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Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for San Diego City Council races.

Much of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s shelter achievements are propped up on short-term deals that are set to expire.

Tour the newly restored San Diego landmark. This unique wood lath greenhouse harbors over 2,000 subtropical plants from around the world—a concentration of botanical exotica in a one-of-a-kind structure that “leaves” photographers at a loss for words. This tour’s scheduling assumes the Botanical Building will have reopened following a two-year complete restoration project. If the building is still closed to the public, another topic will be presented.Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours.Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition, a complex of now 32 single-story cottages, known as the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, occupies an area of under two acres. The variety of cultures represented is matched by an equally diverse floral landscape from around the world. While the charming buildings draw most visitors’ attention, it’s worth taking a closer look at the rich variety of trees and other flora. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours.Visit: House of Pacific Relations International CottagesForever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

*Note special Sunday date.* In the heart of the park, but tucked away from the main public thoroughfares, a rich variety of often-missed landscaped areas feature many beautiful plants. Some are small gardens, others are simply walkways between attractions, or even landscaping around parking lots. This surprising collection of unusual plants are not seen elsewhere in the park. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours.Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

The artists of the Village Art Center invite you to enjoy a day of art in their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see demonstrations, collect one-of-a-kind creations, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Visit their 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds who host over 200 local juried artists. Watch for special events, classes, workshops and art camps.Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit https://villageartscenter.org/ for more information, calendar of events and artist/studio directory. Or call 619-233-9050Free Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's DayVillage Art Center - Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

SB 9 allows homeowners to split their lots in two and sell off their excess land. After a slow start, the law is starting to produce results in San Diego. And, San Diego launched an online dashboard this week that aims to increase transparency and accountability around its climate action goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Plus, Balboa Park’s Japanese Friendship Garden has a new exhibition that’s perfect for Halloween.

The artists of Spanish Village Art Center invite you to enjoy a day of art in their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see demonstrations, collect one-of-a-kind creations, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Visit their 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds who host over 200 local juried artists. Watch for special events, classes, workshops and summer camps. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit spanishvillageartcenter.com for calendar of events and artist/studio directory.Facebook / Instagram

From lion dances to cultural fairs, discover the best community events in San Diego to welcome the Year of the Snake.

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in San Diego Monday with a series of community events on the annual holiday.