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The Federal Emergency Management Agency needs $16 billion in emergency funding, the White House says. That's up $4 billion from a request it made last month, due to recent disasters.

Though scientists have made progress in understanding neuronal regeneration, according to the researchers, it remains unknown why some neurons regenerate and others do not.

Join Solana Center for this workshop to discover why red wiggler worms are composting superstars! Vermicomposting has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. This workshop will teach you all about how to get started and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. You must pre-register here to secure your spot. Thank you! In this workshop, we will cover: - Benefits of composting with worms - Tools, materials, and steps to start a vermicompost bin - How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable - Troubleshooting and maintaining your worm bin - Harvesting and using finished castings All pre-registered attendees will receive a sample bag of compost from Miramar Greenery. Please contact us with any questions: Phone: (760)-436-7986 ext. 700 Email: compost@solanacenter.org Made possible through generous funding by the City of San Diego Environmental Services. Thanks to our partner, the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library.

San Diego All-Star pitcher Joe Musgrove will be sidelined for at least two weeks after breaking his left big toe in a weight room accident, putting in question whether he will be ready for the start of the season.

UBS will buy rival Credit Suisse for more than $3 billion in a deal brokered by Swiss officials to try and prevent a banking crisis.

Dominic Pezzola was sentenced to 10 years. Ethan Nordean was sentenced to 18 years. Judge Timothy Kelly called the events of Jan. 6 "a national disgrace."

An NPR data analysis shows Black farmers were accepted for USDA direct loans at a lower rate than other racial groups in 2022. Direct loans are supposed to be among the easiest for farmers to get.

The AP call for former President Donald Trump came just a half hour into the first presidential contest for 2024, and later called Ron DeSantis for second. Follow NPR for analysis and results.

Dr. Chan’s 13th Annual Great Halloween Candy Buy Back & Card Give Back Thursday, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dr. Curtis Chan is smiling with great expectations for his 13th annual Great Halloween Candy Buy Back & Card Give Back. The Candy Buy Back helps local children unload the Halloween candy they don’t need for a good cause. The candy is donated to troops overseas and children are given $1 per pound (up to 5 lbs). In 2019, the drive was a SWEET success collecting 8,756 pounds of candy, 428 Beanie Babies and 4,591 cards and letters for the troops. We were able to deliver over 20,000 lbs of candy thanks to businesses and grocery stores that generously donated their leftover candy as well as working with 15 schools and churches in the area. The Buy Back will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4th between 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Dr. Chan’s dental office outdoor plaza located at 12835 Pointe Del Mar Way, Suite #3 in Del Mar. BONUS- Each child will receive a Dr. Chan Chocolate Bar with a chance to be 1 of 5 kids to win a Golden Ticket worth $100. - Join us for this OUTDOOR event. Masks required. Social distancing & safety measures is our priority. - Children must be present and must have or make a card for the troops in order to receive their cash. Each child will leave with a free toothbrush kit, to brush away any damage from the Halloween candy they kept. - Come & thank a few military HEROES who will be present at our event!! Dr. Chan encourages every one of all ages and local businesses to donate leftover candy for this great military outreach event. Candy donations will be accepted ALL week following Halloween during our normal business hours: Mon and Tues 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wed 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. For more information or questions, call (858) 481-9090 or HERE!

Compensation for descendants of enslaved people is broadly controversial, and especially so among whites and Republicans. Researchers say one reason may be misperceptions about the racial wealth gap.