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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.

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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>.

San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal

It's a homecoming for the international women's soccer star who grew up playing in Del Mar.

Sports

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego Wave FC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/12/san-diego-wave-game-houston-dash-2026-nwsl-home-opener" data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/12/san-diego-wave-game-houston-dash-2026-nwsl-home-opener" target="_self">San Diego Wave FC</a> signed U.S. Women&#x27;s National Team forward Catarina Macario in a record-breaking deal that makes her one of the highest paid players in the National Women&#x27;s Soccer League.Why it matters: The soccer star coming home to San Diego helps elevate the team into an NWSL Championship contender as it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rebuilds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/14/wave-angel-city-game-2025-nwsl-season-womens-sports-bar" data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/14/wave-angel-city-game-2025-nwsl-season-womens-sports-bar" target="_self">rebuilds</a> with international and young talent.<ul><li>Her <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lucrative contract" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48224025/cat-macario-record-nwsl-deal-san-diego-wave" data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48224025/cat-macario-record-nwsl-deal-san-diego-wave" target="_blank">lucrative contract</a> has been reported as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="highest-value deal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sportico.com/personalities/athletes/2026/catarina-macario-contract-nwsl-san-diego-wave-1234887043/#:~:text=Cat%20Macario%20Signs%20Record%20NWSL,to%20join%20the%20club%20imminently." data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sportico.com/personalities/athletes/2026/catarina-macario-contract-nwsl-san-diego-wave-1234887043/#:~:text=Cat%20Macario%20Signs%20Record%20NWSL,to%20join%20the%20club%20imminently." target="_blank">highest-value deal</a> in the history of women&#x27;s professional soccer.</li></ul>

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.

7 San Diego concerts worth seeing

From surf legend Tom Curren to jazz at Balboa Theatre, here's what to see live in San Diego.

If you&#x27;re looking to dive into San Diego&#x27;s live music scene, start here.The big picture: From laid-back surf sounds to country to soul, there&#x27;s a lot to choose from over the next two weeks.

How San Diego is using AI — and what's next

From drafting emails to analyzing meetings, AI is already part of city operations.

City Hall is using AI for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="basic tasks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/sponsored/the-push-to-modernize-government-with-ai" data-vars-content-id="a3060e9b-c119-4657-be98-bf959b2daeb4" data-vars-headline="How San Diego is using AI — and what&#x27;s next" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/sponsored/the-push-to-modernize-government-with-ai" target="_self">basic tasks</a> like summarizing emails and meetings and generating slides, but also has bigger ideas for the future, according to officials and records reviewed by Axios.The big picture: While many businesses grapple with how to use <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI safely" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/ai-race-safety-guardrail" data-vars-content-id="a3060e9b-c119-4657-be98-bf959b2daeb4" data-vars-headline="How San Diego is using AI — and what&#x27;s next" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/ai-race-safety-guardrail" target="_self">AI safely</a>, government agencies are also factoring in the need to protect public information and maintain human oversight.

How San Diego's Get It Done app isn't getting it done

Some 72-hour parking complaints take more than 100 days to resolve, city data shows.

If you file a report through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego" data-vars-content-id="02cd9d4a-bb08-42c2-bd2b-4cb9c65a1145" data-vars-headline="How San Diego&#x27;s Get It Done app isn&#x27;t getting it done" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego" target="_self">San Diego</a>&#x27;s Get It Done app, you may be waiting awhile to get results, according to an Axios analysis of city data.Why it matters: The city routes many complaints — from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="off-leash dogs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/05/off-leash-dogs-school-fields-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="02cd9d4a-bb08-42c2-bd2b-4cb9c65a1145" data-vars-headline="How San Diego&#x27;s Get It Done app isn&#x27;t getting it done" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/05/off-leash-dogs-school-fields-san-diego" target="_self">off-leash dogs</a> to cars parked on the street for too long — through the app, but San Diego had almost 85,000 open cases in its queue as of last week, making filing a complaint feel fruitless to some residents.

