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With the first 2024 general election results coming in, the race for U.S. Representative District 25 is beginning to unfold. Early voting and mail-in ballots are being tallied, but final results won't be certified until Dec. 5. Stay tuned as we track the latest updates on this important race.

Take a stroll through the iconic Gaslamp Quarter as historian Sandee Wilhoit recounts ghostly tales of the past…and of the present. See local haunted hotels, saloons, brothels, and end your tour INSIDE one of the most famously haunted houses on the West Coast, the Davis-Horton House. Every Friday at 5 p.m. Reservations required Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House on Facebook / Instagram / X

Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54-46, and will now take the reins at the Justice Department at a moment when it is facing questions about the risk of political influence at the department.

As part of the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival's 'Arte Latino' we are partnering with the 'Rhythm & Roots' Arts and Culture series (Charanga Night), Senses Human Bistro, and UCSD Park & Market to bring you an amazing night of film, art, music, dancing, food, drinks and a great time with friends old and new. We will start the night off with a meet the Artist Reception from 4:30-6 p.m. on the second floor next to the Digital Gym Cinema where you will see some amazing Art and meet some of the Artists who created it. We will be posting some artist information in the discussion portion of this invite. Arte Latino is curated by Andy Gonzalez (La Onda Arte Latino). This portion is FREE! Next (6-9 p.m.) you will be treated to some amazing LIVE music by 'Charanga NYS' lead by Joseph Aportela who also happens to be a featured artist at our Film Festival this year. The Rhythm & Roots series happens monthly at the Senses Human Bistro on the first floor and is about as good as it gets when it comes to Latin Jazz in San Diego. At Senses Human Bistro you can purchase delicious food and drinks to enjoy while listening to the amazing music. The concert is free, but please Register Now If you choose, you can also watch a movie at the Digital Gym Cinema on the second floor where we screen Independent and Foreign Films all year long. Movie tickets can be purchased online or at the Box Office. https://digitalgym.org/ Of course this is all in collaboration with the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 19-23, check here for tickets and information: https://sdlatinofilm.com/site_2024/ https://senseshumanbistro.com/ https://parkandmarket.ucsd.edu/ Cover Art by Joseph Aportela! We hope you can join us and please spread the word!

Enjoy a traditional dance performance with Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan while learning about the history and traditions of San Diego’s Mexican community. Plus, little ones can create a traditional tissue paper flower! Free with Museum admission. All adults must have a child present to attend. Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/stories-of-us-ballet-folklorico-en-aztlan/ Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan on Facebook

They huff, they puff, and they blow all their air to make a sound! From birdsongs, to sneaky cats – you and your kiddos will experience the unique sounds that the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and French horn make together. Your family’s musical exploration starts here! San Diego Symphony musicians share their favorite sing-a-longs, rhymes, dances, and musical games in a series that introduces your youngest listeners to the instruments of the orchestra. Designed for families with children ages 0 – 5, these interactive, fun, and sensory-friendly concerts are 30 minutes. Each Symphony Kids concert will feature fun pre-concert activities. Families are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy hands-on experiences, including crafts and musical instrument exploration in collaboration with ChIMES. These concerts are sensory friendly and feature options like a designated quiet room, sensory kits (upon request), and social stories to support your family's visit. In partnership with SDSU Center for Autism + Developmental Disorders and Autism Society San Diego Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/symphony-kids-meet-the-winds/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

"Brunch with Benefits" is an intimate gathering designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers who seek deep, meaningful connections beyond traditional networking. Rooted in collaboration, vision expansion, and shared impact, this brunch series provides a structured yet fluid environment where guests can be seen, heard, and supported on their journey. A new kind of networking event is making waves, and it’s leaving business cards behind. Brunch with Benefits, an intimate and transformational gathering for entrepreneurs, creatives, high achievers, and change-makers, is launching on March 15 at Surje Coffee. This experience is designed for those craving deep, meaningful connections beyond surface-level networking. Visit: https://brunch-with-benefits.heysummit.com/ Surje Coffee Co. on Instagram and Facebook

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. January 25 (1 day, 4 hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Explore making fun, floral, fabric collages embellished with embroidery and hand stitching. These little gems can be turned into wall hangings and pillow embellishments, used as part of a quilt or in a visible mending project. You could embellish a cloth tote or decorate your denim jacket with one. We will focus on color and design using basic stitches and appliqué. Nancy will teach you the techniques and walk you through the step-by-step process to assist you with creating your work of art! Nancy’s approach is all about self-expression. Please feel free to bring any fabrics or swatch of clothing that you like or has a special meaning that you would like to include in your project. All the sewing and embroidery is done by hand. It is a slow stitch process. Prerequisites: Please be able to thread a needle, tie a knot repeatedly, and make a basic running stitch. (A bonus if you can backstitch.) Materials: Students to bring: A needle or two for sewing and embroidery, embroidery thread or floss, sharp fabric scissors, any fabrics, bits of lace or clothing that has a special meaning, beads, or baubles that you would like to include in your project. Please pack a snack! Instructor to bring: The instructor will provide background fabric, fabric scraps, bits and bobs, embroidery floss and threads, basic tools, samples for inspiration, and stitch-sample books. *If you don’t need to use any of the instructor’s supplies—and you have lots of opaque and transparent fabric scraps, embroidery thread, floss, and needles, as well as a background fabric in linen or vintage cotton approximately 18” x 18”—you can bring them and forgo paying instructor for materials. *Please note: The best fabric is linen, cotton, or something used or vintage. If you want to stitch on knit fabrics (T-shirt type), you can. NO heavy fabrics like denim! We will be layering many pieces together. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/14 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

We are pleased to announce we will be back at the beloved Panama 66 for our annual holiday community bike ride and awards party! Bring your merry spirit and brightly lit-up bike to bring cheer to the neighborhood as we parade around Uptown. Schedule of Events: 4:30 p.m.: Come early to get your bike fitted with lights (available for purchase) from our partner Light Me Up Safety Lights 5:30 p.m.: Gather at Plaza de Panama 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Joy Ride rolls out 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Joy Ride returns 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Enjoy the Food & Drinks (included with your Golden Gear Ticket) 8 p.m.: State of Union Talk, Golden Gear Awards, Raffle, and Silent Auction 8:45 p.m.: Event concludes The Joy Ride is FREE to all. A $40 ticket to the Golden Gear Awards includes a drink ticket and light snacks. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. We are grateful to Panama 66 and Jeff Motch for hosting us! Panama 66 - For Families and Craft Beer Connoisseurs We are pleased to work with Marisa Garcia from Light Me Up Safety Lights to provide lights for purchase on the day of. Giveaway Opportunity and Silent Auction Items include generous contributions from: Adams Avenue Bicycles, Lynt, Rad Power Bikes, OB People's Food Co-op, and Light Me Up Safety Lights. Enter the silent auction to win: Radster™ Road Electric Commuter Bike!! Visit: https://givebutter.com/joyride2024 San Diego County Bicycle Coalition on Instagram and Facebook

As the Department of Veterans Affairs tries to meet President Trump's goal of cutting 15% of staff, vets are concerned there won't be enough doctors and nurses.