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Since 2023, a rising number of Sprinter and Coaster riders have evaded fares on the trains. This spike coincides with the rollout of the district’s hands-off enforcement policy, which came in response to a surge in assaults.

The Port of San Diego is excited to present “A Day at the Park,” a FREE family-friendly multicultural celebration at our Port park in Barrio Logan located at 1449 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy, San Diego on Saturday, May 16.  Come enjoy the celebration featuring local food vendors, entertainment, performances, and activities for kids of all ages.  For details and to sign up for event reminders: https://bit.ly/3PyRsm6 Port of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

First, new federally-imposed requirements to CalFresh and Medi-Cal will begin being phased in on April 1st. Then, the county received Proposition 1 funding for a behavioral health campus in the Midway District. Also, San Diego is set to host two World Cup teams. And a story about an orchestra that has created a space for people to play freely with no judgement. Lastly, a sneak peak at the 33rd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival.

Opera À la Carte San Diego presents Spring Fling, a joyful concert celebrating the beauty, renewal, and romance of the spring season. This lively program features a delightful mix of opera arias, art songs, musical theatre selections, and sparkling duets and ensembles inspired by springtime, flowers, and composers born in April. From lyrical melodies to playful and passionate moments, Spring Fling captures the spirit of the season in music that is fresh, colorful, and full of life. Featuring an outstanding roster of artists including: Abla Lynn Hamza, soprano Chelsea Seener Gornall, soprano Danielle Perrault, mezzo-soprano Lily Prado, soprano Christopher Walters, baritone Michele Scanlon, piano Join Opera À la Carte San Diego for an uplifting evening of music that celebrates spring in full bloom. Opera À la Carte San Diego is a women-run nonprofit opera company dedicated to making opera accessible, engaging, and affordable for the San Diego community. Featuring professional local artists, the company presents lively concert programs and fully staged productions that bring together opera, art song, and musical theatre in welcoming community venues throughout the region. Opera à la Carte on Facebook / Instagram

Trio Aquarelle takes its name from Philippe Gaubert's luminous Trois Aquarelles — three musical watercolors painted in sound for flute, cello, and piano. Like watercolor itself, this rare and intimate instrumentation can shimmer with brilliance one moment and breathe with quiet tenderness the next. Formed by three musicians whose roots span different corners of the world, Trio Aquarelle brings a richly layered perspective to the chamber music stage. Elena Yarritu, of Japanese and Mexican descent, holds advanced degrees from Yale University and Stony Brook University, has studied and concertized throughout Europe, and performed at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall — her recordings on MSR Classics have been hailed as "fearsome and adventurous" and "jubilantly virtuosic." Daniel Grab brings a globe-spanning energy to the ensemble — at home as principal cellist in Southern California concert halls and each summer on faculty at the Burgos International Music Festival in Spain. When not on stage, he can be found exploring the Southern California coastline in search of uncrowded waves, occasionally with a cello student in tow. Cho-Hyun Park, a native of South Korea, holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and took first prize at the Bartók-Kabalevsky-Prokofiev International Piano Competition in Italy, a distinction that led to her Carnegie Hall debut in 2015. Together, they move fluidly across a wide expressive range, from high-spirited virtuosity to moments of the most sublime lyricism — and it is precisely this diversity of background, temperament, and training that gives the ensemble its distinctive spark. Central to Trio Aquarelle's mission is a commitment to music that tells a fuller story. The ensemble actively champions works by women composers across the ages, believing that great music has always existed in more voices than history has acknowledged. They are passionate about bringing newly discovered and rarely heard works to light, programming them alongside the beloved standards audiences know and love — creating concerts that feel both like a homecoming and an adventure. Trio Aquarelle invites you into their world — one where music transcends the familiar, carries you somewhere unexpected, and stays with you long after the last note fades. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and Warwick’s Books, will host an evening with Admiral William H. McRaven, a retired Four-Star Admiral, former Commander of U.S. Special Operations Forces, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. This event will take place on Friday, May 1 at 7p.m. at the Coronado Community Center’s Nautilus Room. McRaven will discuss his latest book, "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life," in conversation with fellow Navy SEAL veteran Dan’l Steward. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, which supports library programs and services for the community. Tickets are required for entry, with complimentary admission available for those presenting a valid military ID. Ticket options include: · $10 entry only · $30.48 for admission for one person and one copy of "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" · $41.80 for admission for two people and one copy of "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" · Free Military Admission - please present I.D. Through a collection of speeches, letters, and reflections, "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" offers stories of courage, sacrifice, and integrity. The book pays tribute to a wide range of individuals—from military service members and first responders to students and public servants—while emphasizing enduring values such as duty, honor, and civility. Through a collection of speeches, letters, and reflections, "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" offers stories of courage, sacrifice, and integrity. Full of inspiration and wisdom, "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" is a reminder to us all of our time-honored American values of civility and decency—and a reflection on what these values mean for the future of our country. McRaven is the author of the bestselling "Make Your Bed and Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations." Over the course of his military career, he commanded at every level, culminating in his role leading all U.S. Special Operations Forces. Following his retirement, he served as Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. Joining him in conversation is Dan’l Steward, a Coronado resident and former Navy SEAL who trained alongside McRaven in BUD/S Class 95. Steward served more than 17 years in Naval Special Warfare, including assignments with SEAL Teams 1 and 2, the Pentagon, and international operations. After retiring as a Navy Captain, he continued to support the Naval Special Warfare community in a civilian role for nearly two decades. Learn more about this event and purchase tickets at cplevents.org.

