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The excitement is growing within the San Diego Chapter of ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) as they prepare for their first in-person Scientist of the Year (SOY) Celebration in 4 years. This year’s SOY honoree, Dr. Margaret Leinen, is an award-winning oceanographer and distinguished national and international leader in ocean science, global climate and environmental issues. In 2013, Dr. Leinen was appointed the 11th Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography. ARCS San Diego invites you to join them for a celebration of science and scientists that is set for Sunday, May 7 (4-8 p.m.) at The Conrad in La Jolla. In addition to honoring Dr. Leinen, they will pay tribute to this year’s ARCS Scholars – all 50 of them – along with distinguished ARCS Scholar alumnus, Dr. Forest Rohwer, a renowned marine microbial ecologist at SDSU. All funds raised at this event will go toward financial awards to support future ARCS Scholars. Through their research, these talented Scholars make outstanding contributions to advance science and keep America competitive on the global stage, which is the ARCS mission. ARCS San Diego has put together an exciting program for its signature event. For program details and to register, please visit here. About ARCS: The ARCS Foundation (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists), a national organization with 15 chapters across the country, provides financial awards to promising graduate students who are pursuing degrees in science, engineering and medical research. Since its inception in 1985, the San Diego Chapter of ARCS has given more than $11.8 million to support graduate students at four local institutions: UCSD, SDSU, USD, and Scripps Research. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter

The Alt Protein Project works to promote alternatives to animal proteins, as a means to create more sustainable, equitable, and safe food systems. This event is a regional summit aimed at education, networking, and interdisciplinary community building within the food systems space. There will be multiple panel discussions, student and external organizations tabling, food tastings, and more. The event is free to the public and will be a great opportunity for community members to learn more about these pressing issues, and how to get involved - even build careers - in alternative proteins and sustainable food systems. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Writers, directors and other Hollywood union members demand the studios and streamers come back to the bargaining table with performers.

A retired teacher in Saudi Arabia a death sentence for his tweets criticizing the country's leadership to just a handful of followers, according to rights advocates and his family.

San Diego’s only beachfront amusement and entertainment center, will host its second annual park-wide hiring festival, Jobapalooza. The largest hiring fair in Mission Beach, this event will connect job seekers with local employers from a variety of industries, including hospitality, service, ride operators and more. Belmont Park tenants will have tables/booths setup along the Adrenaline Alley/Food Court area and interviews will be conducted at Coaster Terrace. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with employers, learn about available positions, and submit resumes and applications on-site! Belmont Park’s goal is to give everyone coming to the hiring fest a feel for the amazing culture that working at mission beach, and specifically at Belmont Park offers its employees. It's going to be a full day of fun with a DJ, food for potential employees, a swag bag with merchandise from tenants, and more! Showing everyone that "working is better at the beach.” All interviewees are asked to bring their resume, IDs and any references. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

KPBS reporter Gustavo Solis brings you the stories of several people who have been deported from the U.S. In other news, San Diego's premier rehab center for veterans is still under heavy scrutiny by lawmakers and oversight agencies. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events worth checking out.

It’s time to find a furry date to take to Puppy Prom. Join us with your pup at Original 40 in North Park on May 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Puppy Prom is free to attend! It will feature vendors, an auction, and a costume contest to crown King and Queen. You can also enter the Best Dressed King & Queen Costume Contest through here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Helen Woodward Animal Center on Facebook / Instagram Facebook & Instagram

As Republicans take the debate stage in Milwaukee, Planned Parenthood is launching ads on social media and streaming services quoting their positions on abortion.

Customers can expect some relief soon from January’s unprecedented natural gas prices. We also have some tips on how you can lower your bill. In other news, a San Diego County contractor has been ordered to hire back some janitors who were trying to unionize. Plus, San Diego is in desperate need of more workforce housing, to keep essential workers in the region.

There are days when you head out to report a story, and you think you know where it's going. And then it spins in an entirely different direction. This is the story of one such day.