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El sol estaba bajo cuando Bad Bunny emergió en los campos de caña de azúcar de Puerto Rico durante su espectáculo de medio tiempo, rodeado de jíbaros con pavas (campesinos con sombreros de paja tradicionales), viejitos jugando dominó y un puesto de piragua (raspado de hielo), símbolos innegables de Puerto Rico.

KPBS has announced the release of a new podcast called “The Finest,” with episodes featuring stories about people, places and movements that make the San Diego region’s arts and culture scene unique. The first episode is available for listening on April 3.

El Chingon, located at 560 Fifth Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter, will raise a glass to National Margarita Day with a spirited lineup of events celebrating agave, cocktails and its bold new house destilado. The festivities will include a Santo Tequila sampling social at El Chingon and Prohibition; and the debut of El Chingon Destilado tequila in a specialty honeydew margarita and guest-voted cocktail contest. The celebration will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 19 with a Santo Tequila sampling social at El Chingon and Prohibition, GBOD Hospitality Group’s hidden underground speakeasy at 548 Fifth Ave. The event will feature three Santo Tequila cocktail specials made with Santo Tequila Blanco, including its signature Madero with El Chingon house-made watermelon cordial, finished with a chamoy and Tajín rim, priced at $14; a fresh melon, lime juice and agave margarita, with a Tajín rim, priced at $14; and a shot of Santo and a Mexican lager combination. Santo Tequila brand ambassadors will also pour complimentary tequila samples at El Chingon from 6 to 8 p.m. Founded by legendary rocker Sammy Hagar and iconic chef Guy Fieri, Santo Tequila is crafted with zero additives and made from 100% Blue Weber Agave sourced from the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. On Sunday, Feb. 22, El Chingon will spotlight its newly introduced El Chingon Bad Ass Destilado tequila with a specialty honeydew margarita available exclusively for the day. The cocktail will be crafted with the destilado, fresh melon, lime juice and agave, finished with a chamoy and Tajín rim, and priced at $14. Bartenders from across GBOD Hospitality Group’s restaurants and bars will shake up original El Chingon Destilado margaritas as part of a contest where guests will serve as the ultimate judges to vote for their favorite drink. The winning bartender will earn an unforgettable all-expenses-paid trip to Tequila, the small town in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco and the birthplace of the spirit. More information about El Chingon is available on the website at ElChingon.com. El Chingon on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Designed to capture the spirit of Mexican revolutionary, Pancho Villa, and his pistoleros, El Chingon serves traditional Mexican food with elevated ingredients, paired with cerveza and an expansive beverage menu with a specialty in agave-based cocktails. El Chingon is open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Sunday. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. El Chingon features a “bad ass” happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Celebrating San Diego's Finest Artists Don’t miss rising pop sensation Matthew Phillips, live in concert! Hailing from San Diego, Matthew blends heartfelt storytelling with cinematic soundscapes and hook-filled alt-pop anthems. With viral hits like “Till It’s Over” and “Time Fades Love,” Phillips has captured the attention of fans and industry giants alike—including Fender, Taylor, and the San Diego Music Awards, where he was named 2024 and 2025 Best Pop Artist. Fresh off a headline show at the Belly Up and over 400,000+ video views in the past year alone, Matthew Phillips brings a high-energy, emotionally rich performance you won’t forget. Matthew Phillips on Facebook / Instagram

Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people including two children, the Palestinian Authority's Health Ministry said.

A Utah jury convicted Kouri Richins of fatally spiking her husband's drink with fentanyl in 2022. Prosecutors said she was hoping to collect millions of dollars from multiple life insurance policies.

Devastating floods in Texas are raising questions about San Diego’s preparedness for weather disasters. Then, the Department of Education is withholding millions in grants local schools are counting on for things like summer programs. And, just how bad are our political divisions? Hear from the author of the book “How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them.” Also, why is Carlsbad canceling traffic circles? And, San Diego isn’t the only city getting out of the residential trash subsidy business. Find out who else can expect higher collection fees. Finally, our review of the new Superman movie.

As the city remembers the events of 20 years ago, memories are being preserved and history is being honored through art, storytelling and Hip hop.

Join San Diego Botanic Garden in unity with friends and colleagues from around the globe for the Garden’s annual Survivor Tree Ceremony on Wednesday, August 6 at 11 a.m. Descended from a mother tree that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan 80 years ago, this special ginkgo tree was planted at San Diego Botanic Garden in 2023. The ceremony will feature opening remarks from Ari Novy, SDBG President and CEO, and a moment of silence at 11:15 a.m., the exact time the bomb was dropped. Attendees will also be invited to participate in a community wish-writing activity. This significant tree is a part of a years-long partnership with Green Legacy Hiroshima, a global initiative that distributes seeds and saplings from Hiroshima’s survivor trees to promote peace, remembrance, and resilience around the world. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Create beautiful handmade jewelry! Choose from two upcoming dates: March 30, 2-4:30 p.m. -or- May 25, 2-4:30 p.m. Join Suzanne Balestri to learn the basics of Fused Glass and create your own glass jewelry to keep for yourself or give as a gift. This fun workshop offers a perfect introduction to Kiln-Formed (fused) glass for beginners, and allows those who have worked with glass before to hone their abilities and finesse their skills. You will learn how fused glass differs from other forms of art glass, how to use the various tools involved in creating glass art, and how to cut and grind the glass you will be using in your wearable art project. Using a colorful array of glass and pre-fired adornments, you’ll construct abstract or representational designs to be fashioned into earrings, pendants, rings, cuff links, even belt buckles! Each student will have plenty of space in the kiln for several items! Your pieces will be fired in a glass kiln to completely fuse each design into one solid piece, and will be ready for you to pick up the following week. Workshop fee includes pre-workshop instructional videos, all glass, equipment, and kiln firing of several pieces. This workshop is recommended for All Skill Levels – Ages 13 and up. Children 8+ years welcome with adult. Beginners welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.