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Facing sharp questioning from Democratic lawmakers, the director of Homeland Security incorrectly described the constitutional right as a presidential authority to deport individuals.

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Saturday, October 26, starting at 5 p.m.! Families can enjoy a Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza, where kids explore enchanting stations featuring a friendly Witch, a Mad Scientist’s lab, and beloved characters. Adults can relax in private cabanas or fire pits while savoring seasonal treats and libations at the Grand Social. The evening will be filled with lively DJ tunes and a special Thriller performance by Scripps Performing Arts. Admission options include cabanas for $400 (8 people), fire pits for $150 (4 people), and general admission at $50 for adults and $25 for children. Dress in your best costumes and join us for an unforgettable night of Halloween magic! For more information and reservations, contact [insert contact information]. Visit: Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

Newspapers around the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and at least one edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, published a syndicated book list featuring made-up books by famous authors.

The Hutchins Consort is blessed not just with virtuoso performers, but first rate composers as well. Compositions by Steve Huber, Joe McNalley and our brilliant Composer-in-Residence Andrés Martín will anchor a performance of depth and delight. Dive into a world of musical innovation and sonic exploration with Hutchins Consort – an innovative string ensemble renowned for their groundbreaking approach to chamber music. The group performs on the rare and beautiful Hutchins violins– a distinctive lineup of eight specially-crafted violins that collectively span an astonishing eight octaves. This exceptional configuration allows Hutchins Consort to recreate the rich textures and dynamic intricacies of a full orchestra, all within the intimacy of a chamber ensemble. Led by a group of accomplished musicians and visionaries, each Hutchins Consort performance is an electrifying and virtuosic musical experience. The Hutchins Consort on Facebook

An Hawaiian Airlines flight was grounded Tuesday morning at San Diego International Airport after a bomb threat, according to San Diego Harbor Police. SDHPD and other responding agencies investigated the threat and found nothing suspicious on the aircraft.

Tapper's book, co-authored by Alex Thompson, describes a president who struggled to function: "One person told us that the presidency was, at best, a five-person board with Joe Biden as chairman."

Sunday, December 1, 2024 7:30 p.m. The series continues Sunday, December 1, with the Billy Childs Quartet, featuring Childs on piano, Matthew Stubbs on clarinet, Dan Chmielinski on bass, and Benjamin Ring on drums. Multi-Grammy-winner Billy Childs has been a favorite performer on the Athenaeum series going back to his debut at the library in 1996. He remains one of the most diversely prolific and acclaimed artists working in music today. As a composer, he has been commissioned by Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the Kronos Quartet, the Dorian Wind Quintet, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the American Brass Quintet, the Ying Quartet, the Lyris Quartet, and Anne Akiko Meyers. His canon of original compositions and arrangements has garnered him the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a composer’s award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and a Chamber Music America composer’s grant. Childs has received 17 Grammy nominations and 6 Grammy Awards (2 for Best Instrumental Jazz Album, 2 for Best Instrumental Composition, and 2 for Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist). The Los Angeles Times wrote, “As a pianist, he possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists … Childs is an inventive composer and arranger whose efforts in those areas consistently expand the dimension of the jazz genre—and beyond.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/jazz Billy Childs on Facebook

Looking for something free and different? Vinyl Heirloom Society is a collective of dance vinyl enthusiasts dedicated to keeping vinyl alive. This includes the art of live analog mixing by founders Tim Seeley and Mike Haeggquest (aka MixdUpMike) whose music catalogs span decades and across all genres. ‘Give Thanks’ is VHS’ quarterly free vinyl party at San Diego’s 100 year mainstay, The Hole in the Wall in the Midway District, featuring special guest selectors Markalan (FeelIt Records) and Dylan Payne (in the Bagg Records). Expect to hear new, timeless, hard to find, and out of date selections that spans all electronic genres. All forms of House and Progressive, Deep Melodic Trance, Rare Beats, Electronica, IDM, Minimal, Downtempo, and everything in between. VHS brings in their own amplified sound system, 2 technic turntables, and pioneer DJM750 MKII for events. It’s a throwback to basic sound systems and a return to what’s important, the music. Join us as we joyously welcome in the holiday season and ‘Give Thanks’ for the gift of vinyl. Visit: https://www.theholesandiego.com/

Comedy is at its best when there’s a surprise – that’s why Don’t Tell Comedy puts on events where the performers and location are kept secret until the day of the show. With over 150 cities already in on the joke, you never know where we’ll set up shop, or who might pop in. Want to be let in on the secret? Enter your zip code to find an upcoming show near you – just don’t tell anyone! 70-90 minutes long, depending on how much you're laughing 21+ Don't Tell Comedy on Facebook / Instagram

Homelessness across San Diego County declined by 7% compared to last year, according to new data from the region’s annual Point-in-Time Count.