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The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va., features mostly amateur musicians playing Bluegrass and Old Time music. At age 89, it's the oldest continuous competition of its kind in the U.S.

Every year on Dec. 17, the San Diego Air & Space Museum celebrates the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight. But things didn’t go as planned this year.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested John Shin, who has played with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. The Department of Homeland Security cited his 2019 DUI conviction as the reason.

Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, sheriff's officials said Saturday.

The West Coast’s premier culinary celebration is back and bolder than ever! From November 2–9, 2025, the San Diego Food + Wine Festival (SDFW) transforms “America’s Finest City” into an eight-day epicurean playground, blending flavor, culture, wellness, and advocacy in a way no other festival does. Now in its 21st year, San Diego Food + Wine has evolved into one of the largest culinary festivals of impact in the country, attracting over 11,000 food and wine enthusiasts from bothvsides of the U.S./Mexico border. Beyond just an entertainment event, the festival unites James Beard Award winners, Michelin-seasoned chefs, world-class winemakers, and innovators for eight days of extraordinary experiences. This year ushers in a bold new chapter: an expanded James Beard Foundation partnership, the first-ever Wellness Weekend featuring chef-driven, nutrient-dense dishes and trendsetting zero-proof cocktails, a can’t-miss live filming of the Outdoor Channel’s Jason the Butcher during the Grand Tasting, and an expanded roster of James Beard Award winners, Michelin-starred chefs, and national food celebrities from across the U.S. and Mexico headlining across the week. BOLD NEW COLLABORATIONS AND FESTIVAL FIRSTS 11.2 SDFW WELLNESS WEEKEND: Delicious, nutrient-rich dishes, low/no ABV pairings, movement pop-ups, and activations from leading wellness brands at the visionary agri-hood, Fox Point Farms. 11.3 INDUSTRY NIGHT PRESENTED BY CHEF WORKS – Bica Block Party: The ultimate hospitality industry “thank you” party. A celebration for exhibitors, sponsors and this year’s scholarship recipients along with all the chefs and restaurants whose participation makes the Festival possible. 11.6: BAJA CULINARY EXPEDITION: A Journey Through Michelin Guide Mexico: Experience a journey through Michelin Guide Mexico with acclaimed chefs and winemakers, rare wines, Michelin-honored talent, and cross-border culinary artistry. 11.6: FORKCAST: THE FUTURE OF FOOD SUMMIT: This summit will bring together changemakers shaping the future of our food system. Chefs, policymakers, activists, scholars, and industry leaders will explore the intersection of food, policy, equity, and sustainability through engaging panel discussions and community dialogue. 11.6, 11.7, 11.9: CULINARY CINEMA: The Coronado Island Film Festival and SDFW will once again partner to showcase rich, food inspired films that will screen during this year’s festival. In addition to the screenings, the series will feature engaging panel discussions, providing insights from filmmakers, on-screen talent, and renowned chefs. 11.7 FRIENDS OF JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION Opening Night: Grand Decant: Kick off the Grand Weekend with an unforgettable evening of rare pours, iconic flavors, and culinary excellence. It’s the best of the best, poured and plated, setting the tone for San Diego’s most delicious weekend. Global wine and spirits brands will uncork their most coveted bottles including award-winning vintages, small-batch spirits, and collectible labels worth savoring, paired with a standout lineup of celebrated chefs, rising stars, and Michelin-honored and James Beard Award winners and nominees from across the country serving their signature bites. 11.8 GRAND TASTING: An epic waterfront celebration of all-star chef and beverage talent featuring Live Fire VIP experiences, Michelin-rated and James Beard nominated chefs, the return of Cohn Restaurant Group’s “Cohnchella”, One World Beef's Brandt Experience, Grind & Prosper Hospitality’s “Tropic Like It’s Hot,” live music and tons of immersive tastings from Paso Robles Wine Country, Temecula, Sonoma, Lake County, and international wine and spirits 11.8-9 THAT’S COOL! Bagavagabonds partners with the Festival to debut That’s Cool! Try & Buy Shoppe, a new experience-driven retail pop-up at Malibu Farms in Seaport Village. Located steps from the Festival entrance, the Shoppe will spotlight emerging brands through free daily programming and curated evening events featuring food, beverage, art, and music. No ticket necessary and open to the public (21+), offers an immersive space to sample, sip, and shop, extending the Festival experience beyond the gates. 11.9 GRAND FIESTA: The capstone to the Grand Weekend - a vibrant celebration of food, beverage and culture from Baja and beyond, featuring expanded cross-border connections, more guest Bocuse d’Or and Michelin recognized chefs from Mexico, and an even larger selection of Baja wines and spirits. Guests will enjoy abundant culinary stations, live music, and an expanded version of the beloved annual “Taco TKO” competition, the ultimate showdown of taco supremacy, to include a new “Overall Best Bite” category. Visit: www.sandiegowineclassic.com/ San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia's presidency with 54% of the vote, ending 20 years of rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party amid economic turmoil.

After a successful introduction in 2024, Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista is bringing back a special "Pink & Popcorn" night marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a signature pink themed outdoor screening of "Wicked," paired with educational booths on local women's and breast health services, a special "Warrior Wall" honoring and remembering breast cancer patients and survivors and more. The free outdoor screening of this worldwide hit will be held Tuesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. in the center's Dining Pavilion. Starting at 5 p.m. that evening, guests can enjoy a live DJ spinning retro tunes, a "Power of Pink" themed photo booth, giveaways and prizes from Otay Ranch Town Center merchants and more. The center will be providing a variety of additional patio seating options; alcohol is not permitted. Key to the evening's lineup is the opportunity to spread awareness about vital services available from La Maestra Community Health Centers and their "Every Woman Counts" program and early detection awareness education from The Helen Knoll Foundation. Both organizations will host information stations with details on all locally available women's, family, cancer and other health services. The center will also host a "Warrior Wall" benefitting the Helen Knoll Foundation for the entire month of October with residents welcome to place a commemorative personalized pink ribbon to signify either someone currently battling breast cancer, a survivor or a loved one unfortunately lost to the disease. "Last year we were thrilled to create a new event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month harnessing the power of accessible education and a celebration of the warriors in this fight, while also bringing attention to the power of pink, hope and community when it comes to fighting this disease," said Otay Ranch Town Center General Manager Tim Kilcourse. "We welcome all our neighbors to come join us in a celebratory and uplifting event at the heart of our true town center," he added. Guests can begin sitting in provided seating in the Dining Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to partake in food from the weekly Farmers Market or take out from any number of the center's dining tenants. Dressing in pink, Glinda (or Elpheba!) inspired looks are encouraged and the DJ will award prizes between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for outstanding looks. Otay Ranch Town Center on Facebook / Instagram

The bodies of all the skiers who died in Tuesday's avalanche near Lake Tahoe have been recovered, authorities said Saturday. Intense winter storm conditions delayed search and recovery efforts.

Some call the rise of Botox, fillers and plastic surgery "aesthetic inflation." How do we talk about their effects without being rude?

Does beer make you smarter? Come find out at Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub’s Trivia Night, happening every Monday at 6:30 p.m. and hosted by Rachel Rage Trivia! Challenge your brain with trivia topics like ‘Name That Tune,’ ‘Memory Game,’ and find out if you really are smarter than a fifth grader, all while enjoying $5 Guinness drafts, and $6 well drinks, and wine to fuel your team’s inner champion. Grab everyone you know for a night of big laughs, bragging rights, and buzzworthy prizes for first, second, and third place. See you there! Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub on Instagram