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Members of Congress have launched an investigation into Oceanside-based Frontwave Credit Union. In other news, San Diego is looking to add tens of thousands of new homes in Hillcrest, and with the neighborhood short on open space, some are looking to the 163 freeway for a new park. Plus, coming up at San Diego Civic Theater this weekend, is San Diego Opera’s Madama Butterfly. We get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making the grand production.

The Oceanside Fire Department says it saved 90% of the Oceanside Pier, where a fire broke out late last week. We learn about the damage and what the city plans to do next. In other news, the Fair Plan is California's high-priced, home insurance safety net that’s supposed to be a last resort, but the plan is now the only option for many homeowners, especially in rural communities like East County. Plus, a new support program is teaching first responders how to help each other through stressful challenges.

The "13th Annual Guild Exhibition" will feature works in a variety of mediums and disciplines including painting, painting, printmaking, jewelry, sculpture, photography, mixed media and textile arts. This show promises to present great new works by local artists.Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sunday Noon – 3 p.m. | Closed Mondays & Major HolidaysFallbrook Art Center on Facebook / Instagram

On Friday, April 19 LIFE AT MiraCosta College invites you to free lectures. At 1:00 “The Art Institute of Chicago’s Collection of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Paintings" by Robin Douglas, O’side Museum of Art. The Art Institute of Chicago would not have the world-renowned collection without brilliant and brave female art collectors. See who they were and what they collected to inspire generations past, present and future.At 2:30 "RAD: Women’s Self Defense" with Elaine Armstrong, LIFE Member. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) enhances the options for self-defense so these options become viable for a woman who is attacked. Included will be sexual assault prevention, awareness, and senior safety. Elaine will demonstrate a few simple self-defense techniques that anyone can do.Meetings will be held in person at the MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room Trailer T200 by the Police Station and by the Internet Application ZOOM.For more information visit: miracosta.eduStay Connected on Instagram and Facebook

Learn about the technical aspects of live theater from the Oceanside Performing Arts Center Coordinator & Technical Director including lighting and sound. Opportunity to work tech during the performances of Footloose July 12, 13, 14 and July 19, 20, 21.For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.orgStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join OTC for a fun night of improv comedy with NCIS: North County Improv Squad and Ringland, made up of American Improv Theatre's Jeff Ringgold and Oceanside Theatre Company's Chris Shurland.Visit: oceansidetheatre.org/improv-at-the-brooks/

About the exhibit:Featuring artwork by César Miguel Rivera Vega Magallón and Alexa Vasquez, this exhibition will highlight the experiences of undocumented queer immigrants that migrated to the U.S. as children and came of age in the country. As undocumented queer immigrants, they experience a double marginalization in which they must navigate both xenophobic and homophobic violence. Their queer identities marginalize them within undocumented immigrant communities, who frequently hold homophobic beliefs. Similarly, their undocumented status excludes them from many queer communities, who are often opposed to undocumented immigration despite their otherwise liberal politics. Consequently, undocumented queer immigrants cautiously and strategically choose how and when to be out about their sexuality and/or immigration status. While this double marginality undoubtedly positions undocumented queer immigrants as one of the most vulnerable communities within the immigrant population in the U.S. and the country writ large, many undocumented queer artists are also using their lived experiences to politically empower their communities.Read more from curator M. Lilliana Ramirez and the artists here.About the artists:Alexa Vasquez is a trans woman of color and child migrant from the state of Oaxaca in Mexico. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus in painting, writing, and fashion. Her work is autobiographical, poetic and political and her visual artworks are inspired by Oaxaca, by the experience of a migrant longing to make it back home. Her writings are memories of growing up in an immigrant household, leaving home, transitioning, and exploring trans womanhood.César Miguel Rivera Vega Magallón is a queer, formerly undocumented, Mexican poet and an advocate for migrant, refugee and returned/deportee rights. Born in Huentitán el Alto, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, they resided in Northern Los Angeles County for 25 years before self-deporting back to Guadalajara in 2018. Their poetry and prose focuses on migration's spiritual and psychological tolls and on the loose threads of the colonial tapestry. Their self-portraiture attempts to visually establishes clandestine, forced migration to the broader legacy of colonialism and imperialism.Related programming: EXHIBITION CELEBRATIONSaturday, June 8, 2024, 5-7 p.m.Reserve your tickets to celebrate with us on(Members free, Visitors $15)OFF THE WALLThursday, July 25, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m.Reserve your tickets for the next installment of OMA's conversation series that brings community leaders together with artists and curators to discuss current affairs which impact the health and well being of our region now and in the future.($15 Visitors, $10 Members, $5 Artist Alliance / Students)Related links:Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA): website | Instagram | Facebook

