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Congress designated money for building new EV chargers, but the Trump administration put a freeze on those funds. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering the program to resume.

Please join us on Friday for two free lectures. LIFE = Learning Is For Everyone and we welcome new visitors. We even serve snacks! At 1 p.m. "An Exploration of San Diego’s Little Italy" by Tom Cesarini, Author/Historian Little Italy is a neighborhood in downtown San Diego that was originally a predominantly Italian and Portuguese fishing neighborhood. Mr. Cesarini will help us explore the Italian restaurants, grocery stores, home design stores, art galleries and residential units that exist there today. At 2:30 p.m. "Ukraine As Seen By A Youth at the Border" Ivan Chana, Rotary Exchange Student. Ivan Chana is a Ukranian youth who has grown up amid the chaos and war of Ukraine. He will give us a first-hand account of his experiences. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in an Italian prison for a murder she didn't commit. After her exoneration, she reached out to the man who prosecuted her case. Knox's new memoir is Free.

Driver's licenses and IDs that are not Real ID-compliant will no longer get you through U.S. airport security once the law takes effect in a few weeks, but full enforcement may not start right away.

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Christopher Kimball goes off the beaten path to learn new twists on Italian classics. He starts with Fresh Egg Pasta with Brown Butter and Hazelnuts. Then, Rosemary Gill shows that Roman-Style Chicken Cacciatore is not always a chunky, tomato-heavy braise. Rose Hattabaugh prepares Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce, and we investigate how to tame the acidity of tomato sauce.

Join us for the opening reception of "Rare Breed", a public event featuring new paintings by celebrated local artist, Kelly Vivanco. Vivanco’s dreamy, ethereal acrylic paintings have gained her fans from all over the world. While she is internationally popular, this is a "hometown" show as Vivanco lives in the San Diego area. The opening reception is a free, all-ages event with live music and the artist in attendance. Drinks will be available to purchase from Last Spot (21+). "Rare Breed" paintings by Kelly Vivanco Saturday, May 10 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Distinction Gallery, 317 E Grand Ave, Escondido CA Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram Visit: https://www.distinctionart.com/

The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla offers a rare invitation for the public to stroll behind the gates of some of La Jolla’s loveliest secluded gardens. While the garden locations remain a closely guarded secret until the day of the tour, there will be six spectacular La Jolla properties with beautiful views and unique settings that make this tour unlike any other. Each garden experience is enhanced with live musicians, plein air artists, and tabletop designs created by talented local florists and designers. There are two ways to experience the Secret Garden Tour: Self-Guided or the popular Platinum Tour, which includes a 7th garden, catered lunch, and docent-led shuttle service to the gardens. - Self-Guided Tour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Platinum Tour from 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. All ticket types sold out in 2024, so be sure to purchase early! Returning again is The Secret Garden Boutique at Wisteria Cottage. Open to the public throughout the day, come shop and enjoy a collection of gardening accessories, plants and gifts available for purchase. The boutique features vendors known for their artistic style and craftsmanship. Delicious, locally sourced farm-fresh eats will be available. Self-Guided Tours: - $55 in advance through May 16 ($45 for LJHS Members in advance) - $65 day of tour May 17 ($55 for LJHS Members the day of tour) Platinum Tours: - $155 in advance through May 9 or until sold out ($145 for LJHS Members in advance) Platinum Tour attendees will enjoy touring the gardens, with a bonus 7th garden, via tour buses that will shuttle them from garden to garden with a lunch reception in the middle of the tour. Visit: https://www.lajollahistory.org/

Enjoy delicious international baked goods at the Friendly Feast International Bake Sale. Guests can pre-order a box of six items created by local pastry chefs, including opera torte, vanilla bean basque cheesecake, mango sticky rice choux au craquelin, and more! Boxes are available for pre-order starting on Thursday, May 8. Pick up date is Sunday, May 18 at Born and Raised in Little Italy. Featured chefs: Ashley Papa, Born and Raised Adrian Mendoza, Knead Bakery Kelly Kim, Mon Chourie Kari Cota, The Desmond Mackenzie Rubish, Umu Bakehouse Sara Polczynski, San Diego College of Continuing Education Indulge for a good cause! Proceeds from this community fundraising event support Friendly Feast and Kitchens for Good. Bake sale boxes must be purchased in advance via the Friendly Feast website for pick up at the event venue on Sunday, May 18. Quantities are limited. This event will sell out early. Friendly Feast on Instagram

28th Annual Fiesta de Los Penasquitos Since 1995, the annual “Fiesta de Los Peñasquitos” street fair has become the annual community highlight event in Rancho Peñasquitos, attracting visitors from all over San Diego and beyond. The Fiesta opens at 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 10060 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129. There is something for everyone, featuring over 150 booths, two food courts, food trucks, and carnival rides. Two entertainment stages of live music and performances, dance numbers, and demos, and more PQ Pet-Tacular! Enter your Dog in the Cutest Dog Contest - 3 Division: Small, Med, Large Breeds and The Pupiccino Eating Contest! On the Main Stage, the Rancho Penasquitos Town Council hosts an Awards Ceremony honoring our local Volunteers of the Year and Business of the Year, presented by our local dignitaries. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Carnival rides can be purchased at the rides. The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council on Facebook

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.