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Come enjoy an afternoon of electroacoustic music with San Diego State University’s Chamber Choir under the direction of Arian Khaefi. Taking place Saturday, April 11, 2026 4 p.m., the advanced ensemble will perform Mason Bates’ Mass Transmission for choir, organ, and electronics in addition to other celebrated choral works. The concert is free and intended for all ages! Thanks to the generous support of the church’s Cultural Events Committee, the concert is free to the public – both in-person and via YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSanDiego About The Cultural Events Music Series: First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. Learn more at: https://www.fumcsd.org/ministries/cultural-events-music-series/

Don't toss it, fix it! Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Happening at the Spring Valley Community Center, 8735 Jamacha Blvd., Spring Valley! Learn how to: • Fix broken appliances and gadgets • Repair road and mountain bikes • Mend your favorite outfit Free to the public, register today First come, first served! Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_spring-valley San Diego FixIt Clinic on Instagram and Facebook

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The Escondido Downtown Business Association (EDBA) is proud to host the 30th annual Escondido Street Festival, returning Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The community festival is held each spring and fills Grand Avenue with music, artisans and fun. This year's festival – between Escondido Blvd. and Ivy Street in beautiful Historic Downtown Escondido – includes free, live professional music on multiple stages, provided by Wildcat Guitars, as well as a Beer & Wine Garden. The ever-popular "Art in the Garden" also returns to the Grand Avenue Festival, a juried art show, bringing many talented Southern California artists to show and sell their work. "Art in the Garden" takes place at Heritage Garden on the northeast corner of Juniper Street and Grand Avenue in Downtown Escondido. Presented by MAGEC (Museums & Arts: Growing Escondido Culture) and the EDBA, guests can shop directly from the artists, hear about their inspiration and how their art was created. Festival goers can shop from hundreds of vendors, including unique hand-crafted gifts, imports, and delicious international cuisine. There are also many family friendly, interactive kids’ crafts, as well as a variety of free hands-on art activities and even stilt walkers from Cirque Quirk. The festival was made possible with support from Kingsbarn Realty Capital, Viasat Fiber and Icon Industries. Visit: https://www.downtownescondido.com/escondido-street-festival Downtown Business Association on Instagram and Facebook

Conversational Hebrew Classes are the perfect opportunity to take your Hebrew fluency to the next level. In this advanced-level course, you will broaden your vocabulary, talk about diverse factual topics, and gain the ability to give and receive detailed instructions in Hebrew. Students will strengthen their conversational skills through guided dialogues, role-playing activities, and interactive discussions. Over the course of four engaging sessions, you will not only improve your speaking and listening abilities but also learn useful Hebrew idioms that bring conversations to life. By the end of these Conversational Hebrew Classes, you will be able to hold meaningful discussions on subjects such as Israeli music, art, culture, and current events. The class will also explore expressions that are common in everyday life, helping you communicate naturally and confidently. When: Thursdays, 7 p.m. PT (9 p.m. CT, 10 p.m. ET), starting on April 30, ending on May 21 Cost: Early Bird: $125 for 4 sessions (available until Thursday, April 23) Regular Admission: $145 for 4 classes Drop-in Class: $40 per class Instructor: Jana Galek Lew Jana is an experienced Hebrew instructor with over 15 years of teaching students of all ages. She holds a diploma in teaching Hebrew as a second language from Universidad Hebraica and an MA in Education and Jewish Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Currently, she teaches Jewish Studies and Hebrew at a Jewish elementary school in Mexico City, bringing her expertise, energy, and passion for language learning to every class. Visit: Conversational Hebrew for Intermediate and Advanced students Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram and Facebook

Why was local representative Juan Vargas denied entry into the Otay Mesa detention center? Then, we tell you about a new plan that focuses on immediate investments over more ambitious transit goals. Also, San Diego Pride is planning its first-ever fashion show. And our local Cinema Junkie tells us you might be surprised by what inspired a new animated Japanese film. Last but not least, another installment of The Pod Behind the Package featuring one of our talented reporters.

Life changed in an instant one morning in February for the Olivo family. Their father and brother were arrested by ICE agents. The following weeks were filled with fear, confusion and anger.

Each ceremony will celebrate sports and soccer, reflecting the host nations' cultures. Canada will use a mosaic, Mexico will feature papel picado, and the U.S. will have a glowing cup.

One of the 18 Americans tested "mildly" positive for the virus during the U.S. return flight. A French woman has also tested positive — she was was among five French passengers repatriated to Paris.

A new report shows that nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities in 2024.