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Join Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, for the annual San Diego MORE THAN PINK Walk on Sunday, November 3 at 6:30 am. The 2.2-mile walk through the heart of Balboa Park brings together survivors, supporters, and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now. The MORE THAN PINK Walk, Susan G. Komen’s largest fundraising event series, evolved from the Race for the Cure in 2018. Each year, over 100,000 people participate in 40+ in-person (and one virtual) walks across the U.S. Since the first Walk in 2018, participants have raised more than $60 million and continue to be a part of a community committed to creating a world without breast cancer. With inclusive and accessible options for people of all ages and abilities – including breast cancer survivors, those currently in treatment for breast cancer and people living with metastatic breast cancer – the Walk provides participants the opportunity to come together and connect in meaningful ways. For more information and to register, visit: secure.info-komen.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

A Southern California wildfire has destroyed more than 100 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease.

An author of a recent study about lightning's effect on trees in Panamanian forests says his team has gotten a large, positive response from people, including those who call the trees inspirational.

China signals the latest tariff hike will be its last round of tit-for-tat measures, prompting sharp falls in European shares, as Asian stocks end the day mixed.

Fire officials said most of the land that burned in the fire is privately owned, which limits their ability to remove brush.

Celebration to honor three decades of empowering small businesses with millions of dollars in loans, fostering self-sufficiency, and strengthening local economies-- San Diego, CA -- Accessity, a nonprofit microlender empowering small businesses with loans of up to $100,000, will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Thursday, October 17. Since its establishment in 1994, the organization has supported hundreds of small businesses each year, providing over $80 million in loans during its 30-year history. The organization will commemorate its 30th anniversary 2875 Dewey Road, on Thursday, October 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event will highlight the contributions of small businesses across Southern California and honor the significant impact Accessity has made over the past three decades. Guests will enjoy an array of delicious food and drink options as they mingle and connect with fellow attendees. The event will feature an Accessity-Funded Business Marketplace, where guests can explore and experience firsthand the diverse products offered by the small businesses that Accessity supports. Additionally, local entrepreneurs will share inspiring stories of success and perseverance. Tickets for the celebration are $81.88 through October 17. Special pricing is available for nonprofits, students, and Accessity clients at $55.20 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at Accessity's event page. When the organization launched locally, it started with a small team of dedicated staff and made just five loans totaling $6,000 in its first year. Today, Accessity has grown to employ more than 30 staff members and serves six counties, including Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles. In 2023 alone, Accessity provided $11.9 million in funding through 386 loans to business owners, resulting in the creation or maintenance of 1,248 jobs. Sponsored by US Bank, the event will include several awards, such as Entrepreneur of the Year and Small Business on the Rise. The celebration is also supported by BMO, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, California Bank & Trust, Pacific Premier Bank, Citi, and Comerica Bank. About Accessity Accessity is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution that empowers entrepreneurs by providing small business loans up to $100,000, along with a community of support and resources throughout Southern California. Accessity’s mission is to open doors of financial opportunity to those with historically less access to capital and business support: entrepreneurs of color, women, immigrants, and low- to moderate-income entrepreneurs, so they can build prosperous businesses and livelihoods for themselves and their families, while also strengthening communities. Since 1994, the organization has provided over $80 million in loans, helping small business owners start, expand, and build self-sufficiency, while strengthening local communities and economies. For more information, visit www.accessity.org. Accessity on Instagram and Facebook

The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.

Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a football field as they try to determine how likely it is to strike Earth in 2032.

Rami Malek plays a CIA data analyst out of his depth in The Amateur, while Warfare depicts a real-life Iraqi mission, calibrated as a cinematic show-of-force.

Trump has slapped 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico — and an additional 10% tax on Chinese goods. Americans are likely to see higher prices on a wide variety of products as a result.