San Diego events shift amid Chávez allegations

Some local events are renamed, canceled or under review as new allegations raise concerns.

Some San Diego César Chávez event organizers are scrambling to respond amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new abuse allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" data-vars-content-id="05404e99-7026-4483-90df-57071efd40f8" data-vars-headline="San Diego events shift amid Chávez allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" target="_self">new abuse allegations</a> against the iconic labor leader, including from labor and civil rights leader <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dolores Huerta" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" data-vars-content-id="05404e99-7026-4483-90df-57071efd40f8" data-vars-headline="San Diego events shift amid Chávez allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" target="_self">Dolores Huerta</a>.The big picture: While some events remain scheduled this month, the abuse allegations threaten to tarnish the legacy of Chávez, one of the most celebrated Latino labor leaders in U.S. history.

San Diego bases boost security after Iran strikes

Additional force protection measures have followed U.S. strikes on Iran, officials say.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. military operation against Iran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" data-vars-content-id="c5d29639-af92-4532-9a8d-d0a81b5e2b6d" data-vars-headline="San Diego bases boost security after Iran strikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_self">U.S. military operation against Iran</a> has led to increased security at military bases in San Diego, potentially causing traffic and other delays at base entrances.Why it matters: San Diego is a military hub with multiple Navy and Marine bases, and those bases have received additional &quot;force protection measures&quot; after the weekend&#x27;s attacks, according to U.S. Northern Command, which oversees all stateside military units.

San Diego County seeks public input on budget

Residents can rank spending priorities before officials draft the new budget.

Anyone who lives in San Diego County can weigh in on the next <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="county budget" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/05/san-diego-county-budget-deficit-2025" data-vars-content-id="1517442c-20c2-4f64-a9c5-843cd9d6be7c" data-vars-headline="San Diego County seeks public input on budget" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/05/san-diego-county-budget-deficit-2025" target="_self">county budget</a> through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new website" data-vars-click-url="https://engage.sandiegocounty.gov/county-budget-2026-28" data-vars-content-id="1517442c-20c2-4f64-a9c5-843cd9d6be7c" data-vars-headline="San Diego County seeks public input on budget" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://engage.sandiegocounty.gov/county-budget-2026-28" target="_blank">a new website</a>.Why it matters: The county sets spending on resources for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mental health, homelessness, childcare and some benefits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/openbudget/en/current-budget.html#budget" data-vars-content-id="1517442c-20c2-4f64-a9c5-843cd9d6be7c" data-vars-headline="San Diego County seeks public input on budget" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/openbudget/en/current-budget.html#budget" target="_blank">mental health, homelessness, childcare and some benefits</a> for vulnerable people, including for residents of the city of San Diego or other local cities.

San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets

More than 80% of San Diego nonprofits reported reduced funding last year.

News

Most San Diego nonprofits are struggling to meet a heightened demand for services as critical <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="funding has fallen off" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/02/25/doge-trump-musk-budget-cuts-math" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/02/25/doge-trump-musk-budget-cuts-math" target="_self">funding has fallen off</a> and become <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="less stable" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/02/06/trump-executive-order-california-public-health-medical-research-nih" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/02/06/trump-executive-order-california-public-health-medical-research-nih" target="_self">less stable</a>, a recent report found.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="financial strain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/02/how-to-donate-san-diego-nonprofits-giving-tuesday-2025" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/02/how-to-donate-san-diego-nonprofits-giving-tuesday-2025" target="_self">financial strain</a> is forcing local organizations to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cut staff and services" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/12/federal-actions-san-diego-nonprofits-cut-services-staff" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/12/federal-actions-san-diego-nonprofits-cut-services-staff" target="_self">cut staff and services</a> that residents rely on for basic needs like housing and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/12/san-diego-food-bank-expands-services-new-facility" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/12/san-diego-food-bank-expands-services-new-facility" target="_self">food</a>.

San Diego homelessness progress at risk as state funds stumble

State grants cover 28% of San Diego's homeless budget, but that money might shrink.

