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To help a loved one with cancer, think about what you're good at — and what they need. Are you organized? Plan their meals. Detail-oriented? Go with them to appointments. Survivors share ideas.

The Ladies of D&D San Diego, in collaboration with Tavern Tales SD, are excited to announce Back to Ghoul, a spooky, school-themed tabletop roleplaying game fundraiser benefiting The Goblin Guild, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the magic of Dungeons & Dragons to kids and teens. This unique community event will feature 3-hour D&D one-shot adventures, a silent auction with high-value items, and a whimsical “Student Store” where attendees can buy in-game perks to support or challenge the players. Guests will also enjoy a nostalgic “Bougie Brown Bag Lunch,” featuring upgraded classics like sandwiches, chips, desserts, and drinks. All proceeds benefit The Goblin Guild, a San Diego nonprofit (501c3 pending) that uses tabletop gaming to empower youth, teaching creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

It wouldn't be spooky season without ghosts. But they weren't always the evil spirits we see in books and movies today. For Word of the Week, we look back on the origins of "ghost."

The AjA Project will be hosting a screening of "A Fighting Irishman" directed by Sharon Yamato and narrated by George Takei as a closing reception for "Language of Silencing," an exhibit located in the Central Library Lobby. The thirty-minute documentary from 2024 follows the story of Wayne M. Collins, a lawyer who fought for the Civil Rights of Japanese Americans during and after World War II. Following the screening, a Q&A will be hosted by The AjA Project with Kay Ochi from the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego. Learn about AJA

The AjA Project’s Civil Liberties Project is a fellowship program encouraging youth and young adult participants to examine the history of Japanese-American incarceration during WWII and how it parallels their own personal histories as immigrants/refugees. As part of an ongoing program since 2017, this year’s cohort created a large scale pop-up book with augmented reality components. This project will be displayed at the Central Library (1st floor) to coincide with the forced Japanese American relocation on it’s 83rd anniversary. This exhibits sparks dialogue around Executive Order 9066 and its lasting consequences, to the San Diego Community. Participating artists (Civil Liberty fellows) include: Jazmin Barajas, Maya Rosado, Tarrah Aroonsakool, David Zapeda, Lena Hyasat and more. Learn about AJA

The order is to be implemented at school libraries on military bases in Kentucky, Virginia, Italy and Japan. Students and their families claimed their First Amendment rights had been violated when officials removed the books to comply with President Trump's executive orders.

In her new book Independent, former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre writes that party infighting, bias and disloyalty drove her to leave the Democratic Party.

More than 30,000 unionized Kaiser Permanente employees were expected to return to work Monday after a five-day strike in California, Oregon and Hawaii by registered nurses and other health professionals.

If that deadline passes, eligible voters must visit the registrar's office in Kearny Mesa or go to a vote center starting Saturday to conditionally register and vote provisionally. Registering to vote can be done online at sdvote.com. Would-be voters must register if they have not already done so, have recently moved or have changed a name.

Sunset, Steel Drums, and Stories of Hope Pathways to Citizenship Throws an Unforgettable “Party with a Purpose” October 5 at La Valle Coastal Club SOLANA BEACH, CA — Join the rhythm of change on Sunday, October 5, 2025, 3:30 p.m. - Sunset, as Pathways to Citizenship, San Diego’s trusted nonprofit immigration law center, hosts its highly anticipated annual fundraiser, Party with a Purpose, at the breathtaking La Valle Coastal Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Set against a golden coastal sun, this festive afternoon promises far more than a good time. Guests will enjoy: - Live steel drum music that brings the tropics to the green - Island-inspired food and cocktails - A curated silent auction featuring unique local treasures - Powerful client stories that highlight the life-changing work of Pathways - A glorious afternoon gathering to support immigrant families This isn’t just a party—it’s a movement. As federal support for immigration services continues to decline, Pathways to Citizenship is stepping up, growing its reach through powerful partnerships with local churches, libraries, and hundreds of volunteers. Each year, they provide essential legal consultations and representation to hundreds of families navigating the complexities of immigration. “Now more than ever, local immigrant families need access to trustworthy, affordable legal support,” says Sonya Williams, Executive Director. “Party with a Purpose brings our community together to make that possible—one joyful evening, with lasting impact. Every dollar raised fuels Pathways’ mission: to ensure that every immigrant family in San Diego County can access high-quality legal guidance and education—regardless of income or status. Tickets are available now at pathwaysSD.org. Pathways to Citizenship on Facebook / Instagram