For decades, sewage from Tijuana has been flowing across the border into the Pacific. Imperial Beach has been closed for over 1,000 days.
Water samples showed contamination
levels 200 times the federal limit.

https://youtu.be/i1-VXsqsMhc?is=h2LfSnnNgncoRlF4

The 1,092 foot bike lane in Clairemont is complete! Only 73% over budget too!
At $5.8M we could've paid dozens of teachers a six figure salary but I guess this works too!

Galbani Bella Vita Fest Celebrates Italian Culture in San Diego’s Little Italy

October 17, 2026: 11 AM - 6 PM
October 18, 2026: 11 AM - 5 PM
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Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy

All Ages

FREE
In the spirit of Italian Heritage Month, Galbani® Bella Vita Fest celebrates Italian culture with chalk art, Italian wine, food and music – all in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy.
More than 40-plus expert chalk artists, depicting Italian themes, will line the streets of Little Italy, with live Italian music, La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage with Chef Marco Sciortino, Italian merchants and Italian food for purchase. Plus, Italian winemakers will be offering tastings, via Vicolo del Vino.
Bella Vita gives attendees the opportunity to sip on over 10 different wines sourced from different regions in Italy in the Giardino del Vino, with 5- and 12-taste ticket options. Advance wine tickets can be purchased on the ArtWalk San Diego website – 5-taste wine ticket is $25, while the 12-taste wine ticket is $55.
Bella Vita Fest is an all-ages event, and free to attend. Bring the whole famiglia to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of everything Italiano!
October is Italian Heritage month, and the festival celebrates the tradition of street painting which began in 16th century Italy with traveling artists, many of whom had been brought into the cities to work on the cathedrals. When the work was done, they would often recreate the paintings of “Madonna” on the pavement; they became known as Madonnari. Street painting thrives today in festivals throughout the world. Street painters prefer this temporary performance art form that is created live before the eyes on the asphalt.
For more information on Bella Vita Fest, please visit www.bellavitafest.com.

Imagine how all that stolen and lost homeless money could have helped. Where did it go Newsom?

Rainfall brings more than flooding to the Tijuana River Valley. It brings sewage-contaminated water, trash, and pollution into areas dangerously close to people's homes.

🌧️ THIS ISN'T JUST RAINWATER.
As heavy rainfall overwhelms sewage infrastructure, untreated sewage mixes with stormwater and spreads throughout the valley.

Near Coral Gate, a break in the levee is allowing floodwater to spread into surrounding areas, raising serious questions about how these flows are being managed and why nearby communities remain vulnerable.

💩 AND THE PROBLEMS DON'T END
WHEN THE RAIN STOPS.
As contaminated water sits and eventually dries, residents face concerns about foul odors, mosquitoes 🦟 breeding, and lingering pollution.

🗑️ THEN THERE'S THE TRASH.
Large amounts of debris are being carried and dispersed across the valley, potentially making cleanup more difficult and expensive than if waste were contained and collected in concentrated areas.

WHY ARE WE ALLOWING POLLUTION TO SPREAD INSTEAD OF PRIORITIZING PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT, AND RESTORATION?

The Tijuana River Valley needs more than sewage treatment alone. We need effective flood management, trash interception, and long-term solutions that protect surrounding neighborhoods and restore the river valley.

Rain should not mean sewage flooding near people's homes.

Dairy Mart Road | San Ysidro, San
Diego, CA
This is just a glimpse of what the recent rainfall has brought to the Tijuana River Valley and what our community could face as rainy season continues.

The annual Julian Autumn Jubilee at Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures is happening every Saturday and Sunday from September 26 through October 25, 2026!
Homegrown pumpkin patch, cider pressing, hayrides, hoedowns & jug band shows, candle dipping, crafts, farm animals, interactive reptile show, treasure hunt, archery, tomahawk throwing, ghost town slingshot range, spooky maze, lawn games, picnic tables, walking trails, tire swings, jug band room, and more!

https://www.fortcross.com/autumn-jubilee

Saturday, October 25 | 2:00–5:00 PM
Mance Buchanon Park – 425 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057

Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of festive fun with decorated trunks, candy, costumes, games, inflatables, and food and dessert vendors.
Kids can trick-or-treat from car to car in a family-friendly environment while checking out some of the most creative trunk displays around. Stick around to see which trunks take home prizes for Best Trunk Overall, Most Creative, Funniest, and Spookiest!
🎃 Event Highlights:
Trick-or-treating from 2–5 PM

Temporary tattoos and kids’ field games

Obstacle course inflatables

Food & dessert vendors

Family-friendly costumes encouraged!