Critical state funding to tackle <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego&#x27;s homelessness crisis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/13/homelessness-outpacing-shelter-supply-affordable-housing" data-vars-content-id="34bd77e8-357e-464b-b7ac-23ace10d60ec" data-vars-headline="San Diego homelessness progress at risk as state funds stumble" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/13/homelessness-outpacing-shelter-supply-affordable-housing" target="_self">San Diego&#x27;s homelessness crisis</a> is up in the air again this year, a development city leaders warn will put progress at risk.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grant money from the state" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/16/california-homelessness-funding-san-francisco-los-angeles-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="34bd77e8-357e-464b-b7ac-23ace10d60ec" data-vars-headline="San Diego homelessness progress at risk as state funds stumble" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/16/california-homelessness-funding-san-francisco-los-angeles-san-diego" target="_self">Grant money from the state</a> made up nearly a third of the city&#x27;s homeless budget last year, according to city officials.

San Diego Dems: Shut it down over ICE shootings

Four San Diego U.S. reps say DHS must change after ICE shootings in Minnesota sparked national outrage.

San Diego&#x27;s four Democratic congressional representatives say they support <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shutting down the government" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/24/minneapolis-ice-democrats-government-shutdown-ice" data-vars-content-id="d0a836a4-55c1-4327-8727-e9f7a78a0a1c" data-vars-headline="San Diego Dems: Shut it down over ICE shootings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/24/minneapolis-ice-democrats-government-shutdown-ice" target="_self">shutting down the government</a> over ICE funding and want Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem impeached.The big picture: With some government funding lapsing on Friday, Senate Democrats are making a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="last-minute push" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/26/senate-democrats-dhs-funding-government-shutdown" data-vars-content-id="d0a836a4-55c1-4327-8727-e9f7a78a0a1c" data-vars-headline="San Diego Dems: Shut it down over ICE shootings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/26/senate-democrats-dhs-funding-government-shutdown" target="_self">last-minute push</a> for DHS reforms after the shootings of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Renee Good" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-shooting-victim-identified-renee-nicole-good-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="d0a836a4-55c1-4327-8727-e9f7a78a0a1c" data-vars-headline="San Diego Dems: Shut it down over ICE shootings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-shooting-victim-identified-renee-nicole-good-minneapolis" target="_self">Renee Good</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Alex Pretti" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/26/trump-minnesota-ice-immigration-cases-alex-pretti" data-vars-content-id="d0a836a4-55c1-4327-8727-e9f7a78a0a1c" data-vars-headline="San Diego Dems: Shut it down over ICE shootings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/26/trump-minnesota-ice-immigration-cases-alex-pretti" target="_self">Alex Pretti</a> in Minnesota.

How San Diego fee fatigue could hinder proposed tax hikes

Local fees and rising costs could make tax increases a tough sell to voters at the ballot.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="financial crunch" 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="41ffffb2-12da-4aaf-a3ea-1f37458b15f3" data-vars-headline="How San Diego fee fatigue could hinder proposed tax hikes" 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">financial crunch</a> many San Diegans are already feeling could pose a challenge to a countywide tax hike possibly coming before voters this November, local leaders told Axios.Why it matters: A proposed half-cent sales tax measure aims to raise a projected $360 million annually to address key issues — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="child care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/17/head-start-child-care-programs-cut-services-federal-funding" data-vars-content-id="41ffffb2-12da-4aaf-a3ea-1f37458b15f3" data-vars-headline="How San Diego fee fatigue could hinder proposed tax hikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/17/head-start-child-care-programs-cut-services-federal-funding" target="_self">child care</a>, health care, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tijuana River sewage crisis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/08/28/study-tijuana-river-sewage-fuels-air-pollution-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="41ffffb2-12da-4aaf-a3ea-1f37458b15f3" data-vars-headline="How San Diego fee fatigue could hinder proposed tax hikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/08/28/study-tijuana-river-sewage-fuels-air-pollution-san-diego" target="_self">Tijuana River sewage crisis</a> and public safety.

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