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A 2021 state law took investigations into California police shootings out of the hands of local cops. Now, some families say the new system is agonizing in its own way.

From the organizers: Join residents of City Heights in celebrating the 25th annual El Dia de Muertos. Featuring 35 altares created by residents, a day filled with cultural entertainment including the Old Globe's theatre project with residents performing. From Azteca dancers to Ballet Folklorico, masked Chinelo dancers and Banda Estrella de San Diego, there is something for everyone. All are invited to create paper masks with San Diego guild of Puppetry, try their hand at drumming and parading with Drummers Without Borders, and join the Fun Zone for bouncy jump houses and more. The outdoor atmosphere is super-charged with the exhibit of twenty colorful, innovative low-rider cars provided by the Dead End Car Club. Stop by, you may be lucky enough to snag a ride!

70,000 inspections yielded more than 2,100 findings of mold. Now, the Army has begun a service-wide initiative to detect and clean it up sooner.

Turkey and cranberries were linked in print for the first time in a 1796 cookbook. Not long after, (give or take 180+ years), Susan Stamberg began sharing her family's cranberry relish recipe on NPR.

The regional planning agency known as SANDAG has been handed a series of scathing audits from its in-house watchdog. Here’s why.

Prepare for the pet pawty of the season as TrustedHousesitters and The Animal Pad partner together to host Howl-O-Ween on Saturday, October 22! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Amici Amphitheater in Little Italy, attendees and their furry friends are encouraged to dress up in their cutest (but comfy) Halloween costumes while perusing through pet-friendly photo booths, artwork, and pet goodies. The free pet adoption event will also feature caricature drawings of pets by Marco, pet friendly photo opps, raffles and prizes! At this spooky pawty, guests will have the chance to snap cute photos with their in cute Halloween themed photo areas, take home original pet caricature drawings, and meet other pet owners or soon to be pet parents. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter raffles periodically throughout the day for only $1. All proceeds from the raffles will go towards The Animal Pad, a volunteer based 501 C3 non-profit all breed dog rescue that saves dogs from high kill shelters in Southern California and the streets of Mexico. Come one and come all to this spooky adoption event If you dare! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

English learners are underrepresented in dual-language programs as California struggles to meet its goal of having majority bilingual students by 2030.

Barry Leonard announced in early May that he was resigning for personal reasons.

Film director Noah Baumbach speaks with NPR's Steven Inskeep about his latest film, "White Noise," based on the 1985 Don DeLillo novel of the same name

Showcase your talents and creativity by submitting an essay, poem, visual artwork, song, rap, or other creative work that represents a Black historical figure or an event in Black American history that has influenced your personal life or shaped the world. Gift for all participants! Contest rules: Contest is open to students in 4th to 12th grade only. 1. One entry per person. 2. All content must be original work. 3. Make it colorful, be creative and have fun! 4. All entries must be submitted by February 28. Digital Work Submissions: Submit entry to the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library via email at mxstaff@sandiego.gov or their Facebook page (please tag your entry with @malcolmxlibrary) with the following information included: Title of work, medium, student name, parent name phone number, email address, and grade level. Physical Work Submissions: Attach the completed entry form to your work and Submit physical work to Valencia Park/ Malcolm X Library by February 28 to be considered. Date | Submissions are accepted throughout the month February. Location | Valencia Park/ Malcolm X Library The contest is sponsored by Buy Black San Diego, Southeast Art Team, and the Friends of the Malcolm X Library. For more information, please visit sandiego.librarymarket.com/events/black-history-month-contest-2022 or call (619) 527-3431.