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This weekend in the arts: Christina McFaul, City Ballet, "Tartuffe," San Diego Dance Theatre, San Diego Latino Film Festival and Honor Choir. Plus, live music picks including Sleepy Pearls, Xin Xin, Buddha Trixie, Brittney Spencer and more.

One of the primary ways we generate support to provide rigorous science programming to kids in the City Heights community is through our annual fundraiser – the Bubble Up! Gala. This black-tie affair is attended by 300 leaders in the San Diego business, philanthropic, and scientific communities. To inspire the next generation of science leaders, Ocean Discovery Institute creates learning experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, and educational opportunity. Our students will join high-paying fields, break generational poverty, and change the future of science. One of the primary ways we generate support to provide 100% tuition-free science programming to kids in City Heights is through our fundraiser – Bubble Up! After hosting the event for nearly two decades, we are excited to reimagine this year’s event! This year we move from a formal sit-down dinner to a new format with increased opportunities to build relationships, be in community, and come together with a shared purposed – raising critical funds so that thousands of students each year can transform their lives through science. Bubble Up! Reimagined will be attended by more than 200 leaders in the San Diego business, philanthropic, and scientific communities. The event itself consists of a “mix & mingle” portion of the evening where Board Members, donors, and Ocean Leader alums will have the opportunity to enjoy awesome food and drink while circulating and building authentic relationships with one another and have the chance to win an exciting Opportunity Drawing prize. Following, guests will join us for a powerful program beginning with a live auction with exciting trips and experiences (visit the website to preview these items), student-centered story-telling, and ending with our “Make A Difference” paddle raise, where guests will have the opportunity to empower the next generation of science leaders through a direct donation to the organization. Ticket Details: Ticket - $500 Host Committee - $5000 (10 Tickets) Support a student ambassador with a $500 donation

Young voters and Native American voters are two groups that showed up for President Biden in the 2020 election. But ahead of his 2024 match-up, it's unclear if he'll be able to keep their support.

Family child care providers who operate their businesses out of their own rental units will now have greater protections and education, the San Diego City Council voted Monday.

Class Description Grab a pen and join us for a lively program, peppered with ideas and stories to inspire and empower writers of all types and stripes. We’ll start by checking out today’s book business (both traditional and indie publishing), then share valuable resources to help aspiring authors connect with literary agents and editors. Next up? Tips you can put to work right away to boost your command of the craft, followed by some thoughts on reaching readers through marketing and promotion. More highlights: Writing prompts to rouse the muse, 4-page handout, “Ask the Editor” Q&A.

San Diego, CA – Show you care by dining where it matters throughout the month of May to benefit 3,000 current and former foster children in San Diego County. Promises2Kids has partnered with local restaurants to raise funds for San Diego foster children. The campaign will run throughout the month of May, in honor of National Foster Care Month. Participating restaurants include: 20|TWENTY Angry Petes Pizza (Santee Lakes location) Artesano Taco Beeside Balcony Blanco Cocina + Cantina Dockside 1953 Dolce FIREHOUSE American Eatery + Lounge Firenze Trattoria Funky Fries & Burgers (El Cajon location) GOODONYA Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream Ironside Johnston’s JoJo’s Creamery L’Auberge Del Mar La Cajita Mustangs & Burros Park & Rec Pretzels & Pints Sisters Pizza Tamarindo Del Mar The Crack Shack The Macaron Shop SD Three Hills Winery Toasted Gastrobrunch + Dinner Urban Plates Each restaurant will designate a select menu item which will support the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign. Funds raised will benefit foster children by reuniting siblings living apart in foster care, supporting foster youth in reaching their educational and career goals, providing birthday gifts, school clothes and opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, and providing an emergency shelter where children feel safe and cared for. Promises2Kids helps foster children overcome the difficulties of their past and grow to become healthy and successful adults. The community is invited to support Promises2Kids by dining in or ordering online at participating businesses. The community can also make an online gift. About Promises2Kids Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Smaller companies can offer unique solutions to problems the military faces, but they can struggle to break into a defense industry that can be frustrating to navigate.

The San Diego City Council modified its "Spaces as Places" policy Monday to adhere to California Coastal Commission rules.

Other state laws currently being challenged include a ban on detachable magazines of more than 10 rounds and a ban on the sale of some assault-style weapons.

U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney granted a preliminary injunction blocking the law, which he wrote was “sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment, and openly defiant of the Supreme Court.”