The VVSD Stand Down Resource Event is a transformative two-day outreach event that unites San Diego's community around a shared mission: ensuring every veteran has access to the services and support they have earned. More than 150 service providers, government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations gather at the Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station Arts District to deliver critical resources in a dignified, welcoming, one-stop-shop environment. This year's event will again extend its reach to active-duty service members and their families, while continuing to serve unhoused and at-risk veterans. VVSD will provide safe overnight accommodation with free transportation to ensure access for all participants. Not only is it a transformative resource event for unhoused and at-risk veterans, it is also our signature annual fundraiser, with sponsorship dollars directly supporting both the Stand Down weekend and VVSD’s life-changing housing, treatment, and supportive programs for veterans and their families throughout the year. For sponsorship information, please contact standdown@vvsd.net Veterans Village of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Calling youth chess enthusiasts! The 8th Annual Youth Chess Tournament will take to take place on Saturday, May 3 at the Coronado Public Library. to take place on Saturday, May 25 at the Coronado Public Library. The tournament, co-sponsored by the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Global Neighborhood Project (GNP), welcomes chess players from the ages of 8 to 18 to showcase their skills and passion for chess. Not only can youth showcase their skills and passion for chess, but they will also have an opportunity to meet Chess Grandmaster Vasif Durarbayli! The GNP is a nonprofit organization that partners with neighborhoods around the world to connect people and cultures. There is no charge to players who want to participate in the event. The free event will run from 12. to 4:30 p.m. Interested participants can register online through the Coronado Public Library’s website at cplevents.org. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Join the the AFLSE San Diego's Laurel Salon at Mingei's Community Mondays for "Centering Humanity: Daring to Hope for the Middle East," a conversation on the Middle East centered on the humanity of its peoples. This is an opportunity to engage one of the most difficult and consequential subjects in a space designed for developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of our shared humanity. Hosted at Mingei, with two professors, in a salon format rather than a standard panel. A space for reflection, dialogue, and a more human conversation. Details: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Doors at 5:30 p.m.) Mingei International Museum: La Atalaya Theater Entrance: Alcazar Garden Entrance 1439 El Prado Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 Centering Humanity: Daring to Hope for the Middle East This salon invites a conversation on the Middle East centered on the humanity of its peoples. At a time when violence and cruelty in the region can give rise to despair, we gather to consider what it means to hope for a dignified life for all. With Dr. Samir Saran, Observer Research Foundation Dr. Farid Abdel-Nour, San Diego State University Dr. Michael Provence, UC San Diego Samir Saran, Samir Saran is President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India’s premier think tank headquartered in New Delhi, with affiliates in North America and the Middle East. His research spans global governance, climate and energy policy, technology, and Indian foreign policy. He curates the Raisina Dialogue — India’s flagship annual platform on geopolitics and geo-economics — and spearheads ORF’s efforts to foster international partnerships and incubate young leaders networks globally. He serves as Chair of the Global Future Council on Geopolitics at the World Economic Forum. His recent books include GeoTechnoGraphy, The New World Disorder and The Indian Imperative, and Pax Sinica. Farid Abdel-Nour, Professor of Political Science at San Diego State University. He is former Department Chair and a founding member of the Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies, which he has directed for multiple terms and will again direct starting in fall 2026. His research and teaching interests are in political theory and Israel/Palestine. His scholarly work focuses on the responsibility that ordinary citizens bear for outcomes brought about by their states. Michael Provence, Professor, Department of History, University of California, San Diego. He earned a PhD in Modern Middle Eastern History from the University of Chicago. He has lived and studied in Syria, Lebanon, Germany, and France. He is the author of The Last Ottoman Generation (2017) and The Great Syrian Revolt (2005), both translated and widely reviewed in Arabic and Turkish, as well as many articles on the late Ottoman and colonial Middle East of the early twentieth century. Hosted by: The Alumni & Friends of the London School of Economics San Diego Chapter Presented by: Amanda Toombs Thindu Wijesooriya There is no cost to this event, but registration is required. RSVP on the AFLSE registration page: https://www.aflse.org/article.html?aid=3767 Contact sandiego@aflse.org for more details.

Cowboy gypsy bebop crawl with The Garners! This modern vintage duo embraces gypsy jazz, 1920s and 1930s jazz, blues, and folk. Raggedly sophisticated, The Garners’ mysterious sweetness will entrance even the most immovable listener. Lorelei, on vocals and ukulele, is a classically trained vocalist who fell in love with swing jazz and Americana. Jon, on vocals and guitar, is a certified jazz nerd having fallen in love with Billie Holiday, Lester Young, and Charlie Christian at the age of sixteen. With Lorelei on tenor uke, Jon on gypsy guitar, and both singing from the deep wells of their booming hearts, their music will transport you back when times were harder, but the good times were more colorful, vibrant, and bold. The Garners on Facebook / Instagram