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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.

Join us for the 6th Annual 2024 Halloween in La Mesa Village trick-or-treating event! This is a FREE community event and provides a fun & safe environment for all! WHEN: Oct. 31, 2024 from 4 - 6 p.m. WHAT: The La Mesa Village Association will host its 6th annual Halloween in La Mesa Trick-or-Treating event. It will be a spooktacular event as the downtown Village gets into the Halloween spirit by handing out treats to our community. This is a free, family-friendly event for all to enjoy. Dress up in costume and trick-or-treat at participating businesses along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th St. - Acacia and adjacent streets (both sides of Spring St.). Remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bag to collect all those goodies! WHERE: Downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. and adjacent streets between 4th St. - Acacia (both sides of Spring St.)! Entertainment*Halloween-Themed Stilt Walkers - spot fun-themed characters walking down La Mesa Blvd. for a frightfully fun selfie! *Halloween-Themed Organ Concert at the La Mesa First United Methodist Church, located at 4690 Palm Ave./La Mesa Blvd. Their organist will play a "spooky" variety of Halloween tunes you're sure to enjoy beginning at 4:45 p.m.! 3rd Annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume ContestDress up your pet for a fun Halloween costume contest! Melissa McCune Realty is hosting this year's event and it's bigger and better than ever! Click here for the flyer for details! WHAT: Dress up your pet(s) and enter them into one of the following categories at the event - "Most Creative", "Spookiest", "Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo", "Cutest" and "Funniest"! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category, plus "Boo Bags" for the first 50 attendees! Guests can also enjoy a FREE photo booth for pictures with your pet, special guests, on-site vendors sharing treats for the pets and families and just good fun for all! WHERE: It all takes place at the Fountain Courtyard by the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station (near Yogurt Mill) Shops and restaurants will be open for business and we encourage participants to explore the variety of stores and eateries we have to offer while you are here for the festivities! Trick-Or-Treat Locations - Stay Tuned!

The awards, which come with a $50K purse, have helped launch the writing careers of many now well-known authors, including Colson Whitehead, Ocean Vuong, Alice McDermott and Jia Tolentino.

Kosuke Matsuda will present his solo recital on Monday, January 6th, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater. This recital marks a significant milestone for Matsuda as it concludes his Doctor of Musical Arts degree and launches his 2025 season as a music performer. The concert showcases works by John Cage, Kaija Saariajo, and Hans Werner Henze, whose compositions integrate Japanese concepts of silence and sound as central musical elements. Through these pieces, Matsuda aims to explore how silence can be shaped by sound and gesture, offering a nuanced interpretation of its depth and meaning. In his doctoral research, Matsuda delved into the conceptual differences of silence in Japanese culture, analyzing its representation in literature and its influence on music. The Japanese language itself offers over seven words to express varying forms of quietness and tranquility, each with unique contextual nuances. This recital invites audiences to experience these dimensions of silence brought to life through music. This recital also serves as the beginning of Matsuda’s 2025 concert season, which will include a solo performance in Tokyo, Japan, on March 12th, 2025, and additional engagements throughout the year. Join Kosuke Matsuda on January 6th for an evening of profound musical exploration, where sound and silence intertwine to create a deeply reflective concert experience. Kosuke Matsuda, originally from Nagasaki, Japan, began his career as a percussionist, deeply inspired by the natural soundscape of his hometown. Matsuda pursued a master’s degree at Aichi University of the Fine Arts. He continued his studies in the United States, earning a second master’s degree and Artist Diploma at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami. Currently based in San Diego, he is completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at UC San Diego. Visit: https://music-web.ucsd.edu/concerts/cms_index.php?now=1&query_event_code=20250106-Matsuda Kosuke Matsuda on Facebook

Join us for a Valentine's-inspired adoption event in partnership with The Animal Pad, a local rescue organization, at the park across from Orli. Fall in love with an adoptable dog and enjoy complimentary pet communication readings from The Awakened Intuitive, along with complimentary dog toys! Please RSVP to secure your spot. The Animal Pad on Facebook / Instagram / X

When Syria's dictatorship fell, celebrations broke out around the world, including in Ohio, where Mohammed al-Refai, a refugee from Syria, lives now. NPR has followed his story for nearly a decade.

As the so-called bird flu wreaks havoc on chicken and dairy farms, scientists warn a new human pandemic could be on the horizon. But researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology say our immune systems can offer some protection.

Despite the Trump administration's call for mass deportations, San Diego has not yet seen large-scale immigration raids. We hear the latest from KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis on immigration enforcement in the region. Then, California's high-speed rail project is facing new challenges as the Trump administration announced plans to review federal funding for the project.

The City Council appointed Rachel Morineau as an interim replacement for disgraced former Councilmember Andrea Cardenas, who was convicted on charges of grand theft.

Join Vanguard Culture on Sat. July 27 at The Soap Factory in Logan Heights for a VIP Foodie Night with ENVZN Urban Art Takeover, featured Visual & Performing Artists. On Sept. 14, sites along the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights will be transformed by creatives from both sides of the border in film, theatre, dance, visual arts and more. Meet the artists, community members, sponsors, donors, elected officials, and representatives of World Design Capital San Diego - Tijuana 2024 who are making this project possible. Preview works and performances that will be part of the festival; sample delicious culinary creations inspired by ENVZN Featured Artists, vote for your favorite Chef/Artist collaboration; enjoy delicious wines from the Valle de Guadalupe, craft cocktails, take your portrait at our Urban Photo station by Josue Castro, and sample fragrant hand-made soaps by Early Girl Creations at The Soap Factory. $50 for Creative Industry Professionals with a website at registration or business card at the door. $150 General Admission ($100 of your ticket is a tax-deductible donation in support of Vanguard Culture's mission to advance San Diego's creative industry workforce.) Thank you so much for making what we do possible. We look forward to celebrating you! (If you require ADA support such as mobility assistance or a sign language interpreter to enhance your experience, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would be happy to accommodate your needs.) Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram