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The FBI is solely leading the inquiry into the killing of Renee Macklin Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross without help from Minnesota authorities. Legal experts explain why the move is unusual and why joint investigations are the norm.

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The City of Chula Vista, in collaboration with the South Bay Sustainable Communities Network, is issuing a community-wide call for volunteers to join the 22nd Annual Beautify Chula Vista Day on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. This much-anticipated neighborhood cleanup event aims to engage residents in hands-on beautification efforts across the city. In 2024, over 400 dedicated volunteers removed thousands of pounds of litter and graffiti, making a visible and lasting impact on Chula Vista’s neighborhoods, creeks, and canyons. Now in its 22nd year, Beautify Chula Vista Day continues this powerful tradition of civic engagement and environmental stewardship. Volunteers can choose to begin their day at either Loma Verde Community Center, located at 1420 Loma Lane, or Chula Vista City Hall, located at 276 Fourth Avenue. Upon arrival, participants will check in with event leads, complete a safety orientation, and receive cleanup supplies and instructions for the day’s efforts. All volunteers must register in advance at www.BeautifyChulaVista.org. Participants are asked to provide their own transportation and to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. They should also bring work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and any snacks or lunch they may need. This event also qualifies for student community service hours. With more than 400 volunteers needed, the event will focus on removing graffiti, collecting litter, and restoring the visual appeal of streets, parks, and public spaces. This is a prime opportunity for residents, families, students, and local organizations to come together, give back, and take pride in their community. For more information or assistance with registration, contact the City’s Environmental Services Division at environmentalservices@chulavistaca.gov or call (619) 691-5122. Together, we can keep Chula Vista clean, green, and beautiful for all. Visit: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/beautify-chula-vista City of Chula Vista on Instagram and Facebook

Join us during Banned Books Week to learn and craft! Make a Zine or embroider while you learn about banned books week and how to fight back and speak up! All ages welcome. Limited supplies. Every year during Banned Books Week (October 5-11 this year), the American Library Association (ALA) celebrates the freedom to read by recognizing books that have been challenged, censored, and banned in libraries and schools. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/banned-books-week-craft-hour-479860 American Library Association on Instagram and Facebook

October - Pumpkin Decorating with Pressed Flowers Join us in October to decorate pumpkins with paint and pressed flowers! This workshop will be held outdoors in the lower garden. Your ticket includes all materials, light refreshments, and admission to explore the garden after the workshop. *Limited spots available, registration required. This workshop is non-refundable 10 days before the event. Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum San Diego on Instagram

The Ocean Beach Community Foundation, in partnership with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, brings back this exciting and tasty event, on Tuesday, October 21, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a festive evening celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary scene of Ocean Beach. This highly anticipated annual event invites locals and visitors of all ages to discover new food venues alongside the beloved classics that make Ocean Beach a distinctive food destination. With your ticket, you will receive a tasting card granting access to over 30 participating local restaurants, breweries, and wine bars, offering an array of samples that showcase the bold flavors and unique spirit of our community. All ages welcome; this event is family-friendly and in-person. * Sample tastings from over 30 local venues, including restaurants, breweries, and wine bars * Convenient free trolley service with multiple stops connecting key streets throughout Ocean Beach Tickets: $45 Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocean-beach-restaurant-walk-2025-tickets-1574543003509 All proceeds benefit the Ocean Beach Community Foundation, supporting cherished community programs such as Taste of OB, the Holiday Parade & Tree, the Holiday Auction & Party, and the Food & Toy Drive. Ocean Beach Community Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Howl-o-Week with us at Monkeybar with a nightly scary movie under the stars! Get ready to scream, snack, and sip under the stars! Join us on the lower lawn at Monkeybar for a frightfully fun time as we celebrate Howl-O-Week with a new spooky movie series. VIP seating includes one popcorn and one potion (NA potion available upon request). General Admission seating still requires a ticket but is first come, first serve seating. From $20.00 / VIP Fire Pit Seating MOVIE LINEUP: 10/28: "Poltergeist" (1982) 10/29: "The Others" (2001) 10/30: "Insidious" (2010) 10/31: "The Ring (2002"

An Evening With the San Diego Jewish Men's Choir features uplifting selections from the choirs upcoming Carnegie Hall Debut Concert in a variety of styles and languages, including English, Hebrew, Ladino and Hebrew. Tickets music be reserved online at this link: https://www.nertamidsd.org/event/havdalah-jam.html San Diego Jewish Men's Choir on Instagram and Facebook

*AT SCRIPPS RESEARCH AUDITORIUM* Next up, on Wednesday, November 19, is a return visit by the Django Festival Allstars, who will be joined by the remarkable jazz vocalist Veronica Swift. This masterful French gypsy jazz quintet returns for its first local performance since debuting on the Athenaeum series in 2016. Step into a night that feels lifted from a Parisian café and reimagined for the 21st century. The Django Festival Allstars deliver a musical experience bursting with spirit, swing, and soul in what The Wall Street Journal calls “the best jazz show in town.” Led by guitarist Samson Schmitt, son of gypsy jazz legend Dorado Schmitt, this all-acoustic ensemble of international virtuosos radiates joy and passion through blazing guitar riffs, soaring violin, dazzling accordion, and deep, grooving bass. They celebrate the music of legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt who teamed with famed jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli in the 1930s and 40s to create the quintet of the Hot Club de France, which went on to become one of the most important jazz partnerships in history. Vocalist Veronica Swift made her local debut on the Athenaeum series in 2019 with pianist Benny Green. She is among the upper echelon of 21st century jazz singers because of her virtuosic brilliance, interpretive ingenuity, bracing songwriting, and keen arrangements. The Wall Street Journal wrote, “She has a miraculous voice, musical ability and technique, as well as an innate gift for entertaining a crowd.” Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram