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A worker removing César Chávez' name off the student services building at Southwestern College on March 19, 2026.

Courtesy of Southwestern College

Education

CSU San Marcos, Southwestern College remove César Chávez memorials following allegations

Alexander Nguyen

Students KPBS interviewed had mixed feelings, but most agreed Chávez' memorials should be removed.

The exterior of the San Diego County Water Authority headquarters building is shown on April 1, 2025. San Diego County, Calif.

Charlotte Radulovich

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KPBS

Environment

San Diego County Water Authority signs water sale deal with Riverside agency

City News Service

Shane Harris, a graduate of San Pasqual Academy, sits at his desk in downtown San Diego on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Michael Spaulding

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KPBS

Education

San Diego County, foster youth advocates look to the future of San Pasqual Academy

Katie Anastas

Living

City of Oceanside announces new spring and summer road projects

City News Service

Some of the projects include portions of Oceanside Boulevard near Mesa Drive and College Boulevard, Mission Avenue near Mesa Drive, and Mission Gate and Thunder Drive near Landes Park.
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.
Arts & Culture

Encinitas sculpture loan program changes aim to be more artist-friendly

Audy McAfee

Encinitas Art Commission proposes cultural goals for the city’s general plan after disagreements over which sculptures qualified for installation left pedestals empty for months.

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Walk for Animals 2026

Walk for Animals: North County

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 7 AM to 11 AM

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Poway Artisan Market

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8 AM

Ongoing until August 31, 2026

Old Poway Park

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Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 8 AM to 12 PM

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Art of Skin MD Body Boot Camp

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8 AM

Ongoing until March 27, 2026

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Spring Gardening with UC Master Gardeners

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9 AM to 3 PM

Sikes Adobe Farmstead

Free

Volunteer Planting Day

Working Lands for Pollinators - Volunteer Planting Day

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9 AM to 11 AM

Hidden Valley Farm

Free

Ikebana: 'Joyful Flowers'

Ikebana: 'Joyful Flowers'

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9 AM to 5 PM

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

The Flower Fields

The Flower Fields 2026 Season

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until May 10, 2026

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

General Admission: $17-$27

Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show

Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until March 22, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Tickets are $20 at the door. Online Tickets are $20 + Eventbrite Fees.

2026 Chamorro Cultural Festival

2026 Chamorro Cultural Festival

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre

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