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Gazans are increasingly voicing their anger at Hamas' handling of the war and the heavy costs civilians have paid.

In honor of Día de los Muertos, the historic adobe hacienda at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park will be dressed up with colorful decorations and a customary ofrenda table dedicated to the Carrillo family. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the park will open after hours for a family-friendly celebration that includes dinner, a no-host bar, crafts for kids and the movie “Coco,” all set in the beautiful historic home and gardens of a Hollywood legend. Dinner: 5 - 6:15 p.m. Movie: 6:30 p.m. (running time 109 minutes) Tickets are available by pre-sale only. Admission is $25 per person; children 3 years and younger are free but still need to register. Enjoy a Mexican-themed picnic dinner. A no-host bar featuring prickly pear cactus margaritas, spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks will be available. Mexican hot chocolate, popcorn and snacks will also be available for purchase. Crafts will be provided for kids and Leo’s historic hacienda will be open for touring prior to showtime. The movie, activities and dinner are included with admission, you will select your meal when you register, children 3 and under will automatically be given a toddler meal. Bring a low-backed chair and/or blankets for picnicking and movie watching under the stars. Registration will close at 11 p.m. on Monday, October 16, or when event sells out. Meal options: Adobada chicken tacos (2) or Fajita style fresh vegetable tacos (2) or Cheese quesadilla Includes refried beans, Spanish rice, guacamole, salsa bar, cinnamon sugar churros and a non-alcoholic beverage. Toddler meal – small quesadilla

The Biden campaign is running ads in states expected to be competitive this election, targeting Black and Latino voters in particular.

This weekend in the arts: Sarina Dahlan's "Preset" book launch (and Filipino desserts) at UCSD; Black Arts Festival at The Old Globe; Singing with the Devil at The Shell; "Head Over Heels" at Diversionary Theatre; Poetry, Contrabass and Wendell Kling at The Athenaeum; Adam Deutsch and Manuel Paul López at The Book Catapult; and the North Park Music Fest.

All About Vermicomposting 2-Part Workshop Series Saturday, October 29 & November 5 8, 2022 10 - 11 a.m. Join Solana Center for this workshop series to discover why red wiggler worms are composting superstars! Vermicomposting has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. These workshops will teach you all about how to get started and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. Each class will include visual, hands-on demonstrations of vermicomposting systems. Unique content will be covered each week, so we recommend attending both! Week 1 (10/29) will cover: The many benefits of vermicomposting for reducing waste and creating healthy garde Basic requirements for a worm bin and where to site your bin Determine if a store bought or DIY bin is best for your home Examples of various bins and how to make your own stacking or in-ground bins The anatomy of our special red wiggler worms / cocoons Other compost critters found in a healthy worm bin Week 2 (11/5) will cover: Brief review of Week 1 Ingredients needed for worms to reproduce and thrive What worms can eat and methods for feeding food scraps What to expect after starting your compost system: maintenance, care, and long-term feeding strategies Troubleshooting tips When and how to harvest castings from your worm bin Using the soil amendment created from your food waste Hold your spot in advance here. Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego Socials: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Israel has destroyed tens of thousands of residences in Gaza since war broke out last October. A U.N. official says the widespread or systematic destruction of homes should be considered a crime.

Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27, feels different this year because of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. More Jews were killed that day than on any single day since the Holocaust.

Ronna McDaniel — former head of the RNC and a Trump ally — has been dropped by NBC following both internal and public pushback after the network hired her as a paid contributor.

Sunday's finale marks the end of Succession and its iconic opening theme. Composer Nicholas Britell reflects on shaping the show's signature sound over four seasons — and what he might do next.

Please join us for an intimate book talk on reproductive health featuring Amelia Bonow discussing the book, "Shout Your Abortion", and author Beezus Murphy and illustrator Tatiana Gill discussing their book, "My Mom Had An Abortion". Register to reserve a spot. Free copies of "Shout your Abortion" edited by Amelia Bonow and Emily Nokes will be available for the first 200 people, while supplies last. This program is a collaboration of the San Diego Public Library, Library Foundation San Diego, San Diego County Library, University of California San Diego Library, San Diego State University Library, and the California State University San Marcos Library. 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Reproductive Health Community Tables 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Book Talk 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Book Signing ===== Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing Jason Rogers.