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Verbatim Books is bringing something new to North Park. Beginning this year, the North Park Community Fair will take place on the first Saturday of every month, transforming North Park Way from 29th Street to Ray Street into a rotating, community-centered street fair. Each month will feature a different theme designed to highlight the creativity, small businesses, and people that make North Park and San Diego so special. From creator and art fairs to community reading days, swap meets, and our much-loved Mini Book Fair and full North Park Book Fair, this ongoing series is about connection, collaboration, and celebrating the neighborhood we call home. We’re kicking things off with the return of one of last year’s most popular events: North Park Community Fair – Creator Fair Brought to you by Verbatim Books in collaboration with Visual Art Supply The Creator Fair is an all day celebration of local creativity, spotlighting artists, makers, small presses, zine creators, crafters, and independent creatives from across San Diego, with priority given to North Park–based creators. This year, we’re growing the fair with even more creators, making it bigger, more vibrant, and more representative of the diverse creative community around us. Verbatim Books on Facebook / Instagram

North Korea says it'll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.

Doctors and public health officials are concerned about the drop in health alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since President Trump returned for a second term.

Many Black San Diegans left or were forced out of their neighborhoods due to redlining, freeway construction, other policy decisions and the high cost of living. We dive into some of that history and ongoing efforts to revitalize that sense of community and cultural identity. But first, a breakdown of Proposition 50.

Gelato Sweet Spot, An Experiential Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt, Cereal Bar and Candy Shop, Opens in Southern California 13140 Poway Rd. Poway CA 92064 August 30, 2025 Gelato Sweet Spot invites you to join us at the grand opening of Sweet Spot, an experiential self-serve frozen yogurt, cereal bar and candy shop. The Willy Wonka-inspired 2,000 square foot pink-filled store caters to young and old with a vast menu of 36 frozen yogurt toppings, abundance of international snacks and drinks, bulk bins of gummy candy and decadent cereal bar. The store will feature an opening day buy one get one free promotion. Sweet Spot will be open to the public Saturday, August 30. From August 30 to September 5, Sweet Spot will be offering all customers a free standard size cup of frozen yogurt with unlimited toppings. Gelato Sweet Spot on Instagram

Lumi invites you to a spook-tacular evening on Tuesday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. for a Halloween-themed sushi-making class! Guided by a professional sushi chef, guests will learn to craft a Lumi specialty roll, a California roll, and the chef’s selection of nigiri and hand rolls. Along the way, you’ll pick up hands-on techniques and insider tips to elevate your sushi-making skills. Tickets include a complimentary, limited-edition Halloween cocktail and a glass of sake, with the option to enhance your evening with a $25 sake flight add-on. Guests will also take home signature Lumi sauce, custom chopsticks, and their own bamboo rolling mat–everything you need to recreate this experience at home! The evening will begin with a reception hosted by Sake Ono from 5-6 p.m., followed by the hour-long sushi-making class. Costumes are encouraged to add to the spooky spirit, and space is limited to just 15 seats for this exclusive experience. Don’t miss out, reserve your spot now! Lumi on Facebook / Instagram

Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port. And a U.S. ambassador revealed Israel sent its Iron Dome air-defense to the United Arab Emirates.

It's a global effort with a multibillion dollar price tag. Among its aims: re-greening nearly 250 million acres, planting 4,000 miles of trees, helping farmers, creating jobs, sequestering carbon.

Most Americans see China as one of the United States' biggest rivals or adversaries, but largely as an economic threat, according to a new Chicago Council/NPR/Ipsos poll.

Step into the mysterious and the unknown at "The Veil Between," a group exhibition exploring the thinning of the veil between worlds—life and death, dreams and reality. Opening on October 11 from 6–10 p.m. at Distinction Gallery in Escondido, this event features original paintings, photography, drawings, and mixed media by visual artists from around the globe. Distinction Gallery has been a beacon for contemporary art in Southern California for more than twenty years. The opening reception will include live music, artists in attendance, and drinks available for purchase (21+) from Last Spot Bar, which offers a curated selection of wine, beer and cocktails. Artwork used in promotional image is by Kelly Clark, a toned cyanotype ,“Il Corvo, Fiume Arno, Firenze” 'The Veil Between' 
Opens October 11, 6–10 p.m.
 | Distinction Gallery
: 317 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025