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A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Homelessness in Encinitas decreased by 12% from last year, according to the latest Point-in-Time Count.

True leadership is rarely a straight path—it’s a journey shaped by challenges, growth, and the courage to keep moving forward. Drawing from her experience starting, growing, and selling a company in a competitive, male-dominated industry, CEO and author Jamie Moraga offers a candid look at what it truly takes to lead. Through personal stories and insights from her new book, "REVERED: The Power of Female Leadership," Jamie explores how authenticity, resilience, and self-awareness can transform the way we lead and live. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical takeaways for navigating uncertainty, building confidence, and defining success on their own terms. National University Alumni: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Come celebrate Friendsgiving with an afternoon of music, connection, and creativity. Enjoy a relaxed and joyful gathering filled with music, great company, delicious seasonal bites, a simple hands-on craft and exciting opportunity drawings! Adults 50+ | Registration is required online or in person at the Center Resident: $7 Non-Resident: $10 plus processing fees. Visit: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/recreation-programs/community-senior-center/adults-50-plus

A new report co-authored by a UC Riverside child psychologist warns that aggressive immigration enforcement is taking a serious mental health toll on children in immigrant and mixed-status families.

Legal experts, including a former federal official and UCLA professor, say California could go it alone if the federal government stops regulating greenhouse gases. One reason to try is to protect the state’s clean-car economy.

Explore the Maritime Museum of San Diego today and discover 500 years of seafaring history. Wander the decks of the world's oldest active sailing ship and a San Diego icon, the Star of India, just one historic vessel among an impressive waterfront fleet and below deck exhibits. All included with daily general admission. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets and information at sdmaritime.org Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

One Book VIRTUAL Teens' Author Event with Thien Pham Monday, November 17 10:30 a.m. VIRTUAL FREE ALL AGES Please join KPBS and our partners for a special live virtual event with Thien Pham, author of our 2025 One Book, One San Diego teen selection, Family Style. The event will be live for students attending Marston Middle School and livestreamed for broad virtual participation. An open Q&A session, specifically designed for our student audience, will follow a brief introduction by the author. Classrooms, educators, students and their friends and families are welcome, and all are welcome to join virtually! Register: https://onebookvirtualteensevent2025.eventbrite.com/

Noodles & Doodles with 2025 One Book, One San Diego Teen Author Thien Pham: Saturday, November 15 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. KPBS Community Engagement Center FREE, ALL AGES Please join KPBS and community partner, Little Fish Comic Book Studio, for a special in-person event with Thien Pham, author of our 2025 One Book, One San Diego teen selection, Family Style.A delicious Vietnamese lunch will be followed by a discussion and guided art lesson with Thien Pham and Founder of Little Fish Comic Book Studio, Alonso Nunez. REGISTER: https://obosdthienphamevent.eventbrite.com/

Escondido VetFest is now North County VetFest! Put on by American Legion JB Clark Post 149 and the Brothers of 6 Charities, Inc – is looking forward to the sixth VetFest Parade and Festival to be held November 11, 2025. Parade: 9:30 a.m. / Festival 11 a.m. We would like to thank our 2024 Title Sponsors – Palomar Health Medical Group and Retired Marine Mike Zak. Without their generosity, we would not be able to make VetFest a success! Our American Legion Post has been welcoming all Veterans from every branch of our Armed Forces since 1919. We are blessed with truly wonderful patriotic citizens from the Escondido community who help us sponsor scholarships for the children within the community and give aid and assistance to our local veterans, and their families. We can only honor our local veterans with your help. Whether you want to have an entry in the parade, decorate your store front for the contest, volunteer, sponsor, or all of the above, you need to start here and sign up for the appropriate activity. Visit: https://www.escovetfest.org/