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Whistleblowers alerted San Diego County about alleged poor treatment of employees in its public defender office in late 2020, before a multi-million dollar verdict. In other news, volunteers took to the streets to do the annual point-in-time count Thursday. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening around San Diego County.

We all need something to look forward to… Enjoy a free day at The Garden the 2nd Friday of every month! There is no cost for admission on these select days. Thank you to everyone who donated and our incredible sponsors for making this initiative a reality in 2021! See you at The Garden! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This year, in preparation for Easter, This year, in preparation for Easter, Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church's Music and the Arts Committee will present a living tableau of Leonardo DaVinci’s “The Last Supper” on Maundy Thursday, April 6. This event will be held in the PLCPC Sanctuary where the tableau will be featured in a service of communion. There will be a special program for kids ages 4 through 11. Childcare for infants to age 3 is also provided. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Show Your Home Some Love ! 38th Annual Spring Home/Garden Show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds 
on April 28 & 29, 2023 Del Mar, California—Now in its 38th year, returns for a two-day extravaganza of demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts—all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. The Show focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses. Visitors find everything they need to save time and money improving, refreshing, or remodeling their home and outdoor surroundings—from the latest in appliances to garden lighting, from BBQ’s to security systems, from baths to sunrooms, even Tiny Homes, A 3D printed ADU and other ADU options. In addition to a huge main hall where hundreds of exhibitors showcase the newest products and hottest trends, all at special low show prices, the show offers several unique home and garden features and admission is FREE! * “The Garden Marketplace”—Shop at a grand nursery of the freshest plants for sale direct from San Diego area garden and non-profit plant societies, specialty growers and wholesalers--at low show prices. Plus, Face-to-Face meetings with some of San Diego’s top garden experts; gain priceless hands-on knowledge for your home projects, from landscaping to vegetable gardening and fruit trees. • Bargains!-- The Spring Home/Garden Show is a home and garden shopper’s paradise. Special pricing is a big attraction for any homeowner looking for deep one-time-only savings. The Exhibitors present offer an ideal opportunity to easily arrange for multiple bids on any home project, be it shutters, doors, windows, skylights, or hundreds of other essentials. Save TIME and MONEY! Show Hours: Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 30 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, please visit here. About Westward Expos: Founded in 1984 in San Diego, Westward Expos produces the Spring Home/Garden and Fall Home/Garden shows and the San Diego Home Improvement Expo. Westward Expos can be reached at 858.350.3738 x 801. For information on how to participate in the Spring Home/Garden Show, contact James Scannell via phone or email. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, will be hosting its next diaper distribution on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Heart Revolution Church (1920 Sweetwater Road, National City, 91950). Registered guests will be able to attend the free diaper distribution from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. and the drive will be open to the public from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. Over 350 local families are anticipated to attend. Miracle Babies has supplied over 1.3 million diapers throughout the pandemic to families in need. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition will assist Miracle Babies’ staff and volunteers distribute thousands of diapers, menstrual supply products, and other PPE products. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition is a volunteer group that dresses up as superheroes and attends charity events. The American Medical Response (AMR) will also provide free car seat safety inspections on a limited basis. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website to ensure availability of diaper sizes. Diaper donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 300 families. Major thanks to the following sponsors: Heart Revolution Church, Dalton Toyota National City, Rent-A-Center, San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition, and American Medical Response (AMR). Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

President Biden spoke with Jewish community leaders at the White House Wednesday, and said he had asked his administration to boost security for any potential threats to Jews in the United States.

DreamHack creates a world where the gaming community comes to life. The festivals, featuring everything gaming under one roof, create an arena where you can come to connect, explore, win, play a part, and be yourself through a gaming lifestyle experience. Attendees meet their favorite creators, experience professional esports tournaments, amateur and varsity gaming tournaments, world-famous bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) LAN party, cosplay championships, panels, art, activities, expo, screenings, live music, and more. DreamHack is part of ESL FACEIT Group, the leading competitive games and esports company. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: people experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50.

Hawaiian singer-songwriter John Cruz engages audiences with rich storytelling through songs ranging from Hawaiian to blues, folk, R&B and more. Cruz is a multi-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner and contributed a composition and song to the GRAMMY® award-winning album ‘Slack Key Guitar, Vol. 2.’ Captivating guitar playing, soulful vocals and a compassionate, genuine heart make Cruz one of Hawaii’s most beloved artists. On stage, he fully embodies every song with this alluring energy translating to his acclaimed albums, ‘Acoustic Soul’ (one of the best selling Hawaii records of all time) and ‘One of These Days’ (bowed at #4 on Billboard’s World Music chart). Today, over 1 million people stream Cruz’s music every year as he enjoys regular plays on SiriusXM, prominent features on hit Playing for Change videos (“The Weight”, “Jokerman” and “All Along The Watchtower”) and a new, long-term concert residency at one of Hawaii’s top listening rooms, ProArts Studio in Kihei, Maui. ADMISSION Ticket will go on sale on Friday April 14, 2023 at 12 P.M. Ticket Price: $25 advanced seat / $28 day of show seat / $44 reserved loft seating (available over the phone 858-481-8140 or in person at our box office) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Robert Card, 40, was suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 others in Lewiston on Wednesday night. The hunt for him had put the region on lockdown.