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With autumn in the air, sweaters may come out, and we seek the vibrant fall colors of golden cottonwoods and rose-colored pickleweed. Autumn is the perfect time to explore. We may search prickly pear cactus for cochineal, a tiny insect that produces the brilliant red dye we call carminic acid, used to brighten everything from lipstick to yogurt to artists’ paints. The event is weather permitting. Wildlife is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of what you will see. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 15+ (Registration Required) San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-october-11-2025/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

As President Trump began a pattern of deploying the National Guard to democratic-led cities, several Democratic attorneys general and their staffs worked to coordinate their fight against the deployments – and, ultimately, they won.

Join local nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts at their 34th Annual Butterfly Ball for a night of festivities supporting life-changing medical care for children in need. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction and live entertainment by the Highway Man Show featuring Tony Suraci and American Idol’s Makayla Phillips. The annual gala will celebrate the extraordinary work of Fresh Start as they provide transformative surgeries and medical care to underprivileged children at no cost. Come together for a magical night under the stars, where 100% of the proceeds raised will benefit the children’s medical program! Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Facebook / Instagram

Miles de presos en California comparecen cada año ante la Junta de Audiencias de Libertad Condicional con la esperanza de obtener la libertad. Es una situación desalentadora que implica un alto riesgo para todos los involucrados.

Join Storytellers of San Diego in a season for "Compassion Tales," including a few ghosts, haunts and spooky places. Ganesha's origin story, a Buddhist tale and more--all told in a comfy and art-filled atmosphere. Expand your evening with the original social media--storytelling! Curated tellers for the evening are Linda Brown, Phoenix Coverley, David Walsh, Mindy Donner and Jim Dieckmann. Enjoy wicked java, and other barista drinks.

The Bornemann Theatre is excited to welcome The Old Globe’s 2025 Globe for All Tour with a performance of Shakespeare’s "Julius Caesar." Directed by Marcela Lorca (The Old Globe’s Stir), this vibrant production brings a talented ensemble to stages across San Diego County—including right here at The Bornemann! Join us for this free, family-friendly performance. Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early to secure your spot. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

Artists Ty Bennett and Katie Flores explore the miraculous power of painting, expressing their passions through imagery and text. Ty is an outsider surrealist artist who paints abstract and figurative works influenced by literature, movies, philosophy, psychology, religion, art history, and modern technology. Katie is a prolific painter with an exceptional eye for balancing colors. This is evident in her collection of junk food and color field paintings. Together their work is a feast for the eyes, leaving much food for thought for the viewer. Meet the artists October 18 from 12-3 p.m. Revision Creative Workspace: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Honoring Our Loved Ones Who Have Passed Community members are invited to join First United Methodist Church of San Diego for an evening of remembrance and song on Saturday, November 1 in their Mission Valley Sanctuary, located at 2111 Camino del Rio South. An extended organ prelude starts at 6 p.m. and the Evensong begins at 6:15 p.m. First Church’s Chamber Choir will lead this beautiful service celebrating All Saints' Day. They are led by Brian Woods-Lustig, Conductor and accompanied by Sarah Amos, Organist. The church also invites the community to honor the loved ones they have lost this past year. To have them recognized in the event, community members are asked to complete FUMCSD’s All Saints' Remembrance form by Tuesday, October 28 to be included in the service: https://www.fumcsd.org/all-saints-remembrance The concert will also be livestreamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSanDiego About The Cultural Events Music Series: First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. Learn more at: https://www.fumcsd.org/musicseries First United Methodist Church of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump announced a plan that addresses drug costs and health savings accounts, but not the health insurance premium spikes that millions of Americans are facing.

Verizon says a software problem caused the glitch and it is conducting a postmortem, but experts say outages are "a fact of life" these days.