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Experts said if the Key Bridge had been fitted with more robust collision-prevention structures, the collapse might have been avoided. Records indicate the protections weren't significantly altered.

Cattle are getting sick with H5N1, and one person got sick in Texas. How bad could this be for dairy farms? Could it spread among people? Here's what scientists are learning.

Sam and John Fetters are identical twins with autism. But Sam is in college, while John still struggles to form sentences. Their experience may shed light on the disorder's mix of nature and nurture.

Please join us to hear from Rick Girling, Communications Director of the California Public Banking Alliance (CPBA), who will present an overview of the public banking movement in California. There is no charge for this online event but please register in advance. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link along with additional details. In this informative talk, we will learn what public banks are, how they differ from traditional investor-owned banks, and how they better serve individuals and local communities while aiding efforts to mitigate the climate crisis and other important environmental issues. Rick will also show how public banks have the potential to be a vital resource for funding climate justice action and other efforts to meet humanitarian needs. We will be inspired and informed about how we can set up public banks here locally in San Diego and Orange counties, as well as in other new regions across the country. There will be time for questions from the audience. For more information visit: ncccalliance.org Stay Connected on Facebook

American Me Comedy Tour presents a special One-Nite Comedy Benefit for local Nonprofit Shelter to Soldier. Stand-Up in support, November 8, at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store. Produced by Jason Rogers and Stefani Von Huben. Jason Rogers and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including: Host Jason Rogers, Topp Fliight, San Diego local favorite: James P. Connolly, Ben Smith, Madison Bakich and Sam Swank. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause as we Stand-Up in support of Shelter to Soldier. Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to Shelter To Soldier: a San Diego 501c3 nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active duty military and veterans, and deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of certified therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide no-cost visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans and their families. Come share this special one-nite comedy benefit in support of Shelter to Soldier dogs and veterans! With your support, we can make an impact on our San Diego community and help save lives, Two At A Time! For more information visit: showclix.com

Fall is officially here and that means pumpkin spice, a crisp in the air, and time to get ready for Halloween in the Village! Save the date for a skele-ton of fun events that will be sure to keep your jack-o-lantern full. On Saturday, October 28th, there will be a wide variety of activities throughout the Village that will ensure a smashing day for the whole family. Plan to spend the day in the Village, as there's a little bit of something for everyone. Trick-or-treaters can stop by CalRes Realty (located at 2691 State Street) from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. to receive a complimentary string backpack (while supplies last). Grab a selfie or two and indulge in a little face painting before heading out for some sweet inspiration. For safe business-to-business trick-or-treating, look for participating candy stop businesses who will be sporting a candy corn icon in their window. Keep in mind that many businesses downtown will be handing out treats, so be sure to also keep an eye out for generous candy bowls. CVA’s mobile walking map will also help you locate candy stops. If you are a businesses interested in being an official candy stop, please contact chanel@carlsbad-village.com. From 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. the Village Faire Shopping Center (located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr.) will be offering up a scary good line-up of activities. From trick-or-treating to costume contests for toddlers, kids, teens, and groups to live DJs and even a magic show, the day will be filled with Halloween fun. Full list of Village Faire activities and activations below: 2:00-5:00 p.m. DJ/Music and Photo Booth 3:00-4:15 p.m. DJ Ironman (in costume) - performance and will take pictures with guests 4:00-5:00 p.m. Halloween Costume Contest (see categories below) 5:15-6:00 p.m. Comedy Magic (with Jim Hynd) Halloween Costume Contest Categories: Best Superhero - One Winner - Toddlers (Age 1-3) Most Creative - One Winner - Toddlers (Age 1-3) Best Superhero - One Winner - Kids (Age 4-12) Most Creative - One Winner - Kids (Age 4-12) Best Superhero - One Winner - Teens (Age 13-17) Most Creative - One Winner - Teens (Age 13-17) Group or Family Themed Costume - One Winner Best Furry Pet (Dog) Costume - One Winner Also don't miss a cauldron-full of fun at Boys & Girls Club (located at 3115 Roosevelt St.) that includes Halloween-themed games, a pumpkin patch fundraiser, and a family-friendly movie (that begins promptly at 6:30pm). Space is limited. Tickets can be bought in advance at the clubhouse or with cash at the door. $2 for game tickets and $1 food and drink options. What makes this year’s event so special is the collaboration between our Carlsbad Village supporters and enthusiasts. Everything we do downtown is meant to bring businesses and community together. For the latest details on Halloween in the Village, visit carlsbad-village.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our eNewsletter for more updates.

Salt & Straw ice cream will be offering a free scoop for kids under age 16 who come to any of the shops dressed in costume on Halloween, October 31. Salt & Straw is also celebrating with its Scoops and Skulls Series, which is inspired by founders’ Kim and Tyler Malek’s grandmother’s annual Halloween parties, where she completely transformed her basement into a haunted house for all kids in the neighborhood to enjoy. The five unique flavors serve as a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth, incorporating housemade candies, pumpkin, and even real bugs from Don Bugito. Flavors include: The Great Candycopia — Housemade candy—inspired by Kit Kats, Reeses, Snickers, and Heath bars—folded into salted butterscotch ice cream. Jack o’ Lantern Pumpkin Bread — Pumpkin-spiced ice cream with sweet pieces of freshly-baked pumpkin bread, swaths of whipped cream cheese frosting and pinches of warming spices. Don Bugito's Creepy Crawly Critters — Matcha ice cream with toffee-brittle mealworms and crunchy chocolate crickets (yes, real bugs!) from Don Bugito, a company on a mission to change how the world sees (and eats) insects. Chocolate Champurrado with Sesame Toffee — Spiced champurrado (a masa-thickened drinking cacao) ice cream honoring the Day of the Dead with sweetly skull-popping chunks of palanqueta, a traditional Mexican-style sesame toffee, made in collaboration with food writer Paola Briseño-González to evoke the experience of dipping sesame-laden pan de muerto in warm champurrado Blackberry & Masa Tamale Sherbet (v) — A monster vegan mashup in tribute to Michoacán's tamal from the Purépecha region: half masa coconut cream sherbet, half juicy marionberry sherbet, made in collaboration with Paola Briseño-González. Salt & Straw Ice Cream on Facebook / Instagram

20 performances from Opera to Broadway, this like a wine tasting but with music. A great introduction to opera or for the aficionado, a great opportunity to listen to a variety of performances by local talent. This coming Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Forgotten Barrel Winery in Escondido, an outreach program by Pacific Lyric Association Opera For more information visit: pacificlyricassociation.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Advocates say the city should consider shrinking paved streets' size to save money on road maintenance.

The author's mother was a Red Cross volunteer assigned to Patton's 3rd Army — she was with the troops who helped liberate Buchenwald. Urrea's new woman-centered wartime novel is Good Night, Irene.