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Arkansas is the only holdout state that has not pursued the Biden administration's offer to extend Medicaid coverage to new moms for a year after they give birth.

A plan to buy a ranch in Vista and build a treatment center for adults with mental illness and substance abuse disorders has sparked controversy in the community. In other news, name calling, mockery and outbursts are now routine at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ meetings. In the second of a three-parter on incivility, analysts believe the insults are damaging “the marketplace of ideas,” and harming democracy. Plus, an iconic live music venue in North County is celebrating its golden jubilee.

See it - Taste it - Experience it. The San Diego Spirits Festival returns to the shores of La Jolla for its 14th annual two-day event from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 8. Get ready to fully immerse yourself in a two-day experience fueled by top spirits and unlimited cocktails held at the picturesque Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s flagship location in La Jolla. The ultimate celebration of luxury craft cocktails and spirits, the festival will invite industry professionals and spirits enthusiasts alike to experience the latest trends and flavors in the world of spirits in a space that is creatively designed to showcase world-renowned brands and boutique distillers. Attendees can expect an impressive array of products and tastings from more than 65 premium spirits and craft cocktail brands, ranging from high-end spirits to ready-to-drink cocktails and seltzers. Guests will also enjoy artisanal bites from top local restaurants including Beeside Balcony, Lobster West and more. The event also offers attendees the opportunity to meet brand ambassadors, mingle with industry professionals, enjoy live entertainment and check out the impressive collection of art within the museum. A flamenco guitarist will provide the soundtrack to the event and live samba performances, belly dancers and more. VIP tickets, which include an annual pass to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and exclusive access to the VIP area with tastings from the top-medaled brands of San Diego Spirits Festival’s International Bottle Competition, are also available and priced at $200. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Climate change threatens many traditional foods in Alaska. But it's also making farming more possible. A new training program aims to help Alaska Native communities grow more of their own food.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. From Emmy Award winning producer Andrew Zimmern, in collaboration with multi-award-winner and storytelling visionary David E. Kelley, Hope in the Water explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans.

Scream. Shout. Let it all out. SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream Select nights Sept. 29 - Oct. 31, 2023 Face your fears when Howl-O-Scream reawakens this fall at SeaWorld San Diego. Get ready for spine-chilling scares on Sept. 29, 2023. Howl-O-Scream will once again arrive to transform the peaceful SeaWorld San Diego park you once knew into something sinister. When night falls and a carnival of horrifying creatures surrounds you, just try to put on a happy face. Evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you've entered a house of horrors. Quench your thirst for fear with fiendishly delicious cocktails, beer, and spirits. Feel the monstrous electricity of live entertainment. Dance the night away and deepen the thrills with a nighttime coaster ride. Above all, try to resist the eyes of evil that threaten to follow you everywhere. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed nighttime event. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event that is not included with regular SeaWorld park admission. Tickets to Howl-o-Scream include haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, DJ dance parties, access to themed bars, rides and coasters inside the park, and more. Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under the age of 13 or the faint of heart. No costumes or face paint allowed. General Event Info FAQs Howl-O-Scream San Diego on Facebook / Instagram #HowlOScreamSD

Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon play estranged sisters saying farewell to their terminally ill dad. It's a familiar plot, but writer-director Azazel Jacobs manages to sidesteps cliché.

On Sunday, September 29th, Black Radish’s Chef Itze Behar will present Baja Night, a nine-course meal centered around the cuisine of Baja California, with each dish created by Chef Itze herself. Tickets are $139 per person; a curated pairing of specialty cocktails utilizing Mexican spirits is also available at an additional cost. Dishes you’ll experience during your evening include Lobster Taco, Infladitas, Duck en Mole Negro, Hiramasa Crudo with passionfruit, lemon, and cucumber, and Kobe Beef on Salsa Matcha. Reservations are available between 5:00 p.m. and 10 p.m. via Tock. A $25 deposit is required per person, which is applied as a credit towards your meal's total. Visit: https://www.exploretock.com/blackradish/

In an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force, over 15 years, China will raise the retirement age for men to 63, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs.

Authentic Norwegian Food and Drinks will be available. Also there will be a stage performance from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Games, contests and entertainment. Visit: https://www.houseofnorway.org/events-volunteer