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Get ready to run for a cause! On Saturday, March 8, join the Mermaid Series, an inspiring race series uplifting and empowering women of all ages and capabilities, as they partner with San Diego-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts to help children in need. The Mermaid Series’ San Diego Half Marathon will take place at Tecolote South Shores in beautiful Mission Bay. Every registration donation directly funds surgeries for disadvantaged children, helping them heal, grow and thrive. Use code FRESHSTART when you register to receive an exclusive 10% off your entry. Lace up your running shoes, join us in making a difference and help us give children the fresh start they deserve! PACKET PICKUP We highly recommend you pick up your race packet PRIOR to race day! This is the best way to keep your race morning stress free and keep a smile on your face! Participants always ask if they can pick up their friends packet and YES, you can pick up a friends bib number and shirt provided you bring a copy (digital picture or photocopy) of their drivers license. (YOU MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR PHOTO ID, NO EXCEPTIONS) Thursday Location: Road Runners Sport Address: 5553 Copely Drive, San Diego Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. You must have a photo ID in order to pick up your packet (Packets will not be available prior to 2:00 pm) Friday Location: Tecolote Shores Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You must have a photo ID in order to pick up your packet (Packets will not be available prior to 11:00 a.m.) RACE DAY - Saturday Location: Tecolote Shores Time: 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. You must have a photo ID in order to pick up your packet **Bibs for the girls 1.5 mile dash will be available at Tecolote Shores until 9:45 am DIRECTIONS & PARKING The start and finish line is located at Tecolote Shores on the grass area adjacent to the Mission Bay Playground.There are several options for parking near Tecolote Shores. All the parking options are first come, first serve so we encourage you to arrive early. Next to the parking area is the approximate distance to the Start / Finish area. Parking on E. Mission Bay Drive: (0 to 1 mile) Street parking on E. Mission Bay Drive is available in front of Tecolote Shores and to the north of the Start / Finish area. These spaces are expected to fill up first. Note, the spaces in front of Tecolote Shores are "Back In Only" so please be careful when backing into the spots. Tecolote Shores North Parking Lot: (.1 mile) Lmited number of spaces at the Tecolote Shores North parking lot. Again, these will fill up quickly so if you are arriving after 6:15 am we anticipate this lot will be full. Playa Pacifica Parking Lot: (.5 mile) There are several parking areas at Playa Pacifica with approximately 150 spaces. Playa Pacifica North Parking Lot: (.9 mile) One of the larger parking lots with approximately 200 spaces. E. Mission Bay Dr, Just South of Clairemont Dr: (1.3 miles) Easy access from Hwy 5 and the Clairemont Dr Exit. Has approximately 80 spots E. Mission Bay Dr, Just North of Clairemont Dr: (1.5 miles) Easy access from Hwy 5 and the Clairemont Dr Exit. Has approximately 250 spots Sun Runner Parking Lot: (.5 miles) Dirt parking lot located to the South of Sea World Dr and E. Mission Bay Drive / Pacific Hwy. We recommend this as a backup lot only because it does not have defined parking spaces. We will have rows coned off for parking to help with the parking flow. Please reference this parking map. To get to the Start / Finish you will need to walk and cross over Sea World Drive and then follow E. Mission Bay Drive to the Start / Finish.

Key polls on the presidential race gave Vice President Kamala Harris a slight edge over President-elect Donald Trump in November, but modeling by political scientists predicted Trump’s win a month before the election. A local professor tells us how. Then, a recent study found social media use is affecting young men in unexpected ways. Plus, a local ride-share program helps seniors get to their medical appointments, but they are struggling to recruit volunteer drivers.

As part of the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival's 'Arte Latino' we are partnering with the 'Rhythm & Roots' Arts and Culture series (Charanga Night), Senses Human Bistro, and UCSD Park & Market to bring you an amazing night of film, art, music, dancing, food, drinks and a great time with friends old and new. We will start the night off with a meet the Artist Reception from 4:30-6 p.m. on the second floor next to the Digital Gym Cinema where you will see some amazing Art and meet some of the Artists who created it. We will be posting some artist information in the discussion portion of this invite. Arte Latino is curated by Andy Gonzalez (La Onda Arte Latino). This portion is FREE! Next (6-9 p.m.) you will be treated to some amazing LIVE music by 'Charanga NYS' lead by Joseph Aportela who also happens to be a featured artist at our Film Festival this year. The Rhythm & Roots series happens monthly at the Senses Human Bistro on the first floor and is about as good as it gets when it comes to Latin Jazz in San Diego. At Senses Human Bistro you can purchase delicious food and drinks to enjoy while listening to the amazing music. The concert is free, but please Register Now If you choose, you can also watch a movie at the Digital Gym Cinema on the second floor where we screen Independent and Foreign Films all year long. Movie tickets can be purchased online or at the Box Office. https://digitalgym.org/ Of course this is all in collaboration with the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 19-23, check here for tickets and information: https://sdlatinofilm.com/site_2024/ https://senseshumanbistro.com/ https://parkandmarket.ucsd.edu/ Cover Art by Joseph Aportela! We hope you can join us and please spread the word!

