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Balboa Park has been around for more than a hundred years. But the Balboa Park we know today began with the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. The park has had a rich history, and now it’s a charming destination for tourists and locals. Culturally and emotionally, Balboa Park is the heart of San Diego. During this anniversary year of the exposition, KPBS looks at the park's history, its treasures, and the challenges it faces.

San Diego State University was thrust into the spotlight in June, along with UCLA, the University of California Berkeley and Chico State, for what the state said was a poor job of educating incoming freshmen about sexual violence. The state audit also admonished the school for not training faculty and staff in how to respond to reports of sexual assault. KPBS takes an in-depth look at the university's response and the problem of sexual assaults at colleges.

The new exhibit at the California Surf Museum demonstrates how waves are formed and forecasted and reveals the science behind the surfboard.

All About Vermicomposting 2-Part Workshop Series Saturday, October 29 & November 5 8, 2022 10 - 11 a.m. Join Solana Center for this workshop series to discover why red wiggler worms are composting superstars! Vermicomposting has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. These workshops will teach you all about how to get started and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. Each class will include visual, hands-on demonstrations of vermicomposting systems. Unique content will be covered each week, so we recommend attending both! Week 1 (10/29) will cover: The many benefits of vermicomposting for reducing waste and creating healthy garde Basic requirements for a worm bin and where to site your bin Determine if a store bought or DIY bin is best for your home Examples of various bins and how to make your own stacking or in-ground bins The anatomy of our special red wiggler worms / cocoons Other compost critters found in a healthy worm bin Week 2 (11/5) will cover: Brief review of Week 1 Ingredients needed for worms to reproduce and thrive What worms can eat and methods for feeding food scraps What to expect after starting your compost system: maintenance, care, and long-term feeding strategies Troubleshooting tips When and how to harvest castings from your worm bin Using the soil amendment created from your food waste Hold your spot in advance here. Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego Socials: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Late October is the time to get out your costumes and get ready for some SPOOKY fun! Join us in the evening during the last two weekends in October for our Bearcat BOO! FLASHLIGHT tour and get to know some of our nocturnal animals. Whose big eyes are those? Who’s making that sound? Is that the Banshee of Borneo? Are those the Ghosts of the Amazon? Wild Wonders’ annual Halloween tours are a “treat” for the entire family. We’ll have candy stations (individually wrapped pieces of course), apple cider, and flashlights to make these evenings a real delight. Our Bearcat BOO! tours are offered on October 22, 23, 30, and 31. Two tours will be offered each evening: one at 5:30 and one at 6. The cost is $39 for adults (ages 12+), $20 for children (5-11). Wild Wonders on Facebook / Instagram

Join our "All We Can Save" Sustainability Circle Book Club! Are you hungry for a deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too! That’s why we are offering an "All We Can Save Circle" – Like a book club, but a cooler, deeper, extended version. Let’s strengthen the “we” in All We Can Save! This group will be offered twice – one in-person cohort and one virtual cohort beginning in October. There are limited spots available in each so be sure to reserve your spot! Special thanks to members of All We Can Save (AWCS) North County Circle for facilitating this one-of-a-kind book club! See details on our site. About the book: "All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis" (edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson) is an anthology of writings by 60 women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward. Socials: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

According to court documents, Josiah Hueso flew to Washington D.C. on Jan. 5, 2021 and marched with others to the Capitol. Prosecutors say he entered the building through a fire door and went into the office of the Senate Parliamentarian.

On Monday, the Conrad Prebys Foundation launched the $10 million Strengthening Health Access, Resources, and Excellence Initiative, intended to provide two-year grants of up to $250,000 per year to health clinics that serve communities with low socio-economic status.

32nd Annual Fall Home Garden Show Returns of the Del Mar Fairgrounds: October 29-30, 2022. 
Show Your Home Some Love! Now in its 32 ST year, the Fall Home/Garden Show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds for a two-day extravaganza of hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, educational seminars, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts—all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. The Show focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses. Attendees find everything they need to save time and money improving, refreshing, or remodeling their home and outdoor surroundings—from the latest in appliances to garden lighting, from BBQs to security systems, from baths to sunrooms. Gardening: The Master Gardeners of San Diego will be in the show and available to answer all your questions. The huge main hall features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the newest products and hottest trends, all at special low show prices! The Show offers several unique Home and Garden features that provide extraordinary added value. These truly set the Fall Home/Garden Show—now in its 32 ND year—apart from all other Home Shows. Bargains!-- The Fall Home/Garden Show is a home and garden shopper’s paradise. Special pricing is a big attraction for any homeowner looking for deep one-time-only savings. The Marketplace is also an ideal opportunity to easily arrange for multiple bids on any home project, be it shutters, doors, windows, skylights, or hundreds of other essentials. Save TIME and money! This show is FREE Admission! Bring the whole family! Show hours: Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, October 30 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for more information visit: Fallhomegardenshow.com
. About Westward Expos (www.sandiegohomegardenshows.com): Founded in 1985 in San Diego, Westward Expos produces both the Spring Home/Garden and Fall Home/Garden shows, San Diego’s leading show producer, Westward Expos can be reached at 858-336-8333 For information on how to participate in the Fall Home/Garden Show, contact Lawrence Bame at this number or Lawrence@sandiegohomegardenshows.com. 

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