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A lifeguard walks past a sign in Del Mar warning of the new rules against "hazardous holes" on the beach, March 19, 2026.
Alexander Nguyen
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KPBS
Living
Del Mar's ordinance banning 'hazardous holes' on city beaches set to go into effect
Alexander Nguyen
The city is banning holes deeper than 2 feet. Burying someone in the sand will also be banned, and beachgoers will be required to refill the holes they've dug.
Bella Bowman with her art, "Bob the Blob" (left) and "Fun Guys" (right), in front of Carrillo Pottery in Oceanside on Jan. 26, 2026.
Audy McAfee
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KPBS
Arts & Culture
Encinitas sculpture loan program changes aim to be more artist-friendly
Audy McAfee
A display of a rendering of the new Behavioral Health Wellness Campus at the news confrence March 17, 2026.
Alexander Nguyen
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KPBS
Health
San Diego region awarded $171 million for behavioral health treatment
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Art of Skin MD Body Boot Camp

Art of Skin MD Body Boot Camp

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until March 27, 2026
Art of Skin MD
The Flower Fields

The Flower Fields 2026 Season

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until May 10, 2026
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
General Admission: $17-$27
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSUSM Spring Classes

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSUSM Spring Classes

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until April 8, 2026
Cal State San Marcos Extended Learning Building
$18 - $80
Dames on Grand: Celebrating Women Artists

Dames on Grand: Celebrating Women Artists

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until March 20, 2026
Escondido Arts Partnership
Free
Maryam Bayat: 'Unrolling Paradise'

Maryam Bayat: 'Unrolling Paradise'

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until August 16, 2026
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum
Free
'Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art and Gaming'

'Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming'

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until April 12, 2026
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum
Free with Admission
Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show

Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until March 22, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Tickets are $20 at the door. Online Tickets are $20 + Eventbrite Fees.
National Chocolate & Caramel Day at The Rooftop Bar

National Chocolate & Caramel Day at The Rooftop Bar

Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 12 PM to 10 PM
The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort

Early Season Meditation and Sound Healing

Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 4 PM to 5 PM
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
$60
"There's Still Tomorrow' ('C'è ancora domani')

Italian Film: 'There's Still Tomorrow' ('C'è ancora domani')

Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 7 PM to 9 PM
La Paloma Theatre
Tickets $16 ($12 SDIFF Members, $7 Students)
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