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Home of Guiding Hands, a nonprofit organization that provides quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host the Roses & Reins Gala. The 51st year of the annual gala, this year’s event is inspired by the splendor of the Kentucky Derby and will take place in the historic Gaslamp Quarter. The evening will begin with a social hour at the Oxford Social Club, where guests will mingle in an exclusive setting while sipping handcrafted cocktails and tasting delectable hors d’oeuvres, listen to live music while mingling amongst the silent auction offerings. Once the ballroom doors open, prepare to be swept away into an evening of timeless elegance and Southern charm. Guests will enjoy a delightful dinner with wine service, live music and entertainment, and the chance to bid on incredible experiences and exclusive items during the silent and live auctions. There will also be casino fun, dancing, and photobooth opportunities to capture unforgettable moments, all surrounded by great company and a meaningful cause. This unforgettable evening of celebration and impact will help the crucial services Home of Guiding Hands offers. Serving more than 4,700 infants, children, adolescents, and adults, Home of Guiding Hands is committed to providing quality community support, critical housing and life skills training for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The organization’s commitment goes beyond providing quality programs; they are deeply invested in creating a community that actively empowers people to create and lead fulfilling, high-quality lives. Guests registered by April 10th will be entered into a drawing for an arm’s length of raffle tickets! Visit: https://give.guidinghands.org/event/51st-annual-gala/e627487 Home of Guiding Hands on Instagram and Facebook

Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival Returns August 17 -- One of San Diego County’s largest festivals held annually on the sand at Portwood Pier Plaza is back this year featuring a gigantic monument castle, a street fair, live entertainment, and the Kids-n-Kastles competition for ages 12 and under will compete, sponsored by the Imperial Beach/South Bay Kiwanis. There will not be the traditional master's sandcastle competition but with the perfect location and ideal weather, it's a great day trip. The Sandcastle Ball will take place on Friday evening, August 16 starting 6 p.m. to midnight at Mike Hess Brewing Company on Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach. The event is free and open to the public, donations are requested for Rad Swag Bags; supplies are limited. For more information, please visit www.sunandseafestival.com

This week calls for some throwback thinking. If you can recall how Roman numerals work, you'll get at least one question correct.

The case is from Oklahoma, which like 45 other states, has laws that say charter schools must be public schools funded by the state, closely supervised by the state, and be non-sectarian.

This week, Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart again. But the two titles just below it are making the most noise: Conan Gray's Wishbone and KPop Demon Hunters, which pulls off something no soundtrack has ever accomplished.

A group of Americans, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and representatives from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Wednesday joined farewell ceremonies in China for two giant pandas coming to San Diego this summer.

De acuerdo con autoridades locales, agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza detuvieron al menos a nueve individuos el jueves por la mañana durante una redada migratoria fuera de un Home Depot en Florin Road, en el Sur de Sacramento. Esto marca una de las operaciones migratorias más visibles en la región este año.

Trump withheld about $7 billion in education funds for various school programs nationwide, including about $800 million for California.

Las prestaciones públicas individuales —tales como los cupones de alimentos y la ayuda financiera para la universidad— han estado en gran medida fuera del alcance de las personas que viven en el país sin tener estatus legal, pero las nuevas reglas y directrices del gobierno limitaron su acceso a programas a nivel comunitario que reciben dinero federal.

This free educator training organized by Outside the Lens is part of a series of fall workshops for teachers with a focus on Arts Integration in K-12 schools. The September 25 session connects Social Science and Media Arts and covers the essential question: How can photography be used to capture and communicate the essence of daily life in a way that helps future generations understand our present? Participants will utilize photography to investigate historical documentation and to connect with their present-day experiences. Are you an educator seeking innovative ways to engage your students and integrate media arts into your classroom? Our hands-on, two-hour participatory workshops are designed to provide elementary educators with the tools and strategies you need to seamlessly integrate media arts into your core curriculum (English Language Arts, Math, Social Science and Math). Note: If you do not have cameras at your site, it is okay! Students can use any device with a camera such as a Chromebook, tablet, or phone to take pictures. Reserve your spot today! Outside the Lens on Facebook / Instagram