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Pop Up Picnic Co. is set to enchant Carlsbad once again with the return of PICNICS + FLOWERS, a unique picnic experience at The Flower Fields from March 23 to May 12, 2024. Every Saturday and Sunday, guests can indulge in an upscale outdoors adventure featuring curated bites, live music, and breathtaking views of The Flower Fields and the San Diego coastline. Building on the success of the previous year, this edition promises more shade structures, semi-private picnic spaces, reserved parking, a private entrance, complimentary wagon rides, an expanded menu, live music, and a family-fun zone with interactive games. Attendees at PICNICS + FLOWERS can anticipate a culinary delight, with tasting menus offering choices like Cucumber Chive sandwiches, Chickpea Smash sandwiches, Ham and Tomato Sandwiches, seasonal side salads, mini charcuterie, and delightful fruit pies on a stick. Refreshing beverages such as hibiscus-lemon aguas frescas and mint-infused water will accompany the delectable bites. Families can enjoy a 50% discount for kids with each adult ticket purchase, and reservations open on Feb. 1, 2024, at https://www.picnicsandflowers.com. Pop Up Picnic on Facebook / Instagram The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch on Facebook / Instagram

Take in the sultry, sophisticated sounds of jazz music mixing it up with songs from the American songbook, Latin jazz, and original compositions and arrangements from Gilbert’s award-winning album. Gilbert Castellanos is a nationally renowned San Diego-based musician, composer, curator, educator and arranger, and one of the country’s top-call jazz trumpeters. For over a decade, Castellanos has been a member of The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, performing around the world and recording with the acclaimed big band. He is a San Diego Music Awards six-time Best Jazz Artist and Artist of The Year, with partnerships with The San Diego Symphony, The San Diego Museum of Art, and The San Diego Ballet. He founded The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory in 2016 and continues to explore new opportunities to fulfill his personal mission of keeping jazz alive. For more information visit: granddelmar.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Uber has raised the minimum age requirement for most new drivers in California to 25. The company says the change is necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.

Saturday's hit-and-run crash involved two speeding cars on a Dallas highway. One of the cars that triggered the collision is believed to be registered under the Kansas City Chiefs player's name.

A jury had awarded $4.7 billion in damages to subscribers after it ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.

Logos presented by San Diego Music Society, Jean Will Presents and CCAE Combining the forces of the Logos Trio (Hansen, Reeves, and Tseng), with violist Gregory Perrin, Logos presents a concert of Romantic Era piano quartets and trios that will captivate your heart and imagination. As an integral part of the San Diego Music Society, Logos and its musicians have since concertized throughout San Diego County in La Jolla, San Marcos, Encinitas, Coronado, and Escondido, connecting a wide range of audiences to the masterpieces they perform with historical anecdotes and enriching stories that make their concerts more of an intimate musical encounter. The members of LOGOS that will be performing for this concert are Justin Hansen, piano, Harold Reeves, violin, Gregory Perrin, viola, and Paul Tseng, cello. For more information visit: artcenter.org

Learn about physical and cognitive changes, how to evaluate driver safety, local transportation resources, and tips for having difficult conversations about driving. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego, and is designed specifically for care partners. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit: alzsd.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Charlotte the stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium has been attracting visitors since she got pregnant without a mate. Businesses in Hendersonville are delighted by the influx.

Desmond met with residents wanting answers about a county proposal to buy Green Oak Ranch to create a campus for healing.

The bus driver strike in San Diego is raising questions about the privatization of public transit. In other news, a residential treatment program is proving to be helpful for local teens with mental health struggles. And, MLB takes over production and distribution of Padres game broadcasts.