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The Little Italy Association of San Diego (LIA) will be officially unveiling a brand new 2,000 square foot public piazza, Piazza Costanza on Tuesday, November 28 at 10 a.m. at the corner of Columbia and W. Ash Streets adjacent to Luma Luxury Apartments. The community is invited to attend and celebrate the opening of Little Italy’s newest, and first piazza dedicated to a woman with San Diego leaders, sponsors, and community members. Piazza Costanza honors Margaret “Midge” Costanza, daughter of Sicilian immigrants, Costanza was a social and political activist who served as a top advisor and the first female assistant to President Jimmy Carter. The dedication will include commencement words from dignitaries, community leaders, and friends, as well as a unveiling ceremony with a special performance, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. The ceremony will start with a special musical performance leading into opening remarks from LIA’s Chief Executive Administrator, Marco Li Mandri, followed by close friends from her professional career and personal life, and blessing by Our Lady of the Rosary’s Father Joe Tabigue.

Please join us for a presentation by Gerry Braun, founder of the Integrated Renewable Energy Systems Network (IRESN). We will learn more about Community Choice Energy (CCE) and why it’s a better way to meet 21st century challenges. Gerry’s talk will cover Community Choice Energy from 3 angles, CCE in California, CCE across the US, and new CCE initiatives in Colorado and New Hampshire. There will be time for questions from the audience. Gerry Braun serves as IRESN's Chair. His knowledge of energy markets, electricity systems and clean energy supply technologies is rooted in his work over the years with leading firms and agencies such as Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Bechtel, Southern California Edison Company, BP Solar, Standard Solar, the US Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission. He organized and managed important and continuing US and California energy R&D programs and also held senior executive, marketing and business development roles in global and local solar companies. He is a member and recent chair of the Gas Technology Institute’s Public Interest Advisory Committee. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and graduate degrees in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Imperial Beach among the first San Diego County communities to feel the brunt of tropical storm Hilary.

The ParkScore index rates park systems in the 100 largest cities in the U.S.

CRY America - San Diego Action Center is proud to present our annual Dandiya Night, a celebration that brings together the community for an evening filled with lively beats and joyful festivities. Highlights of the evening include: - Bollywood DJ Vivek (with live singing) - Kids dance performance - Retail bazaar - Indian food - FREE admission for kids under 5 - FREE Parking Net proceeds from this event will directly contribute to CRY - Child Rights and You, America - that works to support underprivileged children. For more information on our projects please check https://www.cryamerica.org/ For any inquiries/volunteering or additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at sandiego@cryamerica.org Spread the word, invite your friends and family, and let's make this Dandiya Night a night to remember!

Here are just a few of the ways communities across the country are adapting to be more resilient to the demands of a changing climate.

InterPride, shorthand for International Pride, is comprised of 139 Pride organizations from across the U.S. and across the globe.

A free community outdoor event for the whole family to learn, grow, and make nourishing decisions together. This year our theme is “Full STEAM ahead” with the goal of showcasing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) learning and opportunities. During Day of Play, families will participate in nutrition, gardening, and STEAM activities, take-home crafts, physical activities & games, cooking demonstrations from the “Kitchenistas”, raffle prizes from our sponsors & more! For more information visit: olivewoodgardens.org Stay Connected on Facebook and LinkedIn

The Bills vs. Steelers game was postponed due to inclement weather in Buffalo. The Bills are offering people $20 an hour to help clear the stadium of snow before Monday's game.

Mayor John McCann will partner with the Consulate General of Mexico and the House of Mexico for the El Grito Celebration on Saturday, September 16. Everyone is invited to attend the Mexican Independence Day celebration, which will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at Memorial Park, 373 Park Way.