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Talented vocalists and musical theatre performers share powerful songs and share their stories. Ticket sales help support Trinity Theatre Company's mission to provide access to theatre across San Diego County. Trinity Theatre Company is conveniently located in the Mission Valley Mall, two doors down from The Outback Restaurant. Trinity Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Fall Equinox is that time of the year when the hours of daylight and nighttime are of equal length, it’s also the time of celebrating the harvest and preparing for the winter ahead. In this Equinox observance, we’ll retreat into our notebooks and journals and gather a harvest of remembrances of summer-past and note our intentions for the coming season. We’ll discuss Equinox lore and legend, and explore our many links and connections with the season. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Pvt. Aiden Craig, 18, was pronounced dead at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside last Wednesday, four days after being stricken by an unknown ailment during a physical fitness test, according to the Marine Corps.

Learn to make your own Candles! August 29, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Whether you’re brand new to candle-making or ready to take your skills up a notch, this 2-hour class will walk you through the process of creating your own candles from start to finish. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn: - The basics of working with soy wax - The difference between fragrance oils & essential oils - How to properly melt, pour, and set your candles - Wick selection and placement for a clean, even burn - How to add fragrance safely - Troubleshooting common candle-making mistakes so your candles turn out just right By the end of class, you’ll head home with 2 handcrafted candles (7-ounce & 8.5-ounce), the knowledge to keep creating on your own, and practical tips to help during your candle-making journey. If you’re interested in bringing your own candle vessel to use, please feel free to bring heat-resistant, non-flammable, and non-porous containers (examples: annealed glass, glazed ceramic, metal tins). If the vessels you bring aren’t safe for candle use, the instructor will let you know. In that case, you’re welcome to use the class‑provided vessels instead. This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals, as well as intermediate makers looking to sharpen their skills. No experience necessary. Ages 15+ welcome, or ages 12+yrs with an adult! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

We’ve all been there; that half-finished draft you keep saying you’ll complete ‘one day.’ Maybe you got stuck with a character or a part of the plot? Maybe life got in the way? Maybe the project simply lost its pizzazz. But either way; you’re stalled. How to Actually Finish Your Book is a practical workshop for writers who want to finish without burning themselves out. In this workshop, we’ll discuss time management strategies, revision ideas that are more than just starting over, and identify what, if anything, needs fixing in your story. Whether you’re halfway through your first book, or stuck revising your tenth, this workshop helps you complete those unfinished projects. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The Mexican artist's masked wrestler-turned-paranormal detective celebrates his 30th anniversary with his work featured in the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's Comics Gallery.

BONITA FIREFIGHTERS TO HOST 9TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST Bonita Firefighters Local 1827 invites the community to its 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Bonita Fire Station. This family-friendly event gives residents an opportunity to meet their local firefighters, tour fire apparatus and enjoy a hot breakfast prepared and served by Bonita firefighters. The event will also feature informational booths and activities presented by local organizations and community partners, including the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County and an eBike safety information booth. Firefighter merchandise will also be available for purchase. Breakfast is available for a suggested donation of $5 per person. Proceeds benefit community outreach, fire safety education and the Burn Institute. "This is one of our favorite events because it gives us a chance to welcome the community into the station and spend time together outside of an emergency," said Firefighter Association President Sonny Felkins. "We look forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new neighbors and serving a great breakfast." EVENT DETAILS Bonita Fire Station: 4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902 Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 8-11 a.m. Suggested donation: $5 per person Parking available at and around the station Media outlets are welcome to attend, capture photos or video, and speak with association representatives and participating community partners. Media Contact: Captain Jason Oosterbaan Bonita Firefighters Local 1827 joosterbaan@bonitafireca.gov | 619-479-2346 Facebook

Could you legally choose to stop eating and drinking at the end of life? For many people, the answer is yes—but few understand how Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) works, when it is appropriate, or how it can be made as comfortable as possible. Join the Hemlock Society of San Diego for a thoughtful discussion featuring three unique perspectives. Laura Carroll shares her story of assisting her 86-year-old father’s VSED end-of-life choice. With support of a doctor, hospice, and concierge nursing care he was able to end his life on his own terms. Dr. Brian Graham, Medical Director of Topkare Hospice. Nicole Soares, founder of EcoLove Transitions who guides patients and families through the VSED process. They’ll explain the medical, practical, and emotional support that can help ensure a peaceful and dignified end-of-life experience. Whether you’re planning ahead for yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand all of the legal end-of-life options available, this program will provide practical information, compassionate guidance, and an opportunity to ask questions. Come learn about an option that more people are considering—but few truly understand. Register for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iRtyVumxSzCN3gFZEPLdHQ Hemlock Society of San Diego on Facebook

Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship have been undergoing training in preparation for recovering the Artemis II crew, whose space capsule is set to return just after 5 p.m. Friday, the Navy said Monday.

The California Legislature passed a bill that would force disclosure of information about emergency calls at immigrant detention centers. A Democratic lawmaker put it forward after reading news stories in CalMatters.