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A hurricane is expected to deliver a glancing blow to the San Diego region. That could mean significant rain and wind.

Residents held vigils to commemorate people who have died in lockdown. Several have been arrested.

Claire leads the KPBS Public Matters initiative, a content hub that will provide news stories on politics and governance; facilitated, in-person discussions around important issues that often divide us; and helpful resources and explainers to ensure all San Diegans understand and act upon their opportunity to participate in the democratic process. Claire leads the KPBS initiative and its partnerships with news organizations Voice of San Diego and inewsource.

City Heights Día Muertos celebration returns live, spirited, and vividly-hued to Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, the long-time home of the event. The second longest-running celebration in San Diego! When: Oct. 30, 2021 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Candlelight Vigil @ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park (in front of the City Heights Weingart Library.) at 3795 Fairmount Ave. in City Heights. Here are some highlights for this year’s event: Cultural entertainment and art making opportunities will be offered. Returning from previous years will be Drummers Without Borders featuring a giant puppet and lantern drum parade winding around the city block, The Old Globe brings another round of five short plays written and performed by community members, Mariachi Victoria, Chinuelo (Chinelo) masked dancers from Guerrero, Mexico, Radio Latina supports with sound equipment and an emcee. Activities return such as maskmaking with San Diego Guild of Puppetry, and a drumming lesson session with Drummers Without Borders. Talks are being held to imagine and actualize a community-wide art project going on the entire day. Catrina and Catrin outfits are encouraged (a la Posada,) and a contest usually takes place. A candlelight vigil is planned for the evening. New cultural groups participating will be Ballet Folkloric Xochipilli (SDSU), Majestic in Motion with two youth dance groups, Hoover High School Band, and Grupo Colibri, and there may be more cultural participants by the day of the event. Always outstanding are the community altares set up by families and organizations. These have a sense of ritual and reverence combined with a degree of mirth. The paths are strewn with marigolds and greens, and a breeze carries the heady scent of flowers and pan de muerto. (Bread of the dead.) There is a splendid new logo, which will be available on tee shirts and more. Food will be available. A free of cost community event started by the Residents’ Committee to continue the Mexican cultural holiday honoring the deceased family members and friends. City Heights Día de Muertos Celebration is on Facebook

Kristin Smart, a college freshman, vanished from a California campus in 1996. Paul Flores was the last person seen with Smart as he walked her home from an off-campus party.

The 6th annual La Mesa Holiday in the Village will once again be ringing in holiday cheer for everyone far and near on Saturday December 4 from Noon – 9 p.m. La Mesa Village friends and family will have the chance to take part in FREE festive fun with live music, cozy fires, craft vendors, food, holiday photo opportunities, and a kids’ area bigger than Santa’s Toy Shop! Free For All Ages! Located at La Mesa Blvd between Spring Street & 4th Street Visit: http://www.lamesavillageassociation.org/events/holiday-in-the-village.aspx FEATURES: · 50+ Food, Craft & Retail Local Vendors · Yummy Bites · Fire Pits · 360 degree photo opp · Live Entertainment at the La Mesa Lumber Yard Stage · Train Rides for Kids · Strolling balloon artist · "Elf Yourself" Station - feat. face painting, glitter bar, elf hats & more! · Caroling · Inflatable Bounce Houses Get in the holiday spirit while playing carnival games, listening to carolers, and enjoying delicious food and drinks from La Mesa local favorites. Walk the streets of La Mesa’s historic downtown while exploring over 50 local craft vendor stands, then cozy up with artisan and craft food and snack specialties. Friends and family can relax by the fire pits while enjoying holiday caroling, cheerful holiday music, and fun live entertainment on the La Mesa Lumber Stage. La Mesa’s FREE Holiday in the Village will turn everyone holly and jolly with a full lineup of entertainment including traditional holiday songs and music, local bands, and community performances. Stop in and enjoy the holiday cheer at La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village for an amazing day that comes but once a year! Come to Holiday in the Village ready to shop, dine, and bask in La Mesa’s joyful atmosphere as this honored tradition transforms the town into a winter wonderland for the whole family! La Mesa Village Association is on Facebook and Instagram

The heat wave continues to sear San Diego County and many are finding some relief at the beach, but even there temperatures are above average.

The summer solstice officially begins at 5:13 a.m. Tuesday on the U.S. East Coast, according to the National Weather Service.

Numerous refugees from Ukraine are ending up not in Poland, nor Germany, but in a small city in southern Brazil. And many feel right at home there.

Isolated snow and rain showers are expected to diminish Thursday morning as a cold winter storm moves east and out of San Diego County.