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The Conservative Political Action Conference is in Hungary this week, with a keynote from Prime Minister Viktor Orban. He has clamped down on democratic institutions and targeted minority groups.

Early voting begins today in the special election to fill the 79th district state assembly seat. The seat used to belong to Dr. Shirley Weber, now the Secretary of State. Meanwhile, San Diego county and Mexico are working together on opening a new vaccination site downtown at the Mexican Consulate. Plus, South bay women leaders in healthcare get honored for their work during the pandemic.

The Marines have the fewest number of women of any of the armed services. Though the Corps has now integrated its two boot camps, that's just one of several hurdles the Corps faces to fully welcoming women to its ranks. Also, the parents of a hiker who drowned in Mission Trails Regional Park in January are working to get a bridge built in his memory. And, research shows alcohol consumption rose by 14% nation-wide in 2020.

The actress and U.N. Special Envoy for refugees spoke with recent evacuees arriving by train in the western Ukraine city, as well as children being treated for injuries from a recent Russian attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in Moscow's Red Square during a Victory Day celebration, telling troops that they are fighting in Ukraine "so that nobody forgets the lessons of World War II."

According to HHS plans, the site will be used for approximately three months with an average stay for each child from 30 to 35 days. Plans are to provide the children with food, medical care, a place to sleep and showers, as well as a recreation area.

The Power of the Dog director was apologizing for remarks made in her Sunday evening acceptance speech for best director at the Critics' Choice Awards.

The billionaire said it was a "mistake" for the social network to ban the former president after the Jan. 6th Capitol insurrection.

Governor Newsom says starting April 1, all Californians 50 and over will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Then on April 15, eligibility extends to everyone 16 and over. Plus: owls, spring breakers, virtual performing arts and more. Support San Diego News Now by becoming joining the KPBS family today. www.kpbs.org/donate

A large area around the Pechanga Arena, commonly known as the Sports Arena, is slated to become a new entertainment district, with a new arena, parks, retail and housing. But guidelines implementing a new state law seem to put the city’s plans in limbo. Plus, the Pentagon ordered all service branches to conduct a stand down to discuss racial extremism. They were supposed to be done by the beginning of April and within the past couple weeks, there’s been a rush to complete them. Then, this weekend, the arts world is testing the waters of in-person live events. There's an art exhibition opening reception and live theatrical performances in a beautiful outdoor setting. But, there’s still plenty of virtual options too.