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Let’s toast to 135 years of The Del, and 135 years to come! Join us for a free and family-friendly Coronado community event that commemorates the rich history of The Del with a seaside Victorian-inspired carnival, Then & Now. The iconic Hotel Del Coronado has planned a full day of events intended for locals, members and hotel guests to celebrate the magic and nostalgia of the property’s storied past with this free event. The festive afternoon will be filled with complimentary entertainment including vintage strolling performers, aerialists, tight-rope walkers, bubble artistry, sandcastle exhibits and more. The event will also feature a beachfront vintage game gallery with nostalgic carnival games including milk can toss, ring toss, penny pitch, skittle strike and Plinko, with all carnival game proceeds benefiting local charitable organizations. Throughout the boardwalk, guests can also enjoy nostalgic treats like caramel & chocolate dipped apples, kettle popcorn, soft pretzels, corn dogs and more, while a custom 12 ft. turret bar will be centered on the lawn serving up signature cocktails for purchase. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

The opera-curious will delight in La Tremenda's ability to relate opera to modern life experiences with her gift for expressive storytelling folded into the pulses of Latin and urban America. This music is focused on deconstructing opera into its most basic elements, with the human voice, dynamic instrumentation and storytelling front and center. Admission is free. Registration is required, sign up for your free tickets here!

Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop, operated by St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, will host its 12th Annual Alley Cat Art Walk, a free family-friendly art event in the Historic El Cajon Downtown Arts District, on Friday, September 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local art galleries, art studios, a museum, and other local small businesses invite the public to discover the arts in Downtown El Cajon while enjoying fine art, crafts, live music, and refreshments. There will be several fine art shows during the event, including The Music in Me at Sophie’s Gallery - a collection of hand-painted musical instruments, musical-inspired prints, and mosaic art; Color at Silver Creek Fine Art & Gallery; Beyond Impressionism at The East County Art Association; and a display of contemporary Native American themed art at the Wieghorst Museum. This year, Sophie’s Gallery is excited to feature artwork from artbrutkorea, a collective of South Korean artists on the autism spectrum who are participating in the group show, The Music in Me. Along with the collection of hand-painted instruments, the show also includes unique instrument prints, up-cycled CD weavings, hand-embroidered iron-on patches, kumihimo braided guitar & bag straps, and more. The Historic Downtown El Cajon hosts many events, small businesses, restaurants, galleries, museums, and murals all within walking distance, making for a memorable visit. Alongside many food and drink options, the festival will also feature beer tasting hosted by the El Cajon German American Societies Inc. Sophie’s Gallery & Gift Shop is a program of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, which serves more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized, innovative programs. Its mission is to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Intellectual and developmental disabilities include autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other cognitive disorders.

Jerry Seinfeld has the become the latest in a string of public figures to blame "political correctness" for the death of comedy (among other societal ills). But what does the term actually refer to?

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San Diegans can opt to place Christmas trees in their organic waste recycling green bins.

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North Korea has reportedly sent balloons carrying trash and excrement into South Korea. NPR's Scott Simon has details — smelly and otherwise — on how both countries have used balloons over the years.