Mayor Todd Gloria sought the public’s feedback Thursday in shaping San Diego’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget, as the city launched a digital survey to help determine which programs and services are prioritized and which are reduced.

The survey is available at datasd.typeform.com/2027budget.

Officials will use responses in crafting the new budget, which takes effect on July 1. The City Charter deadline to release a draft budget is April 15, “allowing ample time for resident feedback to be considered during budget discussions,” officials said.

Gloria said that the city has already “closed hundreds of millions of dollars of a longstanding structural deficit, but we are not done. The next budget will require even tougher choices, and I want to be clear with residents: We will not be able to do everything we might like to do.

“I’m asking San Diegans to take a few minutes to tell us what matters most to them, and what they’re willing to forgo, as we build next year’s budget,” he added.

The five-minute survey is open to residents living within San Diego city limits. Those without home computer access can fill out the survey at any city library.

According to Gloria’s office, the city’s projected deficit is $120 million for the next budget, which the city is required by law to keep balanced.

In addition to asking what residents’ top priorities are, the survey asks if the city “should generate more revenue to protect services.”

Offered in English and Spanish, the survey is available until the start of May.

Officials said residents can also sound off on the budget process by attending City Council budget meetings either in person or via Zoom.

Council members will discuss the budget during their March 10 meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. at the City Administration Building downtown.

Public library locations can be found at sandiego.gov/public- library/locations.

This time, Reese Dixon-Waters watched his step.

And the senior forward’s game-high 20 points helped San Diego State get back in step in the Mountain West, leading the Aztecs to an 89-72 victory over Utah State at Viejas Arena.

“I was aggressive from the start,” Dixon-Waters said after SDSU ended a two-game losing streak and, more importantly, the Aztecs (19-8, 13-4 MW) moved into a first-place tie with the Aggies (23-5, 13-4) with three games remaining in the regular season.

“Probably our most complete game of the season,” said SDSU coach Brian Dutcher, whose team rebounded after last week’s losses to Grand Canyon and Colorado State. “We did what we had to do. We fought through a tough stretch of two really hard losses, and we got back on the winning track. … So our fate is in our hands.”

The Aztecs played with the “urgency” junior forward Miles Byrd said was necessary to finish out the regular season right. They avenged a 71-66 loss to the Aggies along the way.

When SDSU played at Utah State last month, the Aztecs could have excused their five-point loss on any number of things.

Altitude: Logan’s Dee Glen Smith Spectrum is 4,783 feet, which leaves opponents fatigued and fighting for air in a game’s waning minutes.

Injuries: The absence of SDSU sophomore forward Magoon Gwath (hip) and freshman guard Elzie Harrington (lower leg) left the Aztecs without two starters.

Bad luck: Dixon-Waters was closing in on a career-high in scoring when he stepped on a teammate’s foot with 13 minutes left. He made only one more basket thereafter (though had a game-high 19 points).

An old classic: The dog ate their game plan.

There were no excuses needed in Wednesday night’s victory at Viejas, where the Aztecs breathed in the sea-level air, welcomed Gwath and Harrington back to the starting lineup and watched Dixon-Waters provide the first-half spark.

The Long Beach native scored 15 points — including 3-for-6 on 3-pointers — as SDSU built a 46-33 halftime lead. He had 10 straight points during a 2 1/2-minute stretch when the Aztecs turned a two-point lead into 29-21 advantage. And they never looked back.

“The hungry team usually wins,” Utah State coach Jerrod Calhoun said. “The tougher team usually wins. I think you would agree. You watched that with your own eyes. They were just a tougher team tonight, more prepared. …

“We had no want-to on the defensive end. And you’re not coming into Viejas, beating these guys with your offense. We’ve never beaten them with our offense. It’s always been our defense.”

Gwath had seven points in the first half, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer. After the ball kissed off the glass and went in, the 7-footer smiled broadly. (Maybe because he didn’t call bank.)

