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Forecasters said the chances of the storm directly striking Southern California remain "very low," although rain, high surf and other impacts are increasingly likely over the Labor Day weekend.

You are invited to the 28th annual grass-roots El Dia de los Muertos celebration in downtown City Heights. This day people of all cultures come together to celebrate the lives of their friends and relatives who have passed away. This celebration provides a great opportunity for residents and agencies in the area to work together to better community cohesion--improving the health and well being of residents in City Heights. Experience beautiful family and organizations' altars, and festive, colorful entertainment the whole time. There is something for everyone. Kids and adults will enjoy youth performances from Fern Street Circus, and participating in a drum lesson with Drummers Without Borders (giant banner and drum parade to follow in the park.) Sabor a mi Tierra Grupo Folklorico will dance, and Rick and Friends, among other musical groups, will enchant all with their historical harmonies. Indulge in ethnic food truck fare. For the young ones, expect a bouncy zone. Mask making with San Diego Guild of Puppetry is for young and young-at-heart. City Heights Dia de Los Muertos on Facebook

Some faculty have dedicated their careers to researching César Chávez’s life, legacy and labor movement leadership. Following the New York Times’ investigation that revealed a long pattern of Chávez sexually abusing women and girls, college faculty across California are evaluating their research and curriculum about California’s farmworker movements.

Get an inside look at the recently planted Central Gardens, the beautiful landscaping that surrounds the iconic Botanical Building and lily pond. Made up of nine distinct thematic gardens, the Central Gardens displays a rich variety of plants representing the region’s unique biodiversity. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic tours that highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park docents and horticultural experts, the 60-minute tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Suggested donation: $5. Note: there will be no tour the first Saturday of December due to the Balboa Park December Nights event. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready to dive into a day full of mesmerizing films at the Nexus Film Festival! Join us on October 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park for the Nexus Film Festival. This event is all about showcasing the amazing filmmaking talent from around San Diego. Come experience a night that uplifts and unites everyone through the magic of film. The festival takes place inside the Fleet Science Center's IMAX Dome Theater, creating a unique setting for a shared cinematic adventure. Magic awaits at the Nexus Film Festival, don't miss out! Nexus: Website / Instagram

Ten years of Chicano Skatepark; a big night at Bread & Salt; Indigenous art in Escondido; an LGBTQ+ reading and dance party; COMPRESSED Zine & Music Fair; "Dear Evan Hansen" at Cygnet Theatre; Sidro Saturdays and more.

Una auditoría reveló que 57 represas en California se encuentran en mal estado o en condiciones insatisfactorias, y las 40 más riesgosas están ubicadas cerca de grandes ciudades costeras. El estado tiene la potestad de sancionar a los propietarios negligentes desde 2017, pero nunca lo ha hecho, y las reparaciones podrían costar 28,000 millones de dólares.

Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will present Día de los Muertos – La Experiencia from September 1 through November 2, 2026. Beginning a month earlier this year, the free, family-friendly experience transforms the Fiesta de Reyes plaza with dozens of artful and interpretive displays, including Catrinas, decorated skulls and skeletons, traditional and contemporary altars and thousands of marigold-inspired details. New for 2026, an integrated lighting package will connect the installations throughout the plaza, adding depth, color and atmosphere after sunset and creating an entirely different way to experience the transformation in the evening. Guests may explore La Experiencia throughout its two-month run while enjoying the plaza’s dining, shopping and live entertainment. Additional entertainment and special-activity schedules will be posted as they are confirmed.

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead): This annual celebration brings together local and regional talents celebrating the visual and performing arts related to a major Mexican cultural event. Established to foster an appreciation and awareness of Latino Cultural Celebration, Dia de los Muertos offers free family-friendly programming to North County residents of Latino heritage while uniting people of all backgrounds and traditions. Visitors experience a variety of art-making workshops, artist demonstrations, student exhibitions, live Mariachi and other musical performances while having an opportunity to actively participate in a “Community Ofrenda,” a public recognition of family and friends in partnership with the City of Encinitas and MiraCosta College. Ballet folklorico dancers Aztec dancers Mariachi bands Community ofrenda Callejeros de Encinitas Car Club Art exhibition Sugar skull decorating Tissue paper flowers Artmaking workshops Face painting Food truck Visit: Encinitas Día de Los Muertos Celebration Encinitas Friends of the Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Now in its 20th year, the FACE Foundation—a San Diego-based nonprofit providing financial assistance to pet owners who cannot afford emergency or critical veterinary care—will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the NAT | San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. The evening will honor more than 5,000 pets saved and the extraordinary community behind this lifesaving work. FACE is honored to welcome two accomplished champions to moderate and emcee its 20th anniversary celebration. Carrie Bates, a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and CoCo Vandeweghe, a former world No. 9 and 2018 U.S. Open Women’s Doubles Champion, will bring warmth, energy, and distinction to the occasion. Their charisma and stage presence will help create an unforgettable and meaningful evening —one that reminds all in attendance of the extraordinary spirit that has sustained and propelled this local organization for 20 years. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the San Diego Natural History Museum and connect with friends, donors, past grantees, veterinary partners, and community supporters before the evening program begins. A seated buffet dinner will begin at 6:45 p.m. with selections accommodating a variety of dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free options. Guests are encouraged to dress in comfortable cocktail attire. Complimentary self-parking and valet service will be provided. To reserve your seat, please visit www.face4pets.org/20th-anniversary. The FACE Foundation provides financial assistance to families who have exhausted all other options and are at risk of losing their beloved pet because they cannot afford emergency or critical veterinary care. Through its Save-A-Life Program, FACE helps low-income families, senior citizens, veterans, military families, students, people with disabilities, and others experiencing financial hardship. Rising veterinary and household costs leave many families facing the heartbreak of “economic euthanasia.” FACE’s mission is to end euthanasia due to financial hardship by providing the resources needed to keep pets and their families together. FACE recently reached another significant milestone: $12 million in lifesaving grants provided since its founding in 2006. For more information about FACE, its programs, or ways to donate, visit www.face4pets.org. Follow FACE Foundation on Instagram at @face_foundation, Facebook at @FACE4Pets, YouTube at @FACE4Pets, and LinkedIn.