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Data shows the median value of a home in Mid-City was nearly $150,000 in 2000. By 2022, that value skyrocketed to nearly $723,000.

As part of its Great Conversations Series, The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas focused on Learning by Discovery®, will host a conversation with acclaimed Author Cynthia Muchnick on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Muchnick will present on her best-selling book, “The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness & Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World,” followed by a book signing and question-and-answer session. “Throughout our 33-year history, The Grauer School has presented ‘Great Conversations’ events to engage in a dialogue with the community about educational issues as well as topics that our families want to learn more about,” said Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, M.Ed., head of school for The Grauer School. “This is a great event for families to hear from an expert on what approaches to take with their teenagers about their health and academic success.” “The Parent Compass” offers parents advice on fostering grit, resilience and strategies to help teens approach life with purpose, guidance on how to preserve the parent-child relationship while navigating a competitive academic environment and clear expectations of appropriate roles for parents and teens in the college admission process. Learn more about The Grauer School by attending the annual Grauer Open House on Saturday, November 2 between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to interested students and families. Visit: https://www.grauerschool.com/campus-life/events The Grauer School on Instagram and Facebook

For days, police say, Samuel Patrick Groft cruised through the streets of Los Angeles on his bicycle, single-handedly chopping down about a dozen city trees with an electric chainsaw in three different neighborhoods.

NPR has identified nearly 40 small, independent entities – both inside and outside the federal government's control – that a team of young DOGE staffers has tried to access in recent weeks.

Hino Motors will plead guilty to submitting false emissions data to regulators for more than 100,000 heavy-duty trucks. The company will pay an array of fines, and fix some affected vehicles for free.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed over 1,000 people near the epicenter in Myanmar. In neighboring Thailand, several were killed when a high-rise tower collapsed.

Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet catered by The French Gourmet. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. Concert 4: Sunday January 5, 2025 at 4 p.m. (Including high tea buffet after the performance) Program: Introduced by musicologist Adam Gilbert - F. MENDELSSOHN: STRING QUARTET No.6 IN F MINOR OP 80 - P. SCHARWENKA: FOUR KONZERSTUCKE FOR VIOLIN & PIANO OP 104 "US PREMIERE" - E. DOHNANYI: PIANO QUINTET No.1 IN C MINOR OP 1 Performed by: Martin Chalifour, Violin, Jason Issokson, Violin, Ben Ullery, Viola,Evan Kahn Cello, Xiao Chen, Piano Visit: https://lesalondemusiques.com/product/san-diego-chamber-music-concert-tickets-la-jolla-classical-music-show-event-performance/ Le Salon de Musiques on Facebook

Tierrasanta community celebrates Christmas with live nativity village Free event also includes caroling, crafts for kids, cocoa and cookies, and photo opps. Tierrasanta Lutheran Church is hosting a community Christmas celebration that features a live nativity village complete with sheep, goats, a donkey, and a camel. The free event takes place at Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, 11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., on December 7, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the public is welcome. Guests can grab a cup of hot cocoa, decorate their own Christmas cookies, meet Bible-era characters, and sing along to familiar Christmas carols. Crafts for kids and Christmas-card-worthy photo opps make this family-friendly event a great way to welcome the holiday season. Tierrasanta Lutheran Church is in the Tierrasanta community of San Diego. They welcome everyone to Sunday worship services and Saturday kids worship. Ministries include Godly Play for children, a Christian preschool, Bible studies, Vacation Bible School, a quilt ministry, and more. Visit: https://tierrasantalutheran.org/events/2024/12/07/live-nativity-walk-through-bethlehem Tierrasanta Lutheran Church on Instagram and Facebook

February First Friday Breakfast sponsored by the City of El Cajon. Visit: https://business.eastcountychamber.org/events/details/2-7-first-friday-breakfast-18081?calendarMonth=2025-02-01

Create your own handmade ceramic pottery! From 6-8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6-9 p.m. In this 4-week class, instructor Lydia Kardos will teach the basics of handbuilding to create functional and sculptural ceramics. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with glazes. Students will complete various projects throughout the course, learning the basics of clay materials and handbuilding — skills necessary to work independently in open studio. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors. All materials provided. Ages 15+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschool vendor funds accepted • Military and sibling discounts • If this class is full, join the waitlist. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the waitlist to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.