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Tuesday is the final day to cast ballots in the special election on Proposition 50, the statewide congressional redistricting proposal.

Zolna Yachts is launching Nerissa Sounds, an intimate live music series hosted aboard their 73-foot yacht, to celebrate the season. Created by husband-and-wife team Shari and Amos Zolna, the series is designed to feel like a “secret concert at sea,” with just 49 guests on board for each cruise. The series launches Friday, August 15, from 7 – 9 p.m., with an evening of live Latin jazz, a curated coastal dinner menu, and sunset views during the 2-hour cruise. Limited to just 49 guests, Nerissa Sounds offers a rare opportunity to experience intimate performances by local artists in an elevated setting on the water. The debut event will feature San Diego Music Awards-nominated saxophonist Charlie Arbelaez and his four-piece Latin jazz ensemble. In addition to the live music, guests will enjoy a Champagne toast, curated buffet-style dinner by chef Joann Stabile, and a full cash bar as they cruise past some of San Diego’s most iconic coastal views. Upcoming Nerissa Sounds Dates: Sunset Cruise & Jazz Party Aug. 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday Brunch & Jazz Cruise, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, September 12 – Evening Cruise Sunday, September 21 – Brunch Cruise Tickets are priced at $185 per person and are available at https://www.nerissasounds.com/.

Joy Guidry, with openers Calvary Baptist Praise Team and Sushisombrero, performing inside of a 100+ year old bread factory in San Diego, CA. Joy Guidry on YouTube / Instagram The Silo Room on Instagram

As Venezuela faces renewed political turmoil, one mother's experience sheds light on the conditions that drove her to leave.

NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.

A Halloween creative writing workshop for children aged 8-11. Have you ever thought about what it takes to make up a monster? There’s a lot more to it than glowing eyes or sharp teeth. In this Halloween workshop, young writers will have the chance to use their imaginations to create their own monster… or alien, ghost, witch, or some other creepy character. In this creative writing workshop especially for children, attendees can enjoy exploring the dark side of their imaginations in a safe and productive way, while exploring the different elements writers use to make an otherworldly character seem real. Please bring a pen or pencil, plus some paper to write and draw on. Some crayons and color pencils will be provided. You can also bring your own drawing tools. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse joins San Diego Restaurant Week (September 14–21, 2025) with its full rodizio experience offered at a special price of $72 per person ($89 value). Guests will enjoy 18 selections from the grill carved tableside by gaucho chefs, a gourmet salad bar with more than 45 items, and traditional sides like cheese bread, garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized bananas, rice and black beans. Each guest will also receive a complimentary signature dessert. Dinner and weekend service only. Reservations required. Be sure to note “Restaurant Week” when booking. Reservation: https://galpaogauchousa.com/reservations/ Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego’s biggest outdoor vegan market. Presented by Viridian Productions and A Way Home For Dogs on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Live DJ | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Enjoy an incredible selection of food and drinks, with over 60 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Churros and so much more. The North Park Vegan Market is located next to the North Park Mini Park, a great place to meet up with your favorite people to enjoy a day of food and fun. This spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. Vendors are set up on 29th St and both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave. Stop by the A Way Home For Dogs booth to meet adoptable dogs and to learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. This is a rain or shine event. Parking: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Vegan Food Popup Events by Viridian Productions are FREE monthly markets that showcase the best sustainable food, products and services in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

The Klauber Avenue housing project brought to light a controversial footnote in the city code that allowed developers to build single-family homes at a higher density in parts of southeast San Diego than the rest of the area — a law that some residents argued amounted to discrimination.