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The Tony-winning director steps into a new role at New York's Roundabout Theatre Company while reflecting on nearly two decades of premieres, festivals and community impact in San Diego.

ABOUT THE EVENT Step into El After Life — where tradition meets celebration. This Día de los Muertos, the Chula Vista Center honor the roots of this celebration while making art and culture accessible to the entire community, transforming the mall into a space where memories are shared, traditions are alive, and everyone feels connected. FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES TO EXPECT - Community Altar: Community members can upload a photo of loved ones to honor with offerings and remembrance. - Art Exhibition by Art Through The Glass - Vendors & Artisan Market - Catrin & Cartina Contest Prizes - Panteon Art Installation - Live Performances: DJ Sets & Folklorico by Ti’Pai Academy - Face Painting by Gabby’s Face Painting - Dia De Los Muertos Art Making Stations by Cr34tive Gathering - Gifts, Photo Opportunities & More! THE EXPERIENCE Marigolds guide the way, candles flicker like heartbeats, calaveras represent our loved ones, and we share meals in their honor. Each year, during Día de los Muertos, the worlds of the living and the dead overlap. Rooted in Indigenous traditions, this celebration honors the return of our loved ones, a ritual cherished by Mexicans around the world who gather to remember, share stories, connect to their homeland and celebrate life. El After Life celebrates how stories, rituals, and offerings live across generations. Through art, we set the table for those who came before us and invite them to share a night of laughter, love, and song. We invite the community to participate in this unique celebration of Día de los Muertos. Where art becomes an ofrenda, a luminous bridge between worlds. Best of all, this is a free event created for the community and everyone is encouraged to take part in honoring, remembering, and celebrating together. ADMISSION IS FREE Free & open to the public — bring your family, friends, and community. JOIN THE COMMUNAL ALTER Honor your loved ones as part of El After Life Submit a photo on the El After Life Page to honor a loved one and be included in our Community Altar at Chula Vista Center. We will print and frame your photo as part of this year’s Día de los Muertos celebration. Follow Us on Instagram @visitchulavistacenter

Sal Vulcano Live in San Diego! Best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time, IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, comedian Sal Vulcano recently announced the EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR – his newest national stand-up tour - kicking off in Fall 2024 after selling out in over 60 markets during his previous tour, including notable landmark venues such as The Beacon Theatre and The Ryman Auditorium. In 2024 Sal’s debut special, "TERRIFIED," premiered - garnering over 1M+ views within the first weeks of its release, currently pacing for 2M views just a few months later - further expanding his profile in the comedy world. Visit: https://sandiegotheatres.org/event/2025/10/sal-vulcano Sal Vulcano on Facebook / Instagram

Co-presented in the San Diego region by mika Castañeda and Cat Gunn's curatorial project Harvest & Gather, Other Places Art Fair (OPaf) pushes back against the "white cube gallery" model to make art accessible to artists themselves.

Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to fund "Trump Accounts" for 25 million U.S. children. The gift would put $250 into each eligible child's account.

Mall-o-Ween Returns to Mershops North County Mall for a Spooktacular Celebration! October 13— Mershops North County Mall invites families from across North County to celebrate the return of its annual Mall-o-Ween celebration on Saturday, October 25, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. This beloved community event promises a frightfully fun afternoon filled with candy, costumes, crafts, and more—all conveniently indoors and perfect for all ages! Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best and enjoy: - Costume Contest in Center Court with prizes for standout looks - Spin-to-Win Giveaways for a chance to snag fun surprises - Crafting Stations for kids to create their own spooky masterpieces - Trick-or-Treating at participating stores throughout the mall “We’re thrilled to bring back Mall-o-Ween as a safe, family-friendly Halloween tradition,” said Nicole Shaw, Marketing Director at Mershops North County Mall. “It’s one of our favorite ways to see our community come together, kids in costumes, parents having fun, and stores joining in the spirit of the season.” The event is free and open to the public, offering a ghoulishly good time for children and families to celebrate Halloween in a safe, festive environment. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Mershops North County Mall, 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA About Mershops North County Mall Mershops North County Mall is North County’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, located in the heart of Escondido, California. The center features a dynamic mix of national and local restaurants and family-friendly experiences all in a vibrant, indoor environment. Dedicated to serving as a community hub, Mershops North County Mall regularly hosts engaging events, seasonal celebrations, and partnerships that bring people together. For more information, visit https://www.northcountymall.com/ or follow @northcountymall on social media.

A network of cameras scans and records vehicle license plate information, and an algorithm flags vehicles deemed suspicious based on where they came from, where they were going, and which route they took.

The commission will either recommend the San Diego City Council approve or deny the project. If approved, Midway Rising could break ground next year, transforming San Diego's Midway District.

A Huntington Beach-based developer is proposing to build a nearly one million-square-foot warehouse for artificial intelligence development in the center of the Imperial Valley.

A new book by the Nobel-winning pioneer of behavioral economics offers some advice we can all use.