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A plan to set a $28 minimum wage for certain California homebuilders died when the influential trades union protested that it could undermine prevailing wage pay rates.

On May 31, Mo Sabri makes a landmark appearance with the Nashville Symphony for an orchestral rendition of his new album, "Tennessee Desi," which blends Appalachian styles with Muslim devotional music.

The UC San Diego student-run gaming convention takes place this weekend and features panels, cosplay and industry showcases.

Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.

The two San Diego teens suspected of attacking the Islamic Center of San Diego were part of an online white supremacist hate movement.

It appears the two big earthquakes in Venezuela that occurred in rapid succession may have involved two separate fault lines. Several faults intersect in this tectonically complex region.

Spreckels Organ Society will host a Holiday Celebration & Annual Holiday Sing at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park. Starting at 1:30 p.m. there will be an Educational Workshop, with Raul Prieto Ramírez, San Diego’s Civic Organist and the Society’s Artistic Director, will invite kids and families to join him on-stage to build a little mechanic pipe organ, assisted by docents. While the kits are being built on stage, Ramírez will perform some fun holiday music for the audience. Once the little pipe organs are set and ready to play, Ramírez will have the kids play together with the Spreckels Organ. There will be a Concert & Annual Sing-Along following the educational workshop, at approximately 2:15 p.m. Ramírez will play a few magnificent pieces by great composers, serving as an interlude before the audience is invited on stage (approximately 2:45 p.m.) to participate in the annual sing-along of Christmas carols and popular holiday songs. “Hallelujah” by G.F.Haendel will be sung by the entire audience, while performed on the Spreckels Organ by Ramírez; this serves as the golden closure for the annual Holiday Celebration Event. For more information about the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.SpreckelsOrgan.org. Spreckels Organ Society on Facebook / Instagram

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

In some ways, the fifth and final season of The Bear feels less daring — but after four seasons, the small wins mean more.

The groups, which include the American Institute of Architects, are asking for compliance with historic preservation laws and to secure approval from Congress.