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Balboa Park is home to desert plants from around the world. Some are strikingly beautiful in their symmetry, while others appear alien looking. Each has found ways to survive in arid environments where most life forms are unable to thrive. This tour focuses on the clever adaptations and beauty of many fascinating cacti and succulents in the recently revitalized Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

The top 10% of earners in the U.S. would see the biggest gains under the GOP tax and spending package, according to congressional forecasters, but those at the bottom of the income ladder would be worse off.

Want to create edible landscaping but don’t want the high water bills? This gardening class focusses on edible landscaping that is also water conscious. Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room Friday, May 30, 2025 11 a.m. - noon Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library on Facebook

Americans across the political spectrum like Medicaid and think it should get more funding, not less, according to a new poll from health research organization KFF.

The Little Italy Association, Convivio and the Italian Cultural Center are proud to partner with the San Diego Padres for the annual Italian Heritage Night where the San Diego Padres will be playing the Arizona Diamondbacks. Purchase your ticket today to receive a limited edition commemorative San Diego Padres Italian Heritage Night hat. Visit: https://www.littleitalysd.com/events/san-diego-padres-italian-heritage-night San Diego Padres on Instagram and Facebook

New data says one third of San Diego’s working families struggle to make ends meet and for those with kids under six, it’s half. Then Father Joe’s Villages says demand for mental health services is up since last year. In Encinitas, how a local Facebook group is fueling opposition to a planned expansion of a community resource center. And more on San Diego’s ties to the Fall of Saigon 50 years later.

Several Republican senators say they're opposed to the wholescale repeal of certain clean energy tax credits passed by the House. Their phones have been ringing off the hook from industry leaders and energy lobbyists who want to make sure the Senate makes changes to the bill.

San Diego Gas & Electric's launch this week of an Instagram account highlighting wildfire prevention efforts could be called "the G.O.A.T.," as the domesticated farm animal is its main attraction.

Health advocates say the proposal to reinstate the Medi-Cal asset limit would keep people in poverty while Gov. Newsom says it’s essential to cut rising costs.

The Alaska Republican sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers to discuss her memoir, her thoughts on Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill and the future of democracy.