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Wild Wonders will be hosting a VERY special fundraiser for the Cheetah Conservation Fund with a special presentation by its leader, Dr. Laurie Marker. The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is a renowned leader in the conservation of this magnificent animal throughout Africa. Dr. Laurie Marker of CCF and the Cheetahs from Wild Wonders will host a special presentation about the work CCF is doing in Namibia and Somaliland. Attendees also have the opportunity to explore the 5-acres of Wild Wonders and meet some of the 100+ animal ambassadors from all over the world that call Wild Wonders their forever home. A barbecue buffet will be available, along with gifts to purchase from CCF. The event is Friday, October 28, and tickets are $125/person. A small number of VIP tickets are available at $250/person. VIP tickets include a meeting with Dr. Marker, a cheetah presentation, and separate dining area. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

SoCal's #1 Halloween Club Celebration returns to the Gaslamp Quarter for 3 nights of costume insanity. This event sells out annually. This October 2023, you are SINvited to step inside Zombie Land with Bloody Barbies and Kreepy Kens to discover the thrills and perils of living among the UNDEAD in the Ghoulish Gaslamp. Kick off Fright Night at American Junkie and "crawl" into 20+ haunts with devilish treats, including welcome potions, body painting, live entertainment, DJ, dancing & costume insanity! Unlike any other "crawls," SDZC offers progressive pre-planned routes (self-guided, which means you are free to roam) + FREE admission to only the PREMIER bars along the famous 5th Avenue.Enjoy free access and devilish deals at: Bars/Lounges: American Junkie* (Host of the Opening party) Casablanca* (Hookah) Cielo Rooftop Lounge* (One of Most Instagramable Rooftop Bars) Double Deuce* (Mechanical Bull) Phantom Lounge* (Hookah & Hip Hop) Tin Roof* (Live Music) Vin De Syrah (Underground Wonderland) Time Out (Sports Bar) Whiskey Girl (Live Music + DJ) Nightclubs: Bloom Nightclub (Underground EDM Club) | TUES ONLY Omerta Nightclub* (DJ + Hookah) Onyx Nightclub* | FRI ONLY Parq Nightclub (Finale Party Host + Winner of Best Nightclub) Sevilla Nightclub (Reggaeton) Toro Nightclub* | FRI ONLY Vybz Nightclub (Dance Music) Dining: Butcher's Cut Garage Kitchen & Bar Greystone Steakhouse (Steak & Seafood) Juan Tequila Bar & Restaurant (Live Reggaeton) Madam Bonnie's (Speakeasy) Saltwater (Seafood) Smokin J's BBQ (New Addition) | FRI + SAT ONLY *Welcome Shot, Bartender's Choice **Free entry is subject to capacity, sobriety and cut-off times. Venues and offers are subject to change. Get your tickets NOW as SDZC sells out every year!

The number of patients is soaring, the health system is stressed and the government is facing criticism over its response. So far 150,000 Peruvians have caught the virus this year and 248 have died.

This month Rady Children's Hospital honors NICU families and the medical staff who support them, part of NICU Awareness Month.

Scripps Institution secures $6.5M grant from NOAA to enhance Earth science studies, advancing geodesy education and updating spatial reference systems.

At least nine Lake Tahoe ski resorts closed and visitors to Yosemite National Park were told to urgently leave Friday as California's most powerful storm of the season bore down on the Sierra Nevada.

Join Traveling Stories and the San Diego community for the 2nd annual Walk for Literacy event. This family-friendly and pet-friendly event will take place in Chollas Lake Park (6350 College Grove Dr, San Diego, CA 92115) on Saturday, Oct. 7 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite literary or story characters and embark on a magical stroll around the lake to celebrate the power of stories and raise awareness for local resources. This event hosted by Traveling Stories, a San Diego nonprofit that helps children build confidence and strong reading skills by the 4th grade. This event is FREE for all children under the age of 12. Tickets are required for all participants and can be reserved online. Can’t attend in person? Virtual options are available so you can still take part in Traveling Stories' biggest event of the year. All proceeds will support Traveling Stories and their mission to empower children through literacy. To donate, learn more and volunteer at travelingstories.org For more information visit: travelingstories.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The Teamsters union reached a tentative deal with UPS, narrowly averting a nationwide strike. Rank-and-file union members are voting on whether to approve the contract.

This city is remembering a dark chapters in U.S. civil rights history. On September 15, 1963 the Ku Klux Klan bombed a church, killing four Black girls and rocking the conscience of the nation.

San Diego is moving forward with capital-improvement projects on 19 parks Tuesday, following the San Diego City Council approving about $15.9 million to the cause.