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The state's largest insurer, State Farm, has the green light to raise rates by 20%.

Grab your lederhosen and dirndl and get fitted for the 7th annual East Village Oktoberfest celebration! This year, Quartyard has partnered with the East Village Association to host the largest celebration to date, transforming East Village into a modern faced Oktoberfest activation with one-of-a-kind Latin flair for the evolving East Village community. Taking place on Saturday, September 30 from 1p.m. -7 p.m., the German themed event infused with Mexican verve will feature endless craft beer, traditional Oktoberfest faire, live Polka music and tribute bands, a classic car show and tons of games encouraging guest interaction and maximum fun. Amping up in scale, this year’s event will close off Market Street between Park Boulevard and 14th Street allowing for more San Diegans to join in the fun. While enjoying live musical performances including traditional Polka music, tribute bands and tunes with a Latin flair, attendees will sample a variety of the best and local brews from the Quartyard taps along with traditional German faire. The celebration will be open to attendees 21+. Tickets are available ranging from $10-$25. Tickets Available Soon For more information visit: eastvillageoktoberfest.com

Premieres Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Thursdays, March 21 and 28 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. The two-part, four-hour film explores the life, work and legacy of the great 14th century Florentine poet Dante Alighieri, and the epic masterpiece he left behind, “The Divine Comedy.”

A Michigan jury found James Crumbley was criminally responsible for the four murders his son, who was 15 at the time, committed at Oxford High School in 2021.

Overall, the number of individual titles challenged in both school and public libraries spiked by 65% — the highest level ever recorded by the ALA.

Former President Donald Trump was in court in Florida where he's seeking dismissal of criminal charges related to classified documents he allegedly withheld and concealed from investigators.

According to the agency, 78% of that budget will help maintain bus and rail systems, followed by facility and construction, rail infrastructure improvements, and other major initiatives.

A new committee in the Legislature holds its first hearing to figure out how to make residents happier. Chairperson Anthony Rendon says he’s wanted to take on the topic since watching the documentary “Happy” 14 times in two days.

Citing creative differences with the orchestra's board, the famed Finnish conductor and composer plans to leave when his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season.