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Buying something new can be thrilling in the moment, but will you still be glad you bought it after the fact? NPR readers share their top tips for mindful shopping to avoid regret and overspending.

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens invites you to join us for a free event for the community to celebrate the Earth with fun and informative activities for the whole family. Earth Day Festival: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Food available for purchase – Courtesy Amigos de Vista Lions - Plant sale and garden advice from GrowGetters - Garden shop is open – Come check out our crafts & snacks - Sweets, shopping, and conversation at all our vendor booths Visit: https://altavistabotanicalgardens.org/earth-day-festival/

California lawmakers are rushing to extend the state’s landmark cap-and-trade climate program through 2045 amid opposition from unions and industry.

Step into The Library, an intimate speakeasy where Study Hall transforms spirit education into an art form. Designed for both curious newcomers and seasoned connoisseurs, this immersive experience invites guests to sip, savor, and explore the craft of fine spirits under the guidance of industry experts. October 7 will feature a Día De Los Muertos agave tasting. $95/person (excludes tax & gratuity). Tickets available for purchase on OpenTable. Fairmont Grand Hotel Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

The risk from the recalled shrimp is "quite low," said Donald Schaffner, a food safety expert at Rutgers University. Cesium-137 is a byproduct of nuclear reactions.

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys’ and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night” and “Alone at the Drive-In Movie,” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals, along with innumerable school and community productions, place Grease among the world’s most popular musicals. www.typsandiego.org. La Mesa, CA You may purchase tickets online or at the door. All seats are reserved - $15 for the main rows, $30 for VIP tables seats that come with a complimentary beverage and snack. Theater for Young Professionals on Facebook / Instagram

American composer Christopher Cerrone's "All Wounds Bleed" is a contemporary retelling of the legend of Echo and Narcissus, the abandoned goddess Hera, and the price of unrequited love. The thirty minute work for three voices and small ensemble features singers Emily Barger, Julia Anne Cordani, and Miguel Zazueta. Peter Maxwell Davies' "The Medium" is a portrait of a character whose life is shrouded in mystery. Is she a mystic, a person without a country, the victim of an unspeakable crime? Davies' monodrama, featuring mezzo soprano Julia Anne Cordani, is a vocal and emotional tour-de-force that is timely and unforgettable. "All Wounds Bleed" - Christopher Cerrone (2013) "The Medium" - Peter Maxwell Davies (1981) May 7 & May 9, 2025 7 p.m. Conrad Prebys Music Center - Experimental Theater General: $20 | UC San Diego Faculty, Staff, Alumni: $10 | All Students : Free with ID Purchase Online at music.ucsd.edu/tickets Visit: https://www.kallisti-ensemble.com/chamber-operas

Family friendly | Sports | Budget friendly Everyone watches women's sports! Come cheer on San Diego's professional ultimate frisbee team, Super Bloom, as they play Oregon's Soar—this is a matchup you won't want to miss. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, ranging from $10-$20. Kids under 10 are free. Your ticket includes access to a "kid zone" with activities for children of all ages. Snacks, pizza, and drinks will be available for purchase. Free parking. Super Bloom on Facebook / Instagram

This Fourth of July, head to Hilton San Diego Bayfront for a festive evening by the water! From 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., enjoy an All-American buffet at Hudson & Nash, the hotel’s waterfront kitchen, featuring endless delicious dishes and oceanview dining. Guests with a 7:30 p.m. dinner reservation can enjoy prime views of the Big Bay Boom fireworks as they dine. Prefer something more casual? Grab a spot on the hotel’s scenic park lawn to take in the show. Reservations available via OpenTable. Visit: https://experiences.hiltonhonors.com/celebrate-4th-of-july-like-a-vip-at-hilton-san-diego/isynmv1/aucd/5643458

Join us for an unforgettable evening with bestselling author Carl Hiaasen as he discusses his latest wild ride with Dean Nelson, "Fever Beach." In true Carl Hiaasen fashion, the book kicks off with a rainy-day hitchhiker pickup and spirals into a hilarious, razor-sharp romp through Florida’s most absurd corners. It's a wild ride through greed, extremism, and botched schemes in the Sunshine State. Hear Hiaasen speak about the inspiration behind the novel, his take on Florida’s strange and sensational underbelly, and more at one his first events for his latest book. A Q&A and book signing will follow the talk. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of "Fever Dream" through Warwick's bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/event/hiaasen-2025 or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/evening-carl-hiassen-35837 Carl Hiaasen on Instagram and Facebook