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The community is invited to attend a watch party at Viejas Arena on Saturday, April 1 to watch the Aztecs take on Florida Atlantic University in the Final Four game. Gates open at 2 p.m. tip-off is set for 3:09 p.m. Additional information, including details of the arena’s clear bag policy and concessions, is available online. *No registration or tickets required. BAG POLICY: Bags must be clear plastic or clear vinyl and may not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. Light the Town Red! In addition, various locations across the San Diego State University campus, including the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, the Aztec Recreation Center, and the university’s suspension bridge, are lit up in red in celebration of the Aztec Men’s Basketball team. The San Diego Convention Center and Chula Vista City Hall are also lit up red.

There are a lot of cooks at NPR. Every time we ask our staff for recommendations for our annual, year-end books guide, we get back a veritable smorgasbord of cookbook offerings.

Twilight in the Park Free Concerts 2024 season is starting June 18 with a double header. Child Prodigy Kahlil Childs and his jazz ensemble start at 4 p.m. followed by “The Pretenders” tribute band Pretending Chrissie at 6:30 p.m. This season offers a variety of music genres including rock and roll, jazz, country, blues, mariachi and orchestral music. Listen to music in an iconic setting at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The free concerts start June 18 through August 29, (no concert on June 20) every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy these summer concerts with family and friends and don’t forget to bring a picnic. See you there!

Explore the exhibitions and stay for the music as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night at OMA with vocalist Leonard Patton. Patton has been a force in the jazz scene for many years both locally in San Diego as well as around the country. Leonard's sound has been described as "soothing to the soul" and he has performed and recorded with many world class musicians including, Peter Sprague, Antonio Sanchez, Geoffrey Keezer, and most recently, with multi Grammy-award-winning jazz guitar legend, Pat Metheny. Foodies by Sonia. Food and beverage available for purchase beginning at 5:00 PM. Music starts at 6:00 PM. Book premium reserved tables or presale drink tickets below. VIP tables are limited and often sell out. Book early. VIP tables $100 for four Drink Tickets $7 for wine and beer, $14 for premium wine Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

The proposal stems from a request to fly a "Sanctity of Human Life" flag at the Civic Center. LGBTQ+ activists say opponents of LGBTQ+ rights are "forcing the conversation."

After the recent shooting in Monterey Park, a local psychologist talks about the impacts mass violence has on mental health. In other news, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced a new effort to get a life-saving drug out to places where opioid overdoses are likely to happen. Plus, four plants and a bird species are being removed from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife’s endangered list.

Read poetry and be merry @ modbom. (formerly Amplified, East Village, 1429 Island Ave, 92101). Poets Underground! You’re invited to a preview reading of the 2022-23 San Diego Poetry Annual. Hosted by Michael Klam, SDPA poets will headline the Acid Vault speakeasy stage. Come early and clap loudly! Sign up to read at the show or email to sign up early. Also joining us will be Pushcart nominee, Carly DeMento. Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in the North American Review, Green Hills Literary Lantern, and the San Diego Poetry Annual.

After a decade of outsourcing military health care, the Pentagon now plans to do the opposite, an about-face Matt and Helen Perry hope means they'll get the care they were promised after going to war.

San Diego County went from reliably Republican to a place where Democrats and no-party-preference voters dominate.

Prepare to witness an extraordinary fusion of art and life as we gather under the bewitching allure of the Hunter's Moon on October 28, 2023, set amidst the stunning surroundings of The Seabird Resort. Join us for a mesmerizing celebration where creativity knows no bounds, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening where art and life converge in perfect harmony. Your presence and contribution to our gala and year-end appeal are crucial to shaping OMA's success and making a positive impact on our community in 2024. Let's celebrate and make a difference together through the power of art. Tickets: Early bird tickets August 15-September 15: $325 General Admission Tickets September 16: $350 Be an OMA Rising Sponsor: We invite you to celebrate the illuminating growth that OMA is experiencing as an institution on the rise. This is a wonderful time to acknowledge OMA's radiating influence in the cultural sphere of the Southern California region and to show your support for OMA's continued ascension. With sponsorship of the 2023 OMA Gala, you or your company can become a part of the OMA journey.