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The Blank Table returns for its seventh season in San Diego, kicking off a new chapter of immersive dining unlike anything else in the city. Designed as a secret dinner experience, this evening brings together 60 curated guests for a multi-sensory night of cuisine, cocktails, and culture. The location, revealed only 24 hours before, is transformed into a thoughtfully designed environment where every detail is intentional and nothing is expected. Guests will enjoy a five-course pre-fixed menu paired with bespoke cocktails, crafted by some of San Diego’s most innovative culinary and beverage talent. With sound, design, and storytelling woven into every moment, the experience extends far beyond dinner. It becomes a cultural gathering. This season, we go all in with elevated production, deeper creative collaboration, and a continued commitment to reinvesting in the local community. A portion of the proceeds supports Feeding San Diego. This is where the season begins. And like everything at The Blank Table, what happens here will not happen again. The Blank Table on Facebook / Instagram

California counties and school districts have been flooded since 2019 with lawsuits from people who say they were sexually abused as children in schools, foster care and juvenile detention facilities. State lawmakers are struggling to balance counties’ and schools’ financial health with the incalculable cost of survivors’ trauma.

Unleash your creativity in this relaxing, paint-and-sip class led by a local artist, Suchita (@artbysuchi_)! Enjoy a refreshing cocktail, unwind with adorable, adoptable felines, and use cat-friendly paints to create your own masterpiece. Each Paint & Purr event guides you step-by-step through a fun, seasonal painting while you sip, create, and enjoy plenty of purrs along the way. $75 per person | Ages 16+ Whiskers & Wine on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us! Please RSVP above to help us plan. Family-friendly! All ages welcome! We welcome you and your family & friends to join us as we honor the rich traditions and share in the experience of Día de los Muertos on Sunday, November 2 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Dorothea Laub Building in the Arts District of Liberty Station located in Point Loma! Rooted in community, family, and remembrance, this event creates a heart-centered and safe space for all ages to honor their loved ones—both people and animals—who have passed. Through music, art, hands-on and interactive activities, we invite families to learn, create, and celebrate together. This is a non-scary, family-friendly gathering designed to foster cultural awareness, connection, and joy while celebrating the traditions of Día de los Muertos in our community. We’ll be decorating calavera (skull) cookies in the morning. Then, we’ll enjoy music making and festivities before a procession set to begin at 2 p.m. Join us as we walk together through the Dorothea Laub and Dance Place Buildings. We’ll enjoy the art, music making, and handmade shrines made by local community members and students! Festivities and open house will run until 5 p.m. Specific activities will be available only as long as supplies last. We hope to see you and your loved ones there! This event is hosted by San Diego Craft Collective, Songbirds Music and Apt4Music. This project was made possible through the Arts District Liberty Station San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram ======================================================================================== From KPBS

The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission said the line has ruptured twice over the past two weeks.

Across the country, there are reports of heightened ICE activity. Advocates worry about how close it is to midterms, but so far voter turnout is surging.

Join us to learn about students’ rights in California, particularly the rights of LGBTQIA+ students. This "Know Your Rights" session kicks off the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties' Racial & Economic Justice track of our EmpowerEd series. Sessions are available in English and Spanish languages. About EmpowerEd: EmpowerEd(ucation) is a 3-track education series that provides foundational knowledge and offers a deeper analysis of how power operates and how it can be challenged. EmpowerEd helps you understand the systems shaping our communities and take meaningful action. It gives you the tools to assert your rights, challenge harmful policies and build power with your community. Attend one session, follow a full track or join the entire series. Attend an entire track and receive ACLU-SDIC EmpowerEd swag! Visit: https://secure.ngpvan.com/4rAu5qbLGE6RuCg_kniW8A2 sdicalcu on Instagram and Facebook

The funds are intended for security measures such as reinforced doors and gates, high-intensity lighting, alarm systems, surveillance and access controls and emergency preparedness enhancements.

First, El Cajon is suing over a state law that prohibits state and local law enforcement from assisting with federal immigration enforcement. Next, the La Mesa City Council is holding off on a vote on an e-bike ban. And, how a nonprofit is trying to preserve farm land in the county. Then, a documentary about the toll gang laws have taken on San Diegans. Plus, how county libraries are marking America’s 250th anniversary.

Get your finances in order with this free workshop for ages 14-25.! In this workshop, learn the basics of banking to be ready to make informed financial decisions.