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Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why the DEA created its National Take Back Initiative which encourages folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - unneeded and expired prescription drugs. There are 28 locations participating in San Diego County on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit: https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/NTBI/ntbi.do?_flowId=public-lite-flow DEA-Drug Enforcement Admin on Instagram and Facebook

This year marks Campland on the Bay’s 55th anniversary, and to celebrate over five decades of family-friendly fun, San Diego’s favorite RV camping destination is hosting a full day of festivities during Campland on the Bay Day on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., both resort guests and the public can enjoy a variety of activities at Campland’s scenic Central Park on Mission Bay. The day will be filled with games, live entertainment sponsored by Good Sam, delicious food from local food trucks, and opportunities to win prizes. For those looking for thrills, the Giant Water Slide will be open, offering fun for all ages before it closes for the season. Camping World will also show off their most popular RV’s. Activities for All Ages Attendees of all ages can join in on life-sized games, a family-friendly Howling Contest, and a bean bag tournament for a chance to win fun prizes. Throughout the day, raffle prizes will be drawn on the hour, every hour. Enjoy live entertainment from the 3 Car Garage Band presented by Good Sam, with DJ Heath providing the soundtrack earlier in the day. Guests can kick back with lawn chairs or blankets in Central Park and soak up the festive atmosphere while sampling the offerings from a variety of local food trucks. Campland’s activities and amenities are also available to guests camping at Mission Bay RV Resort, accessible via a short walk or bike ride over the Mike Gotch Memorial Bridge. The serene bayside destination now offers an additional 147 family-friendly RV and tent camping sites available for online booking at MissionBayRVResort.com. For guests who do not own an RV, local RV rental companies are available to deliver an RV to your site, set it up and have it ready for your enjoyment. RV rental arrangements must be made directly through the rental companies. Tent camping is also available at Campland and Mission Bay RV Resort, which offer the most affordable and family-friendly waterfront accommodations in Mission Bay Park. WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. WHERE: Campland on the Bay2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 Parking is limited, so we encourage the public to ride-share, carpool, bike, or walk to the event. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Games & Activities 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Life Size Games 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.| Waterslide 8 & up ($10) 12 p.m – 4 p.m. | Raffles on the hour, every hour 1 p.m. | Photo Booth 1:30 p.m. | Howling Contest 2:30 p.m. | Bean Bag Tournament (adults) Campland Rocks Live Entertainment 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. | DJ Heath 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | 3 Car Garage Band Food Trucks | 11 a.m. - sold out. Campland Cantina Restaurant | 9 a.m - 9 p.m.

The San Diego Tap & Jazz Dance Festival is a vibrant 5-day community event dedicated to celebrating and preserving American Vernacular Dance and its African roots. Organized by Claudia Gomez, owner of Tap Into Yoga & Reiki and Summer Briggs, owner of Rap A Tap Center for the Arts, the festival will be held from Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, to Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Keiller Leadership Academy. This festival will feature a diverse range of activities, including tap dance, swing dance, jazz dance, African dance, and breaking classes, along with a music theory class, historical panel discussions, a faculty concert, a student showcase, social dances, and jam sessions. Daily classes will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with special events scheduled for the evenings. Renowned dance educators and musicians from San Diego and beyond will participate as faculty members and performers. The opening faculty concert, featuring a special African Drum and Dance company from San Diego, and a live jazz band, will kick off the festival on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m. Additional highlights include an open jam session at Panama 66 in Balboa Park on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, and the student showcase on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Visit: https://sandiegotapandjazz.com/collections/all San Diego Tap and Jazz Festival on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump's talk of acquiring Greenland has sparked creative proposals, from a bill to rename the island "Red, White and Blueland" to a satirical petition for Denmark to buy "Califørnia."

President Trump campaigned on lowering the cost of IVF, after a controversial ruling made the treatment stop in Alabama for a short time.

Join Us for a Spooktacular Mall-O-Ween! Celebrate Halloween at North County Mall on Saturday October 26th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. with a frightfully fun day of activities! Here’s what’s in store: 🍬 Free Trick-or-Treating: Collect treats from participating retailers across the mall! 🎡 Spin to Win: Try your luck for a chance to win exciting prizes! 🎉 Giveaways: Don't miss out on exclusive giveaways! 🏆 Costume Contest: Dress to impress and compete for awesome prizes! 🎶 Live DJ: Dance to the beats of our live DJ all afternoon! Keep an eye out for our event map to find participating retailers. Don't miss out on all the spooky fun! Visit: Mall-O-Ween

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was reelected to the job after convincing two Republican members to reverse their votes and back him.

Learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread! INCLUDES YOUR OWN SOURDOUGH STARTER AND TAKE-HOME LOAF OF SOURDOUGH BREAD! You will learn all about sourdough, and how to make your first loaf of sourdough bread with organic flour and local sourdough starter. Nothing tastes quite like fresh-baked, naturally leavened bread! LEARN: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods DEMO: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making naturally-leavened bread yourself at home! TASTE: We’ll have a variety of sourdough bread flavors and will bake bread fresh during the workshop DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own dough (to be baked the next day!) Visit: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/sd-north-county-sourdough-wkshp/ Fermenters Club on Instagram and Facebook

U.S. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger has asked the Merit Systems Protection Board to temporarily reinstate six federal employees fired from their jobs and is considering ways to seek relief for others.

From the organizers: Celebrate the distinctive and colorful traditions of Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead at The Old Globe! A festive opportunity to learn the history of this beautiful holiday, featuring live music performances, a new coLAB play in collaboration with our community of Casa Familiar, arts and crafts for kids, a puppet show, workshops, and more. Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Globe’s outdoor Copley Plaza in Balboa Park. This free, family-friendly event is a festive opportunity to learn the history of this beautiful holiday, featuring Aztec dance performances by Danza Azteca Kuauhkoalt, live music performances by Zhiely Monraz and guitarist Ricardo Arredondo, a puppet play by Gastón Morineau and Veronica Burgess, and our new CoLAB play written by Crystal Mercado and members of our community partners at Casa Familiar, directed by our very own Valeria Vega. We will also have a puppet parade and drum workshop led by The San Diego Guild of Puppetry and Drummers Without Borders, and the talented visual artist Natalie Gonzalez presenting her original art piece titled “Ojos de Dios” (Huichol “God’s Eyes”), will also lead a workshop for audience members to create their own piece to take home. Enjoy other amazing crafts, a guest food truck, and beverages at Lady Carolyn’s Pub. See you there! Hosted by Markuz Rodríguez and Laura Jiménez, and produced by Family and Cross-Cultural Programs Manager Valeria Vega. This event is free and open to all who want to attend. This is an all-ages event. The Old Globe on Instagram and Facebook