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Families will play an essential role in getting students back on track, researchers say. But it's going to take a "culture" shift around the importance of being in school.

Workers are still removing pieces of the Key Bridge from Baltimore Harbor, but the fight over who will pay to replace it has already begun. Past accidents offer some clues about how it could play out.

From the organizers: Little Amal is the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees. Between Sept. 7 and Nov. 26 2023, Amal is journeying 11,000 miles across the United States and Mexico in one of the largest free public festivals ever created. Join Blindspot Collective and ArtPower at South Mission Beach for Washed Ashore Amal is yearning to play with other children at the beach when she discovers the remnants of cherished belongings that have been washed ashore. As she listens to the sea, she thinks about the millions of refugee children across the world, who, like her, are searching for a better life. Audiences will be greeted by food trucks and an invitation to sit with us for a family-style picnic, before being joined by Little Amal herself as we explore the hope that she has shared across the world and her continued search for peace and belonging. Ways Get Involved: Join – the picnic at Mission Beach Make – Participate in a free community puppetry workshop at the UC San Diego Craft Center to make puppets that will be part of the performance. Materials, instructions, and refreshments provided. | RSVP Here > Sunday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6–8:30 p.m. Perform – All opportunities at: https://www.blindspotcollective.org/amal About Little Amal: Since July 2021, Amal has travelled over 6,000 miles to 15 countries, and been welcomed by more than a million people on the street, including hundreds of artists and civil society and faith leaders, as well as by tens of millions online. The puppet of Little Amal was designed and built by Handspring Puppet Company. Everywhere Amal goes she is greeted with events that are authentic and meaningful to the local people she meets. This could be a parade through a city centre, playground games with children at schools, a visit to a place of worship, an outdoor theatre or dance performance, a musical concert, a whole-city art installation, intimate encounters with children and families or ceremonies of welcome led by city mayors or other senior civic officials. Since she began her journey in July 2021 Amal has been welcomed at more than 270 unique events in 97 cities, towns and villages. Related links: ArtPower website | Instagram | Facebook

Long before the age of special effects and AI, Hollywood produced silent films designed to be accompanied by the organ. These improvised scores showcased the drama of each scene and knit together the plot in a unique musical way. Go back in time this Halloween weekend to watch the classic 1925 film, "The Phantom of the Opera," come to life on St. James’ silver screen. Organist, Garrett F. Martin will improvise the score as the movie unfolds at the keyboards of St. James’ new Rosales/Parsons Organ. Experience all the organs dramatic colors in this uniquely fun performance. Visit: stjamesmusicseries.com/phantom

As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heat.

NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.

As maternal mortality rates are steadily worsening across California, a CalMatters analysis finds that maternity wards are closing at an alarming rate.

Make your own Bass or Electric Guitar with bass builder and musician, Allan Corona. This course is designed to walk students through the steps of constructing their own electric and bass guitars, including using templates to cut the body from a blank. Students are guided through the use of routers and drills to remove material for fitting the components. You’ll learn to safely use the machinery and tools required to complete your own instrument. Students learn how to solder the components, install pick guard, strings and all parts needed. We will show how to finish your guitar and install all components so it’s ready to play by the end of the workshop. Materials are provided. This class is open to all levels, but taking Intro to the Woodshop first is recommended. Please note: This workshop takes place indoors. Depending on finish choice, students may need to come back outside of the 5 weeks for one or 2 visits to add coats of finish. We’ll work with your schedule… we’re flexible! For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The proposal condenses the Navy site and would use the rest of the land for between 4,000 and 10,000 new units of housing.

McDonald’s is partnering with SoCal native and founder of the famous game Millennial Lotería, Mike Alfaro, to design a special McDonald’s edition of the iconic game “lotería.” The games will be provided exclusively to restaurants during game night events throughout October in select locations across San Diego, LA, OC, Riverside and Ventura counties. Thursday, Oct. 12, McDonald’s will be hosting a special game night from 6-8 p.m. in National City at 2140 E Plaza Blvd. Customers and fans will play McDonald’s Lotería and have a chance to win special prizes.