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Scripps said it was working to notify 147,267 people so they can take steps to protect their information, though there's no indication at present that any data has been used to commit fraud. Plus, UC San Diego’s RIMAC arena vaccination superstation has delivered its last dose. The superstation closed its doors on Tuesday. And state officials are considering changing the watchdog role of nursing home inspectors. Critics argue it would weaken oversight by turning the state’s inspectors into consultants. Then, a new report from The San Diego Union-Tribune's Social Justice Reporting Project explores the role colorism has played within communities of color. Plus, San Diego is in the process of rolling out a whole extra layer of waste pickup — food waste will soon need to be combined with yard waste and placed in new green bins. Finally, discover new music from bands in the region, including 10-19 and the Number Men, Accidents, The Verigolds, Maura Rosa and Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra.

More than a year after live music came to a screeching halt, Pure Noise Records is thrilled to present the 2021 Pure Noise Tour, featuring State Champs, Four Year Strong, Real Friends, Just Friends, and Bearings. Kicking off on September 14 in Nashville, the nineteen date cross-country run will include stops in Charlotte, Dallas, Los Angeles, Denver, Philadelphia, Boston, and more! The Pure Noise Tour has spotlighted some of the label’s most promising talent since their inaugural run in 2012 featuring The Story So Far. Since then, the tour has presented bands like Stick To Your Guns, Seaway, Counterparts, and Boston Manor, among others, and even ventured overseas in 2015 for a 10-date UK stint featuring Four Year Strong. This year promises to be another memorable one as these bands hit the road for the first time after many were forced to cancel tours last year. The 2021 Pure Noise Tour will arrive to San Diego on Tuesday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. at SOMA Concert Hall and tickets are available right now! Get tickets here! General admission: $29.50 For more information, please visit the Pure Noise Records website or go to purenoisetour.com.

The 6th annual La Mesa Holiday in the Village will once again be ringing in holiday cheer for everyone far and near on Saturday December 4 from Noon – 9 p.m. La Mesa Village friends and family will have the chance to take part in FREE festive fun with live music, cozy fires, craft vendors, food, holiday photo opportunities, and a kids’ area bigger than Santa’s Toy Shop! Free For All Ages! Located at La Mesa Blvd between Spring Street & 4th Street Visit: http://www.lamesavillageassociation.org/events/holiday-in-the-village.aspx FEATURES: · 50+ Food, Craft & Retail Local Vendors · Yummy Bites · Fire Pits · 360 degree photo opp · Live Entertainment at the La Mesa Lumber Yard Stage · Train Rides for Kids · Strolling balloon artist · "Elf Yourself" Station - feat. face painting, glitter bar, elf hats & more! · Caroling · Inflatable Bounce Houses Get in the holiday spirit while playing carnival games, listening to carolers, and enjoying delicious food and drinks from La Mesa local favorites. Walk the streets of La Mesa’s historic downtown while exploring over 50 local craft vendor stands, then cozy up with artisan and craft food and snack specialties. Friends and family can relax by the fire pits while enjoying holiday caroling, cheerful holiday music, and fun live entertainment on the La Mesa Lumber Stage. La Mesa’s FREE Holiday in the Village will turn everyone holly and jolly with a full lineup of entertainment including traditional holiday songs and music, local bands, and community performances. Stop in and enjoy the holiday cheer at La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village for an amazing day that comes but once a year! Come to Holiday in the Village ready to shop, dine, and bask in La Mesa’s joyful atmosphere as this honored tradition transforms the town into a winter wonderland for the whole family! La Mesa Village Association is on Facebook and Instagram

City Heights Día Muertos celebration returns live, spirited, and vividly-hued to Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, the long-time home of the event. The second longest-running celebration in San Diego! When: Oct. 30, 2021 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Candlelight Vigil @ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park (in front of the City Heights Weingart Library.) at 3795 Fairmount Ave. in City Heights. Here are some highlights for this year’s event: Cultural entertainment and art making opportunities will be offered. Returning from previous years will be Drummers Without Borders featuring a giant puppet and lantern drum parade winding around the city block, The Old Globe brings another round of five short plays written and performed by community members, Mariachi Victoria, Chinuelo (Chinelo) masked dancers from Guerrero, Mexico, Radio Latina supports with sound equipment and an emcee. Activities return such as maskmaking with San Diego Guild of Puppetry, and a drumming lesson session with Drummers Without Borders. Talks are being held to imagine and actualize a community-wide art project going on the entire day. Catrina and Catrin outfits are encouraged (a la Posada,) and a contest usually takes place. A candlelight vigil is planned for the evening. New cultural groups participating will be Ballet Folkloric Xochipilli (SDSU), Majestic in Motion with two youth dance groups, Hoover High School Band, and Grupo Colibri, and there may be more cultural participants by the day of the event. Always outstanding are the community altares set up by families and organizations. These have a sense of ritual and reverence combined with a degree of mirth. The paths are strewn with marigolds and greens, and a breeze carries the heady scent of flowers and pan de muerto. (Bread of the dead.) There is a splendid new logo, which will be available on tee shirts and more. Food will be available. A free of cost community event started by the Residents’ Committee to continue the Mexican cultural holiday honoring the deceased family members and friends. City Heights Día de Muertos Celebration is on Facebook

Presented by the nonprofit San Diego Folk Heritage and the City of Poway. Bands on the bandstand from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with seats and shade provided. Railroads have been an important part of our heritage and we’d like you to join us in their celebration. In addition to a main stage in the gazebo filled with musical entertainment from San Diego Folk Heritage, there will be model railroad layouts in the Great Room, train robberies, the Nelson House will be open for tours, ride aboard the 1907 Steam Engine for a nominal fee, or browse hand-crafted items at the Boardwalk Craft Market. Come join us for a day of history and fun! 10 a.m. - Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas. High energy Americana. First time on our stage! 11 a.m. - Enter the Blue Sky. Award winning all-original local favorite. Noon - Cowboy Jack. Great songs from the classic days of country music 1 p.m. - Nathan James. International star and master of acoustic blues. 2 p.m. - Trails & Rails. Long time SDFH friends with vast knowledge of American music and history. 3 p.m. - Hot Pstromi trio. Klezmer-inspired fiddling from Yale Strom of the San Diego Hall of Fame.