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After the U.S. lifted its sanctions, Venezuela is trying to revive its beleaguered oil industry. But ramping up production is causing more oil spills.

Known for its thumping backbeat, vocals and shimmering accordion riffs, Conjunto has been around for more than a century. Now more young musicians are picking up the beat.

A booming migrant workforce helped propel China's growth in the past four decades. Now those workers are approaching retirement age and straining local governments and social services.

Behavioral Health Webinar Partner with San Diego’s largest private behavioral health provider to help treat your patient with: • anxiety & depression • bipolar disorder • eating disorders • PTSD • addiction Learn about behavioral health programs at Sharp Mesa Vista and Sharp McDonald Center as well as how to make referrals. April 11, 2023 at Noon Featuring presenter Serene Carruthers, LMFT, manager of Sharp McDonald Center Register at https://www.sharp.com/health-classes/behavioral-health-webinar-for-community-partners-2760

This year, Mission Bay’s 3rd of July fireworks will take place starting at 9 p.m. launching from near Mission Bay Yacht Club, between their property’s shore and Crown Point Bridge. For the best views of the fireworks and accompanying experiences and packages, various businesses and hotel properties around Mission Bay are offering special programming to make it an unforgettable summer evening for the whole family, including: · Bahia Resort Hotel – The property’s beloved Bahia Belle sternwheeler is offering a sightseeing cruise, departing from the Bahia Resort at 8 p.m. for views of the fireworks from the middle of the Bay. Priced at $10 for hotel guests and $20 for general admission, tickets are available for purchase online here. · Paradise Point Resort – Guests of the resort will have access to premium viewing areas on the property terrace with bonfires, complimentary s’mores, cocktail specials, and more. Guest reservations for the viewing area will be available online, with great view of the fireworks available all over the island. · San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Get one of the best views of the fireworks from the comfort of your own accomodations when you book San Diego Mission Bay Resort’s 4th of July Room Package for guaranteed room view, complete with s’mores, festive cocktails, poolside games, and more. Package is available for booking here. · SeaWorld San Diego - One of the best ways for guests to experience SeaWorld is to purchase tickets in advance during the extended SeaWorld San Diego Memorial Day Sale with up to 30 percent off tickets and 10 percent off Annual Passes. Guests can take advantage of this great value now through June 5. With a SeaWorld San Diego Annual Pass guests enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits like free parking, free guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more. Mission Bay Yacht Club’s GoFundMe page is continuing to accept donations up until the event, hoping to reach its goal of $60,000. To support the show and its continuation, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4th-of-july-fireworks-on-mission-bay.

Thinking about doing research but not sure where to start? Wondering what materials may be available to you for research? Ask the Archivists at the San Diego County Archives! Join us for our next “History Talks!” Lecture on Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Manager Aditi Worcester and Archivist Kiera Sullivan from the San Diego County Archives team will talk about the archival records that can be found in the County’s new state-of-the-art Archives facility in Santee. The County Archives includes an estimated 65,000 recorded maps, 250 cubic ft. of historic birth, death and marriage records, 600 cubic ft. of official records, and around 40,000 rolls of microfilm. History Talks! is a monthly lecture series presented by the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House. Each month a local historian or specialist will delve into topics related to San Diego and the Davis-Horton House to bring a unique glimpse into the history of our city. Come hear history come alive! Lectures are free for GQHF Members, $5 for the public. Limited seating. Zoom simulcast will also be available!

Enjoy a pop-up performance from Mission Pacific Hotel’s artist in residence Shane Hall at The Shore Room. Shane is an award-winning singer-songwriter based in Oceanside, with a unique musical style at the intersection of Blues, Soul and Americana. He will play from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on May 4, 11 and 18. Visit Shane Hall on Instagram

The transit agency is also planning an overnight express bus from the San Ysidro border crossing to downtown San Diego.

Paul Rusesabagina saved more than 1,200 people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Rwandan government convicted him of terrorism in a trial that human rights groups call a sham.

Ring in the New Year with electric live performances by Hiromi, Red Baraat, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra and Lizz Wright.