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As foreign governments airlifted hundreds of their diplomats and other citizens from Sudan, Sudanese on Monday desperately sought ways to escape the chaos amid fears fighting will only escalate.

A local grocery store closes its doors, creating food insecurity for nearby residents. Meanwhile, volunteers help clean up San Diego County beaches after Fourth of July celebrations. Plus, a new study on microscopic creatures in our homes.

Over the past 25 years, OMA has presented over 300 diverse and engaging exhibitions that reflect their core interest to explore the stories of Southern California artists. Legacy: 25 Years of Art and Community is a survey of artwork selected from many of OMA’s past exhibitions. Compelling pieces from landmark community-building exhibits such as Worn with Pride (2000), Chouinard: A Living Legacy (2001), Artifacts: Allied Craftsmen of San Diego (2018), Lowbrow Art: Nine San Diego Pop Surrealists (2009), and Masterpieces of San Diego Painting: Fifty Works from Fifty Years, 1900-1950 (2008), will tell the story of how a volunteer-based organization grew from its humble beginnings in 1997 to the cultural destination it is today. Featuring work by James Hubbell, Wendy Murayama, William Glen Crooks, Allison Renshaw, Italo Scanga, and Charles Arnoldi, among others, this exhibition will create new narratives while remembering the seminal role OMA has played in the history of contemporary art in our region. Related events: Exhibition Celebration: Oct. 29, 2022. Follow Oceanside Museum of Art on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Come to Bark For Life of San Diego on October 22 to support the American Cancer Society! This noncompetitive walk will bring together dog lovers throughout San Diego and the surrounding communities to celebrate the care giving qualities of our canine “Best Friends.” Funds raised by the Bark for Life will be used to provide services for cancer patients, community education programs, and national research projects to find cures to defeat this dreaded disease. We will have pumpkin decorating, photobooths, food truck, local vendors, local rescues, doggie trick or treating, and more! Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

L’ATTITUDE, a top-tier business and media event, is excited to announce their first ever concert taking place this year that will celebrate the power of Latin music in popular culture with a star-studded slate of performances at San Diego’s premier music venue, the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The highly anticipated concert will feature a headlining performance by Colombian superstar Juanes, the chart-topping “Camisa Negra” Latin rocker, along with opening performances from reggaeton superstar Farruko and one of the most beloved radio personality and DJ’s in the Latin community, Alex Sensation. This breakout event will be a new addition to the four-day conference that hosts world class CEO’s, celebrities, economists, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists and politicians. Event restricted to ages 18+. WHEN | Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 8 p.m. WHERE | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park ‣ 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101 ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here!

Americana songwriter Margo Price has announced a monumental North American tour beginning later in 2022 promoting her latest album "That's How Rumors Get Started". Her "Til The Wheels Fall Off" Tour kicks off November 29 in Fayetteville and stretches into 2023 making notable U.S. stops in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Detroit, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York and her hometown of Nashville. Canadian shows are planned for Vancouver and Toronto. Joining the tour in support will be special guests Kam Franklin from The Suffers, The Deslondes, Daniel Donato, Lola Kirke, Tre Burt and Jessi Colter. Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The tiger named Kallie was found abandoned, horribly declawed and with a broken leg. Thankfully, Alpine's Lions Tigers, and Bears stepped in to help.

3 Sundays: October 23, 30 & November 6 from 9 a.m. - Noon Beginners welcome, but participants must know how to thread their machines and sew a straight stitch. Ages 12+ Welcome! Instructor Tracey Herriot will introduce students to skills that can be used in all of your future sewing projects. Continuation from Sewing Fundamentals 1, but not a prerequisite. New sewing techniques will be taught each week and when to use them. Sewing techniques include: installing zippers, button holes, stretch fabrics, elastics, and more! Build your very own sewing portfolio! All materials provided. Material fee: $10 payable to the instructor at the start of class Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This workshop is designed to teach students the basics of woodworking and shop safety, and serves as a strong foundation for further exploration in woodworking. In addition to what you make, our goal is for you to leave feeling comfortable operating machinery and working in a shop environment. Students will make a cutting board, and through that process, learn how to safely use the miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw, drill press, router; as well as how to use clamps, glue up, and apply finish to their pieces. No experience necessary. Age 18+ This class is a prerequisite for Open Studio and recommended for further woodworking classes to establish safe practices in our studio. Materials provided. Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

As Jewish people around the world celebrate Passover, some plan to leave a seat open at their Seders for a Wall Street Journal reporter recently jailed in Russia.