# San Diego's Moments of Loss, Hope & Community: Weekly News Roundup

Discover San Diego's most impactful stories in this heartfelt news podcast episode. Host Morgan Riley explores the city's current challenges, including a troubling increase in hit-and-run incidents affecting neighborhoods from Chollas Creek to El Cajon. Learn how communities are responding through meaningful events like the "Open Streets" initiative in City Heights.

The episode honors fallen officers with coverage of upcoming memorials for La Mesa Officer Lauren Craven and the dedication of North Clairemont Community Park to SDPD Officer Austin Machitar. On a brighter note, hear about the successful "Howl-oween" adoption event at Chula Vista Animal Services that found homes for dozens of shelter animals.

Get your weekend forecast with unseasonably warm Halloween predictions, plus details on San Diego FC's historic first playoff game and family-friendly seasonal events across the city. This episode captures the essence of what makes San Diego special—the resilient community that comes together in times of both celebration and mourning.

Listen now for your complete San Diego news update with the local perspective you won't find anywhere else.

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