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Springtime is off to a wet and cold start in the San Diego area, with more rain and mountain snowfalls in store Tuesday.

Elizabeth Yang-Hellewell brings a rich and diverse art and teaching background to the downtown museum — along with significant development chops. On life for children and families right now in the pandemic: "This is a crisis moment."

A trio of Latina congresswomen are seeking second terms from Pacific Northwest voters. The region is often presumed to be a reliable blue pocket, but down-ballot races are a stronger shade of purple.

California state legislators reached the half-way point of their legislative term while negotiations on the state budget continue, and political power-plays reveal infighting in Sacramento. Then, the San Diego International Fringe Festival kicked off Thursday. Fringe runs through June 12th at multiple locations but its home base is in Balboa Park. And, On Sunday The Old Globe Theatre kicks off its Summer Shakespeare Festival with The Taming of the Shrew. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with director Shana Cooper about the challenges of producing a 16th century comedy that many now be perceive as sexist or even misogynistic.

Americans use their smartphones for about two-to-three years. UC San Diego computer scientists devised a practical way to reuse the phones’ still-potent computer power.

Migrants risk their lives to seek protection and opportunities in the U.S., often when the asylum system is inaccessible to them. Many migrants who attempt to cross into the country by sea are rescued or recovered from the beaches and coastal areas that San Diegans call home.

SAVE THE DATE! The Origin Hip Hop Performing Arts Academy in collaboration with Westfield Mission Valley Mall will be binging our INAUGURAL event THE HIP HOP CARNIVAL to San Diego on Saturday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come one come all to Mission Valley Mall to support our dance company as we raise funds to travel to Arizona to Hip Hop International World Championships next mont to rep San Diego and the USA. We will be competing against 55 other countries around the globe! Join us for a day of food, music and fun! The day will include: ‣ GAMES ‣ FOOD ‣ MUSIC ‣ PRIZES ‣ EXHIBITION BATTLES ‣ 1V1 BATTLES ‣ DUNK TANK ‣ PERFORMANCES ‣ DANCE BATTLES ‣FACE PAINTING ‣ AND MORE! Looking for vendors and carnival booths as well! Stay tuned for more information or call (619)-905-3645 for details.

Kids in the kitchen: chaos or bliss? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and her children join Mark Bittman to try out some kid-friendly recipes from his new book "How To Cook Everything Kids."

The Surfrider Foundation encouraged volunteers to register before heading to the beach.

Celebrate in style along 5th Avenue with a dynamic 4th of July inspired custom Laser Show and free live entertainment from 4pm-10pm July 3rd! The Gaslamp Quarter Association invites locals and tourists alike to get started early on their Independence Day Celebrations with the return of the 3rd of July Laser Show. The Gaslamp Quarter’s colorful history dating back to 1850, combined with its modern-day, world-class boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bars, and clubs are what make it THE place to celebrate any occasion, especially the 2022 Independence Day. On Sunday, July 3rd from 4PM-10PM, the Gaslamp Quarter will be celebrating in style along 5th Avenue with a dynamic 4th of July inspired custom Laser Show and free live entertainment from 4pm-10pm! The GQA invites attendees to deck themselves out in their patriotic best and head on down as The Quarter is transformed into the biggest pre-game for the 4th of July! This Laser show is not to be missed as laser technicians are set to wow onlookers with state-of-the-art digital graphics and awe-inspiring effects. A DJ will be spinning throughout the evening to get the party started! Guests will want to come early this year as the Gaslamp Quarter brings in the gigantic, show-stopping Budweiser Clydesdales for an unforgettable photo-op starting at 4pm. The Budweiser Clydesdales made their first-ever appearance on April 7, 1933. From the Prohibition era to Super Bowl commercials, there is perhaps nothing more iconic in Budweiser’s storied history than its team of Clydesdale horses. More than just a mascot, the Clydesdales have been an integral part of Anheuser-Busch for more than 80 years. Now they are making their way back to the Historic Gaslamp Quarter on July 3rd , 2022! They have come to not only help the city of San Diego prepare of another Padres homestand but to raise awareness to the Folds of Honor Foundation that provides scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Home to a culinary hotspot, the Gaslamp Quarter’s participating restaurants will offer food and drink specials throughout the evening! Gaslamp Quarter retail businesses will also offer shopping specials to commemorate the nationhood of the United States! After all, it wouldn’t be a proper 4th of July celebration without amazing offerings to spark magical memories! Guests visiting the Gaslamp Quarter can enjoy easy parking at the following garages: • Park-It-On-Market • 6th & K Parkade Plan out your Gaslamp Independence Day celebrations and your summer in the Gaslamp Quarter, by visiting Gaslamp.org.