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We looked at why funeral costs in San Diego often exceed the national average, how cremation and other alternatives compare, and what families should know before making end-of-life decisions.

PRESS RELEASE: FEATURE FILM PROJECT SHOCASE "Sense of Direction", the rom-com feature film, will hold a showcase at San Diego’s Light Box Theater on Sunday, October 18th from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public! The event will include a live script reading, live music, and a panel discussion about the film, centering around themes of mental health and healing through human connection. Directed by SDSU professor and filmmaker Jessica McGaugh, "Sense of Direction" tells the story of Reggie, a disengaged therapist left reeling from the death of her brother, who finds her status quo upended by a new patient Winston who suffers from a debilitating fear of life. Their lives quickly become entangled when an inexplicable intimacy blooms between them. After their connection becomes impossible to navigate, they decide to see a therapist for their therapist-client relationship. These two strange people whose dynamic might be even stranger may be just what the other needs to wake up to life. Event details: "Sense of Direction" Project Showcase October 18, 2026 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Light Box Theater 2590 Truxtun Rd #205, San Diego, CA 92106 Free and open to the public RSVP at https://forms.gle/89qt9SAqtiUg3jvRA senseofdirectionfilm on Instagram

Comic-Con is officially here! The internationally recognized celebration of comics and pop culture runs through Sunday and is a major boost to the regional economy. But what does it really cost to attend?

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: The Rady Shell's opening night; new textile art at Visions; Andrew Alcasid at Mabel's Gone Fishing; "Stories in Cloth" at La Jolla Historical Society; "Hairspray" at NVA; the "Be Well" book launch; group crafting and a night of KPBS bands at Casbah.

In the 2026 general election, voters in the select voters in Fallbrook will consider a special tax that would provide more long-term funding to maintain legacy private roads in the county’s Permanent Road Division program.

The Scottish band, The Tannahill Weavers, have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland. As they approach their 58th anniversary, The Tannahill Weavers are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage. From reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits. Tannahill Weavers on Facebook San Diego Folk Heritage on Facebook / Instagram

In the 2026 general election, voters in the Ramona Municipal Water District will decide whether to amend an ordinance that limits how much money the water district can spend or borrow without first getting voter approval.

We're thrilled to welcome the Buddhist Temple of San Diego (BTSD) for this special performance! BTSD Taiko is an intergenerational taiko group. Several of its families have two generations of drummers. The temple practices Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and has been a place of cultural preservation for Japanese and Japanese Americans in San Diego since 1926. BTSD Taiko was originally founded in 1986, and after a hiatus, the group reconvened in 2007. BSTD Taiko has performed at numerous community events including local festivals, cultural celebrations and school and library programs. Following the performance, members of BTSD will lead a Q&A. This special event takes place outside on our Sanctuary Plaza. In the event of rain, we will move the performance inside to our Linder Hall. What is Taiko? Taiko is a traditional Japanese practice involving drumming, chanting, and choreography. The goal of BTSD Taiko’s drumming is not perfection in performance, but to put into practice mindfulness, oneness and gratitude. While drumming together, members aim to spread the dharma (teachings of Buddhism) such as interdependence and impermanence with the sangha (community). About The Cultural Events Music Series First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. First United Methodist Church of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

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You are invited to the 28th annual grass-roots El Dia de los Muertos celebration in downtown City Heights. This day people of all cultures come together to celebrate the lives of their friends and relatives who have passed away. This celebration provides a great opportunity for residents and agencies in the area to work together to better community cohesion--improving the health and well being of residents in City Heights. Experience beautiful family and organizations' altars, and festive, colorful entertainment the whole time. There is something for everyone. Kids and adults will enjoy youth performances from Fern Street Circus, and participating in a drum lesson with Drummers Without Borders (giant banner and drum parade to follow in the park.) Sabor a mi Tierra Grupo Folklorico will dance, and Rick and Friends, among other musical groups, will enchant all with their historical harmonies. Indulge in ethnic food truck fare. For the young ones, expect a bouncy zone. Mask making with San Diego Guild of Puppetry is for young and young-at-heart. City Heights Dia de Los Muertos on Facebook