party at The Avenue, followed by an all-access “crawl” to some of San Diego’s best bars & restaurants. Expect lots of tacos & margaritas, DJ entertainment, red carpet entrance with professional photography, and lots of themed giveaways!Participating Bars & Restaurants include: Break Point, Truck Stop, City Tacos, Maverick’s Beach Club, 710 Beach ClubExclusive VIP Experience: VIPs get early entry to the event, with a private party 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., featuring complimentary tacos and a margarita tasting. VIPs also receive three additional tacos at venues throughout the “crawl.” Bar Crawl Experience For All Attendees: Using the Bar Crawl Nation app (available for iPhone & Android), each spot on the crawl is an opportunity to “check-in” and spin-to-win giveaways like free tacos, margarita-themed bead necklaces, and more! The app also includes a digital map, walking directions between venues, and the ability to post photos to share with other attendees.“Complete the Crawl” for Final Prize: All guests who use the app to “check-in” at every venue will receive a credit towards shop items or future event tickets on Bar Crawl Nation’s website.Age Requirement: This event is exclusively for those 21+ years of age, with valid government-issued ID. No exceptions.Tickets: Tickets are limited and only available at BarCrawlNation.comAbout Bar Crawl Nation: Bar Crawl Nation® started hosting "bar crawl" events in 2015 and now operates in 30+ cities across the United States. They have toured celebrities, worked with major brands, and have created nationally recognized concepts like the Tacos & Margs Crawl®. Their first-of-its-kind Bar Crawl Nation app allows attendees to see venues on a map, post photos, "check in" at every spot, and spin-to-win prizes like free tacos.Join Us for a Fiesta to Remember!Don't miss out on the ultimate Cinco de Mayo celebration in San Diego. Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and let's make memories together at the Tacos & Margs Crawl®. Get your tickets now and prepare for a fiesta like no other!For more information visit: barcrawlnation.comStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

High-ranking military personnel of the USA and Spain, the Ambassador of Spain in San Diego accompanied by their military bands and many other relevant representatives of the City of San Diego will present wreathes at the monument of the Spanish explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo.

The suit said Surf Sports Park is being misused, with too many events, too many people and too many cars coming to the city-owned site. Park operators said they’re benefiting the community and strive to comply with all aspects of their lease.

San Diego State University students plan to walk out of class Tuesday, in support of the people of Gaza. In other news, firefighters say it appears last week's fire on the Oceanside Pier started by accident and they say they believe they can open 75% of the pier soon, but they don't know when yet. Plus, unhoused San Diegans are flocking to canyons and riverbanks in the wake of the city’s controversial ban on camping in public, and one group is desperate for a better alternative.

City Tacos is hosting its grand 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 4 at its Ocean Beach location OB Playground. Doors open an hour earlier than normal, at 10 a.m., and the family-friendly day includes complimentary face painting for kids, stilt walkers, a mariachi band, and a pug meet-up (the mascot of the eatery that first opened in North Park in 2014). All guests who bring a pug from 10 a.m. – Noon will receive a free taco. In addition, all guests can enjoy the 10th-anniversary special of two tacos and a beer for $10 throughout the day.City Tacos on Instagram / Facebook

Library advocates speak on the potential impacts of proposed budget cuts to the city of San Diego's library system, and college librarians adapt to AI.

Some residents have already received lease termination letters. Twenty-six-year-old mother Jocelyn Lopez braces to receive hers. Ever since the flood, she waits for unseen disasters.

City Limits, a new book from journalist Megan Kimble, chronicles the emergence of a modern wave of freeway revolts in Texas. As the Texas Department of Transportation seizes more and more land to widen its highways, people who had never considered themselves urbanists or activists are joining the movement. This time they're not just fighting displacement, pollution and segregation — they're also fighting climate catastrophe.

The mayors of California's largest cities, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, are asking Governor Gavin Newsom for more consistent funding for homelessness. In other news, thousands of victims of the January flooding have been approved for federal assistance through FEMA. Plus, the city of Vista is backing up its climate action goals with its first environmental commission.