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A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court and acknowledged his involvement in an attempt to illegally smuggle migrants to the U.S. when a truck crashed in Mexico in 2021, killing more than 50.

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Learn to arrange flowers like your favorite Native Poppy designers in this fun, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop. Each month, we create a brand-new signature mood board to guide our seasonal color palette to inspire the flower designs featured in our shops — and in this class. Every workshop in the Color Play Series is unique and designed to be taken as a stand-alone experience or as part of a year-long journey through color. Your class will cover all the fundamentals of Flower Arranging 101 while highlighting our signature seasonal color pairings, with extra instruction tailored to your skill level. It’s the perfect way to build your floral skills, spark your creativity, and make something beautiful to take home. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and hands-on assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All materials, tools, and fresh seasonal flowers to create our signature classic arrangement - A Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Access to the monthly Color Series Mood Board featuring our curated seasonal palette - A self-serve tea bar with light refreshments - Plus: the floral arrangement you design to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Ready to party like it’s 1981? Join Patrick’s Pub in celebrating their 45th anniversary with an unforgettable party on Thursday, February 19 from 7-11 p.m.! Rock out to 80s hits with live music from Rock of Ages and come decked out in your favorite 80s gear to compete in a costume contest! Sip on festive drink specials, enjoy an extended happy hour until 9 p.m., and strike a pose at the photobooth to capture your throwback look. This event is open to the public at 7 p.m. and is perfect for those looking for a fun-filled night! Patricks Gaslamp Pub on Instagram

A gathering for coffee and tea enthusiasts. Enjoy cozy, seasonal beverages and discover your new favorite beans and small-batch teas while connecting with people passionate about sipping and brewing. Explore a curated selection of local roasters, handcrafted tea blends, and unique drinkware and accessories. Proceeds benefit Feeding San Diego. This is a rain or shine event. Viridian Productions Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Floral Sourdough Scoring Workshop When: Saturday, May 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers and flour take center stage in this workshop, where hand-tied floral design meets the art of floral sourdough scoring. Floral forms and patterns become the inspiration for scoring designs, translating botanical beauty into edible art. This collaborative workshop begins with hand-tied flower arranging, where you’ll learn how to create a beautifully wrapped floral bundle using fresh seasonal blooms. With guidance from one of Native Poppy’s professional florists, you’ll explore balance, color pairing, and foundational techniques. The workshop continues with floral sourdough scoring led by Katrina of The Sourdough Mama. Using a prepared sourdough loaf, you’ll translate floral forms and patterns into a scored design before taking your loaf home to bake and enjoy—no baking experience is required. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion.

Complimentary Entry | No Reservations Required Brazilian Jazz Night brings together a group of standout Southern California musicians for an evening celebrating the rhythm, warmth, and beauty of Brazil’s musical tradition. At the center is vocalist Lexi Pulido, whose expressive voice and natural feel for the music bring elegance and soul to classic bossa nova and samba repertoire. Leading the ensemble on drums, Matthew Elton Smith brings a deep sense of groove and musical direction to the group, blending jazz sensibility with the subtle pulse and flow of Brazilian rhythms. His playing helps guide the ensemble while leaving space for the kind of spontaneous interaction that makes live jazz exciting. The band also features vibraphonist Ian Harland, whose shimmering sound and melodic improvisations add a unique color to the group. Guitarist Aaron Lind provides the harmonic foundation with the smooth, rhythmic feel that is central to Brazilian music, while bassist Harley Magsino anchors everything with warm tone, lyrical lines, and an effortless pocket. Rounding out the ensemble, Gabe Carson on saxophone brings expressive melodies and dynamic improvisation to the mix. Showtimes: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Lou Lou's Jungle Room on Instagram

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Join San Diego Bird Alliance for an evening of birds and community as Kenn Kaufman reflects on a lifetime of observing, learning from, and being inspired by birds. Through stories, images, and insights drawn from decades in the field, Kenn will share his deep curiosity and expertise, helping birders of all levels connect more meaningfully with the natural world. Program 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Reception including appetizers and cash bar, open to all attendees 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Keynote Presentation 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Book Signing About the Keynote speaker: A dedicated naturalist from the age of six, Kenn Kaufman burst onto the birding scene as a teenager in the 1970s, hitch-hiking all over North America in pursuit of birds—an adventure later chronicled in his cult-classic book "Kingbird Highway." After several years as a leader of birding tours worldwide, he transitioned to a career as a writer, editor, and illustrator. Most of his energy currently goes into book projects and painting bird portraits. His 14 books include his latest, "The Birds That Audubon Missed", published in May 2024. Kenn is a field editor for the National Audubon Society, a Fellow of the American Ornithological Society, and the only person to have received the American Birding Association’s lifetime achievement award twice. Visit: https://secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30715 Kenn Kaufman on Instagram and Facebook

Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) will host the “Igniting Hope, Building CommUNITY Family & Friends Festival" on Saturday, May 2, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Liberty Station Central Promenade (2641 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106). In recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month, the free, community-centered event will bring together nonprofit organizations, community leaders, volunteers, and young people looking for a path to success for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and collaboration. Moving beyond a traditional resource fair, the festival is designed as an immersive experience that strengthens connections across people and services. It focuses on building a more coordinated and accessible support system for transition-age foster youth and other underserved populations. The event will bring together hundreds of young people seeking pathways to stability, alongside community leaders, families, and friends working to build meaningful relationships and advance a more connected, solutions-based model of support. Attendees from the broader community will also have the opportunity to connect with organizations, explore volunteer opportunities, and learn how to get involved in supporting local youth. The event will feature approximately 40 participating organizations offering resources across a wide range of services, including housing, education, job training, mental health support, financial literacy, and health services. Participating organizations will engage directly with attendees, showcase their impact, and connect with other peer organizations to identify gaps they can address together, helping to build stronger, more collaborative partnerships. Attendees can expect a lively, family-friendly atmosphere with live entertainment, interactive experiences, and local food. The event will feature a performance by San Diego-based artist Divina Jasso, along with entertainment from magician The Amazing Dana. Guests can also participate in yoga sessions, enjoy an open-air glam booth, and hear directly from two JIT youth speakers sharing their personal stories. A lineup of local food trucks, including Dirty Birds, Born in Brooklyn, Dilly’s Ice Cream, and Juicy Shawarma, will be on-site throughout the event. More than just a one-day event, “Igniting Hope, Building CommUNITY” represents a broader shift toward collaboration in the nonprofit sector, bringing organizations together to better serve individuals who need a reliable, connected network of support. Participating organizations include: Promises2Kids Youth Assistance Coalition Urban Street Angels YMCA Doors of Change Home Start California Youth Connection Our Arts Community Resource Center Kitchens for Good United 4 Youth And more! The festival is made possible through the support of key sponsors including San Diego Foundation, SDG&E, U.S. Bank, Kiwanis Club of San Diego, and the Foster Youth Transitions Collaborative. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to register please visit https://jitfosteryouth.org/hope-festival/. About Just in Time for Foster Youth Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) is a nonprofit that serves young people out of the foster care system after age 18 who leave without a safety net or a family to assist with their transition to adulthood. JIT provides a community of support to help these young adults stay on the path to self-sufficiency. Serving nearly 3,000 youth annually, JIT is focused on Leading Change in the areas of stable housing, essential education, meaningful employment, financial security, reliable transportation, positive connections, confidence, and well-being. For more information, visit www.jitfosteryouth.org. Just in Time for Foster Youth on Facebook / Instagram