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Beachgoers were advised that the ocean water contains sewage and may cause illness. The water contact closure will remain in place until sampling and field observations confirm these areas are safe for water contact, according to a county statement.

Creative Storytime with Ms. Katia Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:30 a.m. The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is thrilled to announce its newest offering for young families: Creative Storytime with Ms. Katia. This new program, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., is designed to introduce children to the magic of storytelling while fostering an early love for music, art, and literature. Geared for ages 2–5, Creative Storytime is a free, interactive experience featuring songs and stories that celebrate creativity and imagination. After the program, families are invited to stay and explore the Athenaeum’s extraordinary children’s collection, a treasure trove of books on music and art. This collection highlights the library’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of readers and creators. About Ms. Katia Creative Storytime will be led by Katia Graham, a passionate librarian, storyteller, and advocate for literacy. Based in San Diego, Graham brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the Athenaeum. She is a member of the Freedom to Read Statement Taskforce for the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association and has served as Youth Services Librarian at La Jolla/Riford Public Library and Children’s Librarian at Coronado Public Library. Graham is the founder of Librarian on the Go, an initiative dedicated to promoting literacy and information access. She has a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Southern California, a second master’s in broadcast journalism from Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Barnard College. A former reporter, Graham honed her storytelling skills in newsrooms, including KYMA, NY1 News, and ABC World News Tonight. In addition to her other programs, she proudly leads a bilingual storytime and developed San Diego Public Library's initiative to combat the Spanish disinformation crisis. Discover the Athenaeum’s Children’s Section The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s children’s section is a hidden gem in La Jolla, offering an exceptional selection of books on music and art for young readers. Whether it’s introducing a budding musician to the works of Beethoven or sparking an early appreciation for Picasso, our collection has something for every young mind. This resource complements the library’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of the arts. For more information, call us at (858) 454-5872. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

The painting is worth more than a million euros ($1.2 million). Proceeds from the sale will benefit France's leading financial supporter of Alzheimer's research.

The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.

Community concerns over parking and traffic jams led the council to approve reconfiguring the bike lane.

Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed in hardest hit cities trying to free victims still trapped under the rubble. Hundreds of people are still missing.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WPNE listener Cheryl Haupt and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Don't let the season fly by. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, shares exercises to help you get what you want out of summer. Fill out the printable worksheet and stick it on your fridge.

Halloween Carnival – Monster Bash Friday, October 24, 2025 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Waller where ghosts and goblins come out and play! Enjoy: Costume Contest Carnival Games Cakewalk Jumper Arts & Crafts Face Painting Entertainment & much more! Location: Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center 3020 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 Contact: 619-424-0466

First, a new detox center in downtown is being heralded as a first of its kind for the county. Next, a change.org petition having to do with the county’s animal shelter has over 2,000 signatures. Then, a group of scientists are looking for solutions to the air quality problems at the Salton Sea. Finally, San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1 is an unlikely art museum.