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Animal rights groups have filed a lawsuit to stop a three-day rodeo planned next year at Petco Park, which the groups allege will lead to the abuse of animals featured in the event.

Another year, another glitter-filled spectacle known as the Eurovision Song Contest. The Grand Final airs Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States.

Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is planning a Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration like no other in San Diego – a free, family-friendly immersive experience designed to bring the spirit of this traditional annual Mexican and South American celebration to life for San Diegans of all ages. The experience is slated to run from October 15 through November 2. Día de Muertos is traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2 each year. Día de Muertos is a community-wide celebration of the history, Hispanic culture and rich heritage of the region. It is at this time of year that the spirits of loved ones who have died are thought to return to Earth to celebrate with friends and family. It is traditionally a time to gather and celebrate and remember the lives of those who are no longer with us. The Fiesta de Reyes courtyard at the north end of the state park will be full of fanciful, humorous, and visually stimulating décor, offered as tributes to many of San Diego’s early citizens. Many life-sized Catrina skeleton dolls in fancy dress, and many larger-than-life size, hold court at Fiesta de Reyes throughout the event. New displays are being added this year with many being at child height and partially hidden, waiting to be discovered. This year, there will be more than 50 unique Día de Muertos displays in Fiesta de Reyes, thousands of marigolds – a traditional flower associated with Día de Muertos – will garner the courtyard, and live entertainment on the Fiesta de Reyes stage. Staff will dress in festive attire associated with Day of the Dead and merchants will host both traditional and more contemporary Día de Muertos altars throughout the plaza. Fiesta de Reyes is open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Free parking is available throughout Old Town with extra parking available across Taylor Street in the CalTrans parking lot all day on weekend days and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.

San Diego Registrar of Voters Cynthia Paes said as many as 500,000 mail-in ballots are expected to be dropped off on Election Day.

FILM FORUM CORONADO presents “The Rocking Horse Winner” Wednesday, January 3 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library (Winn Room) 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 Film and Discussion Adults Free “THE ROCKING HORSE WINNER” (1949. 91 minutes) - D.H. Lawrence’s enigmatic short story blends magical realism with a dash of social commentary and a pinch of the supernatural. A sensitive young lad (John Howard Davies), desperate to please his mother, discovers riding his rocking horse induces a trance-like state in which he can predict racing winners. With John Mills and Valerie Hobson. FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, on the first and third Wednesdays with an introduction before the film and a discussion afterward, led by Ralph DeLauro. FILM FORUM CORONADO is presented by the Coronado Public Library, the Friends of the Coronado Library, and the Coronado Island Film Festival.

Helen Mayer Harrison and Newton Harrison, known as ‘the Harrisons’, dedicated five decades to exploring and demonstrating a new form of artistic practice, centered on “…doing no work that does not attend to the wellbeing of the web of life.” Their collaborative practice pioneered a way of drawing together art and ecology. They closely observed, often with irony and humor, how human intervention disrupts the dynamics of life as a web of interrelationships. The authors ‘think with’ the Harrisons, critically tracing their poetics as a re-imaging and reconfiguring of the arts in response to the unfolding planetary crisis. They draw parallels between the artists’ poetics and rethinking in the philosophy of science, particularly drawing on the philosopher of science, Isabelle Stengers. Thinking with the Harrisons is for anyone concerned with the implications of ecological thought and practice as a reimagining of public life, including the interaction of art and science. Throughout their joint practice, the Harrisons sought to engage policy makers, governments, ecologists, artists, and the natural world, sensitizing us to the crises that emerge from grounded experiences of place and time. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thinking-with-the-harrisons-tickets-1059049257839

Voters in three states will decide whether to legalize recreational use. Earlier this year, Pew reported that 88% of U.S. adults said marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use.

When: Friday, November 15, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Where: Center Court, Level 1, North County Mall Admission: Free Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer! This exciting event features: A visit from Santa Claus Highland dancers. A magical meet-and-greet and performance with Anna, Elsa, and Olaf A captivating Ballet Folklorico performance Mayor Dane White Cookie decorating for kids and families Ornament-making activities Don’t miss this cherished holiday tradition! Visit: https://northcountymall.com/ North County Mall on Instagram and Facebook

Want to learn more about the Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department and how you can make a difference in your community? Join us for an Open House on Wednesday, December 4, where representatives from the Background Investigation Unit and Human Resources will be available to answer your questions. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet team members from the Dive Team, Drone Team, Training Unit, K9 Unit, Dispatch, and Recruiting. WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: -Network with professionals -Learn more about and support the work of the Harbor Police Department -Discover various responsibilities and Public Safety career paths For more details on the Harbor Police hiring process, salaries, and benefits, visit portofsandiego.org/hpd-recruiting. Visit: https://ow.ly/o5Ag50U0ONO Port of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

North City is set to host the San Marcos Chamber’s Holiday Market, the community’s favorite festive celebration, on December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now in its fifth year, this market brings together over 140 unique vendors offering handcrafted gifts, artisan crafts, natural bath and beauty products, custom home décor, along with specialty food items. To add some extra magic, Santa Claus will be making an appearance between 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., ready to greet guests and spread holiday cheer. The Holiday Market is also proud to showcase “Rescue Row” where local animal rescue organizations can promote adoption and care. With live holiday music and delicious food, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and find gifts for your loved ones. Attendees can also explore North City’s eateries including favorites like pizza from Buona Forchetta, sliders, fries, and other bites from Draft Republic, custom ice cream from award-winning Wynston’s Ice Cream, delectable vegan treats from Maya’s Cookies, authentic handheld noshes from Milonga Empanadas, a selection of wines from newly opened J Brix Wines, and more. Visit: https://www.northcity.com/events/holiday-market