Whether dancing to ’80s classics, throwing color in the air, or cruising through wine country, these nonprofit events let you give back while living your best life this month. Check out our list of the best charitable happenings in March.Whispering Winds Annual GalaMarch 1Kicking off the month with

With February winding down and the weather heating up, the signs of springtime’s imminent return are popping up all over San Diego. Beginning March 1, folks can see the floral spectacle of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, while the spring edition of CRSSD Fest makes its two-day return this weeke

With February winding down and the weather heating up, the signs of springtime’s imminent return are popping up all over San Diego. Beginning March 1, folks can see the floral spectacle of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, while the spring edition of CRSSD Fest makes its two-day return this weeke

For nearly a century, the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages has been a cultural anchor in San Diego’s Balboa Park, offering a vibrant glimpse into the traditions, food, and heritage of dozens of countries. More than just a collection of historic cottages, HPR is a community of volunt

Masonite, hardboard, and pressboard are names used interchangeably for a type of manufactured siding. Masonite is the name of the company that made most of the product. It discontinued production in 1998 after losing a billion-dollar class action lawsuit. No product manufactured by Masonite is avail

The new guard is here—and they came to play. San Diego FC‘s first-ever game ended with a shutout win against defending MLS champion LA Galaxy on Sunday, February 23. With the team headed to Snapdragon Stadium for their first home game on March 1, we put together a quick guide to MLS’s 30th franchise

On a corner of the Singing Hills golf club, out where El Cajon fades into chaparral, five soccer fields gleam in the sun, the grass as manicured as the putting greens they replaced. A two-story, state-of-the-art fieldhouse rises from the turf. Nearby sits a defunct resort, reopening this fall as stu

One day, you’re running a quiet small business, serving a loyal but modest customer base. The next, you’re overwhelmed—scrambling to fulfill an avalanche of orders, juggling media inquiries, and adjusting to a sudden flood of eager customers. All because of a single viral post.Social media’s power t

Spring is just around the corner, and San Diego is shaking off the winter chill. This month, the city comes alive with a packed lineup of events, from new theater productions for San Diego Theatre Month to lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and the highly anticipated San Diego FC home opener at S

Spring is just around the corner, and San Diego is shaking off the winter chill. This month, the city comes alive with a packed lineup of events, from new theater productions for San Diego Theatre Month to lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and the highly anticipated San Diego FC home opener at S

Hirving “Chucky” Lozano looked up from the left flank, the ball rolling toward his feet just outside the penalty area, then swung his famed right foot. The ball floated over six New York City FC defenders, and on the other end of the pass arrived Paddy McNair, who finished the play with a running he

Like many women, Kelly Zien never thought she’d be part of the breast cancer community, let alone speaking about patient advocacy to a lunch crowd. She was diligent—annual mammograms, no family history, no warning signs. Then, last August, she got the call. The one that turns the world on its axis a

Need a dose of culture this weekend? San Diego’s got events for that. Local musicians will fête two certified legends—Aretha Franklin and Bob Marley—with tributes. Meanwhile, fans of fine art will have much to feast their eyes on with a plethora of new exhibitions. And if movies are more your thing,

California is home to the most women-owned businesses in the country, and San Diego is a hot spot for women entrepreneurs. In March, we’re celebrating International Women’s Month by highlighting some of our favorite women-owned businesses throughout San Diego County—from food to flowers, photographe

Every year in the spring and fall, some of the EDM scene’s brightest stars descend upon downtown San Diego. Founded in 2015, CRSSD Festival now draws an average of 30,000 fans for two days of sunlit dancing at Waterfront Park. This spring’s event, taking place March 1 and 2, brings a lineup topped b

After she started taking Ozempic, Kelly noticed a big difference in her restaurant bills.Kelly, who asked we not share her last name, lives in La Mesa and used to eat regularly at restaurants such as Farmer’s Table and Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar. A typical meal at the latter might include a cal

A coastal gem that feels like it’s been heavily polished over the last several years, Oceanside effortlessly blends beach-town charm with a burgeoning foodie and things-to-do scene. From its iconic pier and swim-and-surf worthy beaches to its hidden culinary treasures—and everything in between—Ocean

It happens every spring—friends who had the foresight to plant seedlings as the weather turned start texting photos of their mighty harvests. Haunted by images of plump tomatoes and shiny peppers, we’re left staring sadly at our forlorn garden beds and empty patio pots. But not this year. Fall is th

It happens every spring—friends who had the foresight to plant seedlings as the weather turned start texting photos of their mighty harvests. Haunted by images of plump tomatoes and shiny peppers, we’re left staring sadly at our forlorn garden beds and empty patio pots. But not this year. Fall is th

I’ve resisted the urge to crawl under my covers and hide from the world since Caleb* and I broke up last month. I want to be invisible. I want to be six months into the future—anywhere but here.But the days don’t stop, and time doesn’t wait for you to move on before it jumps back in with deadlines,