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Partnerships 4 Success, a project facilitated by the Institute for Public Strategies, will host the South Bay Summer Festival (SBSF), a free resource fair to bring the South Bay and Border Region area together to promote community connectivity and share resources that advance healthy living. Vendors will be available to provide disaster preparedness and response information so that residents are prepared when confronted by natural disasters. The festival will feature local entertainment, free food, and a designated youth space with games for teens and young adults ages 13-26, hosted by Safe Destination Nights.

For decades, SURFER Magazine was called “The Bible” of surf culture. The Carlsbad-based publication went dormant during the pandemic. But now, it’s looking to make a comeback — and expand its reach.

Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Made in California, Part II,” featuring George Geary, at 10:30 a.m. September 21, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego. The building garage provides two hours of free parking. Through George’s colorful and entertaining presentation, he will continue to illustrate and describe the remarkable stories of the California-born burger joints, diners, fast food, and restaurants that changed America from 1951-2010. Brimming with captivating historical details and photos, George’s tale will surely waken everyone’s inner foodie. George Geary is an award-winning chef, best-selling author, educator, casting judge and culinary contest judge for major food manufacturers. A former pastry chef for the Walt Disney Company, George is a Certified Culinary Professional, and was awarded the Culinary Educator Of the Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. He is well known for creating all of the cheesecakes for The Golden Girls. Author of several books and 11 cookbooks, George is a frequent guest on national and local LA TV. The event is free and open to the public. A tasting will follow the presentation. For more information visit: chsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Concern is growing about the prevalence of hoarding disorder among seniors, and the lack of access to effective treatments. Some have found coping strategies — and community — in a support group.

We are proud to announce the seventh San Diego Latinx New Play Festival will take place at La Jolla Playhouse, October 4 – 6, 2024. The Latinx New Play Festival expands the presence of Latinx stories and artists on the American stage, and spotlights the broad range of today’s Latinx experience. Four scripts will be selected to be rehearsed and developed at the Playhouse, culminating in a live public reading at the festival. The festival will be free for everyone to attend, and will include a schedule of in-person readings of new works, panel discussions and other events. Produced by Dr. Maria Patrice Amon, the Playhouse’s 2024/25 Artist-in-Residence, in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse, the Latinx New Play Festival was originally launched in 2016 by San Diego Repertory Theatre. La Jolla Playhouse is delighted to be able to provide this vibrant, important arts event a new home in San Diego. The submission period for the 2024 Latinx New Play Festival was from January to April 2024. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when submissions for the 2025 Latinx New Play Festival open. The 2024 Latinx New Play Festival has been made possible in part by the Prebys Foundation. Visit: Latinx New Play Festival La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump is accelerating the attacks on diversity-in-business programs. But DEI experts say this may be the wakeup call big companies need.

In northern California, a group of volunteers spend every night from late fall through winter as crossing guards–escorting migrating salamanders across a rural road.

LA fires expose California’s difficult road to navigate between disaster risk and solving the state’s housing crisis.

Migrants desperate to seek asylum in the U.S. are increasingly scaling the border wall due to limited access through ports of entry, and the life-threatening injuries sustained by some migrants are prompting advocates to declare it a public health crisis. In other news, Chula Vista voters will decide whether to renew a major tax that provides funding to repair basic city services this fall. Plus, the U.S. Olympics skateboarding team was announced this week at a training facility in Vista, and the San Diego region is well represented.