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Women charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a slow judicial process and prisons that may lack basic supplies. They also face stigma that robs them of familial and community support.

San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Party is the ultimate summer celebration. The event brings together the top local restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and businesses as featured in San Diego Magazine‘s Best Restaurants and Best of San Diego issues. Guests can expect unlimited bites and sips from more than 100 vendors along with live entertainment, vibrant photo-ops, relaxing lounge space, dancing and more. Each year, San Diego Magazine hosts a sold-out crowd to experience a curated mix of the things we love most in our city from tiki drinks to spa treatments. Advanced purchase of tickets is highly recommended. Early bird pricing is available through May 16th at a rate of $85 plus fees. A limited number of VIP tickets are also available, which includes 30 minutes early access to the party, separate entry from general admission, and a party swag bag. This event is 21+. General Admission tickets will be available at the door if they do not sell out prior to the event. San Diego Magazine on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Folk Heritage and Listen Local join to present Irish-born Patric Petrie, a violin virtuoso and local treasure. As a founding member of Skelpin, the award-winning Celtic-World Beat ensemble, Patric has performed in major cities across the United States and Japan. Perennially nominated in the San Diego Music Awards, Skelpin won the 2010 award for Best World Music Album for their CD A Trip to Skye. Patric will be joined by a variety of friends old and new for a concert that should not be missed! Visit: Patric Petrie and Friends San Diego Folk Heritage on Instagram and Facebook

Pre-Halloween writing event: writers will learn about the Steampunk Genre, and participate in two mind-bending writing excursions from the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror anthology: The Secret Room: a surreal group creative writing exercise designed to activate your imagination, from famed surrealist Aimee Bender, author of "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt" and "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake." Giving Sentience to Inanimate Objects: using provided objects, or something of your own, you will follow steps to create your own unique story. Contributed by former film exec, writer/producer, artist and script consultant, Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Welcome to "Flavors of Home: Borscht and Beyond" taught by Chef Taras Klipin from Ukraine! Join us for a virtual culinary journey exploring the delicious world of Eastern European cuisine. Our event will focus on the iconic dish, borscht, and other traditional favorites such as savory chicken fillet roll-ups, and sweet, cheesy syrnyky, a beloved Slavic breakfast treat. Come ready to cook, connect, and enjoy the nostalgic flavors of home! Meet the Chef - Taras Klipin Taras Klipin is the owner of Need to Eat cafe, located in San Diego. He is a food process engineer, a chef with 15+ years of experience, and a hardcore food geek. In 2023, Taras moved from Ukraine to the U.S., and brings his Ukrainian flavors at his cafe. Cooking isn’t just a job for Taras — it’s a damn obsession. He dives deep into ingredients, techniques, stories, and the rituals behind every dish. If you think food is just something to eat, Taras is here to blow that idea out of the water. Cooking with Taras is an experience you do not want to miss - it’s gonna be tasty, wild, and full of flavor. Homeland Kitchen is Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization’s newest initiative that brings the rich culinary traditions of Ukraine and Eastern Europe into the homes of food enthusiasts around the world. This unique program connects talented Ukrainian and Eastern European chefs with supporters of the organization through immersive, online cooking classes held monthly. Proceeds from the class will go towards the organization and the chef. Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization is a nonprofit organization located in San Diego supporting Ukrainian refugees with basic needs, housing, employment, mental health and youth development. Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization on Instagram

San Diego, get ready for an epic all-day celebration at San Diego FC’s Block Party, where the community comes together to cheer on our squad against Charlotte FC. Enjoy a live DJ, tequila samplings, food trucks, bar stations, and exclusive giveaways at The Soap Factory in Logan Heights! First 100 Chrome and Azul cocktails on SDFC – Redeemable with drink ticket. Watch the match with fellow fans. Event Details Date: Saturday, April 19 Time: Block Party: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Location: The Soap Factory 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113 Activation Details: 4V4 Youth Soccer Tournament (2013) Official Watch Party Viewing Experience: SDFC vs. Charlotte FC Dios Azul Activations + Tequila Samplings Live Music ft. DJ Beto Perez SDFC Merchandise Trailer + Retail Boutiques SDFC Jersey Raffles + Giveaways First 100 Chrome and Azul cocktails on SDFC – Redeemable with drink ticket Food Trucks + Festival Bar Stations Pop-Up Art Gallery ft. SDFC Playmakers FC25 Tournament + Open Play Emo Brown Podcast – Live Streaming Post-Match Afterparty Attendees must bring a valid ID All ages welcome San Diego FC on Facebook / Instagram

Tuesday is the final day to cast ballots in the special election on Proposition 50, the statewide congressional redistricting proposal.

First, with multiple ICE arrests taking place near San Diego schools, Union del Barrio is training teachers on how to protect students from potential immigration enforcement. Then, we spoke with a California lawmaker looking to crack down on microplastics. Next, we discuss price increases with the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce president. Finally, a new mental health tactic originating in the UK is now being applied in San Diego.

Environmental advocates said the proposed biofuels transfer station would mark a retreat from the city’s fight to curb pollution in its west side neighborhood.

If it seems like traffic is getting worse where you live, that's because it probably is. After dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic, congestion climbed to record levels in 2024, researchers say.