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Shelter to Soldier is excited to announce its Inaugural Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival for Dogs on Saturday, November 16, at Naval Training Center (NTC) Park in Liberty Station (2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106). This fun-filled event aims to raise funds for Shelter to Soldier’s life-changing programs, which rescue dogs from local shelters and train them to become service animals for post-9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. Join Shelter to Soldier in their mission of “Saving Lives, Two at a Time,” with a morning of fitness, gratitude, and family fun, with or without your four-legged family members. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., followed by an all-levels yoga flow at 8 a.m. and 5K launch at 9 am. After your run, stay for the Gratitude Festival for Dogs to give your pup a “high paw” and a special thank you. The Inaugural Gratitude Festival for Dogs is a can’t miss event for dog lovers, celebrating the beauty and unconditional love they bring to your world. The festival will feature live music, a beer and mimosa garden, vendors in the pet space, and special activities to express gratitude to your canine best friend for the joy they bring to your world. Visitors will also be able to meet and greet with adoptable dogs from Labs & More Rescue on “Rescue Row”, for those looking to add a faithful companion to their family. This event is proudly sponsored by Petco Love, UNITE Doggy ‘Poo, Sycuan Casino Resort, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Pricing begins at $50 for adults, $25 for children, and $10 to add your dog. All 5k registrations include access to the Gratitude Festival. From now until October 15th, enjoy early bird savings of $10 off adult tickets, $5 off child tickets, and free entry for dogs. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. Visit: https://www.classy.org/event/salute-to-paws-5k-and-gratitude-festival-for-dogs/e622435 Shelter to Soldier on Instagram and Facebook

Pope Francis will be buried in St. Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's Basilica, in a break with tradition.

President Trump made the announcement at an investment conference in Saudi Arabia. He is also heading to Qatar and the UAE on a trip focused on big-dollar deals.

The negotiations in Busan, South Korea, were supposed to be the fifth and final round to produce the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans, by the end of 2024.

Premieres Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Head to desert oasis Springs Preserve for treasures that are sure to heat up the market, including a Harry Kellar illusion head, a Dinh Van-designed Cartier gold ring and Tiffany glass mosaics. Which treasure is the episode's top find?

In western North Carolina, tubing, rafting and kayaking shops are assessing whether the rivers will be safe enough to open by next Summer following the devastating damage from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.

Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. This free class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer's San Diego and is designed specifically for individuals living with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. Pre-registration is recommended. Please register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/education. Alzheimer's San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Wild Wonders is a wild animal refuge in San Diego’s North County and home to over 100 animal ambassadors from around the world. Our hour-long Earth Day Tours celebrate the amazing array of habitats on the planet, and the animals that call them home. Let us treat you to a “Passport to the World” as you meet many of our fascinating ambassadors and see the adaptations that help them survive in these diverse, demanding, and sometimes hostile climates. Tours are offered on April 20 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The family-friendly cost is $39 for ages 12+, and $20 for ages 5-11. Tickets can be purchased at: https://wildwonders.org/earth-day-tours/ Wild Wonders on Facebook / Instagram

A waiver issued by the Department of Homeland Security allows the federal government to bypass environmental regulations and begin construction immediately on stretches of the border wall in Southern California.

Spring brings lambing season, a time of hard work and long hours for farmers. But it's also a time made joyful by cuddly newborns.