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Second lady Usha Vance has scrapped a plan to attend Greenland's national dog sled race this week. But American tax dollars will help support the race anyway.

Today’s national crisis of climate change, endless war, and the deliberate dismantling of democracy calls for more than petitions, street protests, and letters to congress. There is a growing movement saying No to war and to paying taxes for the weapons being sold to support Genocide in Palestine. This interactive workshop with Cathy Deppe will describe practical steps, options, possible consequences for war tax resistance and options for redirection. Q & A, discussion time, and free resources. Visit: Peace Resource Center of San Diego

The Republican nominee's remarks come days after a joke about Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage" at his New York rally prompted backlash.

Officials said they would now exempt people who apply for Medicare and disability benefits, as well as supplemental income help for the poor, from having to prove their identity in-person.

It’s time to play the music! It’s time to light the lights! Join Musical Theatre Composer & Performer Tyler Tafolla and some of SoCal’s most sensational, Muppetational performers & puppeteers as they celebrate the music, laughs and work of Jim Henson at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway). In this one night only concert, you’ll hear those classic songs you know & love from The Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and many more! It will be a night of music, laughter, hysteria and of course, puppets! An evening you won’t forget! Featuring performances from Jordan Brownlee, Shaun Conde, Gio Aparicio & Megan Tafolla. As well as a virtual performance from Cameron Blankenship. Guests are encouraged to come in as colorful and as Muppet-y attire and bring their own puppets! It’s gonna be a night you don’t want to miss! See you there! Wocka Wocka! Visit: Oceanside Theatre Company

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when a gun that Alec Baldwin was holding went off on the set of the film in 2021. Last summer, a judge in New Mexico dismissed Baldwin's case for involuntary manslaughter.

Join us at UC San Diego's Conrad Prebys Concert Hall to listen to world renowned maestros of Indian Music: Pandit Kartik Seshadri (playing the sitar), accompanied by Anubrata Chatterjee (playing the tabla). Pandit Kartik Seshadri on Facebook / Instagram Anubrata Chatterjee on Facebook / Instagram UC San Diego Department of Music on Facebook / Instagram

On April 2, a blanket 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada is scheduled to go into effect. Officials said the levies could have a major impact on everything from food to manufacturing to building materials to medicine.

Get ready for a gnarly night of music trivia for a great cause with Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. Join the San Diego nonprofit at 90’s-themed bar Weir Beer in Vista at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18, to take part in a radical partnership that combines the excitement of music trivia with giving back to those in need. Proceeds from this event will go toward Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a local nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of children from around the world through the gift of free reconstructive surgeries and related medical services, and Unbranded for a Fresh Start, a Fresh Start program dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking by providing them with free tattoo removal services and more. Trivia is free to play with a suggested donation of just $10 which will help fund life-changing services and reconstructive surgeries for disadvantaged infants, children and teens and can also help victims of human trafficking find a fresh start. Be sure to study your 90’s bangers, because the top three winning groups will also win exclusive prizes! No need to register in advance, just come prepared with your 90’s knowledge and a winning attitude. To learn more about Fresh Start, visit FreshStart.org. To learn more about Unbranded, visit FreshStart.org/unbranded-for-a-fresh-start. Fresh Start on Facebook / Instagram Weir Beer Event Calendar / Instagram

Thinking about having a baby, but feeling overwhelmed with advice? Whether you’ll be a first-time parent or you’re growing your family, our experts will help you sort fact from fiction and explain all you need to know before getting pregnant. At this free webinar, you can ask questions and get direct advice from trusted experts. An OBGYN and fertility specialist will discuss:  How to track ovulation  Lifestyle changes that can improve fertility  How age affects fertility  How to minimize the potential risks of getting pregnant later in life  Personalized birthing options available at Sharp  What makes a pregnancy “high-risk”  The prenatal care and testing you can expect.  Join us to discover why more San Diego parents-to-be choose Sharp. Please note that this class is intended for women or couples who are planning to become pregnant. If you are currently pregnant, Sharp offers hospital tours and childbirth preparation classes. Wednesday, April 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Online, via zoom Visit: https://www.sharp.com/health-classes/path-to-pregnancy-webinar-2191 Free (Registration required)