The Aztecs picked up where they left off in the second half, this time with Byrd getting into the act. He was scoreless in the first half, but hit a 3-pointer in the first minute back on the floor. Moments later, he followed with a layup. That made it 51-33 on the way to a 24-point lead.

There was a concious effort about “not letting up,” SDSU sophomore forward Pharaoh Compton said. “Don’t let our foot off the gas because we know a lot of times this year we let our foot off the gas going into the second half.”

Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Feb. 27 to Sunday, March 1.

Friday

Pokemon Day Extravaganza: The 30th anniversary of Pokemon will be the source of a celebration this weekend at the Central Library. Head to the IDEA Lab for prizes, a sewing project, a scavenger hunt and a terrarium craft. 1 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/celebrate-pokemon-day-356171

Circus: Circus Vargas is bringing a new production to National City. Masquerade is described by event organizers as a show that transports guests to an “alternate, other-worldly dimension.” Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows. After National City, the circus will move on to Escondido from March 13 to April 6, Temecula from April 10 to 27 and San Clemente from May 1 to 18. Friday through Monday, Wednesday through March 9. 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City. $25-$90. circusvargas.com 

Bingo Loco: The interactive live game show and concert Bingo Loco returns to San Diego. The event is packed with lip sync battles, prizes and giveaways, dance competitions, a comedian and DJs playing club classics from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Bingo Loco is an ages 21-and-older gathering. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego. $35. us.bingoloco.com/san-diego 

San Diego Symphony Brahms Festival: The orchestra, under the baton of Music and Artistic Director Rafael Payare, will present five concerts from Fridayt through March 7 celebrating the works of German composer Johannes Brahms. This weekend, Brahms’ A German Requiem will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Also, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Brahms’ Symphonys Nos. 1 and 2 wil be performed. Jacobs Music Center, 750 B. Street, downtown. $30-$108. 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org

Final weekend for Museum Month: Throughout February, locals can visit over 70 museums, gardens, aquariums, parks and historic sites at a discounted rate. The public can receive their 50% admission discounts by picking up free printed museum passes at about 80 public libraries throughout San Diego County.  Digital passes can be downloaded directly to smartphones on the San Diego Museum Council website: sandiegomuseumcouncil.org

“Somewhere Over the Border”: Cygnet Theatre presents the San Diego premiere of Brian Quijada’s musical about a young Salvadoran woman’s journey to America, with characters and situations inspired by “The Wizard of Oz.” 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through March 15. The Joan, 2880 Roosevelt Road, Arts District Liberty Station, San Diego. $44 and up. 619-337-1525, cygnettheatre.org

“The ’70s! The Golden Age of the Album”: Lamb’s Players Theatre is bringing back its hit 2025 music revue of the greatest songs of the 1970s. 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Through April 12. Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego. $49-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org

“The Book of Will”: Lamplighters Community Theatre presents Lauren Gunderson’s historical fiction comedy about William Shakespeare’s friends and fellow actors John Heminges nad Henry Condell who collected and published his plays in the First Folio after the Bard’s death. Opens Friday and runs through March 22. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Sundays; select performances on Saturdays. 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa. $28-$30. 619-303-5092, lamplighterslamesa.com

“Hedda Gabler”: The Old Globe presents Katie Holmes in Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama, in a new version by playwright Erin Cressida Wilson. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through March 22. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $61 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org

Winter Olympics poster display: In honor of the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortino, Italy, Point Loma Nazarene University has installed in its Ryan Library a temporary exhibit of historical artists’ posters from its Carolyn W. Thomas Memorial Olympic Poster Collection. The display features Winter Games posters from the same region of Italy from both 1956 and 2026. The exhibit will be on display at least through March. Ryan Library, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego. 619-849-2385, pointloma.edu

“The Gin Game”: Music&Arts@3rd&Ash will present a concert reading of D.L. Coburn’s tragicomedy “The Gin Game.” 7 p.m. Friday. First Lutheran Church, 1420 Third Ave., San Diego. $20 donation. 619-234-6149.