The Republican megabill cuts trillions in taxes, while scaling back spending on Medicaid and other federal programs. It now heads to the House, where some GOP lawmakers are signaling major objections.

San Diego came alive in 2024 with festivals celebrating dance, food, film and quirky traditions.

Join Classics 4 Kids for an afternoon of music, mingling, and giving back! Enjoy a hands-on ukulele group class with a Classics 4 Kids instructor, sip on your choice of wine, beer, or a tropical mocktail, and indulge in a delicious island-inspired buffet. Learn to play a classic song by the end of your lesson while supporting music education! This class is designed for beginners, but all levels are welcome. Instruments will be provided during the class, or bring your own. Participation in the ukulele group class is optional. All funds raised at this event will build our new Ukulele Scholarship Program to bring skilled Classics 4 Kids instructors into under-resourced schools, giving students the chance to experience the joy of music-making and the accomplishment of learning and performing a song! Learning to play an instrument builds confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for music. The ukulele is the perfect gateway instrument, offering students an accessible, hands-on way to develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression. Classics 4 Kids on Facebook / Instagram

Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Snapdragon Stadium. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over San Diego for two weekends packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. This isn’t just any event—it’s As Big As It Gets, where 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill. It’s all happening at Monster Jam, where every moment is unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable. Get ready for non-stop excitement as San Diego roars to life with gravity-defying stunts, heart-pounding races, and plenty of big air! The world’s best drivers tear up on the dirt as they battle for the Event Championship in three competitions: Racing, Skills, and everyone’s favorite, Freestyle, where Monster Jam trucks defy the laws of physics and do the impossible. Fans will be right in the middle of the action, helping to crown the Event Champion as they get to score the drivers in real time based on their skills, stunts, and saves. The day of fun starts at the Monster Jam Pit Party each event day, where families can get up close and personal with these massive trucks, snap a selfie, meet their favorite drivers, and collect autographs. It’s the perfect way to start a day of adrenaline-charged fun, packed with family-friendly activities.

The San Diego Early Music Society is thrilled to welcome back Stile Antico for the performance of their program "Palestrina in the Eternal City." The wonderful twelve-piece vocal ensemble will celebrate both its 20th season and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s 500th birthday. The program explores the music Palestrina would have sung at the Sistine Chapel, the changes in his style demanded by the Counter-Reformation, his tragic personal life, and his influence on his successors. The repertoire is sumptuous, including several of Palestrina’s most beloved and timeless motets, gems by other leading composers active in Rome. The concert will be held at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on April 5th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and additional information are available on the society’s website. The San Diego Early Music Society was founded in 1981 to showcase music of the medieval, Baroque, and Renaissance periods. Every year, the Society brings in talent from across the globe to perform on period instruments in venues around the San Diego community. The San Diego Early Music Society can be contacted by phone at (619) 291-8246, by email at sdems@sdems.org Visit: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/sdems/876/event/1393077 Stile Antico on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers presents the ASID Kitchen and Bath Tour 2025. The self-guided tour will feature eight beautifully designed homes in San Diego with newly remodeled kitchens and baths. The tour will showcase an array of styles, tastes, lifestyles, and personal preferences and demonstrate the effectiveness of professional interior design in meeting specific objectives. Projects feature the latest trends in flooring, surfaces, appliances, cabinetry, color, lighting, sustainability, furniture, technology and universal design. The homes on tour, which range from sleek modern to mid-century to traditional, reflect their owners' personalities, budgets, and lifestyles. Advance tickets are $40 per person, and group discounts are available. Day-of-event tickets are $50. Tour guests need to check in at Porcelanosa, 8996 Miramar Road, Suite 100, San Diego, on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 8:45 a.m., where they will be given a wristband for entry to each home, a tour map, and a description of each project. Attendees will be automatically entered into an opportunity drawing for three outdoor-themed baskets with gift cards and merchandise valued at $2,000 each. Winners will be notified via email after the event. Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/asid-san-diego-kitchen-and-bath-tour--2025 ASID San Diego Students on Instagram and Facebook

In 1992, the month of May was designated by President George H. W. Bush as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The annual celebration honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans, Pacific Islander Americans, and Native Hawaiians. We are delighted to work with the Carlsbad City Library to celebrate AAPI Month with three talented and accomplished members of the AAPI community: New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris; TikTok and IG megastar and founder of Ahnest Kitchen, Sarah Ahn; and debut novelist and attorney Rosa Kwon Easton. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13458/17770?curm=5&cury=2025