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The State of California Department of General Services is coming to your local area to meet with businesses regarding this statewide disparity study. We welcome all small and diverse businesses to attend.

The San Diego History Center in Balboa Park presents "Aloha Vaqueros," an exhibition that delves into the fascinating and rarely-told cultural fusion between San Diego, California and Mexico's vaqueros (cowboys), and Hawaii’s paniolos, or "Hawaiian cowboys." This exhibit uncovers the shared history of these regions, showcasing the influence of vaquero traditions on modern ranching practices and cultural celebrations in San Diego, Mexico, and Hawaii. The exhibit highlights the intertwined heritage of vaqueros and paniolos and their lasting impact on the way land and livestock are cared for, emphasizing how these traditions have helped shape these regions’ identities. 'Aloha Vaqueros' Exhibit Opening RSVP Historical Highlights: One of the exhibit's key stories centers on Joaquín Armas, a vaquero and soldier born at Mission San Diego de Alcalá. Armas gained recognition for his skills in cattle handling during the 19th century. His expertise caught the attention of King Kamehameha III of Hawaii, who, in the 1830s, invited Armas to advise him on managing the islands' expanding cattle population. This cattle population had originated from a gift given by Captain George Vancouver to King Kamehameha I in 1793. Armas recruited three additional vaqueros from San Diego to accompany him, bringing vaquero traditions to Hawaii—traditions that continue to be celebrated today. Exhibit Features: The "San Diego Aloha Vaqueros" exhibit showcases unique artifacts, historical documents, and interactive multimedia displays and will be open to the public from Oct. 17, 2024, through May 2025. The original exhibit was created by the Museo del Vaquero de las Californias (MUVACA), located in El Triunfo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, and is dedicated to preserving vaquero culture in the Californias. The Aloha Vaqueros exhibition at MUVACA was made possible by the support of Ándale La Paz, A.C., the Alumbra Innovations Foundation, and the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana. San Diego History Center: Founded in 1928, the San Diego History Center is committed to creating a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive community by connecting people with the region’s past, present, and future. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the History Center operates its Museum and Archive in Balboa Park and the Junípero Serra Museum in Presidio Park. Acknowledgments: The "San Diego Aloha Vaqueros" exhibit is made possible with the generous support of Ándale La Paz, A.C., Alumbra Innovations Foundation, Alaska Airlines, Thompson & Jane Fetter, Robert J. Watkins, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and the members of the San Diego History Center. The operating days and times are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram / X

Rarely seen Shakespearean epic involves San Diego community on multiple levels.

In Detroit, President Biden laid out a plan for the first 100 days of his second term, aggressively slammed his opponent — and blamed the media for covering his stumbles.

U.S. officials say active duty military troops are arriving in El Paso, Texas, and in San Diego on Thursday evening.

Thursday, May 16 is Bike Anywhere Day. To celebrate, we hear about the state of bike infrastructure in the San Diego region, as well as provide safety tips for cyclists and drivers.

Along with fresh dollars, the campaign has signed up over 170,000 new volunteers. That energy is much needed for the vice president who, as of Sunday, has just 100 days until Election Day.

GRAMMY-winning rapper and cornerstone of the Hip Hop movement, Ludacris joins fairgoers at The 2024 Toyota Summer Concert Series, Corona Grandstand Stage, at the San Diego County Fair. Spitting raps at the age of nine, and briefly working as a DJ in his youth — rapper, and now actor, Ludacris has released nine albums including the soundtrack for the animated Netflix series, KARMA’S WORLD. Ludacris created the series, named after one of his own daughters. With dozens of film and TV roles to his credit, Ludacris has been highly successful at joining his rapping and acting talents as well as commercially by as being featured in PUMA advertising campaigns and on country singer CarrieUnderwood's single "The Champion," which peaked at 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the opening song for Super Bowl LII, and the 2018 Winter Olympics. Ludacris received three nominations and one win at the 2018 CMT Music Awards for that collaboration, and other nominations and wins from the BET Hip-Hop Awards, Screen Actors Guild, and the MTV Movie and MTV Video Music Awards. Full concert schedule: https://www.sdfair.com/p/what-to-do/grandstand Doors Open @ 6 p.m. Includes Complimentary Same-Day Fair AdmissionALL SALES FINAL | NO REFUNDS or NO EXCHANGES sdfair.com Facebook: facebook.com/sdfair Instagram: Instagram.com/sandiegocountyfair

With more than 2 million members, the "Divine Nine" organizations have launched many get-out-the-vote initiatives in this historic election involving one of their members, Vice President Harris.

There will be engines running around the park courtesy of Poway-Midland Railroad, model trains inside, and some of San Diego’s best musical talent on the Gazebo Stage, with shaded seating for the audience. Master storyteller Marilyn McPhie will keep things on time and will tell some train stories! Check out the Farmers Market in the morning. The following is the music schedule: 10 a.m. Now & Then. Super-versatile and talented group featuring Scott Culver Thomson, Paul Castellanos, and Carol Mellor (who will also be working sound crew). We expect they will bring as many different instruments as they can carry in one load. 11 a.m. Johnny High-Hat Combo. Johnny does his best to pack a circus, a swing dance, and a tent revival into a single set of music. Noon Robin Henkel. Robin plays old bluesy songs on old funky guitars like nobody’s business, and could probably fill the whole day with train songs if we had the time. 1 p.m. Sharon Katz & The Peace Train. Sharon and her crew will take us on a ride from South Africa to Baja to Poway, and give us the opportunity to get up and dance if we have a mind to. 2 p.m. Joe Rathburn. Perhaps the most accomplished and versatile solo musician in San Diego. We can always count on Joe for a first-class performance on any occasion. 3 p.m. Splendid Torch. Down home Americana, filtered through the East Coast folk scene, presented by a trio of young, energetic musical standouts. Visit: https://poway.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2710 City of Poway on Instagram and Facebook