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If Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are disrupted, analysts say it could mean more pressure on the already shrinking number of small independent supermarkets.

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

All are invited to the 2025 Fellowship Forum - a showcase of cinematic creativity produced by Fellows of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego. Fellowships are a cornerstone of The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, fostering engagement, exploration, and innovation in film. They support students, faculty, and staff from across the UC San Diego academic community, providing funding or access to professional production equipment, helping bring bold cinematic ideas to life. The Fellowship Forum shines a spotlight on the diverse artistic visions and contemplative research produced by the fellows, offering audiences an inspiring look into the creative work shaping the future of cinematic arts. The event will feature a dynamic three-part program, blending film clips with lively panel discussions in 40-minute sessions, concluding with a reception of light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP! 2025 Featured Fellows: - Jamil Baldwin – Faculty: Visual Arts / FILM: "OWED" - Sophia Cleary – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "A Doll's House" - James DeLisio '25 – Alumni: Cognitive Science, Film Studies / FILM: "Lobsteropolis" - Lennon Lilienthal- Wynn '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Killjoy" - Alexander Lowe '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "If It's Not Love" - Wentao Ma – Graduate Student: Literature / RESEARCH: "Towards A Theory of Media Care in East Asia" - Myles Ortiz-Green – Graduate Student: Music / FILM: "The Month Between April and May" - Blake Riesenfeld – Undergraduate Student: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Closure" - Joe Riley – Graduate Student: Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Environmental Research / FILM: "R/V: Research Vessel" - Jorge Sánchez Cruz – Faculty: Literature / RESEARCH: "The Queer Sonic in Teo Hernández" - Hande Sever – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "In Search of 'My Beloved Pauline'" - Robert Twomey – Faculty: Visual Arts, Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination / FILM: "Becoming BFFs: Developing Cinematic Autoethnography with a Robot Dog" >> Preview Projects Online: https://surajisranicenter.ucsd.edu/events/fellowship-forum/2025/index.html Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.

Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence.

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 project is just one of many phases in the RE:BEACH project that was designed to develop and implement the city's sand restoration and retention work.

Google organized business owners against California legislation to force its Chrome web browser to safeguard personal data.

Rising costs are causing a lot of Americans to think twice before booking a trip. And many who do travel are scaling back their ambitions and staying closer to home.

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