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San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday

A march at Waterfront Park is part of 3,000 planned events expected to draw massive crowds.

Politics

Organizers in San Diego are planning a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Kings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" target="_self">No Kings</a> Day of Nonviolent Action on Saturday, one of 3,000 events to be held across the country.The big picture: Progressive political groups, labor unions, and human and civil rights organizations expect Saturday&#x27;s nationwide demonstrations to surpass last year&#x27;s No Kings rallies in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" target="_self">June</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="October" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" target="_self">October</a>.

March Madness at SDSU brings big crowds and dollars

The Aztecs missed the bracket but earned revenue and exposure by hosting NCAA Tournament games.

Sports

San Diego State didn&#x27;t make <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="March Madness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/16/sdsu-ucsd-basketball-march-madness-bracket-2026-ncaa-tournament" data-vars-content-id="bf9e1f95-cdab-40d7-8966-5f229e7a96ec" data-vars-headline="March Madness at SDSU brings big crowds and dollars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/16/sdsu-ucsd-basketball-march-madness-bracket-2026-ncaa-tournament" target="_self">March Madness</a>, but the Aztecs&#x27; home court still made it to college sports&#x27; biggest stage.Why it matters: Hosting early March Madness games generates revenue for the university and local businesses, and boosts national <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="exposure for the SDSU brand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/01/23/san-diego-state-university-applications-enrollment" data-vars-content-id="bf9e1f95-cdab-40d7-8966-5f229e7a96ec" data-vars-headline="March Madness at SDSU brings big crowds and dollars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/01/23/san-diego-state-university-applications-enrollment" target="_self">exposure for the SDSU brand</a> at a time when students are applying to colleges.

New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres' 2026 season

New bites, local vendors and classic ballpark eats make baseball games a foodie destination.

The San Diego Padres 2026 season is here, which means <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new food options" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark/food" data-vars-content-id="50bc4ae6-5c7f-4cc3-99b4-b89fce6accde" data-vars-headline="New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres&#x27; 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark/food" target="_blank">new food options</a> for those who want to indulge in more than a Friar Frank at Petco Park.Dig in: Fans and foodies can try two new spots in the ballpark this season and new menu items from their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite local vendors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/24/new-food-petco-park-padres-2025-mlb-season" data-vars-content-id="50bc4ae6-5c7f-4cc3-99b4-b89fce6accde" data-vars-headline="New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres&#x27; 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/24/new-food-petco-park-padres-2025-mlb-season" target="_self">favorite local vendors</a>.

Five things to do in San Diego this weekend

From waterfront races to a downtown opera, here's how to make the most of sunny San Diego days.

Things to Do

The weather will be San Diego-perfect this weekend, and there are plenty of things to do.The big picture: Soak in the sunshine at outdoor events, or take in a little culture at the theater, or both.

Padres fans hit Petco Park for MLB Opening Day

Padres fandom returns to Petco Park as Opening Day festivities take over the city.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Padres fans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/23/san-diego-padres-clinch-2025-mlb-playoff-spot" data-vars-content-id="b3b02c04-091d-4c18-ab0d-6984abbfce94" data-vars-headline="Padres fans hit Petco Park for MLB Opening Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/23/san-diego-padres-clinch-2025-mlb-playoff-spot" target="_self">Padres fans</a> rejoice, baseball is back in San Diego starting Thursday.Why it matters: Opening Day is a citywide party that kick-starts the Padres&#x27; quest for a third straight <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MLB" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/20/mlb-espn-netflix-nbc-rights-deal" data-vars-content-id="b3b02c04-091d-4c18-ab0d-6984abbfce94" data-vars-headline="Padres fans hit Petco Park for MLB Opening Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/20/mlb-espn-netflix-nbc-rights-deal" target="_self">MLB</a> playoff run.

California's national parks draw record crowds in 2025

Yosemite and Redwood National Park saw the biggest boosts in recreational visits.

