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A City Council committee is pushing to raise the minimum wage for hotel and event venue workers to $25 an hour, sparking a battle between labor advocates and industry leaders — including the Padres — over fairness and economic impact.

Sail the enchanting Dalmatian Coast with KPBS’s General Manager, Deanna Mackey, aboard the 102-guest National Geographic Orion. Journey through Greece, Albania, and Croatia, exploring UNESCO treasures like Delphi and Dubrovnik. Swim in the Ionian Sea’s turquoise waters and uncover hidden gems, from Croatia’s outlying isles to Albania’s ancient ruins. Visit Butrint National Park’s archaeological wonders and go birding in Divjakë-Karavasta. With an expert expedition team—including a National Geographic Photography Expert—this unforgettable voyage blends history, nature, and discovery.

SDSU's 53rd Annual Pow Pow will be held on April 12, 2025. The San Diego State University Pow Wow is a cultural and social event held annually to bring together the Native American community at SDSU. SDSU has the reputation of having one of the longest-running pow-wows run by a university in California. This event is open to the public and is a partnership between the Native Resource Center, the SDSU American Indian Studies Department, the Native American Student Alliance, and the American Indian Alumni Chapter of SDSU. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at SDSU Main Campus - REC Field 103 11 a.m. - Gourd Dance - Open Session Noon - Grand Entry 1 - 6 p.m. - Dance Exhibitions & Honorings 6 p.m. - Bird Singing 8 p.m. - Approximate End The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths. There will be a Master of Ceremonies and Arena Director who help run the event. The MC works with the Arena Director to keep the pow wow program organized and running smoothly. The SDSU pow wow kicks off with Kumeyaay Bird singers followed by the Gourd Dance and Grandy Entry which signals the official start of the festivities. Kumeyaay Bird Songs have been passed down through generations and are used in times of celebration or grief, to sing, dance, and share culture in the company of friends.Bird Songs are used in the place of a written history and record an oral history and way of life for Kumeyaay people. Through the use of animal metaphors and allegory, the songs are used to instruct and imprint collective teachings about practical things such as food, the environment and geography, as well as history, customs, and social/moral values. The Gourd Dance is a Kiowa Tribe ceremonial dance that honors warriors or veterans. Many of those that dance this style are veterans and the idea is to honor all warriors alive or fallen for their service. Most notable of the gourd dance is the use of either a gourd rattle or metallic salt shaker rattle and a red and blue wool blanket draped over the shoulders. Grand Entry is the official start of the pow wow and all dancers enter the arena. During the grand entry, the color guard brings in the Eagle Staff which is a symbol of American Indian Nations, the U.S flag, state and veterans flags are also represented. This is also a time when we introduce our honored Head Staff and other important guests.

The House wants to raise the SALT deduction cap, which would help wealthy Californians pay less in federal taxes. The Senate wants to keep it where it is.

In the depths of the Depression, millions worldwide followed every twist and turn of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder. However, what was reported was largely “fake news.” Nearly a century after undocumented immigrant Bruno Richard Hauptmann was executed for the dastardly crime, questions still linger. Join us on March 20 to hear how Judge Pearlman reexamined "the crime of the century" with fresh eyes focused on a key suspect. Astonishingly more key evidence is accessible today than was presented at the death penalty trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann. Viewing documents and photos that the jury never saw and forensic analysis never before published, you can judge for yourself who committed the "crime of the century." Judge Pearlman’s book is available for presale, and she will be signing books at this event. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/wine-lecture-the-lindbergh-kidnapping/ Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the discovery that what Harvard University thought was a copy of the Magna Carta is actually an original.

Join I Love A Clean San Diego for a free clothing swap during the City of La Mesa’s Earth Day Fair! Celebrate the beauty and abundance of our planet and stop by our clothing and accessories swap. Enjoy a day at MacArthur Park, slow down the consumption of new items, and exchange your clothing, shoes, and accessories you want to pass on to another home to keep our fabrics out of the landfill. Let’s recirculate our clothing back into our local community, and get a great ‘new-to-you’ outfit while we’re at it. Event date: Saturday, April 19th Location: La Mesa Community Garden at MacArthur Park at 5080 Memorial Dr. Event time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A Few Reminders: - No registration is needed to attend, walk-ins are welcome! - Donation limit of 1 grocery bag; please ensure they are lightly used – no rips, stains, or odors - You don’t need to donate in order to take some home with you; anyone can bring home a new outfit! - Extra parking is located next to the Community Garden Closest Transit Stop: - La Mesa Blvd & University Av – Route 852 (~3 minute walk) - La Mesa Blvd Trolley Station (orange line) (~12 minute walk) For any questions, please reach out to Zerowaste@cleansd.org I Love A Clean San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, says affected Texans are owed an investigation into what went wrong with evacuating flooded areas and how it can be prevented from happening again.

The Trees For Health garden in Balboa Park introduces San Diegans to the medicinal uses of plants growing all around them.

Rockalina was an adult eastern box turtle living in the wild when she was taken into a New York home in 1977. When a reptile rehabilitation center got a hold of her this February, they worried for her survival.