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Calling all cultural enthusiasts, storytellers, and those seeking extraordinary experiences—for the UNESCO Ancestral Maize Festival, a special Intersecciones culinary event, highlighting the extraordinary Cuisine of Michoacán, Méxic. With a focus on rare maize (corn) varieties, the ancestral food of México, this is a rare and unique food-tasting experience, presented by renowned Cocineras Tradicionales, or Traditional Cooks, who have preserved the Michoacán cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage. Michoacán, México, is globally renowned for its iconic Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivals, often considered the most elaborate and famous in all of México, showcasing soulful displays of culture and heritage. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Ancestral Maize Festival, presented in partnership with the Consulado General de México en San Diego and UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, aims to enrich guests by deepening their understanding of the origins of ancestral maize (corn) varieties. Our guest chefs will prepare dishes celebrated by UNESCO and served to distinguished guests, including Pope Francis. Guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience, complemented by special regional wines, beers, and tequilas that will elevate their senses to the next level You won’t want to miss this modern food and wine presentation showcasing original ingredients from Michoacán, México. Discover the ancestral traditions and delicacies created from maize and hear about the UNESCO recognition. Your ticket includes tastings of 15 different traditional dishes, integrating the most diverse, interesting forms of maize. Culinary offerings will be paired with samplings of beer from UC San Diego alumni-owned Border X Brewing, one of the largest and only Latino-owned breweries in the United States, as well as two glasses of Baja regional wines from Bodegas Henri Lurton. Featured Cocineras Tradicionales – Traditional Cooks: International Chef Cynthia Martínez Becerril Maestra cocinera Benedicta Alejo Vargas Maestra cocinera Juana Bravo Lázaro Maestra cocinera María Inés Dimas Carlos About Maize: An ancestral crop of México, maize cultivars have been farmed for more than 10,000 years. Known as “corn,” in the English language, maize is a wild grass that must be cultivated to survive. Now, grown throughout the world, it is one of the most culturally significant crops of México. It is a starchy vegetable, similar to potatoes, but its kernels are considered grains and can be milled into flour. Coming from the seed or flower of a plant (like tomatoes), maize is also considered a fruit. It comes in a broad range of varietals and multiple colors, varying from shades of red, blue, purple, black, brown, and pink, among others. — Please note: In order to maximize the number of attendees who can experience this amazing UNESCO Ancestral Maize Festival, there are two seating times for this unique and very special culinary event! 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Make sure to select preferred time at check-out!

Yasmelin Velazquez has waited 10 months for her immigration court date. But a last-minute hospitalization and confusion over Trump's changing immigration policies lead to more hurdles and anxiety.

Join us for an intimate evening filled with art and spirituality at the opening of the solo show Connection with the Spirit by Katerina Husar Lazarova. This event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 05, 2024, at 6 p.m. at ASTO Gallery, 3927 Convoy St. Experience the powerful connection between art and the spirit as Katerina Husar Lazarova showcases her latest work. Immerse yourself in the beauty and energy of her creations and explore a series of paintings inspired by solitude, self-reflection, and the spontaneity of surrealistic automatic drawing, blending vibrant layers of color with delicate details. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with your inner self and the spirit through the transformative power of art. See you there! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solo-show-connection-with-the-spirit-by-katerina-husar-lazarova-tickets-1021277216647?aff=oddtdtcreator Katerina Husar Lazarova on Instagram and Facebook

Each year families have to prove eligibility for Medi-Cal or risk losing coverage. A San Diego assembly member wants to take that burden away from families. Then, some advocates fear Proposition 1 could divert funding from mental health support for kids. And, a group of academics and community leaders are now addressing food deserts by re-imagining the local food industry.

Fue el tercer día de manifestaciones contra la represión migratoria de Trump en la región, en un momento en que la llegada de unos 300 efectivos federales provocó enojo y miedo entre algunos de los residentes.

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! You’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego as you hang from the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and change lives. Visit: Over the Edge Reality Changers on Instagram and Facebook

From the organizers: November 11 - December 16 BEST PRACTICE is proud to present "I Get to Have My Own Private Hope," the first West Coast presentation of the work of Yue Nakayama. About the exhibition: "I Get to Have My Own Private Hope" functions as a sequel of an earlier video work Looking for Love (and Job) in which Fish washes up on the shores of a new land in search of Love. The fish - an alien species - encounters a different species (Pigeons) who is looking for a Job. Using a variety of everyday anecdotes, the original film explores migration, job security, and the structure of power and gender in contemporary society. In "I Get to Have My Own Private Hope," Fish and Pigeon go on a quest in search of the meaning of “work” prompted by the news of the extinction of bananas, and rent that is past due. This new video piece further questions today’s work conditions and societal structures through the precarity of Fish’s life and disappearing bananas. About the artist: Yue Nakayama works with video, text, and installation. Her practice is centered on reinterpreting minor histories, memories, and personal anecdotes to stage an absurd intervention that disrupts our social expectations and perceptions. Using narrative as a foundation, her projects encompass diverse topics, with recurring themes including belief systems, power dynamics, and issues surrounding cultural, gender, and societal identities. Her work has been exhibited and screened at museums and film festivals including Onion City Film Festival, IL, White Columns, NY, Diverse Works, TX, Contemporary Art Center New Orleans, LA, Visual Art Center UT Austin, TX, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, TX, and ICA Philadelphia, PA. She is the recipient of the Carol Crow Memorial Fellowship from the Houston Center of Photography, the Programmer’s Award from the Athens International Film Festival, the Arch and Anne Giles Kimbrough Fund from the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts. The fellowships and residencies she has attended include Skowhegan, the Core Program, Vermont Studio Center, OX-Bow, and Lighthouse Works. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, the New Yorker, Peripheral Visions, and Glasstire. She currently lives and works in San Diego, CA where she teaches in the Department of Visual Art at the University of California, San Diego. Related links: Best Practice: website | Instagram

New books published this week include a nostalgic graphic history of video games, a queer, complicated and hopeful novel set in Nigeria, and a biography of a forensic ornithologist.

Coca-Cola's move comes a week after President Trump said he had been talking to the soft drink giant about using cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup in its signature drink.

County Supervisor Jim Desmond wants to close the border. He says Hamas fighters could enter the country illegally, but Middle East experts say those concerns are preposterous, unhinged and irresponsible. In other news, California utility regulators are looking ahead to the winter to see if natural gas prices will spike like they did last year. Plus, we have details on arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.