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NPR asked readers for insights into their Halloween traditions and they did not disappoint. From unique offerings for trick-or-treaters to honoring loved ones, the activities are nowhere near sparse.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection released their plan this week for Friendship Park, taking community input into account, and revising a plan that caused a public outcry. But park advocates are not satisfied, and said it furthers the border wall plan set forth by former president Donald Trump. And, Imagine: You are at the grocery store, ready to check out. You put your card in the reader. It is declined. And you have no other way to pay. That is what is happening to thousands of San Diego residents who have had their EBT cards hacked and drained of funds.

Scoop San Diego proudly announces the return of the 6th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival in North Park on Sunday, June 23 from 12 - 4 p.m. This beloved community event brings together over 25 local ice cream, gelato, and paleta shops for a flavorful gathering in support of the Berry Good Food Foundation. In addition to indulging in delectable frozen treats, attendees can participate in a variety of engaging activities, including live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and more. Sponsored by Good Start Packaging, two sessions of the VIP Ice Cream Lounge experience will feature exclusive flavors and collaborations, providing a premium experience, while Berry Good Food Land in the North Park Mini Park will provide fun and educational activities for kids. Guests will also enjoy whimsical performances by Circus Joy, a Pup Station for pets in partnership with Puppy Picnic Co, a 360 photo booth by RSDJ Photo Booths and interactive experiences with Little Shepherd’s Nature Lab on wheels. 100 percent of the net proceeds will be donated to the Berry Good Food Foundation. The funds raised will be used for their Garden Grants Program to fund garden projects in local elementary schools in under-resourced communities to support healthy food education in San Diego County. For more information visit: scoopsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Art and disability at MCASD; Grammy-winning jazz at CCAE; World Design Experience at San Diego Design Week; Vanessa Rishel at Hill Street Country Club; Dracula on stage; Adams Avenue Street Fest and more.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth excels when it builds on Remake's innovations. But its new open world distracts from its superb character development.

California will start requiring property insurers to increase coverage in wildfire-prone areas after homeowners across the state increasingly struggle to find policies.

Megan started taking classical piano lessons at the age of 6, and hasn't stepped away from the keys since! She discovered her love for singing early on, and later started gigging, writing, and teaching while attending college at UCSD. Her music style is a mixture of pop, soul, with classical and jazz influences. Megan has been a piano and voice teacher since 2015, specializing in classical performance and theory. She teaches through her private studio and is a member of the Music Teachers Association of California. She is also an instructor at Kalabash School of Music and Arts, Musikey, and Coronado Arts Academy. See More Events here For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Just two years after the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Eagles at the Super Bowl, these two powerhouses will face off once again on the championship stage, with even higher stakes.

All puns are intended! Calling all lovers of dad jokes: San Diego's only pun competition is back on the FCI Main Stage! Watch, laugh, groan, or join word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win prizes! Pundemonium! is a three-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide. Curious about competing? Here are the three ways you can do that! 1. Give a two-minute speech riddled with puns on a topic of your choice in "Battle of the PUNdits." No Need to Sign up In Advance, but we always appreciate a heads-up that you're participating to sarah.flocken@gmail.com. Click here to check out this video for examples of pun speeches from world champions. 2. Write down as many puns as you can think of on a given topic in two minutes during "Punslingers." You can do this in teams and you can sign up for it at the show. 3. Go head-to-head with opponents in a tournament-style pun-off in "The Punger Games." It's like the nerdiest rap battle you've ever seen. Skip ahead in this video a bit to see examples of how a truly epic pun-off goes. Pundemonium is hosted by Sarah Flocken, two-time champion of Beltway Pundits in Washington, D.C., panel judge and competitor at the 2021 and 2022 O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships, and lover of the card game Punderdome. She's great company on long road trips. Pay What You Can! Reserve your tickets now! If you wish to donate to FCI's Save Our Stage fund, you'll have the opportunity at checkout.

All of Wyoming is facing criticism after a man there displayed a wolf he captured in a bar.