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After Annabelle Gurwitch was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, a volunteer with the same diagnosis encouraged her to stop worrying so much about the future and start living again.

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

“Everyone is going through something,” one California teen said about the prevalence of mental health concerns among his peers. Youth advocates are urging the state to expand access to treatment.

A fast, funny night of live comedy and desert-style laughs—made in Borrego Springs at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center. Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center on Facebook

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Superintendent David Feliciano said he believed the initial complaint that necessitated a remedy originated from a gender-nonconforming student at an elementary school who was "uncomfortable using the restroom because of comments other students made about how they dressed."

We hear about two ballot measures San Diegans may be voting on later this year. Plus, the week in review for military reporters covering the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran. And, a local Persian magazine highlighting arts, culture and news in San Diego.

Turn back time with "The Cher Show"! Icons may fade, but Cher shines on forever. "The Cher Show" takes audiences on a dazzling ride through the life and legacy of one of pop culture’s most unstoppable forces. Told through three dynamic performers portraying Cher at pivotal moments in her career, this high-voltage musical bursts with energy, and attitude. Written by Rick Elice, the Tony® Award–winning writer of Jersey Boys, this Broadway hit features 35 of Cher’s chart-topping songs, including “Believe,” “If I Could Turn Back Time,” and “Strong Enough.” From her early days to her reinvention as a global superstar, the story celebrates Cher’s fearless spirit and trailblazing career that’s earned her Oscar®, Emmy®, and Grammy® wins and over 100 million records sold. It’s a spectacular celebration that proves there’s only one Cher — and she’s still got us saying, “Do you believe?” Moonlight Stage Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Congo Square in New Orleans was one of the only places where, in the 18th and 19th centuries, enslaved Africans could gather. That legacy continues to shape the New Orleans — and its unique sound.

While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves.