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San Diego is known as America’s Finest, but that distinction isn’t defined by city limits. We are a region of people, art and movements redefining our communities and expressions. The Finest is a podcast that highlights the emerging voices and dynamic forces driving change. Through personal stories and critical perspectives, each episode brings forward the artists, advocates and ideas pushing boundaries in the region's cultural landscape and deepening our understanding of why we are America’s Finest. New episodes premiere Thursdays, starting April 3.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday to advance a proposed action plan in response to the ongoing Tijuana River sewage crisis.

Nestled in the heart of downtown San Diego, overlooking the picturesque San Diego Bay, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina provides the ultimate backdrop for a Mother’s Day gathering with a special brunch buffet at Marina Kitchen. Curated by award-winning Executive Sous Chef Rafael Corniel, savor various premium seafood specialties like shrimp cocktails and lobster rolls, signature dishes such as Dungeness crab benedict, a carving corner featuring honey-glazed ham and smoked New York steak, and made-to-order crepes and omelet stations with all the fixings. Additionally, indulge in Senior Pastry Chef Victor’s famous house-made desserts, including crème brûlée and Valrhona chocolate layer cake. As a special touch, each table can create a mini bouquet for Mom to take home.

A San Diego sport fishing tradition, The Port Of San Diego’s Day At The Docks is the West Coast’s largest public celebration of sport fishing. Signaling the official start of Southern California’s spring saltwater fishing season, Day At The Docks takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025 against the colorful and dynamic backdrop of world renown sport fishing fleet on San Diego Bay. Fishing Seminars: The serious fisherman can explore the latest fishing tackle presented by the industry’s leading manufacturers. Historical displays underscore how far saltwater tackle design has come. How-to seminars by expert fishermen reveal secrets on improving both technique and results. Kids Fishing Adventure: Sponsored by Okuma Fishing Tackle & Everingham Bros Bait Company. From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For kids 4-12 years old. The Kid’s Fishing Adventure is made up of areas set aside and stocked with fish, providing kids with the chance wet a line and make a catch. Expert assistance is provided by members of the San Diego Rod & Reel Club and the San Diego Anglers. Don’t miss out – there just might be a tasty fish biting at the end of the line. Catch, Prep & Cook Center Throughout the day on April 15th, our catch, prep, and cook demos will provide ideas and techniques to improve the enjoyment of your catch. There will be presentations on proper handling, storage and preparation of fresh fish to ensure that every fish caught and kept is fully enjoyed. Recipes and samples will be available at the seminars. Schedule to be Announced Soon! Casting Contest You’ve got to try your hand at this true test of an angler’s skill. If you have never cast a line in your life, don’t worry. This competition is for everyone, pro and novice alike. Competition is set for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Points are awarded for distance and accuracy. Izorline Knot Tying Competition: Young and old alike can try their hand at tying the strongest fishing knot with assistance from the pro staff at Izorline. Knot tying demonstrations will be followed by hands-on competition in which individual knots will be tested against the Izorline Knot Gauge, a device that measures a knot’s breaking point by pressure. Competition will take place in three divisions: Small fry (up to 10 years old), Juniors (11-16 years old) and Adults. A voluntary donation of $1-5 to enter the competition will benefit the Friends of Rollo a non-profit organization that takes kids fishing. The contest runs all day at the Izorline exhibit booth. Winners in each division will be announced at the end of the day. Prizes include ½ day and full day fishing trips. Fishing Videos: Look inside the Sportfishing Landings for continuous showings of dramatic sportfishing videos. From San Diego to Baja, Clipperton Island and Costa Rica … get a glimpse of the sportfishing adventures and action that are available on the San Diego fleet. Boat Rides Around the Bay: Boat Rides Around BayThe whole family will want to take a boat ride around San Diego Bay and it only costs $4. Trips run continuously throughout the day from the three sportfishing landings. Gourmet Galley: There is great variety to choose from… Seafood, Thai, Chinese, Mexican and more. Many local restaurants around the harbor will also be serving up Day at the Docks specials. Hot Tackle: Find out what’s hot on the fish equipment market. The top manufacturers will be there to show off their latest. Some really new technology has hit the scene. Be prepared this season with the latest and greatest! You’ll find some great bargains on fishing tackle from exhibitor retailers and in the landing tackle shops. You’ll find boats of all shapes and sizes. The modern sportfishers in the San Diego fleet will be hosting a grand open house. You are welcome to climb aboard and look around. Joining the fleet for the day will be several small boat dealers. Marine Art: Peter J Galleries art features painting atop marine charts and Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Larry Beard Ocean Fine Art displays beautiful marine photography printed on aluminum, Marea Baja Designs will be offering beautiful sea glass mosaics. And, there are many other marine artists on display. Open House on boats: Step aboard and meet the captains in the San Diego fleet. Have you never been on a San Diego sportfishing boat before? Well now is you chance. You’ll see that the accommodations are quite nice, with many of the comforts of home. Entertainment all day on stage: On the Main Stage things get going at 9 a.m. The day will also feature three raffles benefiting The Burn Institute. Raffles will be drawn at 12 p.m. 12:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. – all from the Main Stage. Great Prizes include fishing trips, tackle, tickets to area attractions and much more! Come join in the fun and help us celebrate the season’s official start! Visit: https://www.portofsandiego.org/events/port-sponsored-events/port-san-diegos-day-docks Port of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for an entertaining day of friendly competition and community celebration at Bayside’s 3rd Annual Bocce Ball Tournament! Grab your team of four players and get ready to showcase your skills or cheer on your favorite team at Amici Park in the heart of Little Italy on August 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bayside Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a powerful and flavor-filled evening at Sally’s Waterfront Dining on Tuesday, May 14 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. — where heritage, hospitality, and history come together for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. We’re honored to host Victoria Eady Butler, four-time Master Blender of the Year and the first known Black female whiskey master blender — and great-great-granddaughter of Uncle Nearest Green, the formerly enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel the craft of whiskey. Enjoy a 4-course chef-curated menu, perfectly paired with: Welcome Cocktail Guided Whiskey Tasting Flight — led by Victoria herself This intimate, communal-seating event is limited to just 40 guests, creating a space to connect, sip, and celebrate a legacy of excellence and diversity in distilling. Sally’s Waterfront Dining | Downtown San Diego Advance ticket purchase required to reserve your seat. Come raise a glass to great whiskey, bold storytelling, and an unforgettable night by the bay. Free parking when you park in Grand Hyatt San Diego's self-parking garage. Victoria Eady Butler on Instagram