Nearly 13 million people visited <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California&#x27;s national parks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/09/24/california-national-parks-free-entry-joshua-tree" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/09/24/california-national-parks-free-entry-joshua-tree" target="_self">California&#x27;s national parks</a> in 2025 — a record high, according to new National Park Service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/17/national-park-crowds-visitors-2025-busiest" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/17/national-park-crowds-visitors-2025-busiest" target="_self">data</a>.Why it matters: People can&#x27;t get enough of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California&#x27;s great outdoors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/02/03/explore-act-biden-california-outdoor-recreation" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/02/03/explore-act-biden-california-outdoor-recreation" target="_self">California&#x27;s great outdoors</a>, even as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="parks faced firings and layoffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/05/california-national-parks-employees-staff-fired-nps" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/05/california-national-parks-employees-staff-fired-nps" target="_self">parks faced firings and layoffs</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="price hikes via executive order" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/26/national-park-prices-tourists-trump-america-first" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/26/national-park-prices-tourists-trump-america-first" target="_self">price hikes via executive order</a> and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/30/government-shutdown-2025-national-parks" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/30/government-shutdown-2025-national-parks" target="_self">federal government shutdown</a>.

Child care costs squeeze San Diego families and providers

Infant care alone can top $21,000 a year.

Finding affordable child care in San Diego is getting harder for parents as providers face rising costs to run daycares.Why it matters: The rising prices are piling onto <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local families&#x27; growing expenses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/26/san-diego-budget-deficit-fee-hikes-trash-parking-water-2025" data-vars-content-id="426bc27b-9946-48c6-b2ca-853dd64adafa" data-vars-headline="Child care costs squeeze San Diego families and providers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/26/san-diego-budget-deficit-fee-hikes-trash-parking-water-2025" target="_self">local families&#x27; growing expenses</a> that make living in San Diego costly while <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="forcing some moms out of their jobs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/02/women-jobs-rto" data-vars-content-id="426bc27b-9946-48c6-b2ca-853dd64adafa" data-vars-headline="Child care costs squeeze San Diego families and providers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/02/women-jobs-rto" target="_self">forcing some moms out of their jobs</a>.

San Diego child care prices, mapped

Average weekly rates for infants and preschoolers range from $180 to $640 per week.

Curious about where your ZIP code lands for child care costs? Explore these San Diego County maps to find current prices.Zoom in: Rates for infants and preschoolers range from $180 to $640 per week depending on where you live, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="YMCA data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ymcasd.org/community-support/childcare-resource-service/family-resources/choosing-child-care/cost-child-care/" data-vars-content-id="632d2062-3c26-433f-ab91-22edd0933bf6" data-vars-headline="San Diego child care prices, mapped" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ymcasd.org/community-support/childcare-resource-service/family-resources/choosing-child-care/cost-child-care/" target="_blank">YMCA data</a> shows.

More San Diegans claim Irish roots this St. Patrick's Day

Here's where to celebrate those Irish roots on St. Paddy's Day.

The share of San Diegans with Irish ancestry is growing.Why it matters: That means more locals have a reason to celebrate St. Patrick&#x27;s Day this year.

SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing

The Triton women are the only local team going to the Big Dance.

March Madness is coming to San Diego this year, but only one local team will be dancing.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego State University men&#x27;s basketball team" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/06/san-diego-state-basketball-teams-march-madness-chances" data-vars-content-id="59951e78-0f48-43e7-be12-3a6c6b9d8a2d" data-vars-headline="SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/06/san-diego-state-basketball-teams-march-madness-chances" target="_self">San Diego State University men&#x27;s basketball team</a> missed the cut for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a day after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="losing the Mountain West title game" data-vars-click-url="https://www.si.com/college/san-diego-state/basketball/san-diego-state-loses-mountain-west-title-game-utah-state-ncaa-tournament-hopes-jeopardy" data-vars-content-id="59951e78-0f48-43e7-be12-3a6c6b9d8a2d" data-vars-headline="SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.si.com/college/san-diego-state/basketball/san-diego-state-loses-mountain-west-title-game-utah-state-ncaa-tournament-hopes-jeopardy" target="_blank">losing the Mountain West title game</a>. It&#x27;s the first time the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aztecs didn&#x27;t make the bracket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/15/san-diego-state-left-out-of-ncaa-tournament-for-first-time-since-2019/" data-vars-content-id="59951e78-0f48-43e7-be12-3a6c6b9d8a2d" data-vars-headline="SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/15/san-diego-state-left-out-of-ncaa-tournament-for-first-time-since-2019/" target="_blank">Aztecs didn&#x27;t make the bracket</a> since 2019.

USPS stamps lowrider legacy in San Diego

Lowriders roll onto U.S. postage, honoring a tradition rooted in Mexican American communities.

