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Explore Balboa Park’s internationally recognized Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden with one of our docents. The spectacular garden features over 1,700 roses representing more than 130 varieties. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight its horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park docents and horticultural experts, the 60-minute tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Suggested donation: $5. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Tour Balboa Park’s iconic Botanical Building—completely restored to its original 1915 appearance, while upgraded for today’s accessibility and sustainability needs. Learn about its magnificent collection of over 1,000 plants, representing more than 180 species from subtropical and tropical environments around the world. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight its horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park docents and horticultural experts, the 60-minute tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Suggested donation: $5. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

First, we’ll tell you about the State Senate District 40 race. Also, a solar and battery project in East County is now facing a lawsuit. Then, a new ruling states that Rady Children’s can limit gender-affirming care to some new patients. Next, a settlement agreement reverses a recent decision made by the Grossmont Union School District. And, a local strip club is now home to the “Something Spooky Show.”

We talk about the central role that joy plays in local commemorations of the holiday, efforts to teach and preserve Indigenous history and the victories happening in the state level and in San Diego.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military.

Embark on a spirited voyage to celebrate Halloween on an adults-only Día de los Muertos–themed cruise across the sparkling waters of Mission Bay. Step aboard the vibrant party cruise and kick off the celebration with a welcome Aqua Loca cocktail in hand. Dance to a live DJ spinning spooky tracks, strike a pose in the onboard photo booth, and enjoy a cash bar with Muertes Margaritas, Alebrijes Jello Shots, and late-night snacks. Before hopping on the cruise, join us for an on-shore pre-party hosted at the Bahia Resort Hotel’s Beach and Boat Club for festive eats and drinks. Dress to impress and join us for this haunting weekend of festivities! Pre-Party | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m - Hosted at the Bahia Resort Hotel's Beach & Boat Club - Cash Bar with Specialty Drinks and Festive Food Halloween Party Cruise | 9:00 p.m. - Midnight - $50 Per Person | Buy More, Save More! - Boarding: 8:50 p.m. - Non-Stop Cruise from 9 p.m. - Midnight - Cruise Entertainment: Welcome Cocktail, 2 Live DJs, Photo Booth, Cash or Credit Bar with Specialty Cocktails, Beer, and Late-Night Bar Snacks Visit: https://www.bahiahotel.com/event/halloween-party-cruise Bahia Resort Hotel on Facebook / Instagram

"Luiseño People & Traditions: Living Our Heritage" Since time immemorial, the Luiseño people have lived in relationship with the lands, waters, plants, animals, and places of our traditional territory. Our culture is not something of the past—it is living, practiced, taught, and carried forward by each generation. "Luiseño People & Traditions: Living Our Heritage" invites visitors to learn about the history, culture, knowledge, and continuing traditions of the Luiseño people. Through stories, cultural materials, artwork, and traditional practices, the exhibit highlights the enduring connections between Luiseño people and the land. This exhibit honors Luiseños’ ancestors, celebrates cultural knowledge, and recognizes the generations who continue to live, teach, create, and carry our heritage forward.

The book looks at the impact of ethnic fraud, tribal disenrollment and cultural appropriation on Indigenous communities. We hear from the author ahead of a local screening of the film "You're No Indian."

Balboa Art Conservation Center is rethinking art conversation in San Diego, helping communities care for cultural items and broadening whose stories are protected.

Scientists have found a species they've named the fire amoeba, which is capable of reproducing at 145°F and continuing to move up to temperatures of 147°F — a record for complex eukaryotic life.