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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Bring your little goblins and ghouls to Trick-or-Treat on India Street for an afternoon of safe, family-friendly celebrations. Participating Little Italy businesses will hand out candy along India Street, and the Piazza della Famiglia will transform into a "Nightmare Before Christmas" scene, complete with a giant Jack Skellington for the perfect photo op! The holiday season is right around the corner, and San Diego’s Little Italy is the place to celebrate! From family-friendly trick-or-treating to shopping small, shopping local and gathering family and friends for our annual tree lighting and festivities, the neighborhood will be full of seasonal traditions and holiday cheer. Little Italy | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Come enjoy this ensemble of local musicians in the heart of Clairemont, close to the Convoy restaurant district and La Jolla. This ~40 piece group will be performing Hank Levy's "Whiplash", Sammy Nestico's "Basie-Straight Ahead". Along with standards like "The Best is Yet to Come", "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "Witchcraft". Also, part of the evening will be "Chili Today, Hot Tamale", "Cold Duck Time" and many more. Set the date to dine early, then come to Madison High School at 7 p.m. for some great jazz! Visit: https://sandiegocommunityjazzband.com/

A passel of recent California laws were supposed to supercharge the construction of desperately needed housing. According to YIMBY Law, they haven’t even come close.

Celebrate the iconic magic of Disney Channel Original Movies with "DCOM: Live" Experience an immersive journey through music, dance, and nostalgia, featuring hits from "High School Musical," "Camp Rock," "The Cheetah Girls," and "Descendants," as well as The Jonas Brothers, "Hannah Montana," "Lizzie McGuire," and SO many more! This high-energy concert features six Broadway-caliber performers and an electric live band that will have you up out of your seat, singing and dancing along to everything from "Zenon" to Zombies! "DCOM: Live" was developed as part of ArtPower’s Launchpad program. DCOM: Live on Instagram / TikTok

The coming months will bring new seasons of Stranger Things and Slow Horses, a mysterious new science fiction series from Apple TV+, and a new Ken Burns documentary about the American Revolution.

A German national under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was freed from prison Wednesday after serving a sentence in an unrelated case, police said.

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, the Chicana textile artist and slow fashion designer behind Sew Loka. In this talk, Rodríguez-Biezunski champions sewing as both a vital art form and a powerful response to our disposable fashion culture. Rodríguez-Biezunski will explore how the deliberate practice of sewing transcends mere utility to become an expressive medium, worthy of the same respect given to traditional fine arts. She'll discuss how reclaiming this craft provides a meaningful alternative to fast fashion's environmental and ethical pitfalls, offering a path toward more conscious consumption and creation. The conversation will also address why sewing skills—once considered essential knowledge—deserve renewed appreciation in today's society, not just as practical abilities but as conduits for creativity, sustainability, and personal empowerment. Discover how Rodríguez-Biezunski's work honors the hands that make our garments while inviting us to reimagine our relationship with clothing in an age of mass production. Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, better known as Sew Loka, is a San Diego-based textile artist and fashion designer who has made a significant impact in the intersection of streetwear, sustainability, Chicana culture, and DIY fashion. She gained prominence for her distinctive style of customizing and upcycling clothing, while only using recycled, reclaimed and repurposed fabrics to create all of her one of a kind fashion designs and textile art pieces. Beyond her fashion work, Rodríguez-Biezunski is also known for her commitment to community engagement and teaching others the art of sewing and customization. You can visit her any time at her sewing studio, Sew Loka, in the vibrant neighborhood of Barrio Logan in San Diego, CA. Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski on Instagram Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Mass shootings, political violence and school safety are front of mind for many Americans following a recent spate of high-profile attacks. Experts who study gun violence unpack the data and trends.

President Trump wants to be able to fire far more executive branch employees at will — upending checks on presidential power that have existed for more than a century.