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First, in our latest Why It Matters segment we discuss the controversial decision by the city to not force the county to aid vulnerable people. Then, a grant of 1 million dollars to fund a road safety project was revoked – it’s part of a national trend. Next, our sci-tech reporter breaks down TMS and its impact on our brain. Finally, dozens of things across the county this month are free for kiddos, we break it down!

Halloween Carnival at Golden Hill Recreation Center on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free! Ages: All ages welcome Activities Include: Crafts Games Face Painting Raffle Prize Baskets Lots of Candy Costumes encouraged Golden Hill Recreation Center 2600 Golf Course Dr., San Diego, CA 92102 Contact: 619-235-1138

Step into a world of color, movement, and imagination with "El Alebrije," A Step Beyond’s vibrant reimagining of "The Nutcracker" through dance, theater, music, and puppetry — taking place November 7 & 8 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. This original production features over 150 youth performers (ages 8–18), a student-run technical crew, guest parent performers, and breathtaking storytelling and puppetry in collaboration with the San Diego Guild of Puppetry and Bocón Youth Arts. The story follows María, a young girl celebrating her Quinceañera, who receives a mystical Alebrije and is whisked into a magical dream journey across Mexico. Along the way, she encounters imagery inspired by Día de los Muertos, Frida Kahlo, and mariachi traditions—discovering the power of connection, heritage, and love. "El Alebrije" is more than a performance; it’s a community celebration. Last year’s production drew over 1,000 attendees across three shows, uniting families, volunteers, and artists in a dazzling display of creativity and collaboration. Join us for this one-of-a-kind cultural experience that uplifts youth, honors Mexican heritage, and brings the magic of imagination to life for audiences of all ages. November 7 & 8 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido A Step Beyond on Facebook / Instagram

Co-presented by The House of Ukraine. Keeping schools open in Ukraine is an attempt to recreate at least some of the normal life they had before the war — until February 24, 2022 (and in some regions even earlier, in 2014). Without interviews, narration and reenactments, "Timestamp" provides an insight into how the war is affecting the daily lives of students and teachers. The film has a mosaic-like structure: it explores how a school functions in-person and online in these terrible times, both on and off the frontline, how day-to-day life is intertwined with constant danger. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Bring the kids out to enjoy a day filled with fun. We will have carnival games, costume contest, and prizes. This event is FREE to the public. Costume Contest 3 yrs & under - 10 a.m. 4-6 yrs - 10:30 a.m. 7-9 yrs - 11 a.m. 10-12 yrs - 11:30 a.m. Homemade Costumes & Best All Around All Ages- 11:45 a.m.

Tens of thousands of federal workers in the San Diego region will be furloughed or forced to work without pay amid the nationwide government shutdown.

The San Diego History Center, in partnership with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, presents the exhibition "San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods" at our Balboa Park museum. Using augmented reality, oral histories, and archival materials, the exhibition examines how discriminatory policies—including redlining, freeway construction, and gentrification—displaced communities and documents the human impact of that loss. Featured neighborhoods include Julian, City Heights, the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, Chollas View, Southcrest, and MLK Way; the exhibition invites citywide reflection on this often overlooked chapter of our city’s past. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Father Joe’s Villages outreach workers say changes to how federal funding can be spent will increase preventable overdoses and erase years of progress in harm reduction.

Fall Festival at Cabrillo Recreation Center on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free Family-Friendly Event! Come Fall into Fun with exciting activities: Face Painter Photo Area Potato Sack Race Arts & Crafts Outdoor Games Tie-Dye Shirts Goody Bags For more info on Fall 2025 programs: Visit us in person Call 619-531-1534 Log on to: www.SDRecConnect.com Cabrillo Recreation Center 3051 Canon St, San Diego, CA 92106 Contact: 619-531-1534

Get the full experience of a rock concert featuring MiraCosta College singers and players. The Popular Music Ensemble will cover a mix of hits from the 60s to today. Don’t forget your air guitar! Directed by Justin Joyce. MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram