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An elected official in Las Vegas blamed his 2022 primary defeat on negative stories in the local newspaper. Now a jury has found him guilty of murdering the journalist who wrote them.

Viva La Música is back at SeaWorld San Diego every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May 3 to May 19, celebrating Latin culture through live music, entertainment, new, flavorful food and festive decor. This year, the family-friendly event is bigger and better than ever as SeaWorld celebrates its 60th Anniversary. The music and the fun has expanded throughout the park with ‘So Much more to Sea’ including all headlining concerts at Bayside Amphitheater included with park admission, musical performances throughout the day by cultural and local groups, low rider car shows, and more! Sensational Live Latin Musical Performances Bayside Amphitheater, SeaWorld’s popular outdoor performance venue, is reopening for the year with an incredible lineup of concerts for guests to enjoy every Saturday and Sunday evening at 6 p.m. The Viva La Música concert series is included with park admission and the lineup includes: • May 4: Mariachi Divas - Enjoy a spirited mix of melodies, ranging from American pop music to Mexican folk songs and traditional tunes—all sung by the all-female Mariachi Divas, a groundbreaking, two-time Grammy® Award-winning musical group celebrating their 25th anniversary. • May 5: Pablo Montero – Pablo Montero is a Grammy® nominated singer and renowned actor whose catalog of romantic Latin music is beloved throughout the world. • May 11 & 12: Graciela Beltran – Tejano singer Graciela Beltran is widely known as one of regional Mexican music’s must influential female voice. Her releases have topped numerous Billboard Latin categories and the Top Latin Album charts. • May 18 & 19: La Original Banda el Limón - For over two decades, the 16-member band La Original Banda El Limón has been entertaining audiences with a unique blend of traditional banda sounds and modern musical elements. Guests will experience the infectious rhythms, lively horn sections, and powerful vocals! All concerts* are included with guest admission. Those looking for the best seats in the house can purchase reserved seating in advance of each show at https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/viva-la-musica. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Escondido’s oldest and most famous event, the Grape Day Festival, is back! Returning on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12- 6 p.m. and presented by the Escondido History Center in conjunction with The Brothers of 6 in historic Grape Day Park. The 2024 festival is a family-friendly event, featuring old time entertainment, artisans and crafters, with live demonstrations such as spinning, corn shelling and butter making. Take off your shoes to do a little grape stomping, eat some free table grapes like festival goers did in back in the day. Enjoy delicious foods from local vendors and sample delectable wines and beers from some of San Diego's finest wineries and breweries in our Wine and Beer Garden! New this year! James Stone Glass Blowing, live glassblowing in the center of the festival. Our Kid's Zone will once again give kiddos the chance to participate in some good-old-fashioned games, face painting, crafts, animal balloons and pony rides! Come on over to the Escondido History Center Zone to enjoy ice cream, hot popcorn, roasted peanuts, and cold drinks while you take in all the Grape Day Festival has to offer! For more information visit: grapedayfest.com