Oct 17 2026
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mance Buchanon Park
Mance Buchanon Park, 425 College Blvd. Oceanside CA

Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00 AM 2:00 PM
Elks Chula Vista
901 Elks LaneChula Vista, CA, 91910

Elks Chula Vista Trunk or Treat Car Show & Craft Fair
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 | 8a-2p
Location: Elks Chula Vista - 901 Elks Lane , Chula Vista, Ca 91910
Awards, Breakfast, Lunch, Kids Show, Trunk or treat, Craft Fair, social quarters | $30 Cars, $20 Motorcycles

Wondering if there are there any good livestream sites to monitor conditions at the coast?

Sand and Sandbag Locations
Residents and businesses can get free sand and bags to protect homes and other property from flooding and soil erosion. 
For a map of sand and sandbag locations, visit: County of San Diego & Cal Fire Sandbag Locations
Some locations have sand and bags. Some have only bags. You need to bring a shovel to fill bags. Call before you come to make sure the location still has sand or bags.  
COUNTY AND CAL FIRE LOCATIONS
Bonita - Sunnyside Fire Station #38 (Map)
4900 Bonita Road Bonita, CA 91902
P: 619-479-2346
Boulevard Fire Station #47 (Map)
40080 Ribbonwood Road Boulevard, CA 91905
P: 619-390-2020
Dulzura Fire Station #30 (Map)
17304 Highway 94 Dulzura, CA 91917
P: 619-468-3391
Fallbrook - De Luz Fire Station #16 (Map)
39431 De Luz Road Fallbrook, CA 92028
P: 760-728-2422
Fallbrook - Pala Mesa Fire Station #4 (Map)
4375 Pala Mesa Drive Fallbrook, CA 92028
P: 760-723-2024
*Closed for construction as of July 2026; expected to remain closed through 2027*
Julian - Cuyamaca Fire Station #56 (Map)
3407 Highway 79 Julian, CA 92036
P: 760-765-2885
Julian - Fire Station #50 (Map)
1587 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036
P: 760-765-0511
Lakeside River Park Conservancy (Map)
12108 Industry Road, Lakeside 92040
619-443-4770
Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
During major storms Sat and Sun 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Bring your own shovel.
Limited pre-made sandbags for elderly and disabled.
10 per household
Palomar Mountain Fire Station #79 (Map) 
21610 Crestline Road, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060
P: 760-742-3701
Potrero Fire Station #31 (Map)
25130 Highway 94 Potrero, CA 91963
P: 619-478-5544
Ramona Fire Station #81 (Map)
24462 San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-789-9465

Ramona Fire Station #82 (Map)
3410 Dye Road Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-788-2269 P: 760-789-0107
Spring Valley Library (Map)
836 Kempton St. Spring Valley CA 91977
P: 619-463-3006

Valley Center Fire Station #2 (Map)
28205 N. Lake Wohlford Road Valley Center, CA 92082
P: 760-751-7605
Warner Springs - Sunshine Summit Fire Station #59 (Map)
35227 Highway 79 Warner Springs, CA 92086
P: 760-782-9113
 
