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A community dream for a park in Emerald Hills fades as a housing development moves forward. Then, school districts sue tech companies due to harms to students they say are caused by social media use. And, a loss for San Diego journalism.

Join HandsOn San Diego on Tuesday, October 6 at Embolden Beer Co. for our last VolunBEERS of 2026! This one is dedicated to supporting the San Diego River Park Foundation through the donation of seed balls. This project will be in collaboration with Green Sports Alliance for Green Sports Day while also taking place during San Diego Climate Week! We're also excited to share that another silent auction will be taking place. Please note that individuals must be at VolunBEERS to place their bids. Space and supplies are limited, so we recommend buying your tickets early. Generous support from the San Diego community helps HandsOn San Diego support over 100 San Diego schools, parks and nonprofits. We would appreciate it if you would consider donating and joining us for VolunBEERS, where you have the opportunity to support our organization. Help give back to our local community through volunteer service while enjoying the best beer San Diego has to offer! Can't make this event but still want to make an impact? Consider making a $100 donation instead! HandsOn San Diego is funded primarily through donations and corporate sponsors and is fiscally sponsored by Mission Edge San Diego, a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donations help us continue our mission to strengthen communities through volunteer action. Because we believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger. HandsOn San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove — clothing, home goods, toys and books. And everything is free.

The Imperial Irrigation District's new rules require major energy users to cover infrastructure upgrades and pay a minimum monthly charge, among other things.

The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.

Last week, the foundation hosted a two-day series of workshops at the Barona Community Center that engaged students in arts and Indigenous culture.

Celebrate fall in the heart of University Heights at the University Heights Fall Festival, a free, family-friendly community celebration on Saturday, October 17 from 12–5 p.m. This annual neighborhood tradition brings together local food, live music, artists and makers, a beer garden, shopping, activities for kids, and plenty of fall fun. This year, the festival moves into the center of University Heights along Park Boulevard, Adams Avenue and Trolley Barn Park - bringing even more of the neighborhood together for an afternoon of food, music and community. Come hungry, bring the whole family, discover local businesses and artists, and spend the afternoon celebrating everything that makes University Heights special. The University Heights Fall Festival is organized by parent and community volunteers, with proceeds benefiting Friends of Alice Birney Elementary and supporting enrichment programs for students, including art, garden and Spanish. Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 12–5 p.m. University Heights, San Diego Free and open to the community University Heights Fall Festival on Instagram

After years of hoses run town to town during wildfires, Fire Chief Willie Sapeta built an alliance to fix it himself. No state agency requires it or pays for it — so Lake County is testing portable hydrants before the next fire.

The Story of the Reed A Journey of Sound, Poetry, and Inner Reflection Organized by: Persian Place in collaboration with the Center for World Music and with support from the City of Carlsbad This program is funded in part by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office. Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 6–7:30 p.m. Venue: Carlsbad Auditorium: Address: 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011 About the Experience Inspired by the opening verses of Rumi’s Masnavi, The Story of the Reed is an immersive, multi-sensory experience weaving together the haunting sound of the ney, poetry in Persian and English, theatrical expression, and live Persian calligraphy. The reed flute (ney)—hollow yet filled with song—has long symbolized the human soul’s longing to return to its divine source. Its voice reminds us that emptiness can become a doorway to transformation. Through music, movement, and the written word, audiences are invited to journey inward—beyond listening, into feeling. This is not simply a performance, but a shared moment of reflection: an invitation to pause, reconnect, and remember the stillness and wisdom within. On a summer evening, we gather to experience longing, beauty, and belonging, discovering how what feels lost on the outside can become light within. Featuring: Mohammad Khodadadi – Internationally acclaimed ney player and composer, bridging Persian and Western classical traditions. Dr. Yasaman Mostajeran – Persian calligraphy artist and psychotherapist, exploring word, sound, and silence. Dr. Nadia Thalji – Psychologist and artistic director, weaving cultural memory, emotion, and transformation. Lucia Herlinda – Award-winning Middle Eastern and Flamenco fusion dancer, bringing movement and storytelling to life. https://persianplace.org/

La idea de apoyar a cualquier equipo que no sea el tuyo puede ser inconcebible para algunos, pero no vamos a llamarte aficionado oportunista. De hecho, estamos aquí para ayudarte, con una guía práctica de los cuartofinalistas.