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Where Native Plants Thrive, We Thrive When native plants flourish, they create gardens full of life where everything is connected. Songbirds return, butterflies flutter by, and the landscape feels alive in a way that ordinary gardens do not. The 2026 San Diego Native Garden Tour invites visitors to explore this living connection across private gardens throughout the San Diego City region south of I-8 and west of SR-125 — all within San Diego’s coastal zone. This self-guided, two-day tour features gardens in southern San Diego on Saturday and in northern San Diego on Sunday, highlighting how native plants bring beauty, biodiversity, and resilience to urban landscapes. Visitors will see a variety of gardens — from small urban retreats to expansive landscapes — each with at least 60 percent native plants. Many feature plant signage linked to Calscape, the California Native Plant Society’s online database for California native plants, connecting guests with detailed plant information and design ideas through the tour booklet and website. Behind the scenes, a vibrant community of garden owners, artists, designers, volunteers, sponsors, and partners brings the tour to life, sharing creativity, expertise, and passion for native plants. For the first time, select gardens will offer Garden Tour T-shirts — beautiful, wearable art designed to share the tour’s spirit beyond the weekend. Tickets are now on sale, with EARLY-BIRDPRICING THROUGH THE END OF JANUARY. Artist applications are open through January 31, 2026, and sponsor applications are open through February 21, 2026. Proceeds support CNPS San Diego’s outreach and restoration programs, including the Bird Park Teaching Garden in Balboa Park. The California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

Detainees at the facility have reportedly thrown notes wrapped around lotion bottles and batteries describing substandard food and living conditions.

Please join us for two fascinating and entertaining lectures every Friday always Free! At 1 p.m. "How and Why I Became a Palestine Refugee" with Jamal Kanj, Author Mr. Kanj will trace his life as a Palestinian refugee, discuss myths surrounding the Palestine question and how managed media narratives collide with his lived experience, history, justice, memory and enduring dispossession. At 2:30 p.m."San Diego Ballet" with Javier Velacso, Artistic Dir SD Ballet. Mr. Velasco will talk about the history of the San Diego Ballet and upcoming performances. Available on zoom If we have your email. (life.miracosta@gmail.com) Snacks are served at intermission. Parking permits are required so allow plenty of time to get a good seat and a good parking spot. Join life for free parking and help support the students through LIFE Scholarships. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.

Featuring Juilliard graduate, award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Strauss Shi, alongside TY Zhang and Lu Liu, this program brings together Eastern and Western traditions through dynamic collaboration and storytelling. Strauss Shi and TY Zhang were both awarded the Winner and Audience Prize at the Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, becoming the first violin–guitar duo in the competition’s 70+ year history to achieve this distinction. This concert is kindly presented and supported by First Unitarian Church. We would love to see you there! Strings Without Borders Saturday, March 28 | 7:30 p.m. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Hillcrest About the Concert: A vibrant celebration of musical virtuosity, blending Chinese heritage with a border-crossing musical journey. Program Highlights: Section I — Roots: Memory and Origin: A return to the landscapes, traditions, and emotional depth of Chinese music, exploring cultural identity through time-honored melodies. Section II — Routes: Crossing and Exchange: A musical journey shaped by movement and encounter, where traditions meet, evolve, and transform through collaboration and improvisation. We hope you can join us for this meaningful and inspiring evening. Please feel free to share this with your network—we truly appreciate your support in helping us spread the word. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Buffet Selections: Build-Your-Own Parfait  Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Granola, Almonds, Chia Seeds, Toasted Coconut, Berries (GF) Selection of Artisanal Cheeses Dried Fruits, Nuts, Local Honeycomb, House Made Jam, Crackers Pancake Station Red Velvet & Vanilla, Maple Syrup (NF) Raw Bar: Oyster Bar Mignonette, Hot Sauce (NF, GF) Salmon Sashimi Ponzu, Scallions (NF, DF) Shrimp Cocktail Baja Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon (NF, GF) Carving Station: Garlic Herb Prime Rib Crème Fraiche Horseradish (NF, GF) Local Halibut Mojo Sauce (GF, NF) Grilled Asparagus (NF, GF, DF) Fregola Lemon Parmesan (NF) Entrée (Choice of One): Shakshuka Spiced Tomato Pepper, Feta, Eggs (NF) Frittata Mushroom, Caramelized Onions, Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese (NF,GF) Shrimp & Grits Lemon, Butter, Scallions (GF, NF) Mom's Wedge Salad Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Bacon Lardons, Dill Ranch (GF, NF) Crab Cake Benedict Citrus Hollandaise, Watercress (NF) Pendry Breakfast Two Eggs Any Style, Pesto Aioli Potatoes, and Choice of Breakfast Meat (NF) Desserts: Chocolate Fountain Strawberries, Marshmallow, Pound Cake (NF) California Citrus Olive Oil Cake Lavender Chantilly (NF) Lemon Bars (GF, NF) Tiramisu Cupcakes (NF) Assorted Mini Pastries (NF) Vanilla Caramel Choux (NF) Children's Entrée (Choice of One): Ham, Egg, Cheddar Scramble & Potatoes (NF, GF) Bacon, Egg, Cheddar Muffin Sandwich (NF) French Toast (NF) Chicken Strips and Fries (NF) Cheese Pizza (NF) Visit: https://www.pendry.com/san-diego/menus/mothers-day-2026/ Pendry San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Around 300 county employees volunteer for the pre-dawn count each year, but it takes more — around 1,700 — total volunteers to be effective in the count, which runs from 4-8 a.m.

The city's Department of Finance and Independent Budget Analyst's Office are warning of weak revenue collections and overspending by public safety departments.

A California company is using AI to help diagnose homeless Californians. The technology promises better access to health care, but it also raises questions.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw the signing of over 40 cooperation agreements in trade, technology, and media on Wednesday and praised each other as friends.