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First, San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer is requesting inspections of the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Then, flood survivors mark the anniversary of the January 2024 floods. And, where the city is at with storm drain repair in Southcrest. Next, how county leaders and students are trying to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis. Plus, we wrap up our series on the proposed data center in Imperial County with a look at the growing movement against it.

SoCal Taco Fest Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, May 3 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Kick off May with bold tacos, DJs, and live Latin music — headlined by a live concert from Frankie J! Enjoy cultural performances, Lucha Libre All-Stars, and plenty of family-friendly fun. “Guac Off” challenge presented by Avocados from Peru, features Danielle (91X), Kristi (Magic 92.5), and Pandar (Z90) competing for the Guac Off Champion title, hosted by R Dub! with surprise celebrity judges. The Bayside Stage, presented by Harrah’s Resort SoCal — voted Best Resort in Funner, California — brings the energy all day long, while the fan-favorite Chihuahua Beauty Pageant, also presented by Harrah’s Resort SoCal, delivers laughs and crowd-pleasing moments you won’t want to miss. Keep the celebration going with Viva La Música (May 1–17, Fridays–Sundays) featuring Latin-inspired cuisine, an incredible collection of RC Lowriders, and performances by local community groups and musicians — all set against SeaWorld San Diego’s Mission Bay backdrop of thrilling coasters and over 9,000 animals. Upgrade to a SoCal Taco Fest Fun Card and enjoy the rest of 2026 free, including the all-new Shark Encounter opening this spring! SoCal Taco Fest on Facebook / Instagram

People living with dementia may exhibit behaviors as a way to communicate their needs and feelings as the disease progresses. Learn how dementia can change a person’s behavior, possible triggers and person-centered care approaches to address behaviors. Visit: https://www.alz.org/sandiego

A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Susanna Peredo Swap is an award-winning producer, journalist, and film director with over twenty-five years of experience as an arts administrator, actor, jazz vocalist, arts advocate, and public relations specialist. While working for the San Diego International Airport Art Program she curated 80+ exhibitions with some of San Diego’s best museums, artists and galleries; as well as a fantastic roster of talent for its performing arts series. She currently serves on the San Diego Museum Council; the Board of Women in Tourism & Hospitality International; the Board of the San Diego Press Club; the Advisory Board for the Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego; and Community Advisory Committee for the Burnham Center for Community Advancement. She recently served as the Arts & Culture Co-Lead for World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 and on the Advisory Committee for UCSD-TV’s new ARTS Channel. She has previously served on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Art Institute; as Board Vice President of the Alliance Française de San Diego; Board Vice President of the San Diego REPertory Theatre; and Vice Chair of the Port of San Diego’s Public Art Committee. Susanna is a magna cum laude graduate of San Diego State University where she majored in Humanities and minored in French. She holds a Professional Certificate in The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations from the Devos Institute of Arts Management, University of Maryland; a Professional Certificate in Business for Arts and Nonprofit Arts Organizations from University of San Diego; a Certificate in Photography: Images and Techniques from University of California, San Diego; studied Art History at the Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV); and History of Video Art at the École du Louvre in Paris, France. Her passion for the arts inspired her to found Vanguard Culture, a nonprofit uplifting San Diego’s creative workforce. Under her leadership, the organization has earned 80+ excellence in journalism awards, two Gold Anthem Awards by the Webby’s, and a National Geographic feature. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The California Surf Museum is a place where surfing is not frozen in time, but understood as a living, evolving culture. “40 Years of Waves, Stories, and People” shares the growth of the California Surf Museum from a small display in a restaurant to its current world-class and internationally-known facility. “Surfriding: Hawaiian Royalty’s Gift to the World” presents the seminal period of surfing’s development and captures the essence of a moment in cross-cultural exchange — with the surfboards and a story of fascinating Hawaiian personalities in a world now almost forgotten. California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

SD Opera presents "Carmen", March 27th - 29th at Civic Center Plaza. Visit: https://tickets.sdopera.org/2999 San Diego Opera on Instagram and Facebook

As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more. Visit: https://www.alz.org/sandiego

Step into the world of sixteenth-century portraiture and discover how women artists turned the human body into a powerful language. This engaging reception and talk by Bronwen Wilson will explore the poses and gestures in Renaissance portraits, revealing the inventive ways women - led by the trailblazing Sofinisba Anguissola - used "the mute eloquence of gesture" to make their paintings speak. In an era when portraiture was often dismissed as a mechanical skill suited to women perceived to lack imagination, these artists defied convention. They infused their sitters with personality, narrative, and emotion - proving that a glance, a hand, or the tilt of a head could speak volumes. Join us for an illuminating evening of art, history, and conversation inspired by the museum's fall exhibition, "Poetic Portraits: Identity and Allegory in 16th-Century Europe." EVENT PROGRAM 4:30-5 p.m. Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Reception 5-5:45 p.m. Lecture with Bronwen Wilson 5:45-6 p.m. Q & A, Free Time to Explore the Exhibition About the Speaker: Bronwen Wilson is the Edward W. Carter Chair in European Art at UCLA, where she also directs the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library. She currently serves as Vice President of the Renaissance Society of America. Her research focuses on early modern visual culture, with particular interests in portraiture, physiognomy, and cross-cultural exchange. She has published widely on these topics and is the editor and co-editor of several recent volumes. A new book on portraiture and physiognomy is forthcoming. $65 Non-Members | $50 Members The Timken Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

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Prepare to embark on an inspiring journey with the University of San Diego's University of the Third Age—celebrating over 50 years of lifelong learning with a dynamic virtual program. Since 1974, U3A has been a cornerstone of innovative education, bringing together curious minds eager to explore, engage, and expand their knowledge. Join us as we honor five decades of intellectual discovery! Visit: https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/centers/humanities-center/u3a/