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance, and supportive services, is excited to announce their upcoming “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” event. The event will take place on August 14th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the La Valencia Hotel. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” will include a delicious brunch, a cocktail hour, an engaging program, and a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes. Guests are encouraged to don attire inspired by Holly Golightly. The event will celebrate the Miracle Circle, which was established in 2014 to unite philanthropic and creative visionaries as goodwill ambassadors dedicated to supporting Miracle Babies through fundraising, community outreach, and advocacy efforts. The keynote speaker for this event will be Cory Richards, an internationally renowned photographer, filmmaker, director, author, and mental health advocate. Cory, who survived an avalanche in 2011, has courageously shared his journey with PTSD and other mental health challenges to inspire and help others. Pricing starts at $250 for individual tickets, and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to become a member of the Miracle Circle, please visit www.miraclebabies.org. About Miracle Babies: Miracle Babies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. Our tagline is “Together for a better beginning,” reflecting the importance of this family connection in the critical early weeks and months of an infant’s life and its linkage to improved health outcomes. Transportation issues, including the increasing cost of gas, hospital parking fees, or medically unable to drive are significant barriers that many families in San Diego County, Los Angeles, and Orange County must overcome to be with their babies. Miracle Babies newest initiative, My Brain & My Baby, aims to support mothers suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression with early detection and acute medical care. By providing free transportation and mental health assistance to families, Miracle Babies helps alleviate the stressors of everyday life resulting in better health outcomes for the growth and development of baby. For more information visit: miraclebabies.org or email info@miraclebabies.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Take in the largest display of fireworks on the West Coast at this family-friendly 4th of July event on San Diego's Embarcadero Boardwalk in downtown. Choose from one of our premier patio tables to secure your spot for incredible views of the Big Bay Boom Fireworks show in San Diego Bay. This is an event that cannot be missed! Enjoy locally sourced seafood, craft cocktails and fine wines. Ticket price of $100 reserves the table of your choice for up to 4 guests. A $400 minimum of food and beverage purchases (not inclusive of tax and gratuity) per table is required during your dinner reservation that evening. Access to your reserved premium table is available starting at 7 p.m. The last seating for all premium tables will be 8 p.m. to accommodate all dinner orders. Parking is available on a first come, first served basis at the self-parking garage of the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel. The parking can be validated for up to 3 hours. We expect unusually high drive-in traffic for downtown's holiday events. Standard parking rates apply. Visit: https://www.sallyssandiego.com/upcoming-events/boardwalk-boom Sally's Fish House & Bar on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy a curated box of gourmet baked goods created by six local pastry chefs at the Friendly Feast All-Star Bake Sale. Featured items include strawberry rhubarb lavender galette, German chocolate cheesecake cake, carrot cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting, and more! VIP boxes are on sale now. General sale starts at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 9. Advance purchase required. Quantities are limited. Pick up boxes on Sunday, May 19 at Cardellino in Mission Hills. Featured chefs: Jeremy Harville, TRUST Restaurant Group Gan Suebsarakham, Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean’s Ice Cream Faye Rodriguez, Faye’s Desserts Adrian Mendoza, The University Club Atop Symphony Towers Jojo Rossi, Grossmont College Culinary Arts Kari Cota, Kimpton Alma Hotel Friendly Feast is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that produces fundraising events to lift up the local community. Proceeds from this event support the Friendly Feast scholarship fund. Friendly Feast on Instagram

Recycling has long been a bedrock of conservation and an income source for many people. But in California, getting nickels and dimes back for bottles and cans has become much harder.

Hosted in Downtown El Cajon on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Admission and most activities are free of charge. America on Main Street is a celebration of the American spirit through appreciation and respect of the many diverse ethnic and historical groups in the community. This entertaining and exciting event is held every year in Downtown El Cajon on East Main Street and Rea Avenue, between Magnolia and Claydelle Avenues. Highlights include multiple stages of live entertainment, American and ethnic food booths, rides, arts, crafts and display booths, a petting zoo, bounce houses and more! This year also includes the return of El Cajon's Foodie Fest. This popular event features 10-15 of El Cajon's favorite local restaurants and food vendors offering all-you-can-eat tastings from their menu. Bring your appetite and get ready to try delicious appetizers, samples, and desserts as well as specialty beverages and smoothies. Get more information and purchase your Foodie Fest tickets!

Join us for our Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, giving the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Note: This is a two-part workshop. The uppercase alphabet will be taught on a separate date, and you will need to purchase the ticket separately. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover The basics of pointed pen calligraphy How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen Materials included Beginner calligraphy pen Calligraphy nibs Sumi ink Cancellation Policy All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com Visit: https://www.strengerstudio.com/product/uppercase-modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-workshop-sept-7-/312?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Strenger on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for our Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, giving the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Note: This is a two-part workshop. The uppercase alphabet will be taught on a separate date, and you will need to purchase the ticket separately. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover The basics of pointed pen calligraphy How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen Materials included Beginner calligraphy pen Calligraphy nibs Sumi ink Cancellation Policy All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com Visit: https://www.strengerstudio.com/product/lowercase-modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-workshop-sept-6-/311?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Strenger Studio on Instagram and Facebook