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A roundup of good advice from Life Kit's 10 most read stories of 2025. Find out which foods support better sleep, how to be happier and how to graciously accept compliments.

The 13th annual Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival is returning to Begent Ranch in Ramona, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. One of San Diego County’s most popular festivals, we will have over 50 booths featuring artists, artisans, wineries, and craft beverage makers, with live music all day long! The primary fundraiser at the festival is our famous live auction, featuring wine barrels and furniture embellished by local artists. Once again, one of San Diego’s most popular emcees, the entertaining Josh Lawson, will be our auctioneer. The silent auction will feature 50+ baskets, with something for everyone! By popular demand, we are adding more variety with food trucks. Complimentary catered small bites will therefore no longer be offered, and the good news is that ticket prices have been reduced by $15. Designated Driver tickets are also available. Proceeds from this event benefit the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been beautifying Ramona one mural at a time: currently 31 large-scale murals and counting, plus 17 mini-murals (painted utility boxes). For more info about applications for vendors, artists & artisans, visit https://ramonaartandwinefest.net/. Mark your calendars for August 1, when tickets go on sale. This event almost always sells out! Tickets are only available on our website. Note that no tickets are issued; attendees’ names are placed on a check-in list and ID’s are confirmed on Festival day. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

Searching for a partner can be horrifically painful. But board games are always awesome. So what if you combined board games and finding a partner? Picture this: You sit down for a night of games. A gaming concierge walks you through several games over the course of the night. You play classics you love and discover brand new games you've never heard of, playing each with a different group of fun singles. All while in a great establishment with plenty of delicious options on tap. At the end of the night, you give your gaming concierge a list of the folks you met that you'd like to date and a list of those you met that you'd like to just hang out with as friends. If any two people put down the same name as each other in either column, then your gaming concierge will make sure you get each other's e-mail address and you can coordinate a time to hang out. Best case scenario: You find true love, discover some awesome board games, and make some new friends. Bad case scenario: You accomplish only one of those three things, which is still pretty great. Worst case scenario: There will be alcohol. Before you decide to buy tickets, a few basics we should cover: 1) This event is for men & women, ages 25-39. We also have events for gay men and queer women. And we're hoping to add events to serve even more people in the future! Head over to www.quirkevents.com/san-diego to see what else we have to offer. (If you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, you'll be able to join our mailing list and get notified about future events. Plus, joining our mailing list gets you 50% off your first ticket purchase!) 2) To stay up-to-date on everything we have going on at Quirk Events, follow us on Instagram here! 3) Refunds are only available to those who cancel with more than 48 hours' notice, in order to make sure we have enough time to find a replacement for you and keep the event well-populated. (Exceptions will be made for emergency situations on a case-by-case basis). After that, we're blowing the money from your ticket sale on something awesome and nonrefundable. 4) If we get to 24 hours before the event and still haven't sold five tickets for each gender, we will cancel the event (and notify you). When we have run this event in the past, tickets have consistently sold very well, so we don't expect this to happen. But we thought we should cover this in case it came up. 5) How many games we have and which ones we use will be based in part on how many people attend, so we can't tell you for sure what we'll have right now. But the goal is for all of them to be fun, light, easy-to-learn games. Selection will include games from both the something-you-have-played-before category and the something-you-haven't-played-before category. The games are also chosen because they often tend to spark conversation and leave room for chatting with new people as you play. All games will be group games, meaning you'll get a chance to meet a handful of people with each new round.

The app lets people anonymously share the locations of immigration agents but Apple removed it from its app store under pressure from the Trump administration. Now, the app's developer is suing.

The Marvel | ECG Vault Exhibit is coming to Comic-Con San Diego 2025 for a limited-time showing, July 24–27 at Sparks Gallery, 530 6th Avenue, just a few minutes from the Convention Center. Daily hours 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. From the team behind the one-of-one Infinity Gauntlet, East Continental Gems, this exhibit brings Marvel’s most iconic symbols to life using rare, authentic gemstones and world-class craftsmanship. Whether you're into comics, collectibles, or art, it's a chance to see something truly breathtaking. You’ll find: - The one-of-one Power Orb, originally featured in "Guardians of the Galaxy," is now reimagined as a cinematic-scale collectible set with a 30-carat natural purple spinel and handcrafted in precious metals. - The debut set of the iconic "Infinity Comic Covers Volumes 1–6," each featuring real gemstones representing the Infinity Stones. - A Comic-Con-exclusive Power Orb Mavrock collectible, available only at the Vault - San Diego-only product drops and event promotions - A curated selection of Marvel | ECG fine jewelry, made in New York’s Diamond District with genuine gemstones - A special activation by VeVe premium digital collectables on Friday The space is open to all ages for an elevated art gallery experience that will include a Pop Art exhibition of emerging local artists’ work from Sparks Gallery, celebrating and reflecting elements of popular culture, ranging from nostalgic references to contemporary icons and themes, and all available for purchase. Eastar Game Manufacturing, a specialized board game manufacturer, will showcase its expertise in miniatures, figurines, board game components, and toys designed for ages 5 and up—highlighting its commitment to quality and innovation in custom game manufacturing. Guests are welcome to peruse the art and enjoy the offsite activations at Sparks Gallery during Comic Con in the Gaslamp. The Marvel | ECG Vault Exhibit is first-come, first-served, and space is limited. Visit this page to reserve your spot: (https://eastcontinentalgems.com/pages/the-vault-san-diego) Address: 530 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Daily hours 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sparks Gallery on Facebook / Instagram East Continental Gems on Facebook / Instagram

Autonomous ride-share company Waymo is planning on rolling out its driverless vehicles next year in San Diego, joining other cities with the service such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix.

Trinity Theatre Company is thrilled to announce their Grown Up Stage’s production of "Witch" by Jen Silverman running from October 17 - November 2. The production is directed by Sean Boyd, Executive Artistic Director of Trinity Theatre Company. 'Witch" runs at Trinity’s Mission Valley location in the Mission Valley Mall. Synopsis: What if the devil offered to grant your deepest desire? In "Witch" by Jen Silverman, ambition, power, and temptation take center stage in a bold and blisteringly funny modern adaptation of a 17th-century Jacobean drama. Set in the rural village of Edmonton, the story follows Elizabeth Sawyer—a woman branded a witch not for casting spells, but for daring to speak her mind. When a charming devil arrives offering deals in exchange for souls, the villagers are tempted to trade morality for personal gain. But Elizabeth has her own plans. Sharp, satirical, and wickedly relevant, Witch skewers the patriarchy, exposes the cost of compromise, and questions what it truly means to claim your power. Sean Boyd, Executive Artistic Director of Trinity Theatre Company and Director of "Witch" shared: “There is something extra special about this one. Jen Silverman is known for her masterful ability to use satire to make us look at, laugh at and critique some of society's biggest social issues. "Witch" is no exception. This outstanding cast is sparring beautifully with her language - and I can’t wait to bounce it off of a live audience.” Tickets Trinity Theater Co. on Instagram and Facebook

Medicare announced 15 lower drugs after a second round of negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. The drugs include Ozempic and also drugs to treat asthma, breast cancer and leukemia.

Ecuadorians have decisively rejected a series of referendum measures, including plans for U.S. military bases and constitutional changes, handing President Daniel Noboa a major political setback amid rising gang violence.

The Smarter Balanced standardized test results increased for almost every student group and every grade, in every subject.