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North City is set to host the San Marcos Chamber’s Holiday Market, the community’s favorite festive celebration, on December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now in its fifth year, this market brings together over 140 unique vendors offering handcrafted gifts, artisan crafts, natural bath and beauty products, custom home décor, along with specialty food items. To add some extra magic, Santa Claus will be making an appearance between 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., ready to greet guests and spread holiday cheer. The Holiday Market is also proud to showcase “Rescue Row” where local animal rescue organizations can promote adoption and care. With live holiday music and delicious food, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and find gifts for your loved ones. Attendees can also explore North City’s eateries including favorites like pizza from Buona Forchetta, sliders, fries, and other bites from Draft Republic, custom ice cream from award-winning Wynston’s Ice Cream, delectable vegan treats from Maya’s Cookies, authentic handheld noshes from Milonga Empanadas, a selection of wines from newly opened J Brix Wines, and more. Visit: https://www.northcity.com/events/holiday-market

Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. The socially conservative legislature has voted it down year after year. And yet, with its exploding market for largely unregulated consumable hemp, Texas has inadvertently become the new Republic of THC.

The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts. Insiders worry about the impact on research and NOAA's ability to forecast severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.

As the days grow shorter, Downtown Oceanside is set to shine bright with holiday cheer! MainStreet Oceanside's ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local celebration offers a lineup of heartwarming twilight events throughout December, perfect for making joyful memories with family and friends after the sun sets. From the dazzling Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to weekly festive Holiday Gift Markets, this season is all about celebrating community, sharing smiles, and finding that perfect gift while supporting Oceanside’s local shops and makers. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY – Dec. 5, 2024, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mark your calendar for December 5, 2024, and join the Oceanside community for a magical evening as we light up the holiday season. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy family-friendly activities during this special edition of the weekly Sunset Market. The highlight of the night is the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:10 p.m. at Regal Cinema Plaza, right after Santa’s grand arrival at 6 p.m. Children will enjoy photos with Jolly Ole St. Nick, where each child will receive a ticket for complimentary cookies and milk provided by Ooey Gooey, a beloved market vendor. Bring your loved ones for a joyful evening featuring holiday crafts and live entertainment in a cozy and festive atmosphere. HOLIDAY GIFT MARKETS – Every Thursday in December, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Every Thursday in December—December 5, 12, 19, and 26—find the perfect holiday gifts while soaking up the festive vibes at the Holiday Gift Markets, a special extension of Oceanside’s iconic Sunset Market. Discover unique creations from over 200 local artisans and makers, offering everything from handmade jewelry to gourmet treats. With delicious global cuisine, live music, and kids’ activities, the markets provide a fun-filled experience for the whole family. It’s the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful gifts while supporting the local businesses that make Oceanside a vibrant community. Visit: https://www.mainstreetoceanside.com/shop-local-oceanside MainStreet Oceanside on Facebook / Instagram

A rural Minnesota town is home to the biggest tech giant you've never heard of. Now it's riding out an unprecedented kind of storm.

The disbanding of committees that consulted on government data — and comments from a senior official about changing how GDP is calculated — are raising alarm about the reliability of government data.

Last year, California cities gained more power to ban homeless encampments. CalMatters dug into what that looks like in three cities.

The cuts are part of an effort by President Donald Trump's administration to make the government more efficient, but local opponents say it will be disastrous for San Diego County's $57 billion life sciences sector.

Rap Diego: An Audio Documentary uncovers the untold story of a significant music revolution in San Diego. It chronicles the underground rap movement that launched numerous artists into the spotlight and fostered a subculture that ultimately became mainstream and influential worldwide. This narrative unfolds in four acts, narrated by those who experienced it firsthand—producer Parker Edison; editor Chris Reyes; and cultural attaché J. Smith. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear early music and performances that have rarely, if ever, been heard by the public.

Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of killing Selena Quintanilla-Perez, has been denied parole after spending decades behind bars for fatally shooting the young singer at a Texas motel in 1995.