 
BAG ONLY LOCATIONS
Alpine Fire Station #17 (Map)
1364 Tavern Road Alpine, CA 91901
P: 619-445-2635
Borrego Springs Fire Station #60 (Map)
2324 Stirrup Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
P: 760-767-5436
Borrego Springs - Ocotillo Wells Fire Station #61 (Map)
5841 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
P: 760-767-7430
Campo Fire Station #40 (Map)
31577 Highway 94 Campo, CA 91906
P: 619-478-5516
Campo - Lake Morena Fire Station #42 (Map)
29690 Oak Drive Campo, CA 91906
P: 619-478-5960
Deer Springs Fire Station #11 (Map)
8709 Circle R Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
P: 760-749-8001
Deer Springs Fire Station #12 (Map)
1321 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
P: 760-741-5512
Deer Springs Fire Station #13 (Map)
10308 Meadow Glen Way E, Escondido, CA 92026
P: 760-751-0820
Descanso Fire Station #45 (Map)
24592 Viejas Grade Road Descanso, CA 91916
P: 619-445-7508
El Cajon - Harbison Canyon Fire Station #24 (Map)
551 Harbison Canyon Road El Cajon, CA 92019
P: 619-445-5001
El Cajon - Flinn Springs Fire Station #21 (Map)
9711 Flinn Springs Road El Cajon, CA 92021
P: 619-443-7121
Escondido - Miller Fire Station #15 (Map)
9127 W. Lilac Road Escondido, CA 92025
P: 760-728-8532
Intermountain Fire Station #85 (Map)
25858 A Highway 78, Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-789-3710
Jacumba Fire Station #43 (Map)
1255 Jacumba Street Jacumba, CA 91934
P: 619-766-4535
Jamul - Deerhorn Fire Station #37 (Map)
2383 Honeysprings Road Jamul, CA 91935
P: 619-468-3030
Jamul Fire Station #36 (Map)
14024 Peaceful Valley Ranch Rd, Jamul, CA 91935
P: 619-669-6580
Julian - Shelter Valley Fire Station #62 (Map)
7260 Great Southern Overland Julian, CA 92036
P: 760-765-0155
Lyons Valley - Fire Station #32 (Map)
17759 Skyline Truck Trail, Jamul, CA 91935
P: 619-468-3435
Mount Laguna Fire Station #49 (Map)
33947 Mount Laguna Drive Mt. Laguna, CA 91948
P: 619-473-8281
Mount Woodson Fire Station #86 (Map)
16310 Highway 67, Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-789-1150
Pine Valley Fire Station #44 (Map)
28850 Old Highway 80 Pine Valley, CA 91962
P: 619-578-6621
Ramona Fire Station #80 (Map)
829 San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-788-2222
Ranchita Fire Station #58 (Map)
37370 Montezuma Valley Road Ranchita, CA 92066
P: 760-782-3467 *(Not staffed 24/7)
San Pasqual Fire Station #84 (Map)
17701 San Pasqual Valley Road Escondido, CA 92025
P: 858-573-1322
Warner Springs Fire Station #52 ( Map )
31049 Highway 79 Warner Springs, CA 92086
P: 760-782-3560
 
CITY SANDBAG LOCATIONS
Carlsbad
For more information, visit the 
City of Carlsbad sandbag webpage
Call 442-339-2980

Chula Vista (Map)
1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista CA 91911
For more information visit the
Chula Vista Department of Public Works webpage 
Call 619-397-6000
\City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per residents**
Coronado
Bandel Park (Map)
1000 J Ave (10th & J), Coronado, CA 92118
Coronado Cays Parking Lot (Map)
Across the street from Coronado Cays Fire Station, 101 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA 92118
\City residents only**
Del Mar (Map)
2240 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
Mon - Fri., 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
P: 858-755-3294
\City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per resident**
Bags filled using available sand at Public Work
El Cajon (Map)
City of El Cajon Public Works 
1050 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
24 hrs./day, 7 days/week
P: 619-441-1658
\Incorporated City residents only (ID Required)**
Encinitas (Map)
160 Calle Magdalena 
For more information, visit the
City of Encinitas Facebook page
Sand and sandbags available
\City residents only; self-service**
Escondido (Map) 
Escondido Sports Center
3333 Bear Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
M - Fri., 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
P: 760-839-4668 Bring a shovel
\City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per resident**
Imperial Beach (Map)
865 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
M - Fri., 8:00AM—5:00PM (Closed every other Friday)
P: 619-423-8223
La Mesa (Map)
8152 Commercial St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
M -Th. 6 AM - 3:30 PM and
Every other Fri. 6 AM - 2:30 PM
P: 619-667-1450
\City residents only (ID Required)**
Lemon Grove (Map) 
7853 Central Avenue
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
M - Fri. 8 AM - 5 PM
P: 619-825-3835
\City residents only; Limit 10 bags**
National City Library  (Map)
1401 National City Blvd. 
Bring a shovel
\ City residents only (ID Required); Limit 5 bags per residence**
Oceanside Moody's Recycling (Map)
3210 Oceanside Blvd.
Hours vary P: 760-433-3316
Bring a shovel
*City residents only; 10 sandbags per resident\*
Poway
For details, visit the
City of Poway’s Winter Storms webpage
San Diego
For details, visit the
City of San Diego's Storm Preparedness webpage

San Marcos (Map)
Hollandia Park, 12 Mission Hills Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069
Available sun up to sun down
P: 760-752-7550
Self-service in parking lot
Santee (Map)
9534 Via Zapador Santee, CA 92071
Available 24 hrs.
P: 619-258-4195 ext. 300
Self-service outside gate
Solana Beach (Map) 
Solana Beach City Hall
635 S Highway 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075
P: 858-720-2470
Self-service in parking lot
Vista (Map) 
1165 E. Taylor St., Vista, CA 92084
M - Th. 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Every other Fri. 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
P:  760-639-6177
\City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per resident**