As autumn settles over North San Diego County, the region gears up for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos celebrations, from haunted houses and safe trick-or-treating to costume contests and celebrations in honor of loved ones, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and embrace the spirit of this part of autumn in a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce hosts its 60th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner on Oct. 24 at ICA North, hosted by CBS 8 personality and Encinitas native Jeff Zevely, to honor local businesses and nonprofits that embody the spirit of the community.
We will be tested after the election — no matter how we voted — to keep the faith. We will be called to not only foster life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but open our hearts to those whose pathways intersect ours, and encourage them to walk with heart, even when others try to appeal to the baser instincts of hatred, lust, anger and cruelty.
Three North San Diego County breweries won gold medals on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival in Denver, the nation’s largest professional brewing competition commonly referred to as “The Oscars” of the craft beer industry.
“Red Blooded,” a provocative, award-winning short film about school board intrigue, bullying and self-reflection — ripped right from the climate of recent political and social conflicts — will screen during San Diego Film Week on Nov. 9 after winning three trophies at the 2024 San Diego Film Awards.
The Great American Rivalry Series, showcasing premier high school football rivalries across the United States, enters its 21st season as the Cathedral Catholic Dons and St. Augustine Saints face off Friday, Oct. 4, in this year’s installment of the Holy Bowl.
Local and regional officials marked the completion of the $100 million San Marcos Creek Project, one of the city’s largest capital improvement programs, with a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 16.
Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for veterans, hosted its 12th Annual Be the Light Gala on Aug. 18 at L’Auberge Del Mar.