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A new report finds more election officials are leaving their jobs now than at any point in the past two decades. But the report also adds new context to the phenomenon.

Join us for the 2023 Tolley Dances™ on the MTS Blue Line Trolley! This iconic event has been bringing San Diego together for 25 years through site-specific dance that highlights our city's diversity, culture, and community. In partnership with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, SDDT has presented Trolley Dances™ for over 20 years. Trolley Dances™ was created by former Artistic Director Jean Isaacs to make dance accessible to our entire community by taking art “to the people.” For two weekends each fall, tour guides lead groups of audience members on and off the trolley to view original pieces of site-specific choreography. More than 50 community and company dancers perform at various sites. For more information visit: sandiegodancetheater.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce presents annual Oktoberfest and Artisan Faire on Sept. 24, 2023. Over 15,000 expected to attend this free event with German food, beer, music, crafts and festivities. The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has announced that its annual Oktoberfest will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. This free family-oriented regional festival and artisan faire is open to the public and celebrates German roots and culture. Live entertainment including Bavarian music and dance troupes, German food, international refreshments, two beer gardens and a diverse selection of local artisan products will be featured. A ceremonial parade is slated for Noon. More than 15,000 guests are expected to attend this premier Oktoberfest in North San Diego County spanning1/3 of a mile along Mountain Vista Drive off El Camino Real between Wandering Road and Rambling Road. This is a great opportunity to spotlight your business. Join sponsors like Modern Times, the Family Tent Beer Sponsor, to reach tens of thousands of Oktoberfest attendees. Call (760) 753-6041, email community@encinitaschamber.com or visit encinitasoktoberfest.com for more information about participating and sponsorship. The German roots of Encinitas go back to the northeastern colony of Olivenhain, which was founded by German farmers in 1884. The Encinitas Oktoberfest coincides with Germany's start of Oktoberfest in mid-September.

On September 8, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa will be hosting an event that is part of the highly-anticipated, first-ever Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, the Winemakers of Napa Valley Tasting, which will be held on The Croquet Lawn from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eight respected wine makers from California’s premier wine region will be hosted for a tasting experience paired with incredible bites and small plates (think Australian Wagyu Beef cooked over charcoals topped with peach jam and rosemary blossoms, 100 layer potato with house made crème fraîche, and more!) created by the resort’s Executive Chef Christopher Gentile. Wineries that will be showcased are Atlas Peak, B Cellars, Baldacci, Paradigm Winery, Priest Ranch, Rutherford Ranch Winery, Schweiger Vineyards and Tournesol, and each small plate will be perfectly paired with two different wines. For more information visit: delmar.wine Stay Connected on Facebook

Join us for an evening of contemporary art celebrating MCASD’s presentation of the special exhibition "Kelly Akashi: Formations" by the San José Museum of Art. Members’ are invited to preview the exhibition before it opens to the public, with gallery educator-led tours provided every 30 minutes. Hear directly from the curators and enjoy a cash bar and live music. Also on view, a new permanent collection exhibition: "Eleanor Antin and My Barbarian."

When siblings share a womb, sex hormones from a male fetus can cause lasting changes in a female littermate. This effect exists for all kinds of mammals — perhaps humans too.

Sam McAlister was the BBC booker who persuaded Prince Andrew to go on record about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It's the subject of new Netflix movie Scoop.

About 20 years ago, Arkansas started weighing children in school and sending home letters to try to combat obesity. Even though obesity rates only have risen, many other states picked up the policy.

This is a free community event, but you can purchase food, shirts, tote bags and more online or at the event. All proceeds will be split between our four currently incarcerated community members. Join us for a fish fry, raffle, live screen printing, face painting and pinochle and domino tournaments! We will have meals, shirts, tote bags, fresh drinks, and acai bowls available for purchase on the day. Shirts and totes will be live screen printed with the help of local artist, professor and Cultura y Skate enthusiast Abel Macias. Can't afford a shirt or tote, but still want to support? Bring your own cotton shirt or canvas tote to be screen printed for a donation of $5-$10 sliding scale. Choose between two designs. White ink only available, so bring a dark colored item! Maximum of 2 bring-your-own items per person. Everyone is welcome to enter the friendly Pinochle and Domino Tournaments happening during the event to compete for a prize of $50 each. Find your pinochle partner or bring your domino-playin self, and sign up by 1:30 p.m. at the event. We are continually working to increase accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Please email us at info@asiansolidaritycollective.org for accessibility accommodations. For more information visit: eventbrite.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Don’t miss San Diego’s Biggest Outdoor Vegan Market! Over 60 vendors including pizza, burgers, donuts, noodles, tacos, sushi, wings, dumplings, nachos and so much more! Vegan Food Popup is a FREE event that showcases the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, attendees can shop a select group of vegan-friendly products and services. The North Park Vegan Food Popup is located at the North Park Mini Park, a great place to meet up with your favorite people to enjoy a day of food and fun. This spacious plaza is right in the heart of town and features seating, gardens, a stage, an interactive musical instrument area and a playground. There is a paid parking garage across the street and free street parking nearby. Live DJ | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking