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Gator by the Bay is returning to the Spanish Landing Park in San Diego on May 9-12, 2024! Join the fun as the spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-style music and food festival this side of the bayou— back for its 21st year. The four-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on the beautiful San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on seven stages including blues, zydeco, Cajun, rockabilly and more. This year will bring even more blues and headliners include GRAMMY-nominees Marcia Ball, Sonny Landreth and C.J. Chenier, son of the great “King of Zydeco” Clifton Chenier, who will be performing in celebration of his father’s 100 birthday. View the current 2024 lineup here. Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court will check every box off on your bayou culinary bucket list with delectable Southern culinary delights including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Stay for the day with single-day tickets or the whole weekend with our four-day passes and discounted hotel packages! Kids 17 and under get in FREE with a paid adult. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://gatorbythebay.com/ Gator By The Bay on Facebook / Instagram

With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.

Braddock, Pennsylvania lost most of its population over the past almost 100 years, due largely to U.S. Steel's decline. Here's how some locals feel about the company's potential sale to the Japanese.

Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon play estranged sisters saying farewell to their terminally ill dad. It's a familiar plot, but writer-director Azazel Jacobs manages to sidesteps cliché.

President-elect Trump nominated Bessent, a former protégé of George Soros to be his next treasury secretary.

Jones, who began his singing career in the 1950s and was a frequent guest on the popular romantic comedy TV show, died after a battle with leukemia.

Home Start, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to child abuse prevention and providing evidence-based family strengthening services, will hold its annual Blue Ribbon Gala on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The US Grant Hotel (326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101). Each year, the Blue Ribbon Gala is held in April in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. With 300 community leaders, elected officials, caring partners, and philanthropists expected to attend, this signature event raises vital funding for Home Start to serve our community’s most vulnerable children, families, and individuals. This year’s gala pays tribute to spring flowers as a testament to the growth and blossoming that comes from Home Start’s programs. Each day, Home Start staff plant seeds of hope to inspire growth for children and their families. The organization’s critical services serve and empower children, youth, and families affected by tragedies including homelessness, domestic violence, hunger, abuse and trauma. Last year, the organization served over 22,000 individuals in San Diego County. Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, delicious three-course dinner, live entertainment, and dancing to the music from local band Full Strength. There will also be chances to bid on premiere packages and specialty items during the silent and live auctions. Most importantly, the evening will feature powerful stories from clients about how their lives have been changed by Home Start’s vital programs. Ticket prices are $300 and $400 for VIP. Tables of ten are available for $3,000 and Preferred Tables of ten are $4,000. To purchase tickets, please visit www.blueribbongala.com The Presenting Sponsor for this year’s event is the Rodeki Foundation. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mark Lagace, Director of Philanthropy, at mlagace@home-start.org. Home Start, Inc. on Facebook / Instagram

Jenessa Noland's vocals have been described as strong, soulful, and versatile. Jenessa, born and raised in San Jose California, has been a jazz vocalist for 20 years. Jenessa states, "My hope is that my artistry sparks a connection or is inspiring in some way to others." Now residing in Carlsbad Ca, Jenessa is known for her big hair, freckles & sense of humor. Jenessa Noland on Instagram and YouTube See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

Celebrate Easter with nonstop family fun at the Bahia Resort Hotel. With a backdrop of the marina and Mission Bay, Dockside 1953's Easter Champagne Brunch features an impressive buffet with options for everyone.

Coronado has one of the longest running farmers’ markets in San Diego County. Fresh produce, locally-grown, right off the farmers’ trucks.It is small, just a few stalls, but a great stop for fresh berries and cheese for a picnic. And why not bring a bouquet of flowers back to your hotel room? Tuesday afternoons from 2:30p.m. until 6:00p.m. at Coronado Ferry Landing at the Compass.