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Summer starts here at Plaza Paseo Real! Join us for a playful morning filled with creative stations, hands-on discovery, music and interactive family fun designed for little explorers of all ages. Enjoy hands-on activity stations including a special Mini Makeover Station for tote bag decorating and a Color Chemistry Station where children can create their own “liquid science” bottle using pipettes, color mixing, density layering and glitter for a fun, take-home experiment. Little explorers can also stop by the Explorer Prize Station for special giveaway items (while supplies last). Plaza Paseo Real on Facebook / Instagram

Le Petit Chef at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is redefining dining in San Diego with an immersive experience that blends 3D projection mapping technology and a multi-course culinary journey. Designed as a “3D cinema on your plate,” the experience transforms the table into a theatrical stage where guests follow the animated adventures of the world’s smallest chef and his international companions through a series of playful, visually stunning performances, and you the audience get to decide which chef ultimately wins in the end. Over the course of approximately two hours, guests enjoy a globally inspired four-course menu with three distinct options—Classic, Vegetarian, and Junior—making it ideal for couples, families, and groups. With evolving storylines and refreshed menus introduced regularly, Le Petit Chef continues to be a standout attraction in the Gaslamp Quarter, offering a unique mix of storytelling, entertainment, and elevated cuisine. Shows run Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 6:30 p.m., with additional seatings on Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled showtime. For more information or to book reservations for Le Petit Chef, please visit www.lepetitchef.com/san-diego. Le Petit Chef on Facebook / Instagram

The need for poll workers is highest in Carlsbad, central San Diego, Oceanside and Vista, where additional workers are required to staff nearby vote centers, according to a statement from the Registrar.

Like fermentation, complex essays emerge through layering and time. In this class, you’ll practice tracing research paths and integrating outside sources into your personal narrative essay. We’ll focus on enlivening writing through research by helping you craft essays that are both intellectually grounded and supported by lyricism and story. Through close readings of researched personal essays, we’ll look at how writers braid research it into their own narratives. The session will include discussion, brief writing and research exercises, and generative prompts to support writers as you begin this process. Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Construction crews will resume work within the Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad as part of a double-track project after taking a pause for the peak California Least Tern nesting season.

Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed in hardest hit cities trying to free victims still trapped under the rubble. Hundreds of people are still missing.

The California Supreme Court dealt a blow to court reporter unions, ordering that recordings of hearings are vital when certified reporters aren’t available.

Calling all young music lovers and their families! You are invited to "The Enchanted Tail," a magical opera for young audiences performed by Opera4Kids. Proceeds support local nonprofit Resounding Joy's music therapy programs for children and youth. The first 25 kids to get tickets will receive a princess crown or fox ears of their choosing. Plus, all attendees will have the chance for a photo with the princess and the fox after the show! Opera4Kid on Facebook / Instagram

A drought is exposing weaknesses in the government's ability to deliver water. It's begun rationing. In one building in the capital, 10 families have rearranged their lives around their faucets.

Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance to protest Trump's name being added to the complex. In June, a superior court judge dismissed the Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Redd.