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A donation from an Encinitas resident could change the fate of an empty city-owned lot at the center of an affordable housing debate.

Meet canine ambassadors with Love on a Leash on Friday, January 31, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, special craft, and more! Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to pet the animals are limited and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in. **Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to pet the animals. Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/fun-animal-friday-canine-ambassadors/ San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Whether your child or grandchild is a budding archaeologist or just eager to explore the past in a whole new way, the San Diego Archaeological Center’s summer day camp offers something for everyone. Get ready for a week filled with adventure, discovery, and endless fun! This a la carte style day camp for K-5 students will take place in June. Activities include a mock dig, behind-the-scenes museum and lab tours, archery, atlatl throwing, basket weaving, rock art painting, ancient games, and more! Choose individual days or join us for the whole week. Space is limited to 20 campers, so sign up now and let the adventure begin! Early drop-off (starting at 8:30 a.m.) and late pickup (ending at 4 p.m.) are available for an additional fee. We also offer sibling and referral discounts. Visit: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/TheSanDiegoArchaeologicalCnt/2025-summer-camp.html

Balboa Park gardens feature succulent plants from around the globe. Some are strikingly beautiful in their symmetry while others are alien looking, as if from another planet. Each has found hundreds of similar and unique ways to survive in arid environments where most life forms are unable to thrive. This tour focuses on the clever adaptations and beauty of their many fascinating forms. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: Balboa Park Desert Garden Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

Ninety-five percent of the more than 800 eucalyptus species are native to Australia, New Zealand, and nearby Southeast Asian Islands. This tour examines how and why they became one of the most common coastal trees in California and why they inspire such passionate debate among their supporters and detractors. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: Forever Balboa Park Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

A FREE spooktacular celebration with live entertainment, delicious food, games and a costume contest. A frightfully fun time for all! Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events. San Diego's premier Halloween event, featuring a selection of seasonal food and drink items, an array of bewitching goods and crafts plus enchanting products and services. 100+ Vendors Live DJs Seasonal Eats Lots of Treats Costume Contests Games Family-Friendly Free Parking Attendees will enjoy a full day of entertainment with festive music and art, spooktacular activities plus a costume contest with prizes. An immersive experience presented by Fright for Future will include fun games and haunting interactive displays. Located on the lawn at Ski Beach Park, within Mission Bay Park on Vacation Isle, this lush and expansive venue features picnic areas and stunning views of Mission Bay. PARKING: There are two large, free parking lots located near Ski Beach Park. This is a zero-waste event. Through our partnership with Sustainability is Sexy and the help of our dedicated volunteers, we will divert the majority of organic waste generated by this event from San Diego landfills to composting centers. Visit: http://boobythebay.com/ About the Organizer Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets and festivals that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Learn more: https://veganfoodpopup.com

Many undocumented people are not eligible for federal financial disaster aid and several remain fearful even when help is offered.

Scott Turner pledged to make HUD programs more streamlined and efficient. He declined to say whether he would oppose major budget cuts to the agency if Trump proposes them again.

Firefighters are battling to control major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to frantically flee their homes.

Michael Astrue, a former head of the Social Security Administration under George W. Bush and Barack Obama, told NPR that Elon Musk is wrong about Social Security and that there is no widespread fraud.