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WishWell Counseling & Empowerment Center will hold its Grand Opening Celebration. With the goal of bringing a holistic, innovate approach to the mental health space, WishWell will offer both traditional therapy and alternative, dynamic experiences to support the needs of children and teens throughout San Diego County and beyond. The grand opening will kick off with welcome remarks and a ribbon cutting ceremony with Chula Vista Mayor John McCann at 4:30 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet WishWell therapists and empowerment coaches, tour the center and enjoy exclusive grand opening specials. The celebration will also feature family-friendly activities where teens and parents can Drop a Wish, writing down a wish on a 2x2 ceramic tile, yell their worries away in the Roar Room, play Subsoccer and participate in a special raffle. Delectable bites from local vendors The Goat Local’s Chef and Your Layered Cake will also be offered throughout the event. For more information visit: wishwellcc.com

Hurricane Fiona pounded Bermuda with heavy rains and winds early Friday as it swept by the island on a route forecast to have it approaching Canada late in the day as a still-powerful storm.

Girl spending was one of the most powerful economic forces in 2023. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts boosted local and national economies. World leaders begged Taylor Swift to come and perform.

Encore Sundays, March 3 and 10, 2024 from 8 - 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Stream Seasons 1 and 2 now with KPBS Passport! Set in the breathtakingly beautiful Italian seaside town of Portofino during the Roaring 20s, Season 2 begins in the summer of 1927 as Bella Ainworth is still devoting all her energy into making Hotel Portofino a success.

Concorde crossed the Atlantic at twice the speed of sound, cutting travel time in half compared to a conventional passenger plane. The groundbreaking jet made its final flight on Nov. 26, 2003.

NPR's Scott Simon remembers television producer Norman Lear, who died this week at age 101.

The Downtown San Diego Lions Club invites San Diegans to their “ROARing Twenties” Centennial Gala Saturday, September 24 from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. The theme-driven bash is a tribute to when the Club was first chartered in 1922. It is the Downtown San Diego Lions Club’s largest fundraiser and promises to be a swinging time. This event will raise critical funds to support their Lions High School Scholarship program as well as Lions Camp Jack summer camp for at-risk San Diego youth.Grab your fedoras, spats or your nicest flapper attire and join us for this fun filled themed evening. The gala will be held at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse. Don’t worry, no prohibition at this gala, there will plenty to drink and eat without having to do a secret knock. This event includes a silent auction, full course meal, an open bar, dancing, and a fun filled swinging night! Not to be missed! Date: Saturday, September 24Time: Reception – 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m.Location: Admiral Baker ClubhouseCost: $800 for a table of 8 or $100 per person. Sponsorships are still available.Admission: Purchase tickets here. To become a sponsor please visit here. SOCIALS:Facebook Twitter Instagram

Scott Simon remarks on how details during times of war, from personal stories, capture the true devastation of it.

Hold onto your butts, because we’ve got some dino-mite news for you (we’ll stop now — maybe). It’s been 30 years since Jurassic Park came roaring onto movie screens, and this year, Universal Products and Experiences have big plans for this summer, in what they’re dubbing “Jurassic June”, but the reveals for which have already started.Jurassic Outpost shared details on the expansive plans, which will include new broadcast, digital, and game content, new exclusives, celebration events, and the original film returning to theatres.Entertainment Weekly revealed additional details about the Jurassic Park presence at San Diego Comic-Con today, which will be called “Step Into Jurassic Park“. Fans will be transported into the world with a free, timed-event that will let you encounter some of your favorite dinosaurs and moments from the original 1993 film.Starting Thursday, June 29 at 9 a.m., you’ll be able to make reservations on the official Jurassic Park website for the activation, which will recreate the Dilophausaurs attack on Wayne Knight’s Dennis Nedry, as well as the infamous toilet scene (you know the one). There will also be giveaways, Jurassic-themed food offerings, and more.The event will only be open for two days, on Friday, July 21-Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at Luce Cielo (315 15th St, San Diego, CA) — about a 20 minute walk from the convention center.

Church leadership opened the men-only shelter after a growing number of migrants began sleeping around the shrine of the Virgin Mary in their courtyard.