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The Women's Museum of California is hosting an evening reception and panel discussion to commemorate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women's right to vote! The program will highlight the status of gender equality and voting rights in our community through a conversation with dynamic women leaders. The program will take place at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park on Saturday, August 26th starting at 5:30 p.m. Join us as we show appreciation to the trailblazers who moved us closer to a more equal society, and to the leaders who continue the fight for equality and voting rights for all. For more information visit: womensmuseumca.org Stay Connected on Facebook

President Biden's trip to Normandy will commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. But there's also a political subtext to the journey.

The request comes almost a year after Teixeira was arrested and charged with the illegal retention and transmission of national defense information. He originally pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Fiesta De Reyes to expand Day of The Dead Wonderland in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park The immersive Día de los Muertos experience will run from October 1 through November 2. Following on last year’s success, Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is planning a Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration like no other in San Diego – a free, family-friendly immersive experience designed to bring the spirit of this traditional annual Mexican and South American celebration to life for San Diegans of all ages. Dubbed Día de los Muertos – La Experiencia, the event is slated to run from October 1 through November 2. Dia de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd each year. Día de los Muertos is a community-wide celebration of the history, Hispanic culture and rich heritage of the region. It is at this time of year that the spirits of loved ones who have died are thought to return to Earth to celebrate with friends and family. It is traditionally a time to gather and celebrate and remember the lives of those who are no longer with us. Throughout the month of October, the Fiesta de Reyes courtyard at the north end of the state park will be filled with fanciful, humorous, and visually stimulating décor, offered as tributes to many of San Diego’s early citizens. Many life-sized Catrina skeleton dolls in fancy dress, and many larger-than-life size, hold court at Fiesta de Reyes throughout the event. More displays are being added this year with many being at child height and partially hidden, waiting to be discovered. This year, there will be more than 60 unique Día de los Muertos displays in Fiesta de Reyes, thousands of marigolds – a traditional flower associated with Día de los Muertos – will garner the courtyard, and live entertainment on the Fiesta de Reyes stage. Staff will dress in festive attire associated with Day of the Dead and merchants will host both traditional and more contemporary Día de los Muertos altars throughout the plaza. Both Casa de Reyes Restaurant and Barra Barra Saloon will feature special menu selections throughout the run of the event. “Last year’s event was very successful and thousands of visitors were exposed to this very special celebration that is such a defining part of the history and culture of San Diego. We wanted to continue to honor that by expanding this year,” said Ryan Ross, director of Fiesta de Reyes. “We want folks to experience the spirit of this important aspect of our history by walking into a different world when they come through our gates.” Fiesta de Reyes is open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Free parking is available throughout Old Town with extra parking available across Taylor Street in the CalTrans parking lot all day on weekend days and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. For more information visit: fiestadereyes.com

The Los Angeles Dodgers fired Ippei Mizuhara last week. Three months earlier, the team called Mizuhara "Shohei's best buddy."

The JFJSFF is a three-day stand-alone film festival, featuring more than 24 short films from around the world. Films are arranged into five distinct programs, with each containing 3-6 short films. For more information visit: my.lfjcc.org

A San Diego man who allegedly smuggled potent greenhouse gases from Mexico into the United States is the first in the nation to ever be prosecuted under a recently enacted law aimed at curbing climate change, it was announced Monday.

Some 200 servers speed-walked through Paris balancing trays of beverages and croissants on Sunday. Paris hasn't held a waiters race since 2011, but brought it back ahead of the Olympics.

Second Chance Community Day is an opportunity for individuals, families, and friends to come together and learn about the products and resources offered by local businesses and organizations, including information and access to health and wellness resources. The event will feature live music from DJ Noel, tasty bites from the Dreams for Change Food Truck, fresh produce for purchase, exceptional local vendors from Southeast San Diego and exciting crafts for the little ones. The event also promotes the Project New Village fresh produce truck that is featured at Second Chance each community day. Second Chance has created this opportunity for people to learn about the services and resources in our neighborhoods and to support local business. Since 1993, Second Chance has provided effective solutions for reducing recidivism, unemployment, and homelessness; empowering participants to make sustainable personal changes that positively impact society. This is done through education, encouragement, specialized training, and supportive services which address issues such as behavioral health, housing, transportation, and substance abuse. Community Day Exhibitors: • Opsam • Southeast San Diego Alano Club • California Coast Credit Union • Project New Village • Courage to Call-vet • Casa Fiesta • Vibe Rite Pies • Family Health Services • Family Health Services Homeless • My Academy • Catholic charities • Episcopal community services • Dreams for Change Food Truck • Vintage Camera Box Photo Booth Parking is available in the Second Chance parking lot, and the Black Contractors Union parking lot next door. For more information, visit: secondchanceprogram.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Flaco, who fled the Central Park Zoo, thrived in New York City on his own for about a year before his death.