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Qualified graduates from the San Diego Unified School District now have a guaranteed spot at Cal State University San Marcos through a new partnership that includes college prep and support for students and families starting in middle school.

The San Diego Foundation has started an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Fund to "support leadership in and the visibility of the local AANHPI community," it was announced on Wednesday.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state will make $3.3 billion available by July for counties and private developers to start building more behavior health treatment centers.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance and heartfelt support at the Tranqui Foundation's PinkTober event. As October lights up in shades of pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to put on your best pink outfit and join us on Friday, October 13th, for an evening filled with the vibrant rhythms of salsa and bachata. But PinkTober is more than just dancing; it's a celebration of unity, strength, and hope. With 100% of the proceeds donated to breast cancer research, our mission is clear: harnessing wellness through dance while standing firmly in the fight against breast cancer. Come dance, connect, and make a difference with us. Together, we can create meaningful change, one dance step at a time. For more information visit: tranquifoundation.org Stay Connected on Facebook

“Holding Time, Tracing Light” presents the artwork of San Francisco Bay Area artist Rachel Phillips in her first San Diego exhibition. Organized with collaboration from SDSU’s Special Collections and University Archives to include objects from their magic lantern collection, this multisensory exhibition takes visitors on a journey from the 1600s to today with one-of-a-kind objects and artworks depicting imagined narratives of people and places inspired by the artist’s own archive of collected snapshots and cabinet cards. Location: University Art Gallery Fourth Floor Courtyard School of Art and Design San Diego State University For more information visit: art.sdsu.edu Stay Connected on Facebook

Inflation eased last month, according to a report Wednesday from the Labor Department, which means people feeling stretched by high prices and high borrowing costs could feel a little relief soon.

Join us for a community-driven event put together by local businesses - Activate House, blue pokē, El Cid Brewing, Empanada Kitchen, Seek Beer Co. and Shrimp Head! Let's come together on Sat October 7th 2023 at 8:30 a.m. to make our neighborhood shine. We will be meeting at the blue pokē parking lot (2885 El Cajon Blvd). This location serves as our starting point for this exciting clean-up initiative. Bring your friends, family and neighbors to contribute to the beautification of our community, as well as foster a sense of unity and pride within our community. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring gloves, trash pickers and buckets/trash bags. We'll also have supplies available to borrow. Let's roll up our sleeves and work together for a cleaner, greener neighborhood! For more information visit: eventbrite.com Stay Connected on Facebook

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released his updated budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 on Tuesday, still reflecting a $172 million deficit but featuring fewer cuts to services than the previous spending plan.

Dos nuevos proyectos de ley permitirían fondos estatales para apoyar viviendas sobrias para residentes sin hogar, una desviación significativa de la actual ley de California de "vivienda primero".

Flocktober is upon us and Hawthorne Country Store invites San Diegans to ‘Meet the Flockers,’ Saturday, Oct. 7 at all three of its locations in Escondido, Fallbrook, and Santee. Many families continue to enjoy a peek into the homesteading lifestyle through backyard chickens. Learning about these little peeps and bigger cluckers is enjoyable, educational and offers a glimpse into connecting with our food. Chickens are “pets with benefits” and the many benefits include producing protein, recycling waste, and creating fertilizer. Hawthorne Country Store has a core belief of maintaining, teaching, and supporting homesteading skills. The event allows guests to meet their team of Flockers and learn about chicken care and pick out new “chickies” for the family. The products and chickies will be available 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at all three stores. Addresses are: Escondido: 675 W. Grand Avenue, Escondido (92025) Fallbrook: 2762 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook (92028) Santee: 10845 Woodside Avenue, Santee (92071)