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Weekend guide spotlights North County

San Diego's weekend of Oct. 16-18 is heavy on events north of the 5/805 merge, from Bonsall and Vista to Borrego Springs and San Marcos.

Key points Weekend guide spotlights North County
  1. San Diego's weekend of Oct. 16-18 is heavy on events north of the 5/805 merge, from Bonsall and Vista to Borrego Springs and San Marcos.
  2. Borrego Springs' Borrego Days Desert Festival returns for its 60th year with a parade down Palm Canyon Drive and free admission both days.
  3. Elsewhere, San Diego Pride debuts an art event at the Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla, and Halloween-themed happenings like Poefest and Boo! At The Zoo continue.
  4. Most events are free or ticketed at the door, with several fundraisers supporting local programs.
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Chula Vista High unveils stadium

Chula Vista High School unveiled its new $42 million on-campus stadium last Friday, highlighted by the first varsity football game in the new facility.

Key points Chula Vista High unveils stadium
  1. Chula Vista High School unveiled its new $42 million on-campus stadium last Friday, highlighted by the first varsity football game in the new facility.
  2. The event included an alumni walk, band and cheer performances, and a tribute to former San Diego Section Commissioner Joe Heinz, a CVHS alumnus who died Sept. 22.
  3. The stadium replaces dirt patches and uneven terrain with artificial turf, a lighting system, NFL-style goal posts, and a synthetic track.
  4. The Spartans lost the opener 31-20 to Southwest, though Elijah Richardson scored the first touchdown in the new stadium.
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Hamtastic ham radio gathering

Amateur radio enthusiasts will gather Oct. 17 at Fiesta Island for the annual Hamtastic event, which is free and open to the public.

Key points Hamtastic ham radio gathering
  1. Amateur radio enthusiasts will gather Oct. 17 at Fiesta Island for the annual Hamtastic event, which is free and open to the public.
  2. The centerpiece is a high-altitude weather balloon launch at noon from Mission Bay, expected to rise for about two hours to 93,000 feet before descending.
  3. The balloon carries a transmitter using the call sign K6GO, and the launch is run by mentors of the Mt. Carmel High School Amateur Radio Club to show amateur radio's educational value.
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Inside Safe Harbor Coronado

Safe Harbor Coronado, a nonprofit providing mental health support to local youth and families, has expanded its programs and its high school internship, which grew from a few students four years ago to 32 interns this school year.

Encinitas Holiday Village & Market

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is recruiting sponsors and vendors for its inaugural Encinitas Holiday Village & Market, set for 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in part of the Moonlight Beach parking lot.

Spice maker brings Bengaluru flavors

Uma Raghupathi, raised in Bengaluru, India, now sells her own spice blends under the name Simple Sumptuous Cooking at the Solana Beach farmers market and online.

Scouts earn Gold Award

Seven Girl Scouts from 4S Ranch were among 53 young women honored by Girl Scouts San Diego with the Gold Award this summer, the organization's highest recognition.

Five live music picks

A roundup of five live music picks around San Diego County: a three-day reggae festival at Mission Bay's Mariner's Point, a jazz tribute in the College Area, indie rock at Soda Bar, folk pop in San Carlos, and a singer-songwriter at L'Auberge Del Mar.

HalloWomen Spooktacular returns

The third annual HalloWomen Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed concert and costume contest where all the main performers are women, takes place Saturday at Winstons Beach Club in Ocean Beach.

Meet Jen Michaelson

Jen Michaelson, a San Diego County native, works as Events and Marketing Specialist for the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, where she creates opportunities for local businesses and residents to connect.

Weekend events around San Diego

NBC 7's Weekend Events Guide lists things to do around San Diego County this weekend, from a haunted walk-through to a fall festival and a desert celebration.

San Diego's best dive bars

A KPBS feature rounds up five favorite dive bars around San Diego, celebrating the kind of regulars' bar that is increasingly hard to find.

Jacob Collier seeks local musicians

Seven-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier will bring his Audience Symphony Orchestra to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego on March 6, presented by the San Diego Symphony.

Point Loma alum sets talk

Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, a Point Loma High School graduate and Pointer Hall of Fame member, will give a local talk on Oct. 22 at the Point Loma/Hervey Library.

Roman wins eighth jiu-jitsu gold

Ten-year-old Roman Chagala of Poway won his eighth jiu-jitsu gold medal at the NAGA San Diego Grappling Championship, held Sept. 12 in Scripps Ranch.

Camberos up for Ballon d'Or

South Bay native Scarlett Camberos has become the first Mexican woman ever nominated for the Women's Ballon d'Or, after a historic season with Club América Femenil.

Pumpkins for Pigs in Encinitas

Pumpkins for Pigs, a nine-year-old national organization, connects people who want to donate their Halloween decorations with local farms and animal sanctuaries that use the pumpkins as feed.

Lamb's Players names new leaders

After 50 years of leadership at Lamb's Players Theatre, a five-person team will hand the reins to a new group next year.

Senior Safe Harbor Program launches

San Diego County's Treasurer-Tax Collector announced the Senior Safe Harbor Program, a five-pillar initiative to help homeowners 65 and older facing property-tax hardships.

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