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The Neighborhood House in Logan Heights became the heart of the Mexican and Mexican American community in San Diego. Begun in 1914 by a group of wealthy Victorian socially progressive women including Mary and Helen Marston as a settlement house with the explicit goal of “Americanizing” Mexican immigrants, it evolved over time to be a site of community activism and civic participation for the next generation of Mexican American youth walking through its doors. Colloquially known as La Neighbor, the Neighborhood House was the nexus of relations in Logan Heights and offered integral services like health care, food distribution, English-language classes, a community oven, citizenship classes, and enrichment activities. This new exhibition brings together the written history of the house, along with nearly twenty new oral history interviews from former Logan Heights residents and Neighborhood House participants who were impacted by its services. The Neighborhood House Association continues today commemorating its 110th anniversary as a much different organization since its founding. Examining the history of Neighborhood House through the first sixty years shows us the ways in which individuals and governments have responded to pervasive social issues like poverty and lack of access to health care and education. It also shows the ways in which community is built and the next generation is fostered, despite continued vulnerability and the challenges posed by policy and planning decisions outside of local control. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

The latest legal challenge alleges the Board of Supervisors approved the development while relying on a decade-old fire safety analysis that didn't account for new, stricter wildfire regulations.

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

The unemployment rate in San Diego County increased to 4.7% in January, up from the December estimate of 4.4% and above the year-ago rate of 4.5%, according to data released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

Storytellers of San Diego invite you to come to a send-up, poignant, humorous evening of relatable stories of the best and worst birthdays ever! Hosted live, in person, by Linda Brown--aided and abetted by David Schmidt, Emily Corcoran, and Mindy Donner. It is always a captivating time at The Template with delicious java in an arts-filled atmosphere.

Peace, love & 5K Join us for the Dr. Sandra Edwin Memorial 5K Any Way Run, walk, bike, skate, roll—however you want to show up, you’re in. This is a laid-back, high-energy morning with music, community, and a whole lot of good vibes. Every step supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and helps create one-to-one mentoring relationships for local kids. Sign up: www.sdbigs.org/5k

Christian villages in southern Lebanon are spending Easter under siege, as the Lebanese Army pulls out of an area where Israel is battling Shiite Muslim Hezbollah militants.

Get ready for an epic night with Wax and DJ Hoppa live at The Harp! This in-person event promises killer beats, great vibes, and an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a longtime fan or just looking for a fun night out, come join the party and see these legends in action. Don’t miss your chance to vibe with Wax & DJ Hoppa up close and personal! IMPORTANT - Due to limited capacity and high demand, The Harp enforces a strict four-ticket maximum per purchase (online and in person). The ticket holder must present a valid photo ID that matches the name on the ticket. Any additional ticket holders must arrive together with the original purchaser—no exceptions. Tickets are refundable up to 3 days before the event. Tickets are non-transferable, and resale or misuse will not be honored.

What is a Dirty Cello? Find out at New Village Arts in Carlsbad on April 18. The band Dirty Cello is a globe trotting band that performs blues, rock and Americana, all fronted by virtuoso cellist Rebecca Roudman. A classically trained symphony player, Roudman dropped the straight- jacket of classical music years ago and hasn’t looked back since. “We travel all over the place,” says Roudman, “and everywhere we go, the idea is to put on a high energy show. We’re a rock band, but with a cello instead of a lead guitar.” The Dirty Cello band really does get around - with shows from Iceland, to China, to a Santa Cruz nudist resort. The band will be performing for the first time at the New Village Arts in Carlsbad on April 18 for a special afternoon show. Among their many descriptions, Oakland Magazine describes the group as, "Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical." Roudman agrees with this description and adds, “We’re all about the fun at our shows and we step on stage with only a vague plan as to what specific songs we are going to play, and we react to what the audience wants to hear and adjust accordingly.” With a set list ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Charlie Daniels to rocking original songs, the band can deliver on this promise. Dirty Cello on Facebook / Instagram

Chase Morrin is a prolific pianist and composer, having released four original albums which were all multi-cultural collaborations, and written for ensembles like the Louisville Orchestra and the self-created Music Alliance ensemble at Yellow Barn. He is currently a professor at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute and New England Conservatory Preparatory School and has received eleven Downbeat awards, four ASCAP Jazz composer awards and was nominated for a National Korean Award for his album, Gapi. In addition to finding innovative approaches to musical collaboration, Chase is dedicated to advocating for social change through music and creating more equitable spaces in music communities.