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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the CaddyHack Golf Festival — the wildest round of golf you’ve ever played! More than just a golf tournament, CaddyHack is a high-energy festival experience featuring 25 live bands, activations and contests on every hole, and 40+ local food and beverage vendors — all benefiting Boys to Men Mentoring and supporting the mental and emotional well-being of boys throughout our community. Whether you golf, sponsor, vend, or donate, your support helps fund life-changing mentorship programs for teenage boys across San Diego County. - Register a Team - Become a Sponsor - Become a Vendor - Donate Learn more at CaddyHackGolf.org or email events@boystomen.org. CaddyHack Golf Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Don’t miss the San Diego Made Spring Market in La Mesa Village on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This free, family-friendly spring festival features 120+ curated local makers, showcasing the best of San Diego’s creative community and offering a one-of-a-kind outdoor shopping experience along historic La Mesa Boulevard. Perfect for a sunny spring day, guests can enjoy gourmet food trucks, free photo booths, floral stands, Instagram-worthy art installations, styled lounge areas, hands-on craft stations, kids’ activities, and more. La Mesa Village businesses will be offering specials throughout the day, and 15+ student entrepreneurs from Helix High School will also be on site selling their handmade goods. This event is free to attend, so bring the whole family and spend the day supporting local artists, makers, students, and small businesses at the San Diego Made Spring Market. San Diego Made on Facebook / Instagram

"Letras y Pintura" is a living celebration of youth power, where art becomes resistance, pride, and transformation. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, June 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as we honor the voices and visions of young people who are reclaiming their narratives, resisting injustice, and transforming culture through art. This exhibition highlights the courage and brilliance of emerging artists by featuring protest posters from the LMEC student walkout, graffiti-inspired artwork, and the youth-designed poster for the 55th Chicano Park Day. Remarks from LMEC walkout student leaders and artist spotlight Steven, and Baby1 - Music by DJ Wicho
 - Tacos and raspados In collaboration with La Maestra, LMEC, and King-Chávez Academy. RSVP! … Letras y Pintura es una celebración viva del poder juvenil, donde el arte se convierte en resistencia, orgullo y transformación. Acompáñanos en la recepción de apertura el viernes 7 de junio, de 1 p.m. a 4 p.m., para celebrar las voces y visiones de jóvenes que están reclamando sus narrativas, resistiendo la injusticia y transformando la cultura a través del arte. Con carteles de protesta de la caminata estudiantil de LMEC, arte inspirado en el grafiti y el cartel juvenil del 55 aniversario del Día del Parque Chicano, esta muestra destaca el valor y la brillantez de artistas emergentes. Palabras de líderes estudiantiles de la caminata de LMEC, artistas destacados Steven y Baby1 - Música por DJ Wicho - Tacos y raspados 
 En colaboración con La Maestra, LMEC y King-Chávez Academy. RSVP! Visit: chicanoparkmuseum.org/ Chicano Park Museum and Culture Center on Facebook / Instagram

San Diegans have not yet received their food benefits this month as the longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags on.

Home Start’s annual Blue Ribbon Gala returns, serving as San Diego’s premier fundraiser dedicated to protecting children and strengthening families. This year’s theme “Rhythm of the 90s,” will celebrate nostalgic fun through iconic music, bold throwback styles, and an atmosphere designed to celebrate both impact and community. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, live and silent auctions, live entertainment, and dancing, along with powerful, firsthand stories from families whose lives have been transformed through Home Start’s programs. Every year, the Blue Ribbon Gala is held in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Home Start’s services help children, youth, and families affected by tragedies including homelessness, domestic violence, hunger, abuse and trauma. Last year, the organization reached over 15,000 individuals in San Diego County. San Diego’s most dedicated community leaders, partners, and philanthropists will come together for one powerful purpose: protecting children and strengthening families. Home Start on Facebook / Instagram

One of the most listened-to genres in the Americas, photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.

Immigrant detainees accuse the federal government of 'inhumane' abuse and treatment at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.

The "Hands Off" protests rallied against the administration's spending cuts, mass layoffs and other policies.

Documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein funded research about telepathy and autism at UC San Diego. We break down what this reveals about Epstein's research interests, and the lack of scrutiny over research funding in higher education.

East County MEGA Card Show @ BNS Brewing & Distilling FREE Entry • FREE Giveaways • San Diego’s Wildest Winter Card Event Friday, January 30, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. 10960 Wheatlands Ave, Santee, CA 92071 FREE ENTRY | All Ages Welcome The East County MEGA Card Show is taking over BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. in Santee for one massive winter night of trading cards, craft beer, live music, exclusive drinks, and nonstop giveaways. This is one of the largest free trading card events in San Diego County and the biggest East County card show of 2026. Hosted by Cards & Collectors × BallinZC × Luky TCG (@luky_tcg), this event brings together collectors, families, vendors, and hobby fans for a high-energy community experience unlike any traditional card show. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS & GIVEAWAYS MAJOR FREE GIVEAWAYS - FREE GIVEAWAY SIGNED LOUISVILLE SLUGGER (WORTH $100) - Sealed Pokémon product giveaways - Booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs), sealed packs & slabs Winners are announced live, keeping the excitement high from start to finish. FREE TRADING CARD PACKS WITH EVERY PURCHASE Every food or beverage purchase comes with a FREE trading card pack. Buy a drink → get a pack Grab food → get a pack No limits — keep buying, keep ripping (while supplies last) This makes the East County MEGA Card Show one of the most rewarding free card events in Southern California. 40+ VENDORS | BUY • SELL • TRADE Explore a massive lineup of 40+ curated vendors featuring: - Pokémon TCG (vintage, modern, sealed, slabs, grails) - Sports cards (NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC) - Magic: The Gathering - One Piece & Lorcana - Raw singles, graded cards, binders, chase cards & collectibles Whether you’re a seasoned collector or brand new to the hobby, this show offers something for everyone. EXCLUSIVE POKÉMON-THEMED DRINKS BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. and ECCS collaborated on a Pokémon-inspired cocktail menu, available only during the event. These custom drinks are exclusive to the MEGA Show and pair perfectly with the live music and vendor floor. PARTY ATMOSPHERE This isn’t a quiet convention hall. Expect: - Indoor vendor hall + outdoor hangout space - Fire pits, outdoor games, and tons of seating - A high-energy brewery vibe that turns a card show into a full experience FAMILY-FRIENDLY & COMMUNITY-FOCUSED - All ages welcome - Kid-friendly and dog-friendly - Large indoor & outdoor layout - Easy parking and open space for trading Bring friends, family, binders, and your appetite. LOCATION DETAILS BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. 10960 Wheatlands Ave, Santee, CA 92071 bnsbrewinganddistilling.com Spacious brewery • Free parking • Indoor & outdoor event areas HOSTED BY Cards & Collectors × BallinZC × Luky TCG Follow event updates, giveaways, and announcements: @ballinzc | @luky_tcg | cardsandcollectors.com VENDOR INFORMATION Vendor tables are limited and filling fast. Email: ryan@cardsandcollectors.com Phone: (619) 734-6771 WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS EVENT - FREE entry - FREE signed Louisville Slugger giveaway - FREE packs with every food or drink purchase - Sealed product giveaways all night - 40+ vendors - Live music + craft beer - One of the biggest free card shows in San Diego January 30, 2026 • East County MEGA Card Show • BNS Brewing, Santee Bring your binders. Grab a drink. Rip free packs. This is how San Diego does card shows in 2026.