“The Trip to Bountiful”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents  Horton Foote’s drama about an elderly woman who takes a trip back to her childhood hometown to reconnect with fond memories from her past. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $39-$78. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org

“The Recipe”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of Claudia Shear’s play about the life of chef and author Julia Child before she rose to TV fame. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Extended hrough March 29. La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD campus. 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org

“A Conversation with Edith Head”: Moxie Theatre presents La Jolla actor-playwright Susan Claassen in her play about the Hollywood legency, who won eight Academy Awards and 35 nominations for her movie costume designs. 7:30 p.m. today; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Stuite N, Rolando, San Diego. $20-$51. 858-598-7620, moxietheatre.com

“Beetlejuice”: This national touring production of this comedy musical is about a demon trying to trick a family into freeing him from death. 8 p.m. today; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $47-$245. broadwaysd.com

“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”: San Diego Musical Theatre presents the 1961 Frank Loesser satirical workplace about a wily window-washer who schemes his way to the top of a company. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. San Diego Musical Theatre, 4650 Mercury St., Kearny Mesa. $49-$69. 858-560-5740, sdmt.org

Saturday

San Diego Bird Festival: Learn all about local birds and their habitats during two free community days at the San Diego Bird Festival. Guests will get to see some of the various bird species that live and roam in our region via workshops, classes and keynote speakers. Some of the programs include talks about bird species, flight paths, light pollution, bird watching and a live painting demonstration. There will also be exhibitors with information about San Diego’s wildlife, live music and food vendors. 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego. Free. sandiegobirdfestival.org/free-days 

San Diego—North County Lunar New Year Festival: The Hong Konger Club and Oceanside Public Library are collaborating on a new Lunar New Year celebration for North County. The event will feature a lion dance, giveaways, live performances, crafts and other activities. Noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 28. Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Rooms. Free. thehongkongclub.com

San Diego Chinese New Year Fair: The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association has been hosting this fair since 1983. This year’s theme is: “When ten thousand horses move as one, everyone rejoices.” Locals can enter an art contest through Feb. 18. 10 to 5 p.m. Feb. 28-March 1. 428 3rd Ave., San Diego. Free. SDCNY.org

“Straddle”: Diversionary Theatre presents the world premiere of Harrison David Rivers’ play about a long-married lesbian couple who are struggling to get their romantic spark back. Opens Saturday and runs through March 15. 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights. $11.50-$61.50. 619-220-0097, diversionary.org

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”: Backyard Renaissance Theatre presents Edward Albee’s 1962 drama about a New England college professor and his wife invite who a young faculty member and his wife over for a night of drinking, dancing and debauchery. Previews Saturday through March 6. Opens March 7 and runs through March 21. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tenth Avenue Arts Center. 930 Tenth Avenue, San Diego. $50.  backyardrenaissance.com

SACRA/PROFANA: This professional choral ensemble will present “The Infinite and the Divine,” a concert program of choral works from different cultures and eras. 7 p.m. Saturday. San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. $15 – $40. sacraprofana.org  

Camarada Tango Quartet presents “The Art of Tango”: The San Diego ensemble performs the music of Piazzolla and many others with bandoneon player Pablo Jaurena, tango historian Ignacio Varchausky and tango dancers Carolina Jaurena and Anton Domansky. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.  Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $28-$98. /theconrad.org/events/25-26-camarada_art-of-tango-ii/

Sunday

Carlsbad Flower Fields: Flower enthusiasts can rejoice once again as the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch opens for its 10-week spring showcase this week. New this year to the 55-acre venue are weekly local pop-up vendors selling drinks and sweets, a 1,000 square foot greenhouse filled with butterflies and an outdoor music concert series featuring bands and singers such as Michele Lundeen, Cool Rush and Bayou Brothers. Attractions coming back this year are meditation and sound healing classes, wine tasting, tractor wagon rides, a sweet pea maze, blueberry picking and yoga classes. Sunday through May 10. 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. $17-$57. 760-431-0352, theflowerfields.com