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The updated dress code prohibits nudity on the Red Carpet and in other areas of the festival. The new rules surprised one jury member, who had to make a last-minute outfit change.

The San Diego County Fair presents the 2025 lineup for its acclaimed Paddock Concert Series. The 20-night Paddock Concert Series, presented by Chevrolet, includes a collection of Grammy-winning artists, rising stars, and tributes to legendary acts. The series is included in the price of admission, offering a real value and a fun experience for families to enjoy together. Shows will begin at 9 p.m. nightly from June 11–July 6 on the Chevrolet Paddock Stage at the San Diego County Fair. These shows are for all ages. Ozomatli opens the series on June 11 with their signature blend of Latin, hip-hop and rock. Confirmed performances include: June 11: Ozomatli June 12: Strait Country (tribute to George Strait) June 13: Jesse Royal June 14: 24K Magic (tribute to Bruno Mars) June 15: Sure Fire Soul Ensemble June 18: Arena Rock Show June 19: No Duh (tribute to No Doubt) June 20: Jake Shimabukuro June 21: Matthew Phillips June 22: Who’s Bad Presents: The Evolution of Pop June 25: The Long Run (tribute to The Eagles) June 26: Jared Rogerson June 27: The Expendables June 28: Forever Ray (tribute to Ray Charles) June 29: Dead Man's Party (tribute to Oingo Boingo) July 2: Michael Minelli July 3: The Como La Flor Band (tribute to Selena) July 4: TOBY (tribute to Toby Keith) July 5: Long Beach Dub Allstars July 6: Devotional (tribute to Depeche Mode) “The Paddock Concert Series is one of the big reasons why we say that the San Diego County Fair is the best value for your entertainment dollar in our region,” said Katie Mueller, the Fair’s Chief Operations Officer. “We know this year’s lineup will provide our guests with world-class entertainment and a whole lot of fun.” For more information on all the acts, visit sdfair.com/paddock.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Senior Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/ikebana-floral-design-420258

We sit down with one of the original co-founders of Chicano Park ahead of the 55th annual Chicano Park Day commemoration this weekend. Also, how the anthology "Somos Xicanas" explores what it means to be Chicana today.

Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. This Week’s Performing Arts Will Be Located in Performance Lab D -10 Peter Gach is a pianist of wide-ranging musical interests based in San Diego. His repertoire extends from the complete Well-Tempered Clavier, Vol. II of JS Bach, to contemporary works written especially for him. He has premiered works by SoCal composers and actively commissions new music for the piano. He is also Professor Emeritus at Palomar College, where he was Chairperson of the Performing Arts Department and Artist in Residence in Piano. In retirement, he initiated a fund-raising campaign for the Steinway Concert Grand in the College’s renovated Performing Arts Complex. It is named the Peter Gach Steinway in his honor. His book Perfect Practice/Perfect Performance: A Handbook for Musicians at Work and Onstage, is available for download. Filled with practical advice and based on years of experience in both teaching developing musicians and personal experience, it offers real, time-tested solutions to the challenges of practicing and performing. Visit: Peter Gach – Concert Hour Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate Easter at Dockside 1953 with a delicious buffet featuring a seafood cold bar, made-to-order omelets, and savory carved specialties. Enjoy a festive day with a visit from the Easter Bunny, an exciting Golden Egg hunt, kids' arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Make a reservation via OpenTable or call (858) 539-7634 Bahia Resort Hotel on Facebook / Instagram

The bestselling author of "The Joy Luck Club," "The Kitchen God's Wife" and "The Bonesetter's Daughter" explores her deepening love for birdwatching in "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," an illustrated memoir-meets-nature journal.

California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year. It’s moving toward paying them minimum wage for their work in emergencies.

California districts have not received Congressionally appropriated money for after school programs, academic enrichment, English-learner services, teacher professional development and migrant education.

San Diego is banning the use of artificial intelligence software to determine rents. And San Diego Zoo workers say they’re underpaid, while the nonprofit’s former CEO saw his pay double. Then, is the Trump Administration’s targeting of international students having a chilling effect on free speech and campus activism? Plus, California could soon mandate hospitals help patients navigate financial help options before they’re discharged. Finally, hear from one expert about what the behavior of the elephants during Monday’s earthquake tells us about them.