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Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB), in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), is hosting the Veterans and Military Summit on November 3 to support successful transitions of military to civilian careers. Educational sessions will be led by veteran champions, parents of active service members and military spouses who will share their knowledge, connections, and resources to aid in the entrepreneurial journey. The speaker lineup includes Paula Pedene from Honoring America’s Veterans who will share how to foster winning outcomes and public relations strategies; and Stacey Gordon, Veteran Advocate and Military Transition Coach, on creating a business vision and values. Additionally, Margaret Carson from C2C Consulting will speak on marketing and branding strategies; and Andre Whittinton, Opemia Consulting on his journey as a veteran-owned business owner. Attendees can join the summit virtually at no cost or in person at the BBB Phoenix or San Diego Campus for a fee of $10 and includes both breakfast, lunch and a challenge coin to commemorate the event. The summit is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register here! BBB encourages businesses to operate with integrity, and helps consumers make wise marketplace decisions. Our innovative approach to business growth provides the tools that companies and entrepreneurs need to build better businesses. By working side by side with industry experts, we unite with a common goal. Become BBB Accredited and join our mission to create a community of trust. More Information: For media inquiries, contact pr@bbbcommunity. Please allow a 24 hour courtesy for interview requests. For additional news stories, visit bbb.org/us/news. Published with permission from Better Business Bureau. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The 6-3 majority was solidified in former President Donald Trump's term, but its roots go back to the Bushes and the political circumstances of 1991 and 2005.

The newest military branch, the Space Force, is skipping annual physical fitness assessments, and will instead provide troops with fitness trackers. In other news, San Diego County received a $6 million dollar grant to help people released from jail. Plus, high school football is back full scale for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

In our SPOTLIGHT ON Learning Series for Adults, La Jolla Playhouse teaching artists will help you (re)ignite your creative spark with theatre-based classes on topics ranging from playwrighting, to improv, to musical theatre – and more! If you have always been curious about what goes in to creating a play or musical, these courses are the perfect introduction to the magic behind the stage. These courses are intended for all people 18 years and over, whether you are a complete novice or have some knowledge and want to deepen your practice. Spotlight On is a casual, supportive environment that inspires life-long learning and community. Join us! Spotlight On courses are offered as a Summer series and a Fall/ Winter series. Spotlight On courses run in 6-7 week sessions, with weekly 2-hour classes. Classes for October – November 2022 will take place in person on the La Jolla Playhouse campus. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Donald Trump claimed on social media that he will be arrested on Tuesday and called for mass protest. His unfounded claims showed his continued influence on the Republican Party.

Maritime Museum of San Diego, with an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels, including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India, invites Museum members, volunteers and public to celebrate the legendary vessel’s 159th birthday Sunday, November 13, 2022. The Museum plans to return the restored Euterpe figurehead to Star of India’s bow in the coming months as preparation for Star of India’s next sail, November 11 and 12, 2023. Star of India, built in 1863, is the world’s oldest active sailing ship and has circumnavigated the globe twenty-one times. Star of India first came to the City of San Diego in 1927. It was not until 1951 when Maritime Museum of San Diego made long-awaited historical renovations to the vessel originally named Euterpe, after the Greek goddess of music and poetry. Star of India relies on Maritime Museum of San Diego volunteers and a committed staff for her upkeep. San Diegans and visitors to our region alike will have the chance to come aboard Star of India for waterfront celebration festivities. For this day only, visitors may bring a friend or family member free with purchase of general admission ticket at regular price. General admission tickets provide visitors the opportunity to explore all of the historic vessels in the Maritime Museum plus enjoy dozens of below deck exhibits and galleries nested away and unseen from the embarcadero. General admission tickets include entrance to all Maritime Museum of San Diego vessels and exhibits. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for senior/military/students (13-17) and $10.00 for 12 and under and may be purchased in advance online or at the Maritime Museum of San Diego Ticket Booth located at Star of India Wharf, 1492 N. Harbor Drive (north embarcadero between Grape and Ash Street & next to Portside Pier), San Diego, CA 92101-3309. The Museum is open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ticket booth/entrance closes 4:00 p.m. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

How San Diego County health officials are distributing limited monkeypox vaccines. In other news, we take a look at San Diego's efforts to recycle food waste. Plus, San Diego will be getting nearly 69 million dollars in state budget funding.

Flies can deliver painful bites. They irritate and stress livestock, and can transmit diseases, potentially creating serious health issues for your animals. In this 1-hour webinar, we will discuss an array of strategies you can use to control flies on your property, including the important role of manure management. We will be joined by guest speaker, Nancy Reigler, owner of Ramona’s Oasis Camel Dairy, who will explain her approach to reducing flies among her camels and other livestock. This webinar is funded by the County of San Diego and is intended for residents of unincorporated County. Anyone may attend, however, the webinar recording will be available for 1 week to unincorporated County residents only. This webinar will cover: The importance of controlling flies around livestock Using a multi-pronged approach: biological, chemical, and physical Using predators, traps, and sprays The role of effective manure management in fly control Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego & County of San Diego Recycling Thanks to our partner, the Oasis Camel Dairy. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

From the organizers: Little Fish Cosplay Figure Drawing is Back! Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… Grab your art supplies citizens, because it’s time for our first Cosplay Figure Drawing session in more than two years! Unlike other art studios who feature either nude or plainclothes-wearing models, Little Fish gives the amazing opportunity to draw some truly unbelievable cosplayers (aka., models in professional level comic or pop culture costumes). This session's model's: Wrestlers "REBELSTORM" & "CJ TINO" So, join us Friday, October 14th, at the Fortress of Drawitude (aka the College Area’s Little Fish Comic Book Studio), for the next Cosplay Figure Drawing session. Fifteen ($15) dollars is all it takes for three hours of professional level modeling! Spots are limited, so please reserve yours today by emailing LittleFishContactUs@gmail.com WHO: You! WHAT: Little Fish Cosplay Figure Drawing! WHEN: Friday, October 14th, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115 Follow on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Film and TV writers on strike may soon be joined by actors currently negotiating their contract. As the writers strike enters its seventh week, unions beyond Hollywood are joining the movement.