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San Diego has not seen the surges in deportation forces like in Minneapolis and a few other cities. But federal agents have arrested thousands of San Diegans.

A new state law that aims to increase development near certain transit stops takes effect Wednesday. Cities across the state, including San Diego, are mapping out exactly where it will apply, and which areas may be delayed or exempted.

The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.

Voices of Our City Choir invites the San Diego community to set sail on a musical journey at its Second Annual Sing-Along Concert: “Yacht Soul.” This lively, interactive concert blends the smooth sounds of classic soul with the breezy grooves of yacht rock for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and purpose. Guest artists include Bobby Cressey, organist for the San Deigo Padres and the San Diego Gulls. Guests are invited to sing along to beloved hits like “Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “That’s What Friends Are For,” and “Let’s Groove Tonight,” celebrating timeless music from legendary artists including Queen, Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind & Fire, Hall & Oates, The Doobie Brothers, Michael Jackson, and more. The concert will take place Thursday, April 9, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighborhood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Designed as an interactive musical experience, the event invites audience members to sing along with the choir while enjoying the uplifting energy that Voices of Our City Choir is known for throughout the region. Event Details Event: Voices of Our City Choir Second Annual Sing-Along Concert – “Yacht Soul” Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Concert begins at 7 p.m. Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA (Bankers Hill) Tickets: $25 early bird (available through March 31); $30 starting April 1; Children under 5 are free All ticket proceeds support Voices of Our City Choir’s mission to transform the lives of people impacted by homelessness through music, community, and access to critical resources. The nonprofit’s programs provide choir members with opportunities for artistic expression, supportive community, and connections to housing and supportive services. Tickets are available now. About Voices of Our City Choir: The internationally recognized Voices of Our City Choir amplifies the voices of people impacted by homelessness through music and the arts. Voices provides a platform for self-expression, belonging, and the opportunity to reclaim one’s life. With its collaborative alternative to case management, Voices helps San Diegans move from homelessness and into permanent housing. In 2018, Voices launched into the national spotlight as the subject of the PBS documentary “The Homeless Chorus Speaks”, soon after earning international recognition for their Golden Buzzer win on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Voices’ approach and effectiveness in spotlighting unhoused San Diegans has earned praise from The New York Times, National Conflict Resolution Center, the American Psychological Association, San Diego Magazine, La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, Mayor Todd Gloria, and more. For more information, www.voicesofourcity.org Voices of Our City Choir on Facebook / Instagram

Agave aficionados and margarita lovers alike will raise a glass at Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails, perched atop the ninth floor of Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter, as the rooftop destination will partner with Santo Tequila for a spirited National Margarita Day weekend from Friday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22. The three-day fiesta will feature a selection of Santo Tequila cocktails, tequila samplings and swag giveaways against a panoramic downtown backdrop. Founded by legendary rocker Sammy Hagar and iconic chef Guy Fieri, Santo Tequila is crafted with zero additives and made from 100% Blue Weber Agave sourced from the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Featured margaritas crafted for the celebration will include the S.O.S. (Santo’s Oaxacan Sipper), made with Santo Mezquila, Cointreau, lime juice and agave; and the Simon Says Santo, crafted with Santo Blanco, lime juice and agave. Both cocktails will be priced at $12. Santo Tequila’s expressions – reposado, blanco, añejo and mezquila – will be available for sampling at the bar from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21, and from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22. On Sunday only, guests will also be able to take part in a Santo Tequila photo opportunity and enter to win autographed Santo Tequila merchandise with the purchase of a Santo cocktail. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails offers panoramic views of the city skyline and intimate seating areas with stunning views of downtown San Diego and Petco Park. Reservations and more information are available by calling 619-727-4000 or by visiting BorregoRooftopSanDiego.com. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is on Instagram and Facebook at @BorregoRooftop.

Friday nights at the North City district in San Marcos are getting a new addition this spring with the launch of “Dancing in the Streets,” a free outdoor dance series taking place alongside its popular weekly Farmers Market. Held every last Friday of the month, the series spotlights a different dance style led by the professional dancers of Bella Lux Entertainment, kicking off on March 27 with Line Dancing. The evening begins with a special performance from 6 to 6:15 p.m., setting the tone before the crowd is invited to learn the moves themselves during a guided dance class from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The night wraps up with open dancing and a live DJ from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Between sets, guests can explore the farmers market, stop by North City’s eateries for sips and bites, and make their way back to the dance floor throughout the evening. For more information visit https://www.northcity.com/ or @northcitysandiego.

Ebo Taylor has died at 90. He was a world-renowned musician and composer of African highlife music, but it took decades for him to come to the U.S.

Smith was 25 in 2000 when she published her critically acclaimed first novel. Now 50, her latest collection of essays, Dead and Alive, reflects on middle age, climate change and generational gaps.

Lane is nominated for a Tony for his portrayal of Arthur Miller's iconic salesman: "When people come back and talk about it, if they're not weeping, they're saying things like, 'You were my father.'"

The grove of towering Norfolk Island Pines on the Founders Lawn is the scene of a dynamic light show orchestrated to an Oz-inspired soundtrack, a brilliant ethereal experience that captivates guests with a finale of snow flurries. Showcased is the Norfolk Pine originally made famous in 1904 as the world’s first electrically lit outdoor Christmas tree. A 12-foot-tall replica of the hotel’s signature red turret complete with holiday lights serves as the focal point of the adjacent bar, surrounded by Victorian-inspired lounge seating for the perfect spot to watch the show. The complimentary 10-minute show takes place every 30 minutes from 5-9 p.m. nightly. Open to the public (no reservations needed). Hotel del Coronado on Facebook / Instagram