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San Diego's pinball scene has grown over the past decade. Here are places to play pinball, from bars and breweries to family-friendly arcades.

The event has been held in San Diego since 1970, growing from a small gathering of comic book enthusiasts into a global cultural phenomenon that attracts fans, creators and artists from around the world.

“There is tears at times, and Band-Aids, but eventually they get it,” said P.E. teacher Robbie DePerro. “I’m very proud of them.”

In this episode of Voices del Valle, we hear directly from young people growing up in Slab City—an off-grid desert community often misunderstood and misrepresented. While documentaries tend to focus on the extremes, these voices reveal a more complex reality shaped by resilience, community, and coming of age in an unconventional place.

Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.

Trinity Theatre Company continues its pursuit of amplifying new theatrical pieces with their Fourth Annual New Works Festival. The New Works Festival celebrates the works of 9 Emerging New Playwrights from across the county and runs from April 30 - May 3rd. Trinity Theatre Company performs in their space at the Mission Valley Mall. The talented San Diego actors bringing these new stories to life include Tim Baran, Brianna Baulette, Max Bergstrand, Paul Boner, Blake Brown, Noé Castrejón, David Dartt, Amy Dell, Carly Delso Saavedra, Bonnie Dillingham, Sasha Foo, Mary Friedel, Wendy Hovland, Eliza Hugee, Echo Jablonski, Haig Koshkarian, Emmanuelle Love, Daniel Nett, Lance Pate, J Rainey, Tara Romaczyk, Alison Rosenstock, Emma Rotellaa, Noah Schossow, Art Simpson, Angelica Sims, Ty Smith, Matt Thompson, Natalia Van Huezo, Murphy Walsh, Charisse Zeff and Charlene Zeff 4th Annual New Works Festival: April 30 - May 3 Join Trinity for our 4th annual New Works Festival, where we celebrate the writings of ten emerging playwrights. Each staged reading is directed and performed by a group of local, San Diego-based artists. Whether you’re a passionate theatre-goer or just curious about what’s next in the world of live performance, the New Works Festival is your front row seat to the future of storytelling "Helping Hand" by John Busser Directed by Sean Libiran Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. In a classified government facility, officials examine a mysterious extraterrestrial being discovered decades earlier, raising questions that science cannot answer. As the truth about the Visitor slowly unfolds, the play probes humanity’s fears, ambitions, and moral limits. "Helping Hand" is a suspenseful and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to encounter the unknown. "De La Casa" by James Selledy Directed by Mia Spencer Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.Set during the COVID-19 pandemic in a newly purchased home, "De La Casa" follows a man and his wife as they clash over family obligations, cultural identity, and unfinished dreams. When a working-class laborer and his family enter their lives, tensions around class, race, and ambition rise to the surface. The result is a sharp, human exploration of belonging, responsibility, and what it truly means to build a home. "Out of the Woods" by Robert Weibezhal Directed by Tim Baran Friday, May 1 - 7 p.m. Lost in the forest, a young man encounters a mysterious stranger who seems to know more about his life than he should. As past, present, and possible futures intertwine, the play explores love, fate, and the choices that shape a life. "Out of the Woods" is a lyrical and haunting journey about whether we can ever truly escape what lies ahead. "Date Play" by Ashley Siflinger Directed by Sean Boyd Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. A modern romance unfolds over a single dinner as two strangers navigate the awkward, funny, and revealing rhythms of a first date in New York City. As conversation loops, fractures, and repeats, the play explores how connection, perception, and possibility shift in real time. What emerges is a poignant meditation on love, timing, and the infinite versions of “what if.” "Shadows Dark and Deep" by Sara Ilyse Jacobson Directed by Vivian White Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. A troubled teenager sentenced to community service forms an uneasy bond with a sharp-tongued elderly woman in a nursing home. As their relationship evolves, both are forced to confront painful histories shaped by race, memory, and generational divides. "Shadows Dark and Deep" is a powerful story of reckoning, empathy, and unexpected connection. "Spin Cycle" by William Keenan Directed by Sean Libiran Saturday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. On a stormy night in a laundromat, two strangers engage in a tense and revealing conversation that slowly uncovers the burdens they carry. As their guarded exchanges give way to vulnerability, past regrets and hidden truths surface. "Spin Cycle" is an intimate, atmospheric play about guilt, identity, and the possibility of starting over. "Moon Rock" by Steven Oberman Directed by Sean Boyd Saturday, May 2 at 6 p.m. A group of former colleagues reunite at a remote estate to revisit an unsolved mystery: the disappearance of a priceless moon rock linked to multiple deaths. As they reenact past events for a documentary, buried secrets resurface and suspicion grows. Blending humor with intrigue, "Moon Rock" is a fast-paced ensemble mystery about ambition, legacy, and the cost of truth. "Double Shot" by Maxine Levaren Directed by Vivian White Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. In a coffee shop, a woman’s disastrous blind date takes an unexpected turn when chance, and honesty, open the door to a more genuine connection. What begins as a cautionary tale about online dating becomes a charming story about second chances and the unpredictability of human connection. "Double Shot" reminds us that sometimes the right person is the one we almost overlooked. "Nothing But the Truth" by Connie Terwilliger Directed by Mia Spencer Sunday, May 3 at 2:30 p.m. Four seniors gather for their regular coffee-and-cards routine, only to have their relationships tested when a new game encourages radical honesty. As secrets emerge and pasts collide, humor gives way to deeper revelations about love, loss, and identity. "Nothing But the Truth" is a heartfelt and witty look at friendship and the courage it takes to be seen. Trinity Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., has been extended several times. Now it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029.

WINTER FAMILY POSADA Come celebrate the season at the CPMCC with art, music, food, and community! Bring your friends and family for a joyful afternoon filled with activities for all ages. - 10 local artist vendors - Mosaic Art Workshop led by David & Janine Coral + Gift Wrapping Paper Making with Por La Mano Press - Archive Photo Booth with the CPMCC Archivists - Music by Carnalismo - Pozole by Reina De La Concina + Atole by Ama Cacao (for purchase) - 11th annual Toy Drive hosted and organized by Brown Beret de Aztlán (on the Kiosko) ••• POSADA FAMILIAR DE INVIERNO ¡Ven a celebrar la temporada en el CPMCC con arte, música, comida y comunidad! Trae a tus amigos y familiares para una tarde llena de alegría y actividades para todas las edades. - 10 vendedores de artistas locales - Taller de mosaicos dirigido por David y Janine Coral + Taller de elaboración de papel de regalo con Por La Mano Press - Cabina de fotos con el archivo del CPMCC - Música a cargo de Carnalismo - Pozole de Reina De La Cocina + Atole de Ama Cacao (a la venta) - 11.ª colecta anual de juguetes organizada por Brown Beret de Aztlán (en el Kiosko) Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Like much of Rachel Cusk's work, Life of M is driven by her concern with conditions that impede self-definition -- for writers, artists, and women in particular.

The national environmental group accused county officials of approving the project in fragments, obscuring the scale of the development from the public.