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The City of Carlsbad is celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday, April 25, by partnering with local volunteers to plant trees at Poinsettia Community Park. This marks the city's 22nd consecutive year as a Tree City USA, a designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation recognizing Carlsbad’s commitment to tree care and urban forest sustainability. Plant trees at Poinsettia Community Park - Volunteer registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a tree planting demonstration at 8:30 a.m. - Check in at the Parks & Recreation table. - Explore tree maintenance displays and information booths from event sponsors. - Tools and snacks will be provided. Please wear work gloves, a hat, sunscreen and closed-toe shoes. - Bring water to stay hydrated. If you plan to attend, RSVP by April 23. Please email Kalyn Autry at kalyn.autry@carlsbadca.gov for any questions. Volunteer tree planting Saturday, April 25 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (registration opens at 8 a.m.) Poinsettia Community Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road

Pope Leo XIV's four-nation, 11-day trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II in his early years.

Join us for an evening of George and Ira Gershwin's timeless love songs and ballads, journeying through the romantic heart of the Great American Songbook and Broadway standards. From "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Embraceable You" to "'S Wonderful," the brothers captured the excitements and disappointments of falling in love that resonate today, especially as sung by real life married partners Colin Donnell (Ragtime, Anything Goes) and Patti Murin ("Frozen," "Wicked"). Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.

Mara Hoplamazian has spent years reporting on 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS. Here's what they've learned about what may help limit everyday exposure to the contaminant.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the free Opening Reception for “Touching Your Heart” on Friday, Feb 6, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. at our Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station, with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The water-based media exhibition runs Feb 1-28. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.

The warden at a privately run immigrant detention center in San Diego County has authority to decide how to investigate rape reports there. A San Diego County supervisor wants to revisit the agreement giving that power to CoreCivic.

Data brokers buy up huge amounts of information from cell phones and browsers to sell for targeted advertising. But the government, including ICE, also buys the data.

The company behind Facebook and Instagram has lost two major court cases and appears to be scaling back on the virtual reality Metaverse.

A supportive, teen-centered workshop for ages 13–18 where learning meets creativity. Teens explore identity basics, safe coming-out strategies, and how to support friends, while discovering how Judaism affirms LGBTQ+ lives. Through hands-on activities, they design and create pronoun and pride-flag pins with Shrinky Dinks to take home, making their learning personal and tangible. Lawrence Family JCC on Facebook / Instagram