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Voters in three states will decide whether to legalize recreational use. Earlier this year, Pew reported that 88% of U.S. adults said marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use.

"I Need a Beer" is a play about a family and how it develops over generations, focusing on the main character, Rose, who becomes a mother. Themes of love, loss, grief, alcoholism, and family-roles are explored in subtle, yet confronting ways with characters that seem strangely familiar. Wildsong Productions on Instagram San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Join The Kiwanis and Ocean Beach Woman's Club for the 77th Annual Ocean Beach Children's Kite Festival Location: Robb Field, 2525 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107 May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Description: Free-Family Oriented Free-Make and decorate your own kite. Free materials, and instructions, and help with kite making. Prizes awarded for best-decorated kites. Several prize contests by age groups throughout the day. Fly your newly made kite, or bring a kite from home and show it off. Play awesome kite games like Chase the Tail, Candy Drop, and Races. Get instruction from some of the best kite fliers around. Craft Booths, Community Booths, and Food Trucks. Dog-Friendly (Must be on leash) Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Beach, Serving Beach Communities since 1928 Presented with assistance from the Ocean Beach Woman's Club Making Waves in the Community Since 1924 Information: www.oceanbeachkiwanis.org or oceanbeachkiwanis@gmail.com

Mi Gente CA, award-winning arts & culture organization with a mission to support underrepresented artists, announces its highly anticipated “Block Party” event. This festival marks the first city in Mi Gente CA’s expansion throughout California, and will precede the organization’s creative cultural work in San Diego County. The event will feature approximately 25 arts vendors, food and drink options, a live DJ performance, and games for all to enjoy. The event will take place at Mujeres Brew House on June 9, 2024, from Noon-6 p.m. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the public with a suggested ticket donation to support the festival and future programming of the organization. Donations will be accepted in person day of event, and online at: www.migenteca.org/events/sd-block-party

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has replaced his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, with Israel Katz, who was the foreign minister. The surprise move has sparked protests across Israel.

Christian Arreguin is voting for the first time in this year's general election. Through the Alliance San Diego youth artist-in-residence program, he's also making art to inspire civic engagement among young people in his Chicano community.

¡Hola amigos! Antes de cerrar esta temporada y tomar un pequeño descanso, queríamos dejarlos con la historia de Jardín de las Mariposas, un albergue en Tijuana exclusivamente para migrantes queer. Este albergue ha impactado las vidas de miles de personas queer que huyen de la violencia o que enfrentan discriminación en su país de origen, siempre con el objetivo de apoyar los refugiados con techo y comida para que puedan a definir su próximo paso en su vida. ¡No se pueden perder esta inspiradora historia de esperanza! ¡Hasta pronto! ********* Port of Entry tiene nuevas historias para ti, esta vez centradas en la experiencia LGBTQ+ de la región. En esta temporada, acompañamos a diferentes invitades que nos cuentan que significa ser queer en las fronteras, encontrarse a uno mismo y luchar por sus derechos. Sigue a nuestros maravillosos hosts Natalí y Alan, mientras escuchan estas increíbles historias. ¡No te pierdas esta temporada! ¡Caile! Si te gusta este episodio, mandanos un mensaje en @portofentrypod. *********** Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa. Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a corporatesupport@kpbs.org Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show. ‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco Adrian Villalobos es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González. Elma Gonzalez es nuestra editora en Español Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones. John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido. This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo announced their own tiny pygmy hippo, named Haggis, was born Oct. 30. The newborn, female calf is "doing well," according to zoo staff.

Russia's Vladimir Putin says he endorses Vice President Harris, with a wink and a nod. “Russia likes that Donald Trump says he wants to improve relations between America and Russia,” one expert says.

Voters in 10 states are deciding whether to put protections for reproductive rights into their state constitutions.