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On average, youth in foster care move four times within the span of three years. Our volunteers help provide much needed consistency and support to ensure they have what they need to thrive during this difficult time. To help us reach our goal of providing a CASA volunteer to every youth that needs one, we need your help! With just 10-15 hours a month, you can become a CASA and make a positive impact on a foster youth. Help us provide a trained advocate for every child who needs one – click here to sign up for a volunteer information session. SOCIAL MEDIA CASA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Voices for Children: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Naval Flight operations have been suspended in the wake of a series of crashes in Southern California this month. Then, inflation shows no signs of slowing down. Numbers released Friday show the consumer price index last month jumped 8.6% higher than a year ago. Next, San Diego is one of the biggest biotech centers in the country. Will it last? And, as families across the county celebrate their graduating students, there is one celebration that stands out. It’s a class of just about a dozen graduates who have overcome homelessness and created true hope for their future. Next, San Diego Repertory Theatre announced it would be suspending all productions and laying off its entire staff because of a financial crisis. Then on Friday, the cast of its recent show The Great Khan released a statement on social media alleging racism and misogyny at the Rep. Finally, we wrap the San Diego International Fringe Festival which closed Sunday.

This play is an adaptation of the movie "The 39 Steps." A British man finds his life lacking action/purpose. He, Richard Hannay, finds himself defending the country from espionage through a brief contact with an attractive female spy, who accidentally have a run in during a performance by the phenomenon Mr. Memory. Such a fast pace, you'll wonder who is, or what is happening next. There are more than 20 characters and 4 actors. You will be chuckling throughout the show! Visit https://www.lamplighterslamesa.com/ / Facebook

The annual Spooky Campover is a fall favorite, giving guests a once-a-year chance to camp in the countryside alongside the rescue animals at Lions Tigers & Bears. The overnight event includes songs and s’mores by the campfire, pumpkin carving, other spooky surprises and a Halloween costume contest on Saturday morning. Lions Tigers & Bears encourages all guests to bring an item from their wish list, a list of most needed items that can be found on their Wishlist Page. Member: $50 for adults and $35 for kids, Non-member: $80 for adults and $55 for kids (Kids tickets are reserved for guests ages 3-12. Guests must be three or older to attend.) To purchase tickets, visit here.

Andy Friedenberg and the Cinema Society will present their Greatest Hits (Volume One) once a month on selected Wednesdays — November through April at Cinema Under The Stars. 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 www.topspresents.com (619)280-1600, Ext. 6 January - Cost of Tickets: Series (Reserved Seats) - $120 per person (4 films) Series (General Seating) - $90 per person (4 films) Individual Films (when available) - $30 per person February - Cost of Tickets: Series (Reserved Seats) - $90 per person (3 films) Series (General Seating) - $70 per person (3 films) Individual Films (when available) - $30 per person March - Cost of Tickets: Series (Reserved Seats) - $60 per person (2 films) Series (General Seating) - $50 per person (2 films) Individual Films (when available) - $30 per person April - Cost of Tickets: All seats are $30 per person (1 film) Contact Andy Friedenberg at the Cinema Society to purchase your tickets (limited seating available) www.cinemasociety.com Email - andy@cinemasociety.com (619)280-1600, Ext. 6 THE FILM SCHEDULE: Wednesday, January 25 at 7 p.m. “The Necessities of Life” (Canada. 2008. 102 minutes) - In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City — uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world. (In Inuktitut, French, Latin and English with English subtitles). Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. “Believe in Me” (USA. 2006. 131 minutes) - In a conservative small town, a young man's wishes to coach high school basketball are tweaked by a school board decision that makes him the new coach of the girls' team. (In English). Wednesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. “The Tunnel” (Germany. 2011. 150 minutes) - During the Cold War, Germany was divided into two states - East and West. This epic story tells about their dramatic connections. (In German with English subtitles). Wednesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. “Burn Your Maps” (USA. 2016. 102 minutes) - A family in emotional turmoil is taken by surprise in this quirky adventure where an eccentric 8-year-old American boy, Wes, has an existential epiphany — he believes that he is, in fact, a Mongolian goat herder. (In English).

Disney says it's not moving ahead with a planned office park in Orlando because of "new leadership and changing business conditions." Its dispute with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to be a factor.

"Trinity Of Terror" Tour featuring Ice Nine Kills, Black Veil Brides & Motionless In White is coming to San Diego on December 8, 2022! SOCIAL MEDIA Ice Nine Kills: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Black Veil Brides: Facebook & Twitter Motionless In White: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Nationally the increase in drug overdose deaths has slowed, but many states, including Texas and Washington, continued to see fatalities rise by 10 to 20 percent in 2022.

The HBO documentary struggles to define who the singer-songwriter actually was — despite knitting together interviews with family members, archival clips and home movie footage.

The official kick-off to the holidays in Downtown Chula Vista is finally here! The City of Chula Vista and Downtown Chula Vista invite you to join us on Sunday, December 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a holly, jolly holiday celebration you won’t want to miss! Ring in the holidays in style this year as you hop on Santa’s Holiday Train and ride through Downtown Chula Vista, shop from unique local businesses at the Holiday Market curated by the Third Avenue Village Market and Las Jefas Market, enjoy live music from the main stage at Memorial Park, and take your official holiday family photo with Santa himself for free! The holidays wouldn’t be complete without an official tree lighting ceremony and this year’s is sure to put a twinkle in your eye as the City of Chula Vista and the Downtown Chula Vista Association inaugurate the new one-of-a-kind and custom Prisma Tree created by international lighting artist, Joshua Hubert. Made with the glimmer and sparkle reminiscent of the magic the community of Chula Vista creates, this new tree is also a nod to the future of the neighborhood. The tree lighting ceremony will begin promptly at 5:45pm. We can’t wait to welcome you all for the holidays!