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Most condemned California prisoners will never be released, but some of them gained new opportunities after Gov. Newsom suspended the death penalty.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Park Way (29th St. to Ray St.) Free Admission | All Ages | Dog Friendly Verbatim Books and the North Park Community Fair are taking over North Park Way for a full day of creating and getting your hands a little messy. Crafted by Hand is a hands-on community craft event where every booth, ran by local creatives and teachers, is an opportunity to sit down, make something, and take it home with you. This is not a market. Instead, you can move through the street at your own pace as you pick the activities that speak to you, paying as you go. No experience with a certain craft? No worries! There will be booths for different skill levels and ages. We will also have a craft supply swap booth on site and free community activities rotating throughout the day. For information on more events from the North Park Community Fair or Verbatim Books, visit Verbatim's website: https://verbatimbooks.com/events/ Are You a Local Maker or Craft Teacher? We are looking for local makers, teachers, and creative businesses to lead hands-on activities at Crafted by Hand. If you can teach it and people can make it in under an hour, we want to hear from you. Applications close on Thursday, August 20. Apply here: https://forms.gle/iExG48i6njaCUnk79 Questions? Email us at thenorthparkbookfair@gmail.com North Park Community Fair on Instagram

Experience the electrifying sound of Steal Dawn Sunday, June 14. This free performance runs from 5 to 7 pm. Car Club display by BMW CCA. Free wood treasure box craft activity for kids, along with balloon sculptures and temporary glitter tattoos. For details, go to www.ShopVillageWalk.com STEAL DAWN on Facebook / Instagram

What happens to a lifetime of belongings — and the stories they hold — when it's time to downsize? This episode explores aging, memory and the San Diego woman helping older adults navigate one of life's biggest transitions with dignity and compassion.

A multi-genre variety show
in English and Spanish by the world's premier Mexican-American barbershop quartet! This vibrant, barbershop-centered variety show celebrates harmony across styles, cultures, and musical traditions. Anchored by the quartet's signature ringing chords and bilingual barbershop repertoire, the program expands beyond the genre to highlight each member's individual artistry, with selections drawn from jazz, classical, and folk traditions. The result is a dynamic and engaging evening of music that moves seamlessly between polished quartet singing and more personal, exploratory moments, offering audiences the chance to get to know the quartet even better. Join us for this show that will be as heartfelt as it is entertaining. Los Bordershop is Julio Morales (tenor), Bruno Cisneros (lead), Luis Barragán (baritone), and Marshall Voit (bass). Together, they are the world's premier Mexican-American barbershop quartet, and the 2025 Barbershop Harmony Society Arizona Division Novice Quartet Champions! Visit: https://www.firstuusandiego.org/front-street-productions.html Los Bordershop on Facebook / Instagram

The North City district in San Marcos is celebrating Earth Day with an evening of sustainable style, community, and conversation at Union Cowork on April 21 from 5–9 p.m. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with a denim shop, swap, and thrift experience featuring live styling featuring Swap & Shop SD, Positive Phee, and a collective of local makers including Sew Loka, eM Pulse, and Avartan Avenue, all reimagining denim through reuse, repair, and reinvention. At 6 p.m., guests can settle in for a screening of the acclaimed documentary "RiverBlue," which explores the environmental impact of the fashion industry from river to runway to landfill. The film is followed by a post-screening conversation at 7:45 p.m. with experts leading the sustainability movement in San Diego, including Marissa Acosta, Zero Waste and Sustainability Specialist at CSUSM, and Liz of Sustainability is Sexy, a nonprofit founder and community advocate. This free event is open to the public, with food and drinks available for purchase. For more information, visit https://www.northcity.com/. North City on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego’s best night market, held monthly on the 1st Friday at AleSmith Brewing Co. Featuring 20+ diverse vendors with the most eco-friendly food, products and services in Southern California. Free Entry | Live Music | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats, including Pizza, Tacos, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Nachos, Samosas, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Curries, and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. The San Diego Sustainable Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and other games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. This is a rain or shine event. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-sustainable-night-market-tickets-1986965649746?aff=oddtdtcreator AleSmith Brewing Company on Instagram and Facebook

Most of San Diego County will escape the heat wave coming to Southern California this week, but the desert areas will reach triple digits and the mountains could see thunderstorms.

Bressi Ranch Village Center, an open-air shopping center in the heart of the Bressi Ranch community in Carlsbad, California, invites the community to enjoy its Summer Social Hour series on three Fridays this summer: July 10, July 24, and August 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bressi Ranch Park. The free, family-friendly events will feature lawn games including Giant Jenga, Giant Kerplunk, Ladder Toss, Connect 4 and Corn Hole, along with a dirty soda bar and themed entertainment. Summer Sorcery on July 10th will include a magician and DJ, Summer Sounds on July 24th will feature a steel drum performer and vocalist, and Summer Shades on August 7th will offer a watercolor painting activity and DJ. These events are free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required to attend. Learn more about Bressi Ranch Village Center at https://bressiranchvillagecenter.com. WHEN: Three Fridays this Summer - July 10: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. - July 24: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. - August 7: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 Veterans suffering from invisible wounds, will host their 14th Annual "Be the Light" Gala on August 14 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The USS Midway Museum (910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101). Hosted on the Flight Deck overlooking San Diego Bay, the evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, veterans, and service dog teams for a night of inspiration and impact. Guests will enjoy beer, wine, specialty cocktails and small bites, a three-course dinner, live musical entertainment, exclusive event gifts, and an exciting silent and live auction emceed by Clint Bell. Throughout the evening, attendees will hear firsthand stories from Veterans whose lives have been transformed through the companionship and support of Shelter to Soldier service dogs. As the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, proceeds from the "Be the Light" Gala play a vital role in sustaining Shelter to Soldier’s programs year-round, including its psychiatric service dog training program for post-9/11 Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other service-related challenges as well as survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Key sponsors include Mission Moment Sponsor C.W. Driver, Gold Sponsor Avion Law, National Anthem Sponsor Goodrich Family Foundation, Silver Sponsors UNITE Hair and TCW Global, and Bronze Sponsors Sycuan Casino Resort, Vulcan Materials Company, and Pegasus – among others. For more information about tickets, table reservations, and sponsorships, please visit bit.ly/STSGala14. ### About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and Gold Star Families. The Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families through community engagement. For more information, please visit https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/. Shelter to Soldier on Facebook / Instagram