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Ride the hidden, unridden, and forbidden Point Loma to support pancreatic cancer research! The Point Loma Rotary Club is hosting the 11th Annual Jim Krause Memorial Charity Cycling Ride the Point for pancreatic cancer research on November 9, 2024. The ride starts and ends at Liberty Station and includes exclusive scenic routes throughout beautiful San Diego. This local all-volunteer ride has raised over $300,000 for pancreatic cancer research at UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Ride the Point has three distances to accommodate diverse levels of cycling experience. The 5-mile Family Fun Ride is a relatively flat course on bike paths along beautiful San Diego Bay and is perfect for cruisers, beginning riders, challenged athletes, and families. The 25 and Metric Century are street rides with exclusive routes and challenging climbs around scenic San Diego. The public is invited to the free healthy lifestyle expo at Oggi’s in Liberty Station from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with local vendors, music, and refreshments. Visit: Ride the Point

Teens spend much of their days on their phones — many of them during school. Here's how schools and teachers are trying to fix that.

More than 300 volunteers spent the past week decorating the White House's public spaces and its 83 Christmas trees with nearly 10,000 feet of ribbon, more than 28,000 ornaments, over 2,200 paper doves and some 165,000 lights used on wreaths, garlands and other displays, according to The Associated Press.

From Michelin stars to its first James Beard award finalist, the San Diego-Tijuana region’s culinary scene is on the rise.

Spine-tingling thrills, re-imagined haunts and mind-bending performances which guests can experience from September 26 to November 2 on select dates. San Diego’s largest Halloween nighttime event promises to be more terrifying than ever before. This year, SeaWorld has elevated every single element of Howl-O-Scream creating an unmatched experience of eerie entertainment, hair-raising shows, and a variety of delectably daring food and drink options. Beyond every corner, in every nook and cranny sits an enhanced scare or scene from prior years. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event that is not included with regular SeaWorld park admission. Tickets to Howl-o-Scream include haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, DJ dance parties, access to themed bars, rides and coasters inside the park, and more. Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under the age of 13 or the faint of heart. No costumes or face paint allowed. Visit: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/ Howl-O-Scream on Instagram and Facebook

Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.

You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride.

Santa Ysabel Art Gallery (SYAG) presents ‘Eclectic Vision’ by Stan Goudey from September 7 through October 27. A celebrated figure in the San Diego County arts scene, Goudey’s latest collection is a testament to his profound connection to the world around him – capturing the quiet elegance of still lifes, the vibrancy of urban and rural landscapes, and the evocative nostalgia of trains. Through his skilled use of watercolors, acrylics, and oils, Goudey weaves a captivating narrative. Each piece in Eclectic Vision invites viewers to pause, reflect, and lose themselves in the serene and timeless beauty that defines his work. Santa Ysabel Art Gallery will host a special opening reception for ‘Eclectic Vision’ on Saturday, September 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Santa Ysabel Gallery is open to the public Thursday – Monday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, visit https://santaysabelartgallery.com/. Santa Ysabel Art Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Sunday it is halting aid deliveries through the main crossing into the Gaza Strip because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted convoys.

A third night of protests in Tbilisi over the government's decision to suspend talks to join the European Union left 44 people hospitalized as police used water cannons and tear gas, officials said.