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Firefighters are still working to extinguish a wildfire in the Potrero area. The blaze has burned 400-plus acres and is 10% contained as of Friday.

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening near Siesta Key in Sarasota County along the west coast of Florida as the National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges.

From New Village Arts: The sold-out 2021 musical sensation, 1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas, returns to New Village Arts this holiday season as a concert! Featuring soulful riffs, rousing spirituals, an eclectic and lovable cast of characters, and a heaping helping of seasonal cheer, 1222 Oceanfront is a celebration of Black culture, family, and understanding…with a dash of Christmas drama. It reminds us that the holiday spirit is powerful, bringing us together in love, song, and joy. Written by Dea Hurston Directed by Jacole Kitchen Created and devised by Frankie Alicea-Ford, Kevin "Blax" Burroughs, Milena (Sellers) Phillips, Dea Hurston Music adaptation by John-Mark McGaha For more information, contact the Box Office at info@newvillagearts.org or (760)433-3245. Touring performances (FREE) - Wednesday, Dec. 14 7:30 p.m. City Heights Performance Annex 3795 Fairmount Ave., City Heights, San Diego Thursday, Dec. 15 7 p.m. Pilgrim United Church of Christ 2020 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad Sunday, Dec. 18 7 p.m. OnStage Playhouse 291 3rd Ave., Chula Vista NVA Home Performances ($25) - Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. New Village Arts 2787 State Street, Carlsbad Related links: New Village Arts on Instagram New Village Arts on Facebook

On Tuesday, San Diego city officials called for a stepped-up enforcement of the law.

Join us at Burning Beard for San Diego Beer Festival’s Mixer Night, happening on July 19 at 5:30 p.m. Located in El Cajon, this event is 80’s themed, so throw on your best neon attire and leg warmers for this fun night, including raffle prizes, opportunities drawings, and quality craft beer. A percentage of proceeds from the event will be donated to the local nonprofit, San Diego Professionals Against Cancer.

Not many early-round exits at the Olympics trigger conspiracy theories, fact-checkers, a week’s worth of memes and an online petition.

A new committee in the Legislature holds its first hearing to figure out how to make residents happier. Chairperson Anthony Rendon says he’s wanted to take on the topic since watching the documentary “Happy” 14 times in two days.

Naturally San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating growth and entrepreneurship amongst environmentally and socially-conscious consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies throughout San Diego County, is proud to announce the six finalists of its Third Annual Pitch Slam. On the evening of April 27, each finalist will go head-to-head in a competition-style broadcast of San Diego’s most promising group of natural products. Entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their emerging brands to a panel of industry-expert judges and local audience members, ultimately winning a suite of prizes from the local San Diego community to help propel their brand’s industry growth. The winner will also represent Naturally San Diego at Natural Products Expo East in September at the national Pitch Slam competition in Philadelphia. This year’s Naturally San Diego Pitch Slam finalists include: Brixy - Sustainable shower bars. Cien Chiles - Bold fixins (sauces) crafted with chiles. Iam(aranth) - Amaranth-based snack foods. Rationale Brewing - Non-alcoholic craft beer. Root And Splendor - 100% natural, non-toxic products for the body and home. Wynn’s Kitchen - Healthy, all-natural Asian condiments. Event Schedule: 4:00 PM: Doors Open 5:00 PM: Program Begins 5:15 PM: Pitches Begin 6:00 PM: Food and drink break while judges deliberate 6:20 PM: Winner, Runner Up and People's Choice announced! 7:00 PM: Head to the Pitch Slam After Party, at THE LOT “We’re thrilled to host our third annual Pitch Slam this year and honor some of the most exciting up-and-coming brands and entrepreneurs in the San Diego natural products industry,” said Kierstin Rielly, executive director of Naturally San Diego. “It’s more than just bragging rights and an incredible prize pack that our winners will come away with; it’s powerful exposure in a dedicated community of CPG experts, business owners, investors, consumers and more that will empower these founders and encourage our overall community.” Presented by Jimbo's...Naturally!, San Diego entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, marketers and publicists, foodies and residents alike are invited to attend Pitch Slam on Thursday, April 27 from 4-7:30 p.m. at Building 177 (2875 Dewey Rd) in Liberty Station. In addition to the Pitch Slam itself, attendees will be able to network in-person with 300+ of the natural-products community’s best and brightest, enjoy hosted hors d’oeuvres and drinks from local restaurants and brands, vote on the People’s Choice Award, and take home goodies in a swag bag from local, emerging natural products brands. Tickets for Pitch Slam can be purchased here.

The county Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to delay for one year enactment of a state law that expands mental health holds, based in part on concerns over training and the additional strain on hospital emergency departments.

HALLOWEEN PACIFIC BEACH PUB CRAWL (Saturday, October 26) PACIFIC BEACH ZOMBIE CRAWL Join over 300+ guests on our annual Zombie Crawl Halloween bar crawl! Come in costume and roam the streets of Pacific Beach just steps away from the ocean stopping in and out of over 10+ bars and nightclubs with one all-access pass Zombie survival kit includes: - = Free welcome shot tickets at select venues - = Drink discount coupons - = Free nightclub entry passes - = Zombie crawl map to all participating bars, lounges & nightclubs ------------- 🕷️ PRE PARTY 🕷️ ------------------ Check In: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pre-party event includes: - Exclusive drink specials - Free Halloween handouts - Pre bar crawl social and meet and greet At check in pick up your bar crawl maps, lanyard and drink coupons before setting off to visit multiple Halloween parties in one night! www.pacificbeachzombiecrawl.com