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South Bay Earth Day returns to Bayfront Park! Update: Chula Vista’s South Bay Earth Day celebration now features a new, free, headline performance by genre-bending band Ozomatli! This celebration will feature a host of family-friendly activities, workshops, exhibits, vendors, art, food and drink, nonprofits, how-to and all-day entertainment featuring a nationally recognized, surprise headline recording artist. In addition to celebrating our precious, fragile planet and its bounty, South Bay Earth Day will engage and motivate visitors to choose environmentally friendly products and lifestyle choices, learn and practice, sustainable and mindful habits. Highlights of the zero-waste, day-long activation will include: · Fix-it-Clinic. Repair extends the life and reduces the environmental footprint of devices, furnishings and objects. Have something that needs fixing from lighting and gadgets to small electronics and mechanical devices? Bring them in! Mend your favorite outfit. Repair road and mountain bikes. One of our experts will help you evaluate, diagnose and fix it if they can. · Tie-Dye Workshop. Upcycle your plain (light-colored) garments and fabrics into original, colorful creations. · Live Entertaiment. All-day performances include Dreaming of You—Ultimate Selena Tribute, and a surprise marquee headliner to be announced. · Over 50 Green Vendors: everything sustainable and eco-conscious, from home furnishings to jewelry and apparel to garden gadgets, as well as exhibits and booths from local nonprofits, including Chula Vista Water Sports and Ocean Connectors with The Kayak Café; Citizens Climate Lobby; Living Coast Discovery Center; MAAC Project; SanDiego350; San Diego Community Power; and Creation Care Ministry. · Artist Alley. Enjoy the sight of beautiful art creations with environmentally safe art exhibits at the Artist Alley. There will be at least three live painters on-site, and many artists will be present to talk about their works. Some items will be available for purchase. · Kid Zone: Paint or decorate free (one per household) kitchen waste caddies! Make piñatas out of recyclables! Visit live animals and learn about conservation in the Living Coast Discovery Center! Interactive sorting games! Coloring! Conservation corn hole! · Food Trucks. The San Diego area’s most diverse array of food truck options. · Compost Giveaway. Learn about the benefits of compost and take a small sample home. · Free Bike Valet South Bay Earth Day on Facebook / Instagram With nearly 280,00 residents, the City of Chula Vista is a state leader in sustainability awareness and activity. The City has been at the forefront of sustainability since rolling out its citywide recycling programs in 1993, joining the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 1997, and publishing its first Climate Action Plan in 2000. The City also developed an Operations Sustainability Plan and a Waste Reduction Strategic Plan, or Zero Waste Plan, that considers “People, Planet, and Prosperity” as the “triple bottom line” to achieve social, environmental, and economic sustainability and a green local economy and community.

Dueling Piano Night featuring Danny DiCarlo and Doug Allen the first Friday of every month. Sets starting at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m... A guaranteed night of singing, laughter, and cheer! Reservations are highly recommended and 2-hour seatings are enforced! For more information visit: myyardlive.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Think you’re a sports fanatic? Show off your big brain and win free simulator play time, gift cards + more! Trivia Night Specials: 20% Off Total Bill Prizes: 1st Place – $50 Gift Card + 1 Free Hour on SIM 2nd Place – $50 Gift Card 3rd Place – $25 Gift Card For more information visit: swingsocialsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Come join us at Addis Ethiopian Restaurant for a unique experience of the Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony! Immerse yourself in the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans and witness the intricate process of preparing coffee the Ethiopian way. This event is a celebration of Ethiopian culture and hospitality, where coffee is more than just a drink - it's a symbol of friendship and community. So gather your friends and family and enjoy freshly roasted and brewed Ethiopian beans, served in a traditional fashion at Addis! How It Works: We'll have two 1-hour long ceremonies. Choose between the 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. seating. Reserve a spot for you and friends (groups of 4-6 are great to shoot for! but everyone is welcome) so we can expect you: https://addis-sd.com/coffee Ceremonies are $9 per person and include up to three cups of coffee per person, and is served with traditional snacks. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us 619-677-4844! Guests are welcome to stay for lunch. For more information visit: addis-sd.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

TICKETS TO PADRES FANFEST ARE SOLD OUT This season marks the 20th Anniversary of Petco Park and there’s so much to celebrate! Festivities begin with Padres FanFest, presented by SeatGeek, on Sunday, March 24 from 12:30-6:30 p.m., featuring scheduled appearances by Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts, Joe Musgrove, Yu Darvish, Mike Shildt and more. Padres Members receive early entry at Noon. A select number of tickets are still available for Padres Season Ticket Members to claim and are limited to (4) tickets per person.

The California legislature is starting a conversation about how to reunite communities that were divided by freeways. For Assembly member David Alvarez, the issue is personal. Alvarez grew up in San Diego's Barrio Logan, one of the most polluted communities in California. He's now chair of a special committee dedicated to correcting the kind of racial and environmental injustices his family has faced for decades.

Lisa Jane Morrisette is the director of audio programming and operations at KPBS, where she leads strategic visioning and execution for the station’s radio and podcasting services. In this role, she is responsible for the 24/7 operations and programming of KPBS Radio’s three channels, oversees the KPBS arts and “Explore” podcast initiatives, and manages the station’s podcast platform. Her leadership ensures KPBS consistently delivers high-quality public radio, local news and on-demand audio content that informs, enlightens and entertains audiences across the San Diego region.

The War in Gaza has everyone concerned, for many reasons: the rise in anti-Semitism, the rising death rates in Gaza, the continued containment of hostages and prisoners, the end of the war is not in sight. How do we think about this conflict? How do others think about it? Join Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez from Congregation Beth Israel and Heidi Gantwerk, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Diego for a potluck, presentation, and dialogue. This conversation will be the first of others. Watch for more details from other organizations to gain a variety of views helpful for understanding all of what is going on. In the meantime, please keep in your prayers all those who are involved and effected by this war.

A trial court judge rejected the last legal challenge to a voter-approved initiative that removed the 30-foot height limit in the Midway District. Now a project that will bring 2,000 new affordable homes can move forward. Then, after 36 years serving San Diegans with HIV and AIDS, Auntie Helen’s will close at the end of the month. The reason is surprisingly good news. Plus, we revisit a story about a massive mosaic that brings undersea exploration to the land.

At least 11 people were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The Israeli military, meanwhile, says it’s preparing for a ground invasion into southern Lebanon.