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To celebrate National Thrift Store Day, Home Start’s Thrift Boutique is hosting a weekend-long event with discounts, decorations, music, and more. This special in-store event is a way to celebrate secondhand style, sustainable shopping, and unbeatable deals. The boutique is doing a storewide 40-50% discount, giving shoppers an opportunity to score big on back-to-school styles, designer clothing and accessories, hand-poured candles, and high quality furniture. Whether you are a seasoned thrifter or new to the game, Home Start’s Thrift Boutique is a gem for secondhand finds. The shop is thoughtfully curated with gently used, well-kept items and is organized to offer an easygoing shopping experience filled with affordable, one-of-a-kind treasures. On top of the sustainable benefit, each purchase makes a big impact on families in need. Since opening, Home Start’s Thrift Boutique has helped hundreds of young mothers by providing a supportive work environment and an opportunity to develop job skills. These are women who have previously faced challenges such as poverty, domestic violence, unsafe neighborhoods, lack of affordable housing, and unemployment. Along with a safe and secure home, Home Start gives them an opportunity to gain work experience as they move toward greater independence. By shopping at the boutique, you are directly supporting families in need. All profits are reinvested back into the Maternity Housing Program and other life-changing services that help at-risk families and children thrive. Home Start on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Did you know Logan Heights was home to a semi-pro baseball team? Records and black and white photos show the early days of San Diego Padres Ted Williams and others who played for the Memorial 9 baseball team. Countless Mexican-American men served in America's wars, including: World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

From celebrity sightings to family traditions, here are the moments that make Comic-Con special, according to KPBS audience members.

The Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps won't participate in this year's San Diego Fleet Week, organizers said.

Gardeners say they were told they have 60 days to vacate the property. Many whose livelihoods depend on the garden say they don’t know where to go.

Police identified a 35-year-old man they believed was responsible for attacking a synagogue in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day.

Across the country, demand for electricity is on the rise — and so is the price of electric power.

¡Atención y bienvenidos! Attention and Welcome! Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Free Family Event This September, celebrate California's history at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park as it comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and traditions of Fiestas Patrias! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the park invites families, locals, and visitors to join in a festive celebration honoring the start of Mexico's fight for Independence. Join Old Town San Diego State Historic Park for this family-friendly celebration of Mexican culture and history! This event is made possible through the Boosters of Old Town San Diego a non-profit organization committed to supporting history, culture, and historic preservation in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Learn more about the Boosters of Old Town at boostersofoldtown.com. Hands-On Traditional Crafts – Fun for All Ages! Bring the whole family to experience hands-on art activities that capture the spirit of Mexico’s rich heritage. Live Entertainment – Sponsored by Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day as music artists and traditional folklórico dancers bring life and energy to the festivities. Parade Don't miss out on a unique spectacle of 1800s period clothing as park staff and volunteers proudly parade around the plaza in celebration of Fiestas Patrias. Feel free to take pictures and even join in at the back of the line! Guac' Off Who has the best guacamole in Old Town San Diego? You can decide in the second annual Old Town Guac’ Off hosted by the Boosters of Old Town San Diego and Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce. $1 per tasting, $5 for a flight. California State Parks on Facebook / Instagram

Traditional Holiday Oratorio Presented in San Diego Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, is presenting Handel’s great oratorio "Messiah" this holiday season in San Diego and the Pacific Palisades. The oratorio will spring to life by way of the fruitful collaboration of Charles Jennens’ carefully conceived libretto and Handel’s supreme skill as a composer of the theatre. BCSD’s performance of "Messiah," delivered by a dynamic cast in the manner of Handel’s dramatic operas, has become one of its crown jewels. Soloists Estelí Gomez, soprano Jay Carter, countertenor Jacob Perry, Michael Jones, tenors Jonathan Woody, bass Handel composed "Messiah" in a breathtakingly swift 24 days. "Messiah" was originally conceived as a work for Easter, and its premiere was during Lent at the Music Hall on Fishamble Street, Dublin on April 13, 1742. The performance was offered as a charity event for the relief of prisoners, support for Mercer's Hospital, and aid for the Charitable Infirmary. There is a long-standing myth that King George II was so touched by the “Hallelujah” chorus that he rose to his feet with the crowd following. It’s impossible to confirm the truth of this legend, since this was first recorded in 1780, almost 40 years later! Audiences today routinely stand during the “Hallelujah” chorus, as a tip of the hat to this legend. BCSD is beginning an annual tradition of performing Handel’s "Messiah" in San Diego so it can become a part of locals’ holiday tradition. Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Israel's cabinet has approved the first stage of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal with Hamas — a move aimed at ending the two-year war in Gaza and freeing hostages on both sides.