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Homelessness is a reality for a staggering number of children and teens. No young person, regardless of circumstance, should be searching for a place to sleep at night. You can join us in taking action! San Diego Youth Services is holding a Walk and Rally on Nov. 7 to shine a light on youth homelessness and raise funds to get young people the help they need. Register as a participant, create your own team or join a friend's team. All community members are welcome! Together, we can make a positive change for youth! Register at sdyouthservices.donordrive.com Date and Time: Fri, 07 Nov. 2 p.m. - Fri, 07 Nov. 4 p.m. Venue details: San Diego City Hall, 202 C Street, San Diego, California, 92101, United States San Diego Youth Services on Facebook / Instagram

Jim Jarmusch's quietly humorous relationship triptych won the top prize on Saturday. The film about the relationships between siblings, and with their parents, stars Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett.

The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 5, we will have Jeremy Kurtz-Harris on the double bass, performing classical works inspired by folk music, world music, and more. Bassist Jeremy Kurtz-Harris has a diverse musical background that includes solo, chamber, and orchestral performance. He has been the Principal Bassist of the San Diego Symphony since 2004 and has also played Guest Principal Bass with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. During 2015-16, Kurtz-Harris was an acting member of the San Francisco Symphony, performing as Principal for most of the season. He has also played Associate Principal Bass in the summers with the Sun Valley Music Festival since 2010. Kurtz-Harris is an avid proponent of the double bass as a solo instrument. He regularly performs solo recitals, has been featured as a soloist with numerous ensembles, and recorded an album, "Sonatas and Meditations" which featured his long-time collaborator, pianist Ines Irawati. He actively encourages composers to write both solo and chamber music for bass, and has commissioned and premiered multiple works for the instrument. As a chamber musician, he has performed at La Jolla Summerfest, Carnegie’s Weill Hall, and on San Diego’s “Art of Elan” chamber series. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and Rice University, Kurtz-Harris is a dedicated pedagogue. He has been the classical bass teacher at San Diego State University since 2006, and has taught master classes in the U.S., Mexico, and Australia. He has also served as a board member for the International Society of Bassists, which fosters interaction among bassists from many countries, backgrounds, and musical genres, and also opportunities for young bassists. In addition to his double bass performing and teaching pursuits, Kurtz-Harris also enjoys experimenting with sound design, audio recording, composing, arranging, and playing drums. He lives with his wife and two children in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego. Jeremy Kurtz-Harris on Facebook / Instagram

A faith-based center will challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. The facilities known as "crisis pregnancy centers" have been on the rise in the U.S.

Like many Americans, Scott Adams had insurance problems. But unlike most people he has powerful friends on social media, and when he asked President Trump for help, he got the cancer drug he needed.

Hispanic Heritage & Family Weekend vs Colorado State Visit: https://goaztecs.com/football-single-game-tickets San Diego State Aztecs on Facebook / Instagram

The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of North County San Diego and the LWV of San Diego to hear three experts discuss the ways money and politics influence local entities. Our panel is: Brian Adams, of the SDSU Political Science Department. His book: "Campaign Finance in Local Elections: Buying the Grassroots" examines whether the campaign finance system undermines the capacity of local elections to enhance the democratic character of American elections. Lucas Robinson, investigative reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune. His work has covered politics, the courts, schools and the pandemic. He will report on his recent investigation of SANDAG's failure to reform no-bid contracting. David Edward Burke, founder of Citizens Take Action. This nonprofit supports policies and programs that enhance the voices of individuals within our political system. As an attorney, he has worked in Congress, coordinated statewide ballot initiatives, and clerked for two Superior Court judges, among other nonprofit work. The public is invited; a Q&A session will follow; light refreshments will be served. League of Women Voters of North County San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump's U.K. state visit this week won't include the Scottish island where his late immigrant mother was born. Mary Anne MacLeod was a Gaelic speaker who learned English as a second language.

The San Diego Archaeological Center is hosting the North County Archery Club, on the last Saturday of each month in Escondido. All ages and skill levels are welcome, with gear available first-come-first-served. Archers are invited to explore the museum and learn about the history of San Diego. Visit: North County Archery Club San Diego Archaeological Center on Instagram and Facebook

Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes.