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Curebound, a San Diego-based philanthropic organization that raises and invests strategic funding in translational cancer research projects, will host its annual signature event, in partnership with the San Diego Padres, Padres Pedal the Cause, on Sunday, April 7 at Petco Park. The community is invited to come together in the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for innovative cancer research in San Diego. Now more than ten years strong and over $21 million raised, Padres Pedal the Cause brings the community together with one vision: a world without cancer. The event combines upbeat spinning, cycling, and running/walking courses with many opportunities to get involved and participate: Participants can select from one of three cycling courses (25, 40, 55, or 75 miles), all of which will take riders over the beautiful Coronado Bridge. Participants will also have the option to run or walk a scenic 5K course in downtown San Diego that finishes at Petco Park. Participants can take a 50-minute spin class all day long at Petco Park. New for 2024! Rocky Road: All new 40-mile gravel hybrid course. Take this challenge with your current road bike (minimum tire width 35mm) or on a mountain bike for better handling. Families and friends are encouraged to take a first step toward ending cancer as part of this inspiring community challenge. 100% of every dollar raised from this event funds collaborative cancer research between Curebound’s six institutional research partners: Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, Salk Institute, Sanford Burnham Prebys, Rady Children’s Hospital, La Jolla Institute for Immunology, and Scripps Research. Registration is open for all forms of participation at https://www.curebound.org/padrespedal. Sponsorship opportunities and corporate challenges are also available. For more information, please email shannon@curebound.org. About Curebound: Curebound is a 501c3 philanthropic organization that raises and invests strategic funding into innovative cancer research among San Diego’s top research institutions. At the core of our mission is a commitment to collaboration. Curebound's unique grantmaking platform fosters collaboration among specialized scientific teams enabling the brightest minds to work together to drive the work faster and further, producing better outcomes for patients who need them today. To date, Curebound has awarded more than $35 million for collaborative cancer research, funding 115 grants that explore all different types of cancer, adult and pediatric. This work is fueled by one vision: cures in our lifetime. www.curebound.org. Curebound on Facebook / Instagram Padres Pedal the Cause on Facebook / Instagram

The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music – all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest overlooking lush rolling hills with the shimmering Pacific beyond at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort's Heron Lawn. By 1 p.m. the joint is jumping at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village. Wine oenophiles will find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, as well as shellfish, salads,chocolates, cakes, and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen. Visit: https://www.californiawinefestival.com/carlsbad California Wine Festival on Instagram

The number of troops that would help enforce a peace in Ukraine is vague. Officials have cited figures of between 10,000 and 30,000 troops as part of what's been termed a "reassurance force."

We asked our readers to make a wish for 2025. If even one of these wishes comes true, the world will definitely be a better place!

A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials not to deport a Georgetown scholar who was detained by the Trump Administration and accused of spreading Hamas propaganda.

Europe's busiest airport announced some flights would resume on Friday after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out its power, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers.

For a few weeks in late spring, thousands of fireflies emerge at the Congaree National Park in South Carolina to blink in synchrony. Scientists are trying to learn their secrets and to protect them.

Ziggy Marley is an eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian who has cultivated a legendary career for close to 40 years. The eldest son of Bob and Rita Marley, Ziggy has hewed his own path as a musical pioneer, infusing the reggae genre with funk, blues, rock and other elements through mindful songcraft. Equal parts master storyteller and motivational guide, he deftly explores issues from environmental awareness to self-empowerment, social injustice to political inequity, while returning again and again to the transformative power of love. And over the past 15 years with his own companies, Tuff Gong Worldwide and Ishti Music, Marley has complete control of his masters and publishing; alongside his charity URGE – benefiting the well-being of children in Jamaica, Africa and North America. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/ziggy-marley View the full concert schedule Ziggy Marley on Instagram and Facebook

Jeff Dunham returns to the stage with his signature wit and beloved cast of colorful characters, including Peanut, Walter, Achmed, and Bubba J. He’s sure to win over audiences across the continent in the same manner that he’s done for decades worldwide, which earned him titles such as, “Billboard’s Top Comedy Tour” for three consecutive years, “America’s Favorite Comedian” via Slate, as well as a Guinness World Record for “Most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour.” Dunham has performed live in front of over 7.7 million people across 1,500+ performances between June 2007 through June 2024. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/jeff-dunham View the full concert schedule Jeff Dunham on Instagram and Facebook

Jon Pardi has carved out his own lane in country music, blending traditional instrumentation with modern influences. The ACM and CMA award-winning artist is known for his fiddle, steel guitar, and honky-tonk sound, earning praise for bringing authenticity back to the genre. A California native, Pardi made history in 2023 as the first artist from the state to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, presented by Garth Brooks. That year, he also released his first Christmas album, "Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi", and celebrated his sixth No. 1 country radio hit, “Your Heart or Mine,” from his ACM Album of the Year-nominated "Mr. Saturday Night." Pardi’s previous albums have garnered critical and commercial success. "Heartache Medication" (2019) received CMA and ACM Album of the Year nominations and was named one of Rolling Stone’s Best Albums of the Year. His breakthrough album, "California Sunrise" (2016), featured multi-platinum hits like “Dirt on My Boots” and “Head Over Boots.” Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/jon-pardi View the full concert schedule Jon Pardi on Instagram and Facebook