News + Current Events

Recently, a friend of mine asked in earnest, without a hint of judgment or sarcasm, why I was still Catholic. Although I have often faced challenges to my faith, I agree that these days it is a particularly good question....

Bloom is a celebration of Moms, FOR Moms: This event is designed for new to toddler-age moms, currently expecting (or planning to be), adoptive and foster moms, this event truly is #forallmomkind! SAVE THE DATE: Set for Saturday, April 20th...

The New Year is a time to reflect and set our intentions and resolutions for the upcoming year. The past two years have surely been stressful, and inevitably changed how we live our lives daily.  Can you believe it...

The word "bully" gets used a lot these days. There is no shortage of stories on this topic. The common consensus seems to be that bullying has gotten worse. In some very sad instances, suicide has been linked to...

The Regal Summer $2 Movie Express is back! If you’re looking for something to do with the kids over summer vacation that is fun for the whole family and budget-friendly, the Regal Summer Movie Express featuring $2 kids movies all...

Historically, the fire season in California was mainly from May through October, with peak rain season running from October through March. However, due to climate change, fire season now begins earlier and ends later each year. Some experts suggest...

Celebrate San Diego River Days NOW through Sunday the 21st, San Diego River Days will bring you over 30 FREE events from Julian to Ocean Beach. Get your whole family involved in fun activities like hikes, environmental clean-ups, educational...

Just when we all thought we were getting a handle on the news, it suddenly changed today. Full House actress Lori Loughlin and 15 other parents now face additional charges in the college admissions scandal that has made headlines...

My daughter just turned 5 and started Early Admission Kindergarten in January of this year. As a result, she is quickly blossoming into quite the social butterfly. She is always excited to return to school on a Monday morning...

If traveling with your children on airplanes wasn't stressful enough, until now, apparently some airlines were charging additional fees to sit together. The Department of Transportation has released new guidelines regarding parents and kids under 13. In response to complaints by...

The 1960s cartoon series “The Jetsons,” about a nuclear family living in the year 2062, left an entire generation wide-eyed about what the smart technology of the future could look like and how it could make their lives easier. Today,...

Five penguins made their little blue debut at Birch Aquarium today.  La Jolla, CA (Dec. 13, 2023) — Just in time for the holidays, five new penguins made their little blue debut at Birch Aquarium today. Two of the penguins,...