A Día de Muertos ofrenda in San Ysidro features the meager belongings of people who died trying to cross the southern border illegally.

At a historic Southern cemetery, a Mexican tradition has found a home.

This weekend in the arts: San Diego Opera revisits their first production; contemporary dance; abandoned buildings reimagined as lost souls; symphonic music inspired by a children's book; Adam Belt's light art; Día de Muertos theater, music, dance and more; plus live music picks.

Border artist Alvaro Alvarez reimagines 46 high-rise projects abandoned along the Baja coast after the 2008 financial crisis.

Since 1994, the Sherman Heights community has honored the departed through Day of the Dead celebrations, blending tradition with remembrance.

They hope the celebration could present a new adoption or foster opportunity.

Towards the end of October, the flower of the dead will take its place on altars to celebrate Day of the Dead. Here's a guide on how to plant, grow, care for and eat the marigolds.

Starting Oct. 2 through Nov. 2, San Diegans who have lost pets can honor their animal friends at San Diego County Animal Services locations with a Day of the Dead display.

This year, San Diego will hold several events and festivities to commemorate the Day of the Dead.

Students at the Language Academy are constructing altars known as Spanish ofrendas to honor loved ones who have died.