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Día de los Muertos Crafting for the Family! Please RSVP to help us plan. Family-friendly! All ages welcome! We welcome you and your family & friends to join us as we craft and honor the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos! Join us on Friday, October 2, from 4 – 7 p.m. at San Diego Craft Collective, located in the Dorothea Laub Building in the Arts District of Liberty Station in Point Loma! Stop by and explore traditional crafts! Learn to handmake paper flowers, mini altars, and festive crowns in honor of the upcoming holiday. Donations are welcome for participating in these activities. A contribution of $15 per person is appreciated to help us cover our costs. Donations can be made here. ABOUT DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Rooted in community, family, and remembrance, Día de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It is a time when families honor and welcome back the souls of their deceased loved ones with food, music, and joyful celebrations. This crafting event creates a heart-centered and safe space for all ages to honor their loved ones—both people and animals—who have passed. We invite families to learn, create, and celebrate together. This is a non-scary, family-friendly crafting time designed to foster cultural awareness, connection, and joy while celebrating the traditions of Día de los Muertos in our community. RSVP so we can plan to have enough supplies! Thanks! San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Join Miko Marks for an evening of blues, country, and soul. Praised by Rolling Stone for her powerful voice, Marks brings heartfelt storytelling and hard-earned perspective to the stage on her Hell or High Water Tour, featuring music from her first blues album. February 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center Theater. Miko Marks on Facebook

The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month series, we sit down with seasoned sportscaster Adrian García Márquez, SDFC play-by-play broadcaster and seasoned sportscaster.

Public records show that Doug Manchester's development firm is considering a massive data center as part of a plan to redevelop the Naval Base Point Loma Old Town Campus. Plus, why a San Diego airport is the nation's worst lead polluter, in an area with more than 30 schools. And, a new day center has opened to provide essential services for people experiencing homelessness.

New film offers fictionalized portrait of Chris Hansen, the former host of Dateline NBC's "To Catch a Predator."

The Board of Supervisors also voted to reinstate a temporary freeze on data center development Tuesday.

Now in its 37th year, a spectacular holiday concert – Carols by Candlelight – will take place on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts with proceeds from the two concerts to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital. The two nights of Christmas inspired concerts will feature country music stars singing their hits and favorite holiday songs. This year’s headliners include multi-platinum country music star Deana Carter and top country music singer, Maddie Font of Maddie & Tae. Other headliners and Carols by Candlelight veteran performers, include Anna Vaus, Eve Selis with Back to the Garden, and Steve Vaus, a 2010 Grammy winner and Poway’s own mayor. Following the on-stage performances, to close the evening, the audience and stars meet in the courtyard and sing “Silent Night” by candlelight. In addition to the live entertainment, the benefit also features a live auction offering autographed guitars and other items, as well as silent auction items and raffle prizes, donated by sponsoring organizations. To learn ways to get involved or become a donor, visit www.carolsbycandlelight.com/our-donors. Tickets are $75 for Main Floor and $95 for VIP Lower Orchestra. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.CarolsByCandlelight.com. Carols by Candlelight on Facebook

Get a little closer to the wild world with birds, plants, and creekside fun, all while supporting local conservation and education! Birds, Botany, and the Creek brings us together to explore wildlife, native plants, and creekside discoveries in support of two local conservation organizations: the Avian Behavior Conservancy and the Escondido Creek Conservancy. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, the morning will feature special avian presentations, nature walks, interactive exhibits, arts and crafts, educational talks, and more. Guests can also participate in a silent auction for a chance to take home wonderful packages and prizes. Whether you are a longtime nature lover or simply curious to learn more, come join the fun and immerse in the wonders of our world! Sponsorship opportunities are available! Contact ariel@escondidocreek.org or hillary@avian-behavior.org. Get Tickets Here Escondido Creek Conservancy on Facebook / Instagram

In this riff on "Romeo and Juliet," two neurodivergent tweens befriend each other against the backdrop of their feuding families. Then, hear about a local group hosting a cemetery bike ride. And finally, your weekend preview.