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Second Chance, a San Diego nonprofit dedicated to helping people facing the barriers of justice involvement become empowered members of society is holding its 30th Anniversary Celebration fundraiser themed “Where Success Takes Flight,” on Thursday, April 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park. Honorary Chairs Joan and Irwin Jacobs invite you to join them for a special evening raising funds for Second Chance programs that disrupt the cycles of incarceration and poverty. Guests will enjoy delectable food, beverages, music, a live and silent auction, and an opportunity to meet current and past Second Chance participants and learn more about their stories and success. The Honorable Judge Desiree Bruce-Lyle will be recognized for her 22 years of service with the collaborative courts, and her work with Second Chance. Each year, more than nine million people cycle through local jails and more than 700,000 are released from state and federal prison. Second Chance’s reentry programs are designed to assist incarcerated individuals with a successful transition to their community. Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are available. For more information, about sponsorships and to purchase tickets, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter

We are SO excited to host our inaugural Bunny Bash, which includes an Easter Egg Hunt, Photos with the Easter Bunny and Easter Basket Donation Drive benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. - Noon at Encore Events Center: 8253 Ronson Road, San Diego, CA 92111. This event will be jam packed with fun and giving back! Here's what we have lined up so far! - Easter Egg Hunt (by age group) - Photos with the Easter Bunny (Additional Fee) - Special Guest Appearances and Entertainment - Easter Basket Assembly (for donation) - Every child will receive a Easter Bag / Basket (Family of 4 ticket will receive 2 and Family of 2 ticket will receive 1) - Carnival Style Games + Fun - Photo Scavenger Hunt - Easter Themed Photo Opportunities - Sweet Treats - Bubbles & Games - Face Painting - Crafts - Music and much more! Keep checking back as we add to the lineup of fun! The event is set to be hosted at Encore Events Center 8253 Ronson Road San Diego, CA 92111. No refunds. Rain or Shine.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected a bipartisan Senate proposal to keep agencies funded through November 17 and instead moved a GOP bill that linked another month of spending with border security.

The program launched by President George W. Bush is credited with saving 25 million lives. Some in Congress want this year's reauthorization tied to language that PEPFAR will not "promote abortion."

Chula Vista will hold its first ever arts festival on Saturday — the latest in a series of ongoing efforts to strengthen the local arts community.

The pop star has always loved out-trolling her trolls. But Doja Cat's fourth album and dramatic rollout pushes that persona further, interpreting her antics through a playfully demonic lens.

Class Description If you’ve hit a wall with your novel, memoir, screenplay, or whatever you’re working on, this class is for you. Learn some trusted techniques for getting unstuck, and have the opportunity to share your writing woes with a helpful, supportive group. No problems are too big or small. Limp in with your issues, leave at a sprint, ready to write. Disclaimers You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of the class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please either send us a message via this website or send an email to programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please note that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that a class does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies on registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

For the first time since 2020, the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF) will be held in person at The Balboa Park Activity Center (BPAC) on March 15, 2023. The GSDSEF will include 338 students with 312 projects from San Diego and Imperial Counties in grades 6-12. Students that present the top projects will be awarded scholarships, educational experiences, cash prizes and be selected to attend additional prestigious fairs. These include Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge for middle school students, The California Science and Engineering Fair in April, and 6 high school students will be given all expense paid trips to attend The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Dallas, Texas. This is held in May and nearly $6 million in awards will be given out. In the past, $20,000+ dollars of award money has been given out to students, and numerous students have gone on to win top prizes at the state and international fairs. Judging will be held at the BPAC on March 15, 2023, however this will be closed to the public. The awards ceremony will be held at The Observatory North Park on March 16, 2023 at 6pm. The awards ceremony will be open to families of participants and we will be making a video for later viewing. The BPAC will be open to the public to view projects on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to be inspired and see what amazing projects these students have put together. Please join us then! For more information go to www.gsdsef.org

The 56-hour lane closure is the second this month and will begin 9 p.m. Friday and continue to 5 a.m. Monday. Traffic will begin to taper after the northbound I-5 Mile of Cars off-ramp in National City.

The Biden administration is trying to dramatically change how and where oil and gas drilling occurs on federal land, which is getting mixed reviews in longtime drilling boom-towns.