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Home appliance companies are rushing to put AI into products. It's motivated by a few factors, including gathering data and creating a long-term customer relationship, experts say.

California’s landmark labor law aims to make nail salon workers, predominantly Vietnamese women, full employees rather than contractors in an industry known for labor violations.

The federal grant funding traditionally goes out by July 1. It includes support for migrant education, after-school programs and English language learners.

In this workshop, students will learn the art of editing their memoir including identifying what and where to cut to streamline the plot. Students will also learn how the revising process works so that they will be able to create a product that will excel in the marketplace. Peer editing will be utilized to assist the student in completing a first rough draft of their memoir. Students will be given an overview of the publishing options available to them including special guests (top professionals in the field) that will offer the most current and compelling information about publishing/self-publishing in today’s memoir marketplace. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

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

The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is thrilled to announce the return of its traditional live Over-The-Line (OTL) signup event and party, taking place on Saturday, May 3rd, starting at 10 a.m., at The Beachcomber 2901 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109. Get ready for some OTL fun! This year's event promises a day of beach vibes, live music, and the exciting launch of official OMBAC OTL ball sales. That's right! OMBAC is now selling official OTL Balls! The highly anticipated annual OTL signup party offers a fantastic opportunity for players to register for the upcoming World Championship, connect with the OTL community, and soak up the sun at the iconic Beachcomber. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the popular band Mango Bay will perform live from Noon to 3 p.m., providing the perfect soundtrack for a day of celebration. This year's party is open to everyone (21+), whether seasoned OTL veterans or new to the sport. Whether you're already signed up and ready to join the excitement or need to register for this year's World Championship, this party is the place to be! For those looking to secure OTL essentials, OMBAC will facilitate live signups and sell Paid Parking passes, RV Parking permits, coveted Circle of Champions spots, and any other OTL-related signups. In an exciting development for the OTL community, OMBAC is proud to announce that it will now sell official OTL Balls for the first time ever. This initiative underscores OMBAC's commitment to supporting and promoting the sport. While shipping will not be available, players can purchase their official OTL balls at the signup party and all future OMBAC events, including Beerfest, the World Championship, and select smaller tournaments. "We are incredibly excited to bring back our traditional live signup party at The Beachcomber," said Darien Over The Line President. "This year is extra special as we launch the sale of official OMBAC OTL balls, directly supporting the players and the future of OTL. We encourage everyone to come down, enjoy the music, and participate in the OTL spirit!" Visit: https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/otl-signup--party-at-the-beachcomber-san-diego-may-975668?_gl=1 OMBAC on Facebook

Climate change and overfishing are making it harder to catch the anchovies essential to the condiment that underlies so much of Vietnam and southeast Asia's food.

A San Diego sport fishing tradition, The Port Of San Diego’s Day At The Docks is the West Coast’s largest public celebration of sport fishing. Signaling the official start of Southern California’s spring saltwater fishing season, Day At The Docks takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025 against the colorful and dynamic backdrop of world renown sport fishing fleet on San Diego Bay. Fishing Seminars: The serious fisherman can explore the latest fishing tackle presented by the industry’s leading manufacturers. Historical displays underscore how far saltwater tackle design has come. How-to seminars by expert fishermen reveal secrets on improving both technique and results. Kids Fishing Adventure: Sponsored by Okuma Fishing Tackle & Everingham Bros Bait Company. From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For kids 4-12 years old. The Kid’s Fishing Adventure is made up of areas set aside and stocked with fish, providing kids with the chance wet a line and make a catch. Expert assistance is provided by members of the San Diego Rod & Reel Club and the San Diego Anglers. Don’t miss out – there just might be a tasty fish biting at the end of the line. Catch, Prep & Cook Center Throughout the day on April 15th, our catch, prep, and cook demos will provide ideas and techniques to improve the enjoyment of your catch. There will be presentations on proper handling, storage and preparation of fresh fish to ensure that every fish caught and kept is fully enjoyed. Recipes and samples will be available at the seminars. Schedule to be Announced Soon! Casting Contest You’ve got to try your hand at this true test of an angler’s skill. If you have never cast a line in your life, don’t worry. This competition is for everyone, pro and novice alike. Competition is set for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Points are awarded for distance and accuracy. Izorline Knot Tying Competition: Young and old alike can try their hand at tying the strongest fishing knot with assistance from the pro staff at Izorline. Knot tying demonstrations will be followed by hands-on competition in which individual knots will be tested against the Izorline Knot Gauge, a device that measures a knot’s breaking point by pressure. Competition will take place in three divisions: Small fry (up to 10 years old), Juniors (11-16 years old) and Adults. A voluntary donation of $1-5 to enter the competition will benefit the Friends of Rollo a non-profit organization that takes kids fishing. The contest runs all day at the Izorline exhibit booth. Winners in each division will be announced at the end of the day. Prizes include ½ day and full day fishing trips. Fishing Videos: Look inside the Sportfishing Landings for continuous showings of dramatic sportfishing videos. From San Diego to Baja, Clipperton Island and Costa Rica … get a glimpse of the sportfishing adventures and action that are available on the San Diego fleet. Boat Rides Around the Bay: Boat Rides Around BayThe whole family will want to take a boat ride around San Diego Bay and it only costs $4. Trips run continuously throughout the day from the three sportfishing landings. Gourmet Galley: There is great variety to choose from… Seafood, Thai, Chinese, Mexican and more. Many local restaurants around the harbor will also be serving up Day at the Docks specials. Hot Tackle: Find out what’s hot on the fish equipment market. The top manufacturers will be there to show off their latest. Some really new technology has hit the scene. Be prepared this season with the latest and greatest! You’ll find some great bargains on fishing tackle from exhibitor retailers and in the landing tackle shops. You’ll find boats of all shapes and sizes. The modern sportfishers in the San Diego fleet will be hosting a grand open house. You are welcome to climb aboard and look around. Joining the fleet for the day will be several small boat dealers. Marine Art: Peter J Galleries art features painting atop marine charts and Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Larry Beard Ocean Fine Art displays beautiful marine photography printed on aluminum, Marea Baja Designs will be offering beautiful sea glass mosaics. And, there are many other marine artists on display. Open House on boats: Step aboard and meet the captains in the San Diego fleet. Have you never been on a San Diego sportfishing boat before? Well now is you chance. You’ll see that the accommodations are quite nice, with many of the comforts of home. Entertainment all day on stage: On the Main Stage things get going at 9 a.m. The day will also feature three raffles benefiting The Burn Institute. Raffles will be drawn at 12 p.m. 12:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. – all from the Main Stage. Great Prizes include fishing trips, tackle, tickets to area attractions and much more! Come join in the fun and help us celebrate the season’s official start! Visit: https://www.portofsandiego.org/events/port-sponsored-events/port-san-diegos-day-docks Port of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Trump has long boasted about the market's performance under him. But now he seems to have other priorities.

California's insurance market already faced serious challenges even before Los Angeles' devastating fires began. What happens now? Then, around 500 people who were homeless died in San Diego County last year. We take a look at the numbers and what they mean. Plus, a look at other stories from the week on the roundup.