Come join us at the Hill Street Country Club Thursday, May 9 for a special evening in collaboration with local nonprofit Queer Surf, as we screen the inspiring documentary "Gaza Surf Club" (2016). This film, directed by Philip Gnadt and Mickey Yamine and produced by Little Bridge Pictures, debuted at the 2016 Toronto Film Festival after 5 years of collecting footage on the Mediterranean coast of Palestine. Witness the incredible story of surfers in Gaza who find personal freedom and joy amid enduring occupation and conflict. We will have food and drinks to purchase including offerings from a local Palestinian vendor. All proceeds from ticket sales will be distributed to organizations and mutual aid funds supporting families in Gaza. Guests are encouraged to donate as they are able.House Rules:Keep it Cute! If you see something that concerns you during our event, please contact staff immediately. The Hill Street Country Club is a respectful community space and will not tolerate hate speech, harassment, violence, or intimidation of any kind. Respect our participants and our space by not vandalizing or tagging our restrooms, building interior, exterior, or any of the surrounding areas.Accessibility: Our building is wheelchair accessible with everything you need on one level. We have one gender-neutral, single occupancy, ADA-compliant bathroom. Service animals are permitted but please leave pets at home. To keep our gathering as safe as possible, we will have masks and hand sanitizer freely available.If you have other concerns, please contact us ASAP so we can accommodate you.About Queer SurfQueer Surf is a California-based community organization aimed at making the ocean more accessible through knowledge sharing and skill building. Founded in 2015 by former professional surfer Kyla Langen and insatiable boogie boarder/mental health professional Nic Brise, Queer Surf reduces barriers and helps the LGBTQ+ community navigate all aspects of ocean recreation. Through a host of programs and events including lessons, clinics, camps, meet-ups, tide-pooling, kayaking, book clubs, and more, Queer Surf builds community and fosters a safer space for nonbinary, trans, and queer people at the coast.About the HSCCThe Hill Street Country Club (HSCC) The Hill Street Country Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to shaping the growing arts and culture scene in Oceanside and the surrounding North Country region. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse atmosphere that reflects the socioeconomic landscape of our community. To complement the traditional gallery space, we organize pop-up art shops, cultural events, and art workshops around our community. If you have any questions regarding The Hill Street Country Club or this event, please contact akiko@thehillstreetcountryclub.org

The eagerly awaited North Park Music Festival returns for its third season, promising an electrifying celebration of music and culture. Scheduled for May 31 and June 1, 2024, at the North Park Mini Park, this year's festival invites attendees to immerse themselves in the vibrant sounds and diverse talents of Southern California and Baja California.Friday’s festivities kick off at 4 p.m. and extend until 10 p.m., with Saturday’s program running from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., offering a weekend filled with exceptional performances.Under the banner of "Music Beyond Borders," the festival will showcase over 40 musical acts, ranging from emerging talents to established artists, promising an eclectic experience for attendees of all ages.Attendees will get to revel in the Resurrection of Louis the XIV, enjoy the contemporary blues of Fantastic Negrito, and experience one of TJ’s finest, Parque de Cometas. These amazing artists, along with many more, will highlight the immense of amount of creativity and talent located in California and Baja California.Beyond the music, attendees can indulge in art installations, savor delectable cuisine from local vendors, and enjoy refreshing beverages from our local brewers, creating an immersive experience celebrating the creative tapestry of the community.Symbolizing unity and diversity, this year's festival mascot is the California Thrasher, a songbird emblematic of the region's cultural richness.Tickets for the North Park Music Festival are available now, offering flexible options to suit every attendee:- 1-DAY PASSES: $45- 2-DAY PASSES: $60- STUDENT DAY PASS: $20For more information and ticket purchases, please visit here.Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Join me under the neon glow of the historic Les Girls Theater for Stripper Energy: Fighting Back from the Fringes. Former stripper and current owner of Les Girls Theater, Kata Pierce-Morgan, provides unlimited access to a half century of archival material that uncovers a dark chapter of San Diego history from the 1970s and 80s. Prepare for sassy strippers, corrupt cops, and a fierce activism launched from the unlikely stage of a strip club. Viewer discretion is advised for explicit content.