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Mission Valley invites the community to celebrate the start of the school year with “Back-to-School at Mission Valley,” a full-day event curated for college students and Gen Z shoppers. Held in partnership with Mission Valley tenant Exchange SD, the event will feature a vintage clothing market offering unique apparel, accessories and retro fashion finds. Guests can enjoy live music, lawn games and interactive elements throughout the day, including a Digital Job Fair featuring QR codes linking directly to current employment opportunities at Mission Valley retailers. This will be the first major event hosted in Mission Valley’s newly renovated common area, located directly in front of Nordstrom Rack. In the lead-up to the event, a week-long digital giveaway will take place from August 18 through August 22 on Mission Valley’s Instagram page, offering additional opportunities to engage and win prizes. The Back-to-School at Mission Valley event is free of charge and open to the public; no pre-registration is required to attend. WHEN: Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mission Valley is a 1.1-million-square-foot open-air retail center located on over 41 acres in the popular Mission Valley area of San Diego. The shopping center provides an easily accessible location opposite the San Diego Trolley’s Mission Valley Center Station with direct access to the I-8, I-805 and Highway 163 thoroughfares. With nearly 75 retailers, services, restaurants, and entertainment offerings, Mission Valley boasts an array of popular brand names that include Target, Nordstrom Rack, Michael’s, Bloomingdale’s Outlet, 24-Hour Fitness, Yard House, Outback, Buffalo Wild Wings, and the area’s coveted AMC Mission Valley 20 theatres. For more information, visit https://www.mission-valley.com. WHERE: Mission Valley Event Held in front of Nordstrom Rack 1640 Camino Del Rio North San Diego, CA 92108 https://www.mission-valley.com

The Downtown Chula Vista Association is excited to announce the return of its annual Día de los Muertos Celebration for a fifth consecutive year, taking place on Saturday, November 1, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This cherished tradition invites families, friends, and community members to come together and honor the lives of those who have passed while celebrating the joy and color of life. The heart of Downtown Chula Vista, including Third Avenue and Memorial Park, will be transformed into a vibrant tribute filled with cempasuchils, music, large-scale alebrijes, a community altar, and a few friendly competitions. The free community event promises a day filled with live music and dance performances, a lowrider car show with ofrendas, kids crafts, artisan vendors at Mercado by Las Jefas Market, bites and sips, themed photo ops throughout the neighborhood, a community ofrenda and much more Attendees are also encouraged to participate in the altar contest offering cash prizes, or the Catrín/Catrina ensemble competition, with categories for youth, adults, and couples. Sign-ups for the contests can be found here: - Altar Contest Sign-Up - Catrín/Catrina Ensemble Contest Sign-Up Downtown Chula Vista on Facebook / Instagram

This class meets weekly on Mondays, 3-4 times each month, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Select a date from the drop-down menu. Ages 6-12 years welcome! This 4-week, repeatable series is perfect for kids who love to make things! Children learn tool safety, and get acquainted with various woodworking hand tools and techniques. They learn about wood as a material, and how to properly glue, hammer nails, and use manual drills. The goal of this class is to build children’s confidence through woodcraft. The focus for younger children is creating patience, developing fine motor skills, material exploration, and safe, proper use of the tools. More mature students will increase their focus to include craftsmanship, and more challenging methods of building projects and problem-solving. We will work together in the same space, but age groups/projects will be divided into two groups based on age and level of maturity. This class uses mostly hand tools. We teach safe methods for sawing, drilling, and clamping wood in this class. We encourage children to disconnect from screen-time conversations and video game thinking during our time together. This is a time for children to slow down, figure out tools, how they work, and make functional objects with their own hands. Occasionally, we use a plug-in tool with students (like a drill press). These machines are used 1-on-1 with students and instructors. If you prefer your child not use plug-in tools, just let us know! Students are guided through a series of steps that exercise hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and creativity. Students make fun, high-quality projects to take home. All materials are included. Projects are changed regularly, so students can return month after month to continue to develop their skills! Drop-ins are welcome! Is your child curious about taking this class? Choose ‘Drop-in Date’ from the drop-down menu (please purchase 48 hours in advance, so we can have supplies ready). We welcome drop-in students at the first class of each month-long series. If your child wants to continue, we will apply this drop-in payment toward the month’s total cost. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Malaysian government says it will pay the robotics firm Ocean Infinity $70 million if it can locate the wreckage from the missing flight within a 55-day period.

Join us for the San Diego Made Summer Market, happening Saturday, August 30 through Sunday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at NTC Park at Liberty Station. This two-day outdoor festival celebrates the best of San Diego’s creative community with over 125 curated local makers, delicious food and drinks, live music, crafts, games, photo ops, and more. Held on the scenic Preble Field, the market offers a vibrant shopping experience right across from one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations. Children under 10 get in free, and there is a $5 entry donation for adults that support the San Diego Made 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Be sure to grab a punch card at the entrance—make three qualifying purchases and receive a free handmade gift at the exit (while supplies last)! San Diego Made Markets on Instagram

Global online forum Reddit files a court challenge to Australian law blocking children under 16 from holding accounts on the world's most popular social media platforms.

This is a 6-week course from September 16 - October 21, 2025. Students will learn the essentials of hand sewing while gaining confidence in their technical abilities. Throughout the six weeks, they’ll practice foundational skills, from safety and stitching basics to idea development, as they create functional and decorative pieces. The class wraps up with a final sewing project that highlights their growth and creativity. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1605041?day=2025-09-16&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix.

The San Diego City Council approved zoning changes in the two neighborhoods that add capacity for more than 31,000 new homes.

A federal judge said HUD cannot dramatically change its funding policies on homelessness for now. States, cities and nonprofits say the proposed overhaul would push thousands back onto the streets.