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Homes are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Oct. 2, 2024 in Chimney Rock Village, N.C. Some engineers and building code experts think some of the damage could have been lessened with updated building codes.

Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Some experts say yes

Some of the damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina could have been lessened with updated building codes, some experts say.

A dinosaur model is shown at the San Diego Natural History Museum in an undated photo. The museum will celebrate 150 years this weekend with a block party — and a massive, new Paleontology Center.

San Diego weekend arts events: Bones, zines and fries

This weekend in the arts: The Natural History Museum celebrates its 150th birthday with a free party; San Diego Zine Fest brings DIY art and publishing to Bread & Salt; "Gentryfries" honors the history of family, neighborhood and food at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; a big dance showcase and more arts and culture events.

Annual Over The Line Tournament

The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is calling all players, beach-goers, and sports enthusiasts to the biggest summer event in San Diego! The 71st Annual World Championship Over-the-Line (OTL) Tournament will take place on July 13-14 and July 20-21 at Fiesta Island on Mission Bay. Over 1,000 teams will hit the sand at sunrise on Saturday morning, July 13, with their bats, balls and most creative team names to kick-off 69 years of San Diego tradition. Games start at 7:30 a.m. promptly and continue until dark on both weekends of OTL. Refer to your confirmation card/email for start date/time. All teams that are not seeded teams returning from last years tournament will be playing the 1st weekend. Select divisions only play 2nd weekend. When signing up, you need to select Saturday or Sunday of the 1st weekend for your start date. First weekend games are three innings only. 2nd weekend games are four innings. Men’s Open final Sunday will have a time limit imposed. This summertime staple draws teams from all over the world, but Over-the-Line originated right here in San Diego. The sport has grown dramatically from a few friends playing ball in the sand to an annual two-weekend tournament that attracts thousands of players and spectators. Visit: https://www.ombac.org/over-the-line/otl-location-and-info/ OMBAC on Facebook

Athletes dive and swim in the Seine River from the Alexander III bridge on the first leg of the women's triathlon test event for the Olympics Games in Paris, Aug. 17, 2023.

Unsafe E. coli levels found in Paris' Seine River less than 2 months before Olympics

Contamination levels in the first eight days of June, after persistent heavy rain in Paris, showed bacteria such as E. coli and enterococci beyond limits judged safe for athletes.

SD Fixit Clinic at Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library

Rather fix your items instead of discarding them? Save money, learn new skills, and meet new people at the San Diego Fixit Clinic on July 13th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happening at the Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902 Learn how to: • Fix broken appliances and gadgets • Repair road and mountain bikes • Mend your favorite outfit Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_bonita San Diego County Library on Instagram and Facebook

Hamas' Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022.

Who was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?

Yahya Sinwar is widely considered to have been the mastermind behind Hamas’ cross-border assault on Israel a year ago.

Inflation is forcing Americans to be less generous these days

Inflation is chipping away at the value of gifts, putting a squeeze on donors and nonprofits alike.

An American Red Cross Blood Services truck is parked at the San Diego State University campus, Feb. 9, 2018.

Red Cross seeking donations to meet emergency shortage

Blood drives will be held through Aug. 31 at various locations in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Fallbrook, Imperial Beach, La Jolla, La Mesa, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista.

Safiyo Jama, a San Diego resident from Somalia, has voted in U.S. elections since 2012 and helps other Somali residents understand election materials.

Voting rights: California lawmakers may translate more ballots, help more non-English-speakers to vote

Advocates say California’s immigrant citizens who need it should get ballots and voting help in their own language.

We asked, you answered: How do you stay cool without air conditioning?

How do you cool down without air conditioning? Our readers respond with clever hacks involving towels, ice packs — and a pickle.

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