San Diego, CA – Get ready for a praise-filled evening unlike any other as the Bayside Gospel Concert Aboard the Midway returns to the flight deck! Location 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, Saturday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m., come join us for an unmeasurable celebration of faith and music. This powerful event will take place aboard the historic U.S.S. Midway Museum on the flight deck, transforming the iconic aircraft carrier into a floating sanctuary of worship and gospel excellence. This year’s headliners include award winning artists such as Gospel legend Vanessa Bell Armstrong, dynamic vocalist and worship leader Kelontae Gavin, and last but not least The Family- with groundbreaking sounds and timeless anthems. Plus, get ready for electrifying performances from Corey Thompson, Robert Earl Dean, and M.A.N.D.A.T.E.’s own recording artist, Palace, who are set to ignite the stage and move the crowd. Join us for a night under the stars filled with unimaginable praise, stunning views, and a message that heals and uplifts. Whether you’re a longtime gospel fan or new to the experience, this is one summer night you won’t want to miss! Tickets are on sale now. Stay connected for updates by visiting www.GODRadio1.com. Contact: Jantenee Corley-Milner, Publicist Office Mobile:(619) 786-0431 Jcmilner@mandaterecords.com M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records Inc. on Youtube / Instagram

Mayor Todd Gloria wants to exclude more than 25,000 acres of land — most of it in wealthier neighborhoods — from a program that incentivizes homeowners to build accessory dwelling units.

Junior Over The Line The Junior Over the Line Tournament is an annual event that brings together young athletes from across the region to compete in the exciting Over the Line (OTL) sport. This unique 3-player softball type game is open to junior players of all skill levels, allowing beginners to learn the game and experienced players to showcase their talents. The Junior Over the Line Tournament participants can look forward to a day of fun in the sun, filled with laughter, excitement, and the thrill of competition. The chance to test their skills against teams from different backgrounds adds an element of adventure. Event Information Junior Over-The-Line® is a unique 3-player softball type game played on sand. The play area is marked out using rope and staked into the ground in a triangle pattern. Each team pitches to its players. The key rule is to hit a softball-type ball over the line to effect a hit, with 3 hits resulting in a run. Notably, there is no running of bases, making it a distinctive and exciting game. Junior OTL is played the same way adult Over-The-Line is. The difference is court size. The peewee division is co-ed and played on a 35′ court, using a safety softball and hitting off a tee. For ages 9-11 and 12-14, the court size is 45′, and it uses a standard OTL ball and pitching. All other divisions use standard-sized courts, balls, and pitching. Gloves are allowed for all divisions except the 18-20-year-old boys division. Round-robin formats are used, with 4 to 5 teams per court. Due to single-elimination play, awards are given to 1st—and 2nd-place teams. Event Details: Junior OTL Tournament ($15): June 8, 2025 Junior OTL Tournament ($15): June 29, 2025 World Championships (Free): August 9, 2025 Player Check-In: 7:30 a.m. Games Start: 8:30 a.m. Location: Fiesta Island Park, 1590 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 Teams: 3-player team price of $15 includes lunch, drinks and snacks for all registered players. Individual Players: Individual players can also register for $5. We will match you up with a team. We want to give everyone the ability to play! Open to the Public: This public event requires no ticket or entrance fee to watch the games and enjoy the tournament. Age Divisions: DIVISION - AGES - NOTES Pee Wee 5-6 yrs Co-ed teams are allowed, Gloves Allowed Pee Wee 7-8 Co-ed teams are allowed, Gloves Allowed Boys 9-11 Gloves are allowed Boys 12-14 Gloves are allowed Boys 15-17 Gloves are allowed Boys 18-20 Gloves are not allowed Girls 9-11 Gloves are allowed Girls 12-14 Gloves are allowed Girls 15-20 Gloves are allowed 3-player team price of $15 includes lunch, drinks and snacks for all registered players. World champion ships is free for all players and includes lunch, drink and snacks as well. Individual players can also register for $5. We will match you up with a team. We want to give everyone the ability to play! Donate to Angels of OMBAC Angels of OMBAC provide financial support for amateur, youth, and adaptive sports in San Diego County. The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) provides organization, labor, and equipment for many of these activities. Angels of OMBAC was formed to help fund them. Some examples: Junior Over-the-Line, Wheel-Chair Over-the-Line, international amateur Rugby, Wheel-Chair Basketball, and Quad Rugby, to name a few. OMBAC - Old Mission Beach Athletic Club on Facebook / Instagram

