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The MacArthur Foundation is looking for ideas that would solve one of the biggest global challenges. The winning proposal will receive $100 million.

The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian.

Part of the Imperial Beach Shoreline reopened to swimmers, but residents say the air still stinks of raw sewage.

Gelson’s Market is partnering with Real California Milk to celebrate all things cheesy at the Gelson’s California Cheese Fest, running from October 2-8 at all 27 Gelson’s locations in Southern California. Cheese enthusiasts can indulge in a delicious array of new and classic varieties, featuring the best local flavors from talented cheesemakers. Throughout the week, attendees can celebrate California cheese by meeting talented local cheese makers at the Meet the Cheesemaker events and enjoying new and classic varieties. For this exciting sampling event, we have partnered with many highly reputable cheese brands, such as Central Coast Creamery, Cowgirl Creamery, Fiscalini Farmstead, Marin French Cheese Company, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Nicasio Valley Cheese Company, and many others. Attendees are encouraged to enter for a chance to win the exclusive Real California Milk giveaway. Twenty-seven lucky cheese enthusiasts (one winner per store) will receive a California-shaped cutting board, along with four expert-approved California cheeses, jam, and crackers! To enter for a chance to win, visit https://www.gelsons.com/cacheesegiveaway. Event times vary by store. Visit: https://www.gelsons.com/events/view/ca-cheese-fest Gelson's Markets on Instagram and Facebook

The 47th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, one of Southern California’s largest and oldest high school marching band competitions, is set for Saturday, Oct. 26 at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos. The tournament will showcase the music and artistic pageantry of 30 high school marching bands from across Southern California and will feature both parade and field show competitions. Field show performances by small bands will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mt. Carmel’s Sundevil Stadium, followed by a free parade band review from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the school’s parking lot. Field shows with large bands are planned from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sundevil Stadium. Food, drink and merchandise concessions will be available throughout the day and evening. Tickets for the field shows can be purchased the day of the tournament at the stadium ticket window. General admission prices are $15 for adults; $12 for students, seniors and military; and free for children 5 and under. Reserved seating in the stadium’s center section is available for $25 and can be purchased either the day of the event, or in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mt-carmel-tournament-of-bands-reserved-seating-tickets-1005237220587. Tickets include admission to both the morning and afternoon/evening field shows, as well as for all award presentations. Mt. Carmel High School is located at 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego 92129. The school’s parking lot will not be available for public parking the day of the event, so spectators should park in the neighborhoods surrounding the school. The tournament is the single-largest fundraiser for the school’s music program. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mt. Carmel Music Foundation and will be used to support the school’s band, color guard and orchestra programs. For more information, visit www.mchsbandtournament.com or email tournament@mchsmusic.org. Visit: https://www.mchsmusic.org/tournament Mt. Carmel Tournament of the Bands on Facebook

Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Fire Station 19 located at 3434 Ocean View Blvd., San Diego We’re excited to join the open house at Fire Station 19 with an info booth, free pet goodies and a few of our adorable Canine Ambassadors! There will also be firefighting vehicles on display and a bounce house for kids, and the first 300 attendees will receive a free smoke detector!

Empty the Shelters: Oct. 1-15, 2024 All San Diego Humane Society campuses Before the leaves all turn yellow and fall, make sure you don’t miss this amazing opportunity to fall in love with a new best friend! We’re thrilled to join BISSELL Pet Foundation’s national adoption event, Empty the Shelters, and reduce adoption fees for adult dogs and cats (7 months and older) to just $25! Visit any of our campuses, Tuesday through Sunday, to find your match and help us #EmptyTheShelters! Phone: 619-299-7012 Email: info@sdhumane.org

"Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Model Grand Opening Event at Sonora Hills, the highly sought-after Escondido community you've been waiting for! Enjoy model home tours of our stunning one- and two-story plans, each set on expansive lots starting at 10,000 square feet. Get creative with festive pumpkin painting and enjoy light refreshments. RSVP to secure your spot and get a firsthand look at this captivating new community. We look forward to seeing you there!" Visit: https://trumarkhomes.com/new-homes/ca/escondido/sonora-hills/

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104.

Join us for good food and vibes! Taco Bell welcomes guests to celebrate the grand opening of its newest location In San Ysidro at 2030 Dairy Mart Rd.! Be sure to get there early because starting at 5 pm on October 9, the first 50 customers will receive a free Taco Bell branded bucket hat. The San Ysidro location boasts a fresh look, featuring the newest Taco Bell interior designs, kiosks, and a walk-up window for delivery. Guests can look forward to a more streamlined process for both in-store and mobile orders, designed to enhance convenience and overall satisfaction. To place an order at the new Taco Bell in San Ysidro, customers can order on the Taco Bell app or their favorite meal delivery provider - DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub. So, what are you waiting for? Come Live Más! *Giveaways available only to the first 50 guests that attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at Taco Bell 2030 Dairy Mart Road, on 10/09/24. The first 50 guests are up to the discretion of Taco Bell associates. ¡Taco Bell te invita a celebrar la gran inauguración de su nueva locación en San Ysidro en 2030 Dairy Mart Rd.! Asegúrate de llegar temprano porque a partir de las 5 p. m. del 9 de Octubre, los primeros 50 clientes recibirán gratis una gorra de Taco Bell. La locación de San Ysidro cuenta con una apariencia renovada, con los diseños de interiores más nuevos de Taco Bell, quioscos y una ventanilla para entrega a domicilio. Los clientes pueden esperar un proceso más ágil para pedidos tanto en la tienda como móviles, diseñado para mejorar la comodidad y la satisfacción general de la clientela. Para realizar un pedido en el nuevo Taco Bell en San Ysidro, los clientes pueden realizar el pedido en la aplicación Taco Bell o en su proveedor de entrega de comidas favorito: DoorDash, Uber Eats o Grubhub. Entonces, ¿a qué estás esperando? ¡Ven a vivir más! * Obsequios disponibles solo para los primeros 50 invitados que asistan a la ceremonia de inauguración del Taco Bell 2030 Dairy Mart Road, el 09/10/24. Los primeros 50 invitados quedan a discreción de los asociados de Taco Bell.