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Join Senator Catherine S. Blakespear and a panel of experts to learn more about human trafficking in the San Diego region, how to prevent it through education, legislation and enforcement, and how to protect potential recruits and survivors. Seating is limited so RSVP today! Any questions can be directed towards diana.kutlow@sen.ca.gov Registration and tabling: 6 p.m. Program: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Panelists include: • Geanie Franco - California Department of Justice Human Trafficking Program Manager • Summer Stephan – San Diego County District Attorney • Marjorie Saylor - One Safe Place Director of Human Trafficking Services and Awareness • Lianne Urada, Ph.D. - SDSU School of Social Work Associate Professor whose research focuses on trafficking on college campuses. • Senator Blakespear (D38) will moderate. Program Partners: Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies Office of the San Diego County District Attorney Soroptimist International USD Women’s Legal Clinic

A Trump executive order pushes involuntary treatment for homeless people; the VA denies that would include homeless vets.

The film, which spans from 2017 to 2026, captures Barker's journey from a drumming prodigy to a music icon.

It used to be rare for immigrants to be arrested at entrances to military bases, but there have been dozens of arrests since President Donald Trump returned to power last year.

Metal artist Michael Leaf transformed the museum’s exterior walls while making the first piece of a “grand, outdoor sculpture garden.”

This weekend's worldwide City Nature Challenge pits cities against each other with a shared goal — documenting the plants and animals around us. Local botanists and scientists say San Diegans’ participation helps build a growing data set of community observations.

Pioneering scientist J. Craig Venter has died at 79. His "whole genome shotgun method" helped genome sequencing become faster and cheaper.

Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake, Encinitas’ hip sushi spot located at 575 S. Coast Highway 101, will put a playful spin on omakase for Mother’s Day with its special “Momakase” experience, available exclusively on Sunday, May 10. Priced at $39 per person, the “Momakase” experience will feature a three-handroll set including salmon, shrimp and yellowtail, alongside a specialty nigiri platter with salmon topped with brown butter aioli, sweet soy and smoked salt; hamachi with black garlic ponzu, lime supreme and chive; and yellowfin with yuzu kosho aioli, serrano and togarashi. To complement the meal, guests will also enjoy a macha martini, made with Grey Goose vodka, matcha, agave, lemon juice and coconut milk. Temaki Bar, a Clique Hospitality concept, was named Best of North County 2024 for both sushi and seafood restaurants. The popular sushi bar elevates the art of traditional sushi-making to exceptional heights, using only freshly caught, sustainable seafood and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Located at 575 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com. Located at 575 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com.

Comic-Con badges may be sold out, but you don’t need one to join the fun. Here’s a guide to free and ticketed off-site events happening around San Diego during Comic-Con.

This July, Pacific Records Festival will bring together three distinctly different artists whose music reflects the diverse sounds and cultures shaping Southern California today — from beach-rock and island music to harmony-driven Americana. Taking the stage July 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kate Sessions Park, Sandollar, Slack Key 'Ohana, and Twilight Highway each have major summer releases arriving this month and offer compelling feature opportunities beyond the festival itself. Blending reggae, surf rock, funk, hip-hop, and Southern California soul, Sandollar has spent nearly two decades creating the soundtrack to San Diego's sand, surf, skate, and live music culture. Their music has been featured on Netflix's OUTER BANKS and CBS's MAGNUM P.I., while their 2023 album "Under The Water" earned Best World Music Album at the San Diego Music Awards. Their new album, "Sunny Day" (July 17), recorded at the prestigious studio 606 owned by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, features Dizzy Wright and KBong of Stick Figure and showcases the band at a pivotal moment as they bring their signature beach-rock sound to a wider audience. Slack Key 'Ohana: Family, Harmony and Island Spirit: Centered around Brian Witkin, his mother Carol Witkin, and his father Joe Witkin — a founding member of Sha Na Na who performed at Woodstock — Slack Key 'Ohana blends island music, slack key guitar, singalong harmonies, and warm acoustic roots into a sound rooted in family, connection, and the spirit of ʻohana. The award-winning trio has earned two World Entertainment Awards, two San Diego Music Awards, two Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaiian GRAMMY) nominations, and multiple No. 1 iTunes World Music chart debuts. While Slack Key ‘Ohana is known for collaborating with a rotating cast of guest musicians on stage and in the studio, most recently including ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons and multiple GRAMMY winner George Kahumoku Jr., their upcoming album, "The ‘Ohana Sessions," marks a return to the band’s core: just the family trio. The album features stripped-down, live-feeling performances that capture the warmth, joy, and musical connection at the heart of their sound. Twilight Highway: Four Voices, One Powerful Americana Sound: With a core quartet of standout vocalists — Maggi Nowlan, Joy Newbegin, Natasha Mason, and Blaise Guld — Twilight Highway delivers a harmony-rich blend of Americana, folk, roots rock, and country influences. Guided by founder and musical director Patricio A. Pickslay, the band draws inspiration from timeless songwriting traditions while creating a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly modern. Known for emotionally resonant performances, soaring harmonies, and genre-spanning musicianship, Twilight Highway offers audiences a dynamic live experience rooted in storytelling, connection, and musical craftsmanship. To learn more about each artist's upcoming release, pre-save the albums below: Sandollar | Sunny Day Slack Key ‘Ohana | The 'Ohana Sessions Twilight Highway | Volume 1 Together, these artists represent the heart of Pacific Records' artist-first approach and the evolving sound of California coastal and island culture.