Learn how to reduce your impact on the environment at this zero-waste event, that will be packed with hands-on green activities! You will find environmentally-friendly lifestyle ideas, at exhibits ranging from green energy conservation to how to properly compost food waste. Want even more in-depth knowledge? Bring any item you have that needs fixing—electronics, sewing, mechanical or otherwise–to the Fix-it-Clinic. One of our experts will help you diagnose and fix the problem. Don’t forget to make your way to Bayfront Park Earth-Day style! Opt for your human-powered vehicle (your bike!) and check it at our designated bike-only valet! With dozens of green vendors, live and interactive entertainment, organic food and more, come join the this diverse celebration for the whole community! This FREE event, organized by the City of Chula Vista, welcomes all ages, so gather your friends and family to show Mother Nature some love this Earth Day! Activities: Fix-it-Clinic. Repair extends the life and reduces the environmental footprint of devices, furnishings and objects. Have something that needs fixing from lighting and gadgets to small electronics and mechanical devices? Bring them in! Mend your favorite outfit. Repair road and mountain bikes. One of our experts will help you evaluate, diagnose, and fix it if they can. · Workshops. Upcycle your plain (light-colored) garments and fabrics into original, colorful creations at the Tie-Dye Workshop. Mend garments as well. · Live Entertainment. All-day performances include the Bob Marley tribute band One Drop Redemption and DJ/host DJ A-One, with more entertainment to come. · Dozens of Green Vendors. Everything sustainable and eco-conscious, from home furnishings to jewelry and apparel to garden gadgets, as well as exhibits and booths from local nonprofits. Previous participants have included: the American Lung Association; Big Bully Turf; Cabrillo National Monument; Chula Vista Water Sports and Ocean Connectors with The Kayak Café; Citizens Climate Lobby; Creation Care Ministry; Earth Discovery Institute; Health Education Program; Living Coast Discovery Center; MAAC Project; Otay Water District; Paint N Play; Renewal by Andersen; San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention; San Diego 350; San Diego Community Power; San Diego Gas & Electric; San Diego Green Building Council; South Bay Sustainable Communities & Y4SF; Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance; System Pavers; Wheelhouse Credit Union; and many more. · Artist Alley. Enjoy the sight of beautiful art creations with environmentally safe art exhibits at the Artist Alley. There will be at least three live painters on-site, and many artists will be present to talk about their works. Some items will be available for purchase. · Kid Zone. Paint or decorate free (one per household) kitchen waste caddies! Make piñatas out of recyclables! Visit live animals and learn about conservation in the Living Coast Discovery Center! Interactive sorting games! Coloring! Conservation corn hole! · Food Trucks. The San Diego area’s most diverse array of food truck options. · Compost Giveaway. Learn about the benefits of compost and take a small sample home. · Free Bike Valet. Don’t forget to make your way to Bayfront Park Earth-Day style! Opt for your human-powered vehicle (your bike!) and check it at our designated bike-only valet! · Refresh Zone sponsored by San Diego Community Power. Next to the bike valet where guests can charge e-bikes and phones in a comfortable area. Interested in being a vendor or sponsor? We would love to have you take part! Let us know your details with the contact form below. Visit: South Bay Earth Day South Bay Earth Day on Instagram and Facebook