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Jax Atelier Celebrates Grand Opening of First Brick-and-Mortar Shop in Normal Heights San Diego, CA — October 26, 2025 — After years of dreaming, planning, and creating, local artist Jacki Geary is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Jax Atelier, her first-ever brick-and-mortar retail space. The grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3180 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116, in the heart of the Normal Heights neighborhood. Founded in 2018, Jax Atelier began as a creative brand centered on handcrafted art and design. With over 25 years of experience as a professional artist, Jacki has brought her distinctive vision to life through unique collections of one-of-a-kind earrings, block-printed textiles, journals, greeting cards, prints, original paintings, and photography. In addition to her own creations, the new shop will also feature a thoughtfully curated selection of handmade goods from other talented makers — including artisan soaps, candles, and cards — along with treasures from Jax’s beloved vintage collection of pottery, glassware, artwork, and home décor. “This announcement is something I’ve been dreaming about for so many years — and it’s finally here,” says Jacki Geary. “I hope that the shop brings a little joy to people’s day — that it feels like a warm hug, filled with creativity and inspiration. It may be a small space, but the intention is big.” The grand opening event on November 15 will welcome the community to explore the space, meet the artist, and shop an inspiring selection of locally made and vintage goods. “I truly couldn’t have made it here without the love and encouragement of my amazing family, friends, and customers,” Jacki adds. “You are the reason I get to do what I love.” Jax Atelier on Facebook / Instagram

Joy Guidry, with openers Calvary Baptist Praise Team and Sushisombrero, performing inside of a 100+ year old bread factory in San Diego, CA. Joy Guidry on YouTube / Instagram The Silo Room on Instagram

First, on Tuesday night Carlsbad’s city council voted to ban the riding of e-bikes for any child 12 years or younger. Then, the Trump administration says they will withhold SNAP funds until states release certain data. Next, a hearing on oil drilling off the coast of California. And, we speak with U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs about the Pentagon’s air strikes against alleged South American drug traffickers . Finally, the Women’s Museum is now an official part of the San Diego History Center.

Manifest 2026 at the NYE Cosmic Countdown! Enjoy Music Bingo, DJ beats, free arcade games, tarot, flash tattoos, and a Midnight toast! We're celebrating NYE at Punch Bowl Social San Diego with high vibrations and good fortune. Dress for your star sign and bring the friend group to ring in 2026! What To Expect: 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Galactic Pop-Ups: Get clarity on your year ahead with tarot readings or snag some flash tattoos. Featuring I-manifestation AND Sugoi! Tattoos. (Note: readings and flash tattoos will be available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price.) 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.| Celestial Music Bingo: Test your luck and music knowledge with a special one-hour, themed Music Bingo. Play for a chance to win PRIZES, perfect for boosting your 2026 forecast. Don’t be late! 10:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Rising Sign Beats: DJ DUB spinning until last call! ALL NIGHT | Free Play Arcade: Recharge your personal energy field with unlimited free arcade games (first come, first served) Complimentary Cocktail: One (1) signature cocktail included with your ticket - The Resolution. And as a bonus - this signature drink is only $10 all night after your first one! Midnight Manifestation Toast: A complimentary glass of bubbly to toast.

As Gov. Gavin Newsom moves forward with his redistricting plan to counteract Texas’ push to eliminate five Democratic seats in Congress, Republican Rep. Ken Calvert decries the proposal that puts his seat at risk.

About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. We hear from an advocate sharing his personal story, then a medical expert on what to know about detecting it and the treatment.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court changed the way California treats people with severe mental illness. We spoke with dozens of participants to learn how it’s working.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 14 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Get ready to arrange flowers like a pro at this fun, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop, with special seasonal instruction on color theory for floral design. This workshop is part of our in-person floristry class series we call Workshop+, the twelfth of 12 months of workshops which feature extra instruction in our signature monthly floral color palette. We'll host a workshop with a new curated palette for each month of the year in 2025! December's Floral Color Palette: shades of red, white, and winter greens! Missed the January - November classes? No worries! This special class will cover all the basics of Flower Arranging 101, and offer additional instruction tailored to your skill level. Designed to be taken as a stand alone course, or as part of a series staggered throughout the year. A great way to build your floral skills and knowledge! Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build our signature classic arrangement - Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Access to the December Stem Bar Color Palette Mood Board - Drinks + treats Plus: the arrangement you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

The Global Business Travel Association San Diego chapter (GBTASD) invites you to an afternoon of fun and compassion, featuring delicious food, great networking, a vibrant atmosphere and special furry guests! They'll be hosting their second annual fundraiser to support the community work of GBTASD and San Diego Humane Society. Their fundraiser features an online and live auction, so get ready to bid on airline tickets, hotel stays and more fantastic travel-related gifts. You don't have to be a member to register and support this wonderful cause — everyone is welcome! Event Highlights: Online Auction opens ahead of the event — stay tuned for special announcements! Live Auction Items available at the event Special Guests (furry and human friends alike!) Donation Drive: Help us make an even bigger impact by bringing a donation for the Humane Society! Suggested items include: - Non-refrigerated pet food - New pet supplies - New or gently used blankets, towels, bedding, or toys Let’s come together to celebrate, bid, and give back to our four-legged friends. We can’t wait to see you there! Lunch Meeting Agenda: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Registration, Network, Welcome Reception 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Plated lunch, Online & Live Auction continues and perhaps a chance to play with a pooch! Location: Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Drive Carlsbad CA 92008 Parking: Complimentary Menu: To Be Announced San Diego Humane Society on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Business Travel Association on Instagram

iris yirei hu will share the work she's created as the 2025 Longenecker-Roth Artist in Residence at the Department of Visual Arts, UC San Diego. iris is a multidisciplinary journey-based artist from Los Angeles who works across paintings, installations, intercultural collaborations, writing, and public art. She roots her art practice in processes of material and spiritual transformation, as evidenced in labor intensive pieces and installations that explore the subterranean realms of grief and loss, cycles of life and death, the earthly and the otherworldly, and the infinitely evolving self. Central to her practice is working across territories and peoples, through which she investigates how geography, kinship, and the sacred are reflected in cultural technologies and ecological practices. A lifelong learner, she has undertaken rigorous study of ceramics, weaving, and papermaking by being in community with culture bearers and experts, and proposes that the preservation of craft is integral to bridging cultural, geographic, and generational divides. In 2022, LA Metro commissioned iris to design a large-scale mosaic artwork for the future UCLA/Westwood Purple Line Metro Station slated to open for the 2028 Summer Olympics. She has exhibited at the Armory Center for the Arts (Pasadena, CA); Center for Arts, Research, and Alliances (New York, NY); Museum of Contemporary Art (Tucson, AZ); Plug In Institute for Contemporary Art (Winnipeg, MB, Canada); John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI); Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery; among many other venues. Notable awards and residencies include: John Michael Kohler Arts Center Arts/Industry Artist-in-Residence in Pottery (2025), Meztli Projects Cultural Worker Fellowship (2024), California Community Foundation Fellowship for Visual Artists (2022), Headlands Center for the Arts Artist-in-Residence (2022), California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship (2021), and Foundation for Contemporary Arts (2020 & 2018). iris yirei hu on Instagram