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Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. January 13, 2024, 10 a.m. Balboa Park Tours: Eucalyptus — Origins, Invasion, and Urban Tales Roughly 95% of the 800 eucalyptus species are native to Australia, New Zealand, and nearby Southeast Asian Islands. How and why did they become one of the most common coastal trees in California, and why do they inspire such passionate and contradictory love and hate emotions in their new home? February 10, 2024, 10 a.m. Balboa Park Tours: Flora of the International Cottages Built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition, the now 32 single-story cottages known as the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages occupy an area of less than two acres. The variety of cultures represented is matched by an equally diverse floral landscape from around the world. Most visitors focus on the many charming buildings and what’s inside. This tour will focus on the encompassing varied and typically unappreciated flora. March 9, 2024, 10 a.m. Balboa Park Tours: Gums, Bottlebrushes, Paperbarks—Australian Flora in San Diego Nearly 50% of the over 400 species of trees in Balboa Park come from Australia. A tour of this collection, their unusual properties, and how they survive here will be explored. Stay Updated with Forever Balboa Park! Facebook | Instagram | X

The county gave $3 million to the nonprofit SBCS to run the center. Other immigrant rights advocates said SBCS isn't spending the money wisely.

The goblins are haunting, the monsters will mash, it's time to get ready for our Halloween bash. Join the best young performers in San Diego as they perform some the best known spooky songs for you from "Beetlejuice the musical," "Little Shop of Horrors," "The Addams Family," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and much more. It is a spectacular event of music, light, drama, and dance! We hope you will join us for a concert you won't want to miss and stay after the show to take photos with your favorite characters. Theater for Young Professionals on Facebook / Instagram

The Grüne Gewölbe, or Green Vault, in Dresden said this week that the exhibit of historical items is reopening to the public in "almost all its glory" following the bold robbery five years ago.

It's been 5 years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Ahead of this anniversary, NPR wants to hear from you.

The military is taking charging decisions for sexual assault and other serious crimes out of the hands of commanders. In other news, many working parents are spending a large portion of their income on childcare and many are struggling to find care in the first place. We hear from one provider about the year ahead. Plus, a filmmaker who lives in Little Italy decided the best way to make a movie was to center all the action in his own condo. We go behind the scenes of “Murder and Cocktails,” which starts streaming later this month.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors allocated $3 million to fund a migrant welcome center in October. On Tuesday, they voted to provide another $3 million.

Truth in Comedy, or TiC for short, is a storytelling, stand-up comedy, and art show where humanity is the muse. It’s a unique experience that’s raw and beautiful. Three individuals will tell a story from their life, aka their truth, where they are willing to be open, honest, and vulnerable. Afterward, a comedian will perform a set inspired by the story. At the end of the night, an artist will present three pieces they created, each inspired by one of the stories. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that you won’t stop talking about. Join us for this unique experience to see why no matter what we go through, we can always find something to smile or laugh about. Real. Funny. Storytellers: - Anelia Glebocki - Angelina Saldivar - Brent Hannify Comedians: - Byron Stamps - Sarah Hershberger - Bijan Mostafavi Artist: - Melody De Los Campos Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Truth in Comedy, or TiC for short, is a storytelling, stand-up comedy, and art show where humanity is the muse. It’s a unique experience that’s raw and beautiful. Three individuals will tell a story from their life, aka their truth, where they are willing to be open, honest, and vulnerable. Afterward, a comedian will perform a set inspired by the story. At the end of the night, an artist will present three pieces they created, each inspired by one of the stories. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that you won’t stop talking about. Join us for this unique experience to see why no matter what we go through, we can always find something to smile or laugh about. Real. Funny. Storytellers: - America Milonguera - Christina Rounds - Dallas McLaughlin Comedians: - Byron Stamps - Bob Hansen - Sarah Hershberger Artist: - Felicia Morgenstern Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

December 8 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. In partnership with Cherry Hill Programs, Santa Cares will be held outside of the Santa Cabin in the AMC court on Sunday, December 8. Santa Cares events make the magic of Christmas accessible to everyone by: • Reducing crowds with limited guest attendance • Decreasing wait times by offering isolated time slots • Ensuring that the lighting & music are at comfortable levels • Providing trained staff to create a sensory-friendly environment The event benefits Autism Speaks and donation will be collected all season. With your help, we’re creating the Magic of Giving together! Learn More at magicofgiving.whereissanta.com. Mission Valley on Facebook / Instagram