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The 18th Annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival returns with food, drinks, and fun! This seasonal festival promises an afternoon filled with delicious flavors, and takes place at a stunning outdoor private estate with sweeping ocean views in Point Loma. Enjoy tastings from dozens of local vendors, featuring savory bites, decadent desserts, boutique wines, hand-crafted beers, craft spirits and festive mocktails. The celebration will also include live entertainment, lawn games, prize drawings, and an exclusive speakeasy experience. Hallo-Wine is held every October in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and raises critical funds to support Home Start, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and strengthening families. Guests will have the chance to hear a powerful success story from a Home Start client, and also meet new CEO Joe Buehrle. This fun-filled event brings together supporters, vendors, and volunteers of Home Start to celebrate the season and the mission of the organization. Every ticket includes food and wine samples, a keepsake tasting glass, and ride share discount or valet. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are also available. Home Start Inc on Facebook / Instagram

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is thrilled to announce its newest offering for young families: Creative Storytime with Ms. Katia. This new program, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., is designed to introduce children to the magic of storytelling while fostering an early love for music, art, and literature. Geared for ages 2–5, Creative Storytime is a free, interactive experience featuring songs and stories that celebrate creativity and imagination. After the program, families are invited to stay and explore the Athenaeum’s extraordinary children’s collection, a treasure trove of books on music and art. This collection highlights the library’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of readers and creators. About Ms. Katia Creative Storytime will be led by Katia Graham, a passionate librarian, storyteller, and advocate for literacy. Based in San Diego, Graham brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the Athenaeum. She is a member of the Freedom to Read Statement Taskforce for the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association and has served as Youth Services Librarian at La Jolla/Riford Public Library and Children’s Librarian at Coronado Public Library. Graham is the founder of Librarian on the Go, an initiative dedicated to promoting literacy and information access. She has a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Southern California, a second master’s in broadcast journalism from Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Barnard College. A former reporter, Graham honed her storytelling skills in newsrooms, including KYMA, NY1 News, and ABC World News Tonight. In addition to her other programs, she proudly leads a bilingual storytime and developed San Diego Public Library's initiative to combat the Spanish disinformation crisis. Discover the Athenaeum’s Children’s Section The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s children’s section is a hidden gem in La Jolla, offering an exceptional selection of books on music and art for young readers. Whether it’s introducing a budding musician to the works of Beethoven or sparking an early appreciation for Picasso, our collection has something for every young mind. This resource complements the library’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of the arts. For more information, call us at (858) 454-5872. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Sip, savor & connect at Luce Loft in Downtown San Diego. Catered food, open bar & top brands—all in one unforgettable evening. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whiskey-sessions-by-san-diego-whiskey-society-tickets-1388575489669?aff=ebdssbdestsearch San Diego Whisky Society on Facebook

Housing bills in California often face fierce opposition from construction unions. The carpenters’ union went their own way, becoming a “game-changing” force in the debate.

Join a select group of 100 visionary entrepreneurs, coaches, and speakers for a transformative three-day experience designed to elevate your message and business. Hosted by high-ticket enrollment expert Sean D. Stewart, this event offers: Day 1: Authority Breakthrough – Discover your unique "X-Factor," craft a compelling signature talk, and position yourself as a market leader. Day 2: The Event Engine – Implement a proven system to generate $30K–$100K per event, leveraging AI tools and joint venture strategies. Day 3: Amplified Sales – Master high-ticket enrollment, design scalable offers, and create a 12-month visibility roadmap. Whether you're an emerging speaker or an established entrepreneur, Amplify provides the tools and support to align your authentic voice with a profitable business model. Tickets must be purchased online. Price includes all 3 days of speaker training, networking, and event access. Limited to 100 participants. Visit: rockyourgift.com/

Rideshare vehicles without humans behind the wheel are coming to San Diego next year. It’s raising some concerns from the community.

Following a nearly four-hour hearing, the board also voted to require additional brush clearance at the development and directed county staff to look at options for a secondary access route.

The federal grand jury indictment accuses Williamson and four other co-conspirators, including Becerra’s former chief of staff, of funneling $225,000 in money from a dormant campaign account.

The Transportation Secretary says air traffic controllers will be paid promptly as the government reopens. But after the last shutdown, in 2019, some controllers sued to get paid in full for overtime.

In the 2015 attacks, 130 people were killed, including at the Bataclan concert hall. France is still wrestling with how to remember the deadliest attack on its soil in modern history and how to live with it.