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The Downtown Chula Vista Association is excited to announce the return of its annual Día de los Muertos Celebration for a fifth consecutive year, taking place on Saturday, November 1, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This cherished tradition invites families, friends, and community members to come together and honor the lives of those who have passed while celebrating the joy and color of life. The heart of Downtown Chula Vista, including Third Avenue and Memorial Park, will be transformed into a vibrant tribute filled with cempasuchils, music, large-scale alebrijes, a community altar, and a few friendly competitions. The free community event promises a day filled with live music and dance performances, a lowrider car show with ofrendas, kids crafts, artisan vendors at Mercado by Las Jefas Market, bites and sips, themed photo ops throughout the neighborhood, a community ofrenda and much more Attendees are also encouraged to participate in the altar contest offering cash prizes, or the Catrín/Catrina ensemble competition, with categories for youth, adults, and couples. Sign-ups for the contests can be found here: - Altar Contest Sign-Up - Catrín/Catrina Ensemble Contest Sign-Up Downtown Chula Vista on Facebook / Instagram

More than 2,000 federal immigration agents are in Minnesota, and that number is expected to increase. On Monday, an NPR reporter witnessed multiple instances where immigration agents drove around Minneapolis — and in parking lots of big box stores — and randomly questioned people about their immigration status.

American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.

For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.

Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.

Early interactions with the Earth may have heated up the Moon and caused it to remelt, producing new lunar rocks and erasing old craters.

In a survey of 52 countries, people ranked hope as the most important quality they want from their leaders — ahead of trust, compassion, and stability.

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.

Join us for a compelling presentation on the Battle of Leyte Gulf—the final major fleet operation of World War II and the largest naval battle in history. Spanning over 100,000 square miles and involving nearly 300 ships, this epic conflict resulted in the loss of 26 vessels and more than 400,000 lives. Discover how this pivotal battle marked the end of the Japanese Navy as an offensive force, featuring four major naval engagements. The climactic final confrontation saw the lightly armed escort carriers of Taffy 2 and Taffy 3 face off against a powerful Japanese fleet led by the world’s largest battleship. The battle also saw the first organized kamikaze attacks in the Pacific and set the stage for the U.S. liberation of the Philippines—culminating in General Douglas MacArthur’s iconic declaration: “I have returned.” Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

More than 1,300 staffers at the health agency got notices they were fired — but more than half were reinstated. The cuts will hobble some divisions, employees say.