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TERI (Training, Education & Resource Institute) offers its one-of-a-kind Special Needs Life Quality Coach (SNLQC) Certification Course twice in 2026. TERI’s 16-week, fully online sessions are designed to help improve family quality of life by preparing people to support individuals with special needs and their families across daily life, school or program transitions, and long-term goal setting and planning. The TERI SNLQC certification is the only program focused specifically on quality-of-life coaching for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the only course developed by a nonprofit organization that actively serves individuals with disabilities across their lifespan. TERI operates a range of innovative programs, including schools, adult day enrichment opportunities, 24/7 residential housing, respite care, family services, and more. “Families are often navigating education, housing, and support systems at the same time,” said Dr. Krysti DeZonia, Ed.D., BCBA-D, who created the program. “This course is grounded in real-world experience and is designed to give coaches practical tools to support individuals and families in meaningful ways.” Course participants are trained for professional and personal skill building. Graduates receive a comprehensive resource guide tailored to the city where they plan to coach or live with their loved one with special needs, along with tools, forms, and access to a network of coaches and experts. TERI began offering course certification in special needs life quality coaching in 2009. To date, the nonprofit has certified more than 240 coaches across the United States and in eight countries. TERI Campus of Life on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Point Loma Rotary Club for a night filled with laughter and unforgettable moments in their 23rd Annual Comedy Night! Experience hilarious clean comedy performances, engage with the community, and enjoy a lineup of professional comedians delivering memorable jokes that will have you in stitches. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories – a Comedy Night like no other! Doors open at 6 p.m. - performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets purchased online can be claimed at the Will Call table the night of the event.

UCLA secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.

Spring Valley Day 2026 Brings the Community Together Saturday, May 2 Free, family-friendly celebration returns 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Bancroft Drive & Tyler Street Spring Valley’s signature community celebration is back! Spring Valley Day 2026 takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in front of Bancroft Elementary School where Bancroft Drive and Tyler Street intersect. This FREE event invites families, neighbors, and visitors to enjoy a festive day celebrating the vibrant diversity of Spring Valley, La Presa, and Casa de Oro. From local shopping and tasty bites to kids’ activities and live entertainment, Spring Valley Day is designed to be a welcoming, high-energy gathering for all ages. Spring Valley Day 2026 will feature: - 100+ vendor booths with local crafts, community organizations, delicious food, and small businesses - A family-packed Fun Zone - A crowd-favorite Car Show - Live music and performances throughout the day - First responder displays and information booths from County services and community partners Spring Valley Day continues to grow each year, bringing together residents and local leaders for an unforgettable day of connection, pride, and community spirit. Vendors, sponsors, and volunteers wanted The Spring Valley Day Planning Committee is currently welcoming vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to be part of the celebration. Vendor booth options are available for food, arts & crafts, merchandise, and nonprofits, and sponsorship packages include valuable marketing and visibility opportunities—including exclusive options. Volunteers are needed to support setup and breakdown, parking and traffic monitoring, and event-day cleanliness. To get involved, learn more, and sign up, visit www.SpringValleyDay.com or email SpringValleyDay@gmail.com. Free parking will be available in the school’s multipurpose field. Spring Valley Day is co-presented by Spring Valley Community Alliance, New Seasons Church, and La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools, and is dedicated to strengthening neighborhood connections while highlighting the beauty, culture, and energy of the Spring Valley community. Event Details What: Spring Valley Day 2026 (FREE community celebration) When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Where: Bancroft Dr. & Tyler St., in front of Bancroft Elementary School, Spring Valley Info: www.SpringValleyDay.com | SpringValleyDay@gmail.com Spring Valley Day on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate with us! City Heights celebrates its' Multicultural Festival of Love, this year in the sixth iteration with vivid performances from Fern Street Circus to Hoover High Mariachi to Rick and Friends (evoking the spirit of Rick's brother, the late, great Chunky Sanchez.). The City Heights Music School will perform, and Chinelos from Morelos, masked dancers will delight. Join in a drum lesson with Drummers Without Borders, and parade around the park with drums, giant lanterns and banners. Thrill to the low riders exhibit, expect delicious food from vendors, with jumpies for kids. Kids from 3 to 103 will enjoy paper mask-making with San Diego Guild of Puppetry. Many community groups will be represented with a table exhibit and information on opportunities available.

The explosion of online gambling and sports betting, as well as the advertising behind it, is attracting a growing number of young people, most of them boys.

Having "brutally honest conversations" about money can bring couples closer together, says Vivian Tu, a financial educator. She shares questions to ask your partner at every relationship stage.

Risograph printing is having a revival, showing up in zines, art books and DIY print shops around the world. In this episode, we follow that resurgence from underground print scenes in Europe to Burn All Books in San Diego, where a community-run Riso studio has become a place for artists to experiment, collaborate and make work together.

As online betting has grown in popularity, a new report from the New York Federal Reserve builds on the troubling link between legal sports wagering and financial health.

First, an initiative focused on living long and healthy lives is partnering with the city of San Marcos. Next, San Diego is the latest city in California to oppose the current administration’s offshore drilling plan. Also, rail advocates reaffirm their goal of an all-electric train service between Los Angeles and San Diego. Then, there is still time to sign up children for no-cost preschool if you are in the San Diego Unified School District. Plus, the first African country to be represented by Balboa Park’s International Cottages.