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The true history of April Fools' has been a mystery for ages. The theories around its origin story have involved everything from Roman gods and fake popes to the Gregorian calendar and gullible fish.

Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion No charge admission (free and open to the public) This concert will pay tribute to St. Valentine’s: Dance Music from The Roaring 20s. Highlighted composers will include a mix of George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, among others. Set in the beautiful backdrop of Balboa Park’s open-air venue, performances bring a one-of-a-kind experience for guests. The elevated music venue brings world-class musical artists for San Diegans and visitors to enjoy, for free. For more information about the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.spreckelsorgan.org. Spreckels Organ Society on Facebook + Follow @SpreckelsOrgan on Twitter

Live music from legendary funk and disco artists immerses us in an era when love was free and soul reigned supreme. Bell-bottomed booties shake beneath glittering disco balls. Mustaches glow in the golden sun. Disco dosed dance moves break free and we boogie. We bust out. We bash. Whether reuniting with old friends or bonding with new ones, it all feels like family. So ladies, bust out your boas and feather your hair. Men, manicure those ‘mos. We’ve got business to tend to. Saturday, March 26, 2022 PORT PAVILION ON BROADWAY PIER THE MUSTACHE BASH FAMILY BAND Like a great mustache, an unforgettable funk band is cultivated through a lifetime of love and a whole lotta soul. Finely groomed into its funkadelic fruition as a perennial favorite at the Mustache Bash, our Family Band is musicianship at its finest, electric at its funkiest and ‘Stache Bash to its core. The all-star squad of local musicians and dancers takes the classics and pedestals them on goldfish platforms with a chemistry only found in that special place and time on the pier. Prepare for an unprecedented showing from the tribute band that sets precedent for modern ‘70s swag.

The president of the Los Angeles City Council has resigned from the post after she was heard making racist comments in a leaked recording.

The extra $600 a week unemployment benefit under the federal CARES Act has helped over two million Californians make ends meet. Now that it's ending, nonprofits and the state look to help fill the gap. We hear from two San Diegans on how the end of the extra benefit will impact their livelihoods. Local and statewide moratoriums have kept a wave of possible evictions on hold for months. With those moratoriums expiring in the coming weeks, thousands of San Diegans could end up on the street if legislators don’t act. In San Diego art events this weekend: TwainFest kicks off a virtual festival, stories inspired by art at Lux Art Institute, youth actors present a classic, a poetry workshop with Gill Sotu and the Spreckels Organ Society continues its weekly webcasts.

Burnout and thinning substitute teacher rolls plus the fallout of the omicron surge is pushing school leaders to the brink of desperation. Lawmakers are responding by rewriting hiring rules.

San Diego County and local non-profits worked to get seniors and others connected to the Internet to protect their health and reduce social isolation.

By one estimate, about a third of poll workers have quit since 2020, leading to a national shortage.

Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.

En algunos estados, el derecho a votar es removido para siempre si has sido condenado por un delito grave (felony en inglés). Ese no es el caso en California.