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The 13th annual Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival is returning to Begent Ranch in Ramona, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. One of San Diego County’s most popular festivals, we will have over 50 booths featuring artists, artisans, wineries, and craft beverage makers, with live music all day long! The primary fundraiser at the festival is our famous live auction, featuring wine barrels and furniture embellished by local artists. Once again, one of San Diego’s most popular emcees, the entertaining Josh Lawson, will be our auctioneer. The silent auction will feature 50+ baskets, with something for everyone! By popular demand, we are adding more variety with food trucks. Complimentary catered small bites will therefore no longer be offered, and the good news is that ticket prices have been reduced by $15. Designated Driver tickets are also available. Proceeds from this event benefit the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been beautifying Ramona one mural at a time: currently 31 large-scale murals and counting, plus 17 mini-murals (painted utility boxes). For more info about applications for vendors, artists & artisans, visit https://ramonaartandwinefest.net/. Mark your calendars for August 1, when tickets go on sale. This event almost always sells out! Tickets are only available on our website. Note that no tickets are issued; attendees’ names are placed on a check-in list and ID’s are confirmed on Festival day. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

Latina writers and readers will gather at KPBS on Wednesday, Dec. 3 for a celebration aimed to break barriers and expand representation in publishing.

Brazilian police and soldiers launched a raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, sparking shootouts that left at least 60 suspects and four police officers dead, officials said.

Flu cases are on the uptick in San Diego County as low vaccination rates have experts worried about its spread.

This Veterans Day, Rubio’s is honoring those who’ve served with a special offer: Buy one entrée, get one free November 10–11. Use code VETS25 when ordering in-store or online, and present a valid military ID at pickup. A small way to say thank you for your service, and share a meal on us. Rubio's: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Join us for TAP’s 5th Annual Tinsel & Tails Holiday Extravaganza, a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer, paws, and fun! This family and dog-friendly event is free to enter and open to the public. Whether you’re looking for a fun outing with the family or just want to celebrate the season with your furry friends, this is the place to be! Event Highlights:* FREE Goodie bags valued at $100 for the first 50 attendees * Pawliday Market featuring local vendors with gifts and treats for humans and pets including: Real Dog Box – PupLid – Puppy Picnic Co – Hera the Dog Vodka – Rescue Dog Wines – Kiki’s Pawtique – Spread Pawzitivity – Poisonousme Caricatures – Bailey’s CBD – Well Beings Unleashed – Macarons en Fleur – and more! * Food Trucks offering delicious bites from Pacific Island Crave, Sabor Piri Piri, Flippin’ Pizza, and Cozy Canine Coffee. * $5 Drinks to keep the holiday spirits flowing * Exciting Raffle and Silent Auction with amazing prizes * A Puppy Party for endless cuddles and cuteness * Festive photos by FamOLAY Photobooth to capture your memories * Music All Night with beats by DJ C-Riz * Fun for ALL ages! Kids crafts, hair stylist, magician, and more! * Click HERE to see highlights from last year’s party! Mark your calendars and come celebrate with The Animal Pad. It’s a night of fun, festivities, and fundraising, all while supporting our mission to save dogs in need! Thank you to our sponsors! * Plants for Pets* Real Dog Box * Supreme Lending | The Lowe Team * Wags & Ruffs * GS-JJ * Trusted Housesitters * Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers * Platinum Event Rentals * Billie May * The Wilson Family* Susie Ro * Rob Scholz

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In the heart of the park, but tucked away from the main thoroughfares, are unique landscaped areas brimming with a rich variety of beautiful plants often overlooked by park visitors. These hidden nooks combine little-known park history with one-of-a-kind floral specimens. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Con cada día que pasa del cierre del gobierno, cientos de miles de empleados federales suspendidos o trabajando sin paga enfrentan una creciente presión financiera. Y ahora se enfrentan a una nueva incertidumbre con los despidos prometidos por la administración Trump.

Designated by the United Nations, World Meditation Day honors meditation as a powerful tool for mental well-being and inner peace. Join us for a guided 30-minute sunset meditation on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. on Preuss Tide Pool Plaza, to celebrate World Meditation Day in conjunction with Birch Aquarium’s recently opened exhibition "Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base." During the session, you’ll be gently guided to bring awareness to your surroundings, your body, thoughts and feelings, gradually arriving at a place of calm and balance. The practice will be seated in chairs, ideally with your eyes closed. This activity is included in aquarium admission. Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram