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The state budget cut $5.5 million for school libraries. That money pays online fees for student research materials.

The agreement signed Monday aims to increase revenues and balance the budget. But Republicans say it is a temporary solution to the state’s budget woes because it focuses too much on delaying spending and not enough on finding places to cut.

Step up to the plate and get ready for the start of baseball season at the 14th annual East Village Block Party on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on J Street from 6th to 10th Avenues, right outside Petco Park. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to enjoy live music, entertainment, kids’ activations, tasty bites, and local vendors, celebrating everything the vibrant East Village has to offer. Immerse yourself in the Padres team spirit during opening weekend and watch as the streets outside of Petco Park come to life. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the fitness and sports demonstrations from local teams and gyms, interactive family activities, photo opportunities, and performances from local DJs and bands that will keep the energy high throughout the day. Mark the start of baseball season and celebrate with fellow Padres fans at the 14th Annual East Village Block Party! East Village San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Storytelling Festival Returns to the Coronado Public Library Head over the Coronado Bridge for the San Diego Storytelling Festival as it returns to the Coronado Public Library on Saturday, March 21! This year’s theme, “Light in the Dark,” invites audiences to explore stories that illuminate hope and resilience through a full day of free performances, workshops, and interactive experiences. The festival opens at 10 a.m. with "Light in the Dark," featuring local and visiting storytellers sharing folktales, history, and personal narratives inspired by the international theme. At 11 a.m., audiences can choose between "Sea to Shining Sea," celebrating America’s 250th birthday through stories from coast to coast, and "Good Craic: Irish Stories and Music," where twice All-Ireland storytelling champion Máirtín de Cógáin brings the lively Irish seanchaí tradition to life with wit and charm. The day will also include a special workshop with Grammy winner Adam Mellema, who will share his “secret sauce” for gathering and preserving family stories. In the afternoon, Deidra Davis will create a live art installation with stories during "A Community Tree," while Darci Tucker’s dynamic first-person portrayal in "Revolutionary Women" offers a vivid look at colonial America. The day also features Out Loud: Teen Voices, showcasing student storytellers from Morse High School, and a Story Circle/Open Mic where community members are invited to share short, heartfelt stories of their own. The festival concludes with Voices at the Water’s Edge, an inspiring celebration of personal and traditional stories designed to send audiences home with new stories, good memories, and light in the dark. Hosted in partnership with Storytellers of San Diego, which has brought oral storytelling to the region for more than 40 years, the festival is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to join for one event or stay for the day to experience storytelling in its oldest and most vibrant form. Learn more at coronadolibrary.org. For the festival schedule visit: https://storytellersofsandiego.org/events.html

Brown, known to many as “Hal,” spent most of his 92 years fighting for the freedoms and empowerment of Black people.

While patriots fought against the British in the American Revolution 250 years ago on the East Coast, people in the San Diego region were on a parallel track of new beginnings and their own rebellion.

Join us at 2026 Indigi-Con Get ready to meet fellow creators, share your passion, and dive deep into storytelling, where tradition meets futurism in the Indigenous world of comics, sequential art, language, art and culture —all in person! Whether you're a creator, author or illustrator, this is your space to connect and spark creativity. A day filled with workshops, panels, vendors & entertainment! Meet experts in the field and opportunities to showcase your work! New to the industry and want to learn more, this is the perfect opportunity! Do have a comic in the works you would like to have reviewed, or learn next steps from experts in the field? From creation to publication and distribution! This is the perfect day of sharing and connecting! Special guest Mike Towry, the co-founder of Comic-Con International, will be participating in the workshops and panels. Full program coming soon! $20 reserves your spot and includes lunch and beverages throughout the day. Children under 12 years of age are free. Space is limited to first come first serve. Open to all ages! Family friendly! Kids under 18 must register and must be accompanied by an adult.

JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for talks with Iranian officials, hoping to consolidate the fragile interim deal to end the war and kickstart fresh discussions over Tehran's nuclear program.

A fever-dream of a "Wuthering Heights" adaptation is out this weekend starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. And Stephen Curry-produced GOAT is a speedy, snazzily animated sports flick.

February 27 through March 22, 2026 Where there’s a Will there’s a way… Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have "Romeo and Juliet", but without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! Those who knew Shakespeare best thought to collect his plays into one volume to honor the legacy of the man they loved. Along the way, they’ll battle a shady publisher, drunken poet, shrinking resources, and their own mortality. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, The Book of Will tells an unforgettable true story of love, loss and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know. Advisory: Contains some adult language, drinking, and romance. Featuring: Shelley Benoit, Abbie Black, Chris Braden, Josh Click, Laura Ganz-Holton Andy Heil, Jeff Jones, Steven Jensen, Gabe Samrock, Stephen Toth, and Joseph Vitti. Performances: Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Saturdays, February 28, March 7, and March 21, 2026, are 2 p.m. matinees; no evening performance Saturday, March 14, 2026 is 7:30 p.m. evening performance. We look forward to celebrating our 87th Season with you and seeing you at Lamplighters Theatre! Visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=286055