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Debra Shier releases a Pacific pocket mouse at North San Mateo in July, 2026.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Environment
This tiny mouse is having a big comeback at Camp Pendleton
Carly Kay
A new reintroduced population is revitalizing coastal ecosystems.
Shelter beds sit at the new South County Lighthouse in National City during a press conference on June 19, 2024. The new homeless shelter is run by San Diego Rescue Mission and is the first emergency shelter in the South Bay.
Kori Suzuki for KPBS / California Local
Health
Encinitas reserves shelter beds in National City despite councilmember’s objections
Kori Suzuki
A poster for the 2026 Guelaguetza Festival taken Oct. 15, 2026.
Alexander Nguyen
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KPBS
Arts & Culture
Oaxacan festival postponed second year in a row because of immigration crackdown
Alexander Nguyen
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Alzheimer's SD: Estrategias para la Planificación de la Alimentación

Alzheimer's SD: Estrategias para la Planificación de la Alimentación

Monday, October 19, 2026 from 1 AM to 2:30 PM
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Free
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'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde': A Spooky E-mail Book Club

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
San Diego Public Library/Virtual Program
Free
San Diego GPS-guided Driving Tour

San Diego GPS-guided Driving Tour: Must-See Scenic Sights With a San Diego Local

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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$19.99
A Spooktacular Stay in the Halloween Adventure Suite

A Spooktacular Stay in the Halloween Adventure Suite

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
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Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
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10th Annual National Cannabis Research Conference (NCRC) In Conjunction with the National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium (NICS)

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until October 21, 2026
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Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
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Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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$14.99
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Kids Free in October 2026

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
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Carlsbad GPS-guided Walking Tour

Carlsbad GPS-guided Walking Tour: The Village by the Sea

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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