San Diego County Parks Department Hosts Alternative Spring Break
San Diego — The County of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an Alternative Spring Break volunteer event from Saturday, March 28, through Sunday, April 5, with dates and locations varying. Please visit sdparks.org/calendar for details.
The project invites participants to spend spring break volunteering alongside college students from across San Diego. The weeklong service series focuses on hands-on park restoration, outdoor learning, and community impact. Participants can join for one day or the full week.
Open to students from San Diego State University, the University of San Diego, the University of California, San Diego, and local community colleges.
What to bring: closed-toe shoes, water, and sun protection. Tools and guidance are provided.
Participating parks include:
- Flinn Springs County Park
- Sycamore Canyon County Preserve
- Lindo Lake County Park
- Hilton Head County Park
- Louis A. Stelzer County Park
- Holly Oaks County Preserve
- Woodhaven County Park
- Dos Picos County Park
- Oakoasis County Preserve
Register for this volunteer event, and others at: sdparks.org/volunteer
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
For additional details, visit sdparks.org/calendar.
| Mar 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM | Recreation |
Nampa mayor Rick Hogaboam dies suddenly, police say
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Police Department said it was saddened by the sudden passing of Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam and extended its condolences to his family and friends.
| Mar 19, 2026 at 12:50 PM | Police |
Boise VA to host Feeding American Heroes event in Nampa
Boise VA Medical Center says Feeding American Heroes will be held March 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Idaho Center in Nampa, located at 16114 Idaho Center Blvd., offering drive-through food and supplies to veterans, first responders and their families with no registration and while supplies last; sponsors include The Idaho Foodbank, United Rentals and The Independence Fund.
| Mar 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM | Hospital |
Boise VAMC hosts Feeding American Heroes drive-thru in Nampa
Boise VA Medical Center will host a drive-thru Feeding American Heroes distribution for veterans, first responders and their families on March 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Idaho Center in Nampa (16114 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, Idaho 83687), with no registration and participants urged to bring IDs, while supplies last.
| Feb 18, 2026 at 10:35 AM | Hospital |
Boise Phil hosts second annual Valentine's concert in Nampa
Boise Phil’s second annual Valentine’s Day Family Concert traveled to Nampa, drawing praise from parents for an autism- and sensory-friendly, family-oriented environment with lights on, space to move, and educational interludes between pieces.
| Feb 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM | Art |
Borah Jazz Ensemble shines at IMEA All-State Conference
The Borah Jazz Ensemble performed at the 2026 Idaho Music Educators Association All-State Conference at Northwest Nazarene University, sharing the stage with Nampa High School’s Jazz Band before hundreds of Idaho music educators, as the Boise School District praised the group for representing the district with excellence and for showcasing student voice, creativity and performance.
| Feb 16, 2026 at 11:37 AM | School |
Boise Area Forecast: Light Snow This Weekend, Heavier Next Week
The National Weather Service in Boise, Idaho, forecast mostly dry and clear conditions today, with light snowfall and rain mainly in the mountains Saturday through Sunday and a stronger system next week raising the chances of snowfall for all areas by Wednesday or Thursday.
| Feb 13, 2026 at 8:13 AM | Weather |
Boise February Cultural Events Delight Audiences
Boise hosts diverse cultural events featuring music, theater, and storytelling in February.
| Feb 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM | Art |
Boise Phil Hosts Diverse Musical Events in February
Boise Phil presents diverse February events, from Queen tribute to youth concerts.
| Feb 2, 2026 at 11:06 PM | Art |
Boise Partnership Tours Amazon SID1 Facility
Amazon facility SID1 tour in Nampa provided operational insights.
| Jan 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM | Business |