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On a walk through Bannister Park in Fair Oaks, Jim Adams says it’s easy to find all kinds of mushrooms. Rainfall early in the fall created perfect damp and cold conditions for them to grow.

Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and that has many people thinking about their finances and our ever-shifting economy. A local economist dives into all that and more.

A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Mashonda Tifrere is a trailblazing force in international art and activism, sparking transformation with unparalleled vision. As the Founder of ArtLeadHer and Art Genesis, sustainable platforms empowering women artists and nurturing emerging and established talents, she has curated over 50 exhibitions since 2016. Her visionary programming showcases luminaries like Kennedy Yanko, Swoon, Derrick Adams and Bisa Butler. A notable alumna of Christie’s Education Art Business program, Mashonda skillfully merges her passions for music, art, and entrepreneurship. She has fostered impactful collaborations with initiatives like Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD and Gucci’s Chime for Change, as well as esteemed institutions such as The Whitney Museum and PAMM. Additionally, she has curated exhibitions for galleries and art fairs across the globe. In 2024, she expanded her impact with Inscape, a mindfulness audio tour for the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego, where her spoken-word reflections pair with site-specific sculptures to inspire contemplation and connection for students, visitors, and communities seeking renewal. As the author of the 2018 Penguin Random House book, "Blend: The Secret to Co-Parenting and Creating a Balanced Family", Mashonda champions harmony and growth across disciplines. Celebrated in Forbes, The New York Times, Cultured Mag, Artnet, Whitewall, and Artsy, she continues to shape culture and community as a creative catalyst and advocate for change. Visit: https://creativemornings.com/talks/mashonda-tifrere-on-soft CreativeMornings San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The proposal before the council is to increase water rates by 63% through 2029 and wastewater rates by 31% in the same period.

First, county employees get $1,000 bonuses despite financial challenges to come –we explain why. Last week the Trump administration designated most of the US-Mexico border in California as a militarized zone. Then, the fight over a data center in the Imperial Valley is now heading to the courts. Followed by, the San Dieguito Union High School District passed new rules following a pair of controversies. Lastly, we interview Jake Gotta for our weekly segment ‘The Pod Behind The Package.’

Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison, has died. Officials in New Jersey, where Shakur had been arrested, convicted and imprisoned, said she was 78.

Israel says the remains of three hostages have been handed over from Gaza and will be examined by forensic experts as a month-old ceasefire holds.

AB 383 extends firearm restrictions for California juveniles, but could block future career paths.

California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit. It is “critical” for lawmakers to rein in spending and increase revenues long term, he said.

The Bridge Music Series focuses on bridging the classical and contemporary music genres and working across disciplines to create cultural connections. A top prize winner at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition, pianist Steven Lin is earning acclaim as one of the most distinctive and original artists of his generation. He made his debut with the New York Philharmonic at just 13 years old, and recently gave a sensational performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at Carnegie Hall. The New York Times praised his playing as “immaculately voiced and enhanced by admirable subtleties of shading and dynamics..." [Learn more at music.ucsd.edu] Steven Lin on Instagram