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After decades of imposing a strict, unforgiving interpretation of compliance with petitions, the Registrar of Voters has quietly updated its guidance.

Last year, California cities gained more power to ban homeless encampments. CalMatters dug into what that looks like in three cities.

Dominion Voting Systems is at the heart of countless 2020 election conspiracy theories. The company has now been sold, and its new owner has shared contrasting messaging about how much will change.

Sept. 7 is National Grandparents Day. NPR readers shared the joys of becoming grandparents and offered some sage advice.

What sounds like the beginning of a bad joke is a fun community-wide event! During Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®, local scientists will enjoy something we all do: a good conversation at a local bar. Science is in your everyday life, so make it a part of your social life. Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar takes place at different bars across San Diego County, making it easier to quench your thirst for knowledge and drinks all in one go. After work, you can simply walk into a bar and meet local scientists and researchers from all types of fields. Ask them any questions you may have about intriguing topics or anything else that comes to mind. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Over the past few months, we’ve gathered in deep, honest conversation—at our Community Town Halls and in countless side chats and follow-ups. One truth keeps rising to the surface: our communities are in crisis, and we can’t afford to keep working in silos. It’s time to move together—with clarity, purpose, and care. Now, it’s time to declare it. Join us. Community Town Hall #3: Emergency Declaration LaunchDate: Tuesday, June 17 Location: Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center 4–6 p.m. | Community Town Hall #3 Be part of this powerful moment. - Learn about the Emergency Declaration - Sign on as an early supporter (our goal: 50 signatures by June 17!) - Celebrate this community-led initiative and help us build what comes nextProgram begins promptly at 4 p.m. Stay after for informal debrief and connection at Mujeres BrewHouse! … and if you can also join us in the morning! 10 a.m.| Press Conference Stand with us in launching the San Diego Emergency Declaration—a bold, collective response to hostile federal executive orders. This declaration is rooted in care, justice, and resourcing our communities. This isn’t just another meeting. It’s a movement—for a coordinated, caring, and just future. Let’s act like our futures are tied—because they are. Check out recaps from previous Community Town Halls: - Thurs 4/3 Community Town Hall #1 - Tues 4/29 Community Town Hall #2 Venue Info & Ways to SupportWe Look Forward to Your Participation! We are proud to hold our Community Town Hall series in Barrio Logan – a community that has long stood as a symbol of cultural strength and activism. Landmarks such as Chicano Park and the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center reflect the decades of community-led efforts to preserve heritage and advocate for social justice. By convening in such a historically rich setting, we honor past movements and draw inspiration to collaboratively address current challenges, ensuring our actions are rooted in the enduring spirit of San Diego's communities. Our venue accommodates up to 80 attendees. To ensure broad representation, please coordinate within your organization or group to send 1–2 colleagues on your behalf. How You Can Contribute: Spread the Word: Share this invitation with individuals and networks who should be part of this conversation. Please be mindful of our venue capacity when extending invitations. Sponsorship: We are seeking sponsors to cover for food and refreshments at this community town hall. We love featuring local small businesses. Please email us at ccfsdchapter@gmail.com if you are able to support us in this important cause. Volunteer Your Time: If you're interested in assisting with planning or volunteering on the day of the event, please email us at ccfsdchapter@gmail.com. Let us know your availability and any specific skills or areas you'd like to contribute to. Visit: https://communitycentricfundraising.org/ Community-Centric Fundraising on Facebook / Instagram

On Wednesday, June 18 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Town and Country Resort is hosting a summer Yappy Hour event. Attendees can expect live music on the lawn, Rescue Dog Wine tastings, a “funniest pet picture” calendar contest, and themed cocktails from Monkeybar. This event will celebrate dogs as true VIPs (Very Important Pets) with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Additionally, the resort is debuting a brand-new Dog Gone Delicious Menu, exclusively crafted for furry friends and including fun, flavorful, and pup-approved bites, such as: Nothin But a Hound Dog - Elvis’s favorite Peanut Butter, Banana, Beggin Strips ($11) The Atomic - classic dog friendly smoked ham and cheese, honey ($10) Chicken & Rice – chicken breast, rice and green beans ($12) Loco Moco – beef burger patty, rice and egg ($14) Paw-Cicles –frozen mango chunks, blueberries, watermelon ($10) Dog Ice Cream - flavor of the day ($8) Canine Coolers – dog beer ($8), beef bone broth ($7), and coconut water ($6) Visit: https://www.towncountry.com/dine/monkey-bar/ Town and County Resort on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego's Zohreh and Susie Ghahremani share "Memory Garden," a children's book about a grandmother and granddaughter bonding through stories, culture and gardening.

This festive quartet will be spreading holiday cheer at all three Carlsbad library locations: Library Learning Center, Cole Library, and Dove Library. Join us to “sing in” the season with your favorite holiday tunes—listen, sing along, and celebrate the spirit of the season! 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Library Learning Center (main entrance) 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Cole Library (main entrance) 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dove Library (Ann Kulchin Courtyard)

The International California Surf Museum, celebrating 40 years in 2026 and the first and oldest surf museum in the country, invites you to attend the 17th Annual Gala. Since 1986, CSM has been collecting and preserving the surfing history and artifacts of this popular lifestyle sport and culture as well as producing fascinating exhibits and dynamic educational programs. The funds generated from the Gala help the museum continue these efforts. The 17th Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the NEW LOCATION, Oceanside’s beachfront 5-star resort, the Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, 101 Mission Ave, Oceanside, California. Overlooking there Oceanside Pier and the Pacific Ocean. The event begins with a 2 p.m. cocktail hour on the outdoor patio adjacent to our silent auction room with dinner service in the main ballroom following at 4 p.m. Once meal service is completed, the excitement begins with a live auction of surfboards made specifically for this event. Our evening is then completed with the presentation of the Silver Surfer award for this year’s honorees. Tickets - Table of 10 - $ 2,850 (Includes appetizers, dinner (vegetarian option available), and dessert) - Individual - $ 285 (Includes appetizers, dinner (vegetarian option available), and dessert) Award Winners - Bruce and Dana Brown - Mike Hynson - Robert August - Pat O'Connell - Robert "Wingnut" Weaver To purchase tickets and for more information visit surfmuseum.org or contact Museum Manager Camille Cacas - csm@surfmuseum.org / (760) 721-6876. California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram