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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>.

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.

Indulge in a luxury movie night at The Lot

Reclining seats, cocktails and full meals elevate the theater experience.

On a hot summer (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="or winter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/18/san-diego-s-summers-are-getting-longer" data-vars-content-id="f0d4000c-44b1-47bb-8d86-e02c76606629" data-vars-headline="Indulge in a luxury movie night at The Lot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/18/san-diego-s-summers-are-getting-longer" target="_self">or winter</a>) evening, dinner and a movie at The Lot is definitely one way to treat yo&#x27; self.The big picture: With &quot;Project Hail Mary&quot; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shattering expectations" data-vars-click-url="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/project-hail-mary-global-box-office-shatters-expectations-1236696281/" data-vars-content-id="f0d4000c-44b1-47bb-8d86-e02c76606629" data-vars-headline="Indulge in a luxury movie night at The Lot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/project-hail-mary-global-box-office-shatters-expectations-1236696281/" target="_blank">shattering expectations</a> at the box office, many of us are heading to the theaters, and luxury experiences like The Lot are ready to cash in.

California's national parks draw record crowds in 2025

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

News

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>.

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.

Inside Gaslamp's Museum of Illusions

San Diego&#x27;s new Museum of Illusions is meant to mess with your mind and create trippy photo ops.The big picture: The museum opened in Gaslamp last summer as an interactive space filled with optical illusions you can climb inside and explore.

Weekend events: St. Patrick's Day, cherry blossoms and comics

Watch top-tier soccer, surfers and comedians or the St. Paddy's Day parade.

This weekend is packed with fun events to keep you busy.Our top picks include St. Paddy&#x27;s Day, a cherry blossom festival, a surf competition, an artistic beer tasting and a night of musical mischief by big-name comedians.

Best things to do in San Diego this weekend

Check out SDSU games, a space-themed coaster, Holi festival or a 2000s dance party.

Never fear, the weekend is here.The big picture: From <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="elephants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/05/san-diego-safari-park-elephant-valley-denny-sanford-escondido-opening" data-vars-content-id="5227dedb-b372-41e9-909c-e71728d9c339" data-vars-headline="Best things to do in San Diego this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/05/san-diego-safari-park-elephant-valley-denny-sanford-escondido-opening" target="_self">elephants</a> to a galactic roller coaster to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="flower fields," data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/27/carlsbad-flower-fields-2026-opening-80-million-ranunculus-hours-tickets" data-vars-content-id="5227dedb-b372-41e9-909c-e71728d9c339" data-vars-headline="Best things to do in San Diego this weekend" 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/carlsbad-flower-fields-2026-opening-80-million-ranunculus-hours-tickets" target="_self">flower fields,</a> there are lots of big openings this weekend, but also lower-key things to do.

Free family arts series launches in La Jolla

Circus acts, workshops, lawn games and tacos launch a new museum series Sunday.

Four La Jolla institutions are teaming up on a new series to introduce families to the many different <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="museums" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/15/art-museum-prices-major-us-cities" data-vars-content-id="ee73c4aa-391f-45f7-88e0-b473024646cd" data-vars-headline="Free family arts series launches in La Jolla" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/15/art-museum-prices-major-us-cities" target="_self">museums</a> in their neighborhood.The big picture: The free and family-friendly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Growing Together" data-vars-click-url="https://lajolla.ca/events/growing-together-inaugural-series-event/" data-vars-content-id="ee73c4aa-391f-45f7-88e0-b473024646cd" data-vars-headline="Free family arts series launches in La Jolla" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://lajolla.ca/events/growing-together-inaugural-series-event/" target="_blank">Growing Together</a> series launches on Sunday with arts workshops, a performance by Fern Street Circus, a taco truck and free lawn games.

Safari Park unveils $80M Elephant Valley

The 13-acre, $80M exhibit lets visitors walk alongside eight elephants.

San Diego Safari Park&#x27;s 13-acre <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Elephant Valley" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/08/13/elephant-valley-remodel-san-diego-zoo-safari-park-open-2026" data-vars-content-id="7b17efb1-8785-413f-bc89-3ac2e76a38bb" data-vars-headline="Safari Park unveils $80M Elephant Valley" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/08/13/elephant-valley-remodel-san-diego-zoo-safari-park-open-2026" target="_self">Elephant Valley</a> exhibit opens today, giving visitors a chance to get up close with the park&#x27;s eight elephants.Why it matters: Elephants close up! Also, the space took more than three years to build and is slated to be a major draw to the Escondido park, which is part of the nonprofit <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego Zoo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/14/take-a-wild-ride-on-the-san-diego-zoo-s-skyfari" data-vars-content-id="7b17efb1-8785-413f-bc89-3ac2e76a38bb" data-vars-headline="Safari Park unveils $80M Elephant Valley" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/14/take-a-wild-ride-on-the-san-diego-zoo-s-skyfari" target="_self">San Diego Zoo</a> Wildlife Alliance.<ul><li>The immersive habitat is the zoo&#x27;s largest and most transformative project yet, according to officials.</li></ul>

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