Lowriders are rolling onto U.S. mail as the Postal Service launched a stamp collection honoring the artistry and tradition of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chicano culture" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/09/20/here-in-sd-chicano-park-murals" data-vars-content-id="a8acdf12-020e-4e3b-b17b-0abbfe9743e1" data-vars-headline="USPS stamps lowrider legacy in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/09/20/here-in-sd-chicano-park-murals" target="_self">Chicano culture</a>.Why it matters: Putting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lowriders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/10/26/lowrider-legacy-legalize-california" data-vars-content-id="a8acdf12-020e-4e3b-b17b-0abbfe9743e1" data-vars-headline="USPS stamps lowrider legacy in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/10/26/lowrider-legacy-legalize-california" target="_self">lowriders</a> on U.S. postage elevates a tradition born in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mexican American" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/22/latino-economy-growth-gdp-wealth-gaps" data-vars-content-id="a8acdf12-020e-4e3b-b17b-0abbfe9743e1" data-vars-headline="USPS stamps lowrider legacy in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/22/latino-economy-growth-gdp-wealth-gaps" target="_self">Mexican American</a> neighborhoods to a national audience.

San Diego Wave open 2026 NWSL season at home

The club enters its fifth NWSL season this weekend with and without some star players.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego Wave FC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/27/san-diego-wave-fc-s-unveils-new-balboa-park-inspired-jersey" data-vars-content-id="e581a6fb-4c3f-4b96-ac49-93afcfd78a4a" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave open 2026 NWSL season at home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/27/san-diego-wave-fc-s-unveils-new-balboa-park-inspired-jersey" target="_self">San Diego Wave FC</a> is back in action at Snapdragon Stadium this weekend, playing the Houston Dash to start the 2026 NWSL season.The big picture: The club enters its fifth season looking to build on last season&#x27;s short <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="playoff run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/19/san-diego-wave-2025-nwsl-playoffs" data-vars-content-id="e581a6fb-4c3f-4b96-ac49-93afcfd78a4a" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave open 2026 NWSL season at home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/19/san-diego-wave-2025-nwsl-playoffs" target="_self">playoff run</a> and secure its first NWSL championship.

Little While's coffee and pastries are a new treat in North Park

The team behind Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean's opened a new café inspired by moments of connection.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Little While" data-vars-click-url="https://www.littlewhilesd.com/menu" data-vars-content-id="13770877-a5ff-4556-a312-94bd9a1e6dd9" data-vars-headline="Little While&#x27;s coffee and pastries are a new treat in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.littlewhilesd.com/menu" target="_blank">Little While</a> in North Park wants to be the neighborhood spot where you don&#x27;t choose between <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/05/13/selva-coffee-terra-bella-nursery-point-loma" data-vars-content-id="13770877-a5ff-4556-a312-94bd9a1e6dd9" data-vars-headline="Little While&#x27;s coffee and pastries are a new treat in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/05/13/selva-coffee-terra-bella-nursery-point-loma" target="_self">coffee</a> and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pastry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/10/15/sips-and-snacks-japanese-bakery-treats" data-vars-content-id="13770877-a5ff-4556-a312-94bd9a1e6dd9" data-vars-headline="Little While&#x27;s coffee and pastries are a new treat in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/10/15/sips-and-snacks-japanese-bakery-treats" target="_self">pastry</a> — you treat yourself to both.Dig in: The new café and roastery recently celebrated its grand opening, which drove a consistent line out the door on a Saturday morning.<ul><li>Spoiler alert: The globally inspired drinks and pastries were worth the wait.</li></ul>

More California mothers are skipping prenatal care

The national percentage of pregnant patients getting late or no prenatal care is rising.

Health

Fewer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pregnant Americans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/07/birth-rate-states" data-vars-content-id="94dc0e70-6368-4cc1-9792-4569497427b3" data-vars-headline="More California mothers are skipping prenatal care" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/07/birth-rate-states" target="_self">pregnant Americans</a> are getting prenatal care in the first weeks of pregnancy — or at all — reversing years of progress, new CDC data shows.Why it matters: Skipping first-trimester care raises the risk of preventable complications for mothers and babies.

Waymo speeds across America

A map showing the cities where Waymo operates and where they've announced future operation as of February 24, 2026. They currently operate in 10 cities, mostly on the West coast, Texas, and Florida. In Atlanta and Austin, they partner with Uber. They are expanding to an additional 16 cities in the northeast and Midwest.

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Waymo speeds across America

Why Waymo could face roadblocks

Robot vs. human

What it's like to ride

Padres fans hit Petco Park for MLB Opening Day