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Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election.

San Diego's city council will nominate a slate of commissioners to the city’s new, more robust police oversight panel today, but there’s growing criticism of the process after a recent KPBS investigation. In other news, winter is behind us and that means bats in San Diego have emerged from hibernation, and some local bat fans are preparing for seasonal bat walks. Plus, some Oceanside high school students are learning the art of producing a Ted Talk.

Get ready for a Fall weekend filled with festive fun, delicious treats, and autumn activities that will make your October unforgettable. Join us on two exciting weekends: October 20-22 and October 27-29 including a Halloween family party on October 28. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends. Whether you’re looking to rejoice in a private cabana, gather around a cozy firepit, or simply join the excitement with general admission, there’s something for everyone at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar October Fall Festival at Grand Social. Satisfy your taste buds, to the sounds of a DJ playing Halloween hits, with fall and harvest fare, and sip on craft cocktails that embrace the flavors of the season. Dive into our charming pumpkin patch with hay bales and an abundance of pumpkins to purchase. Perfect for that Instagram-worthy photo or buying a pumpkin to decorate and paint with your unique style. Don’t miss out on this fantastic fall experience. Gather your loved ones and embrace the magic of autumn with us. Grab your tickets and get ready to make memories at the Grand Social Fall Festival! For more information visit: fairmont.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Head to San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Friday, Oct. 20th at 6 p.m. for a speciality four-course dining experience paired with select wine from Copper Crane Winery. Executive Chef Roy Hendrickson’s carefully crafted menu will pair decadent menu offerings with high-end wines from Copper Crane Winery. Priced at $110 per person. For more information visit: missionbayresort.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Join us on Wednesday evenings for a restorative yoga session at the Museum of Us! All are welcome, regardless of physical ability, experience, or age. Classes are held in the Museum rotunda by yoga instructor, Lunita Velásquez. The evening classes promote relaxation and restoration by strengthening the mind-body connection with deep stretching, breathwork, and a welcoming space. All are welcome, regardless of physical ability or yoga experience. People under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one for your practice. We encourage guests to wear layers and bring blocks, blankets, and/or any additional yoga accessories they would prefer that will support their practice. The Museum will have a limited number of clean blankets, blocks, and mats available to lend out if needed. The class will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Please plan ample time for parking within Balboa Park. Museum doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for check-in and to set up your mat. To maintain a quiet restorative experience for all, the Museum doors will be closed and locked at 5:40 p.m. Registration is available online and walk-ins are welcome. For more information visit: museumofus.org Stay Connected on Facebook

From California to North Carolina, students staged chants and walkouts over the weekend in protest of Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza.

Enjoy a calm and quiet morning at the Museum of Us with A Space for All of Us, the Museum’s sensory-friendly experience for guests who prefer less audio-visual stimulation. Video screens and flashing lights in exhibits will be turned off. Complimentary noise blocking headphones are available for check-out at the admissions desk. At 11:00 a.m., all exhibit features will be turned on. Admission during sensory-friendly quiet mornings includes all-day access to the Museum. For more information visit: museumofus.org Stay Connected on Facebook

So you’ve finished writing your novel — what next? What do published novelists do between that raw first draft and the final manuscript to make their plots sizzle and their prose sing? The key lies in reworking your manuscript until your writing jumps off of the page. If you have completed the first draft of a novel, this workshop will help you develop skills to shape your plot for maximum dramatic impact and give life and texture to characters, dialogue, and setting. Click here for more details about this workshop!

This event has been canceled Renowned violinist Cho-Liang Lin performs with Aleck Karis (piano), Cindy Wu (violin), Brian Che-Yen Chen (viola), Clive Greensmith (cello), Zhe Lin (percussion) Miklós Rózsa : Sonata for Two Violins Lei Liang: Déjà vu Wei-Chueh Lin (arr.) : Three Taiwanese Folksongs Tan Dun : Eight Colors Witold Lutoslawski : Partita About Cho-Liang Lin | Cho-Liang Lin was born in Taiwan. A neighbor’s violin studies convinced this 5-year old boy to do the same. At the age twelve, he moved to Sydney to further his studies with Robert Pikler, a student of Jenő Hubay. After playing for Itzhak Perlman in a master class, the 13-year old boy decided that he must study with Mr. Perlman’s teacher, Dorothy DeLay. At the age fifteen, Lin traveled alone to New York and auditioned for the Juilliard School and spent the next six years working with Ms. DeLay. A concert career was launched in 1980 with Lin’s debut playing the Mendelssohn Concerto with the New York Philharmonic and Zubin Mehta. He has since performed as soloist with virtually every major orchestra in the world. His busy schedule on stage around the world continues to this day. However, his wide-ranging interests have led him to diverse endeavors. At the age of 31, his alma mater, Juilliard School, invited Lin to become faculty. In 2006, he was appointed professor at Rice University. He was music director of La Jolla SummerFest and directs the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival. Ever so keen about education, he was music director of the Taiwan National Symphony music camp and youth orchestra for four years. In his various professional capacities, Cho-Liang Lin has championed composers of our time. His efforts to commission new works have led a diverse field of composers to write for him. The list includes John Harbison, Christopher Rouse, Tan Dun, John Williams, Steven Stucky, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Bright Sheng, Paul Schoenfield, Lalo Schifrin, Joan Tower and many more. Recently, he was soloist with the New York Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, Munich Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Nashville Symphony and Royal Philharmonic. Lin performs on the 1715 Stradivari named “Titian” or a 2000 Samuel Zygmuntowicz. His many concerto, recital and chamber music recordings on Sony Classical, Decca, BIS, Delos and Ondine can be heard on Spotify or Naxos.com. His albums have won Gramophone Record of The Year, Grammy nominations and Penguin Guide Rosettes. Stay Connected on Social Media | Facebook + Twitter

Joshua White is one of the music scene’s most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Praised by legendary musicians like Herbie Hancock as having “immense talent” and lauded for his “daring and courageous approach to improvisation … on the cutting edge of innovation,” Joshua has distinguished himself as a formidable leader of distinct voice among his peers. Born and raised in Southern California, Joshua received early training at the piano and developed rapidly through rigorous study of both Western European Classical literature and the Black American Music traditions. Shortly after placing in the top two as a finalist of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, Joshua began concertizing as a soloist and musical collaborator all over the world and continues to maintain an active touring schedule throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. Joshua White can most often be heard with his critically acclaimed Trio (featuring Karl McComas-Reichl; bass, and Tyler Kreutel; drums), as well as these musical ensembles: The Mark Dresser Quintet, Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble, The Daniel Rosenboom Quartet, Steph Richards & Super Sense, and Lancaster (featuring Eric Revis, bass; Jeff Parker, guitar; and Guillermo Brown, drums). Stay Connected on Social Media| Instagram + Twitter + Facebook