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62º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:52 a.m. | Sunset 4:59 p.m. | High tides 6:25 a.m. and 8:27 p.m. | Low tide 1:53 p.m.
 

🏀 A historic shot at the title

SDSU loses to UConn in the 2023 NCAA Tournament
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Keshad Johnson helped SDSU get to the championship game. | Photo by Derrick Tuskan/San Diego State
It’s been a great run, but San Diego State Aztecs men’s basketball was defeated by the UConn Huskies, 76-59, in the NCAA Tournament’s March Madness championship game yesterday at the NRG Arena in Houston.

The Huskies took the lead early into the first half, and by halftime, the Aztecs trailed by 12 points. The local team made solid efforts to close the gap but were never able to catch the Huskies.

Despite the loss, the road to the championship game has been filled with firsts for the Aztecs — including victories in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games to advanced to the Final Four. This isn’t just historic for SDSU, but it also marks the first time a team in the Mountain West program made it to the Elite Eight.

Lamont Butler gets ready to take his buzzer-beater shot against the Florida Atlantic Owls

Lamont Butler getting ready for his shot during Saturday’s game.

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Photo by Derrick Tuskan/San Diego State

On Saturday, April 1, the Aztecs faced the FAU Owls and were trailing by 14 points at halftime. But the team rallied to close the gap, and within the last seconds of the game, Lamont Butler scored a buzzer-beater to give the Aztecs a 72-71 victory. It was the fifth largest comeback ever during a men’s Final Four game, and the resulting celebrations from the crowd at the NRG Arena, were like a scene from a movie. Across San Diego, venues erupted into cheers (like this scene at Petco Park) as they watched the Aztecs advance to the championship game for the first time.

This monumental performance has earned the Aztecs national recognition, and we’re repping scarlet and black gear to celebrate their unforgettable successes this season. The team will take another shot at the 2024 title, but they’ll have a hard time topping this year’s excitement.
Events

Tuesday, April 4
Wednesday, April 5
  • Photos with the Easter Bunny and Sweet Treats | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 2-5 p.m. | One Paseo, 3725 Paseo Place, San Diego | Free | A creative art session with the New Children’s Museum, sweets by SusieCakes, and photos with the bunny.
  • The Sky Tonight | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 7 + 8:15 p.m. | Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego | $20-$25 | This month, the live planetarium show explores space weather.
Thursday, April 6
  • Bingo & Beer Cancer Fundraiser | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 5:30 p.m. | Harland Brewing, 10115 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego | Free | This donation-based event supports San Diego Professionals Against Cancer — one bingo board for $4, three for $10.
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News Notes

Weather
  • 58º | Sunny | 1% chance of rain
  • Things will warm up in San Diego. Today is expected to be our chilliest day of the week, but the National Weather Service anticipates temperatures will get progressively warmer until they reach a peak of 68º on Friday. Plus, there’s no rain in the forecast. (National Weather Service)
Tide
  • Low: 3:12 a.m. and 3:25 p.m.
  • High: 9:11 a.m. and 9:37 p.m.
Number
  • 56.8º. That was the average temperature in March, which is 3.9º lower than average — and we definitely felt it. Only two days managed to hit 70º last month, and it was the coldest March in San Diego since March 1991. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
State
  • For the third straight year, California’s population shrunk. According to data released from the US Census Bureau, 113,649 fewer people called the Golden State home from July 2021 to July 2022. But not every county saw declines, San Diego’s population grew by 1,254. (Fox 5)
Coming Soon
  • Hungry for Korean barbecue? Point Loma is getting ready to welcome Bok Bok Dok, a new eatery that will offer its take on KBBQ. The restaurant will open later this year, and is the newest concept from the group that brought us Steamy Piggy, Formoosa, and Flama Llama.
Announced
  • Get your teams ready — Over the Line is coming back to Fiesta Island Park on the weekends of July 15-July 16 and July 22-July 23. Online registration for the local tradition is now open, or sign up in person at Beachcomber in Mission Beach on Saturday, May 6.
Legacy
  • Ricochet, San Diego’s surfing therapy dog, died at 15. The beloved golden retriever was globally recognized for her ability to help people with special needs and disabilities catch waves. Last year, Ricochet surfed her final wave with Jose Martinez, a veteran and adaptive surf champion she assisted in the past. (ABC 10)
Drink
  • The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.
 
Community

How to navigate our events page

How to navigate our community events page
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Our events page makes it easy to find happenings on the go. | Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels
You may be familiar with the events section of our newsletter — but what about our website?

Make the most of our comprehensive events calendar with these pro tips for navigating our site like a true local.

Event search tools

First, head to our Events page.

Then, start scrolling to see what events are coming up, or use these key features to filter events more specifically:

Magnifying glass icon: Search keywords to find event categories or search events by name.
“All Events” drop-down (desktop): Search for virtual events or “Editor’s Picks.” What’s an Editor’s Pick, you ask? Those are events that our team has personally curated for our audience. AKA: fun, noteworthy, or important going-ons in the community.
Descending list icon (desktop): Choose how you want events for each day to be ordered — by time, popularity, or alphabetically.
Bullet list icon: Change the format from lists to thumbnails.
Additional tools: Select date, location, and/or radius.

Add your own event

You can add your own events to our community calendar. Here’s how:

“Add Event” calendar button: Click or tap this button, create a login, and input your event information. We need the name, date(s), time(s), location, price, and a brief description.

Bonus: You can always upload events for free, or choose a paid option to guarantee that it’s listed in our newsletter. Review our promotional offerings before clicking “submit.”

Happy event hunting.
The Wrap
 
Michael Beausoleil

Today’s edition by:
Michael
From the editor
Good morning, San Diego. It’s so nice to have the sunny weather back — at least for now — and it’s definitely put me in the mood for ice cream. I’m a huge soft serve fan, and I got a cone during my trip to the San Diego Zoo this weekend, but my favorite spot is Mr. Frostie in Pacific Beach. It’s been part of the community since 1949, but I think the flavors never get old.

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