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Most of the new laws Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in 2023 take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Since 1973, La Mesa Oktoberfest has been attracting Oktoberfest revelers from across San Diego and Southern California for 3 FREE days of festive live music, including Oompa bands, tons of top-notch German food, and of course, steins filled to the brim with German & Craft beer! This year marks a milestone 50th year of the festival and La Mesa Oktoberfest is celebrating in style by offering Munich-inspired festivities in the La Mesa Village on Friday, September 29, Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1 as the quaint streets set the scene for the largest German celebration San Diego has to offer! Grab your steins and get ready to "Prost!” (Cheers!), because there is a libation to satisfy the taste of every Mann or Frau at this year’s Oktoberfest! Top off a perfect day soaking in the La Mesa sun with three fully loaded biergartens featuring non-stop performances by local and regional bands for young and old alike with German Polka bands, indie rock jams, brass musicians and more! A Biergarten Pass is only $5 (kids are free) and gives you access to all three unique gartens. Guests will want to come hungry and enjoy a wide variety of traditional German food, giant pretzels, bratwurst, schnitzel, and other delicious delights in the food court! Gather up your brute and brawn for the Glücklich Games and battle it out in a series of ferocious games! Race down the street through a mini obstacle course while holding full steins at the Beer Stein Races. Face off to see who can roll their beer barrel the fastest from one end of the course to the other with the Beer Barrel Roll. Team up and grab each end of a keg, run around the cone, and then come back and pass it off to the next two players on your team with the Keg Haul Relay Race. Throw your partner over your shoulders and race through the custom course with the Partner Carrying Race. Prove which team is the strongest with a suspenseful game of Tug-O-War! After you have competed in the Glücklich Games, head over to Artisan Market! The Artisanal Market features boutique, small-business vendors offering unique and hand-made items. Lining the streets will be over 100+ vendors to shop at and enjoy traditional and non-traditional food including some unique vegan specials! If the above was not enough, Oktoberfest has even more to enjoy at this German paradise with the German Kinder Karneval, featuring a towering Ferris Wheel, rock-climbing wall, massive inflatable slides, interactive art, brat-eating competitions, scavenger hunts, & MORE! Dachshunds and all pets are welcome! Bring your furry friend to our 3-day Däckeldorf extravaganza and participate in our free Wiener/Dachshund dog races and fashion shows to win exciting prizes and medals. Always wanted to be a VIP? Upgrade your Oktoberfest experience with one of our Hofbrauhaus Biergarten VIP Passes that provide special benefits and VIP treatments! Celebrating its 50th year, La Mesa Oktoberfest continues to top its traditions and present Bavarian festivities that San Diegans of all ages can partake in! Don’t miss the fun, traditions, and history that has led to this milestone 50th year. La Mesa Oktoberfest is the perfect opportunity to create meaningful memories, enjoy the company of friends and family, and come together for an unbeatable FREE weekend in a German paradise in the heart of La Mesa. Hold on to your Lederhosen – 2023 is going to be one for the books! For more information and to purchase VIP passes, visit www.LaMesaOktoberfest.org.

We spent a day soaking up the low-key magic made by Luke "Santa Luke" Durant, who draws large crowds — young and old — to storied Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore.

The recently enacted PUMP Act requires most employers to provide private lactation spaces, but does not provide monetary support to do so.

Pointing to rising anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, hostility and legislation, more than 140 San Diego-area organizations, elected and faith leaders and businesses issued a joint statement Monday supporting Pride events.

An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud.

California is leading our nation with groundbreaking legislation that addresses climate change by keeping organic materials out of our landfills. As Californians are asked to rethink how they manage their food waste, businesses may be wondering: How can I be in compliance, and how will this affect my bottom line? The County of San Diego and Solana Center are here to help you understand the new legislation and find opportunity in the coming changes. From saving money, to creating press opportunities, to addressing climate change and regional food insecurity, your business has a lot to gain while staying ahead of state regulations! In this webinar, we will cover: - Organic waste legislation (SB 1383) that impacts your business - Impacts of wasted food on your business and the environment - Practical tips and strategies to prevent food waste and save money - Guidance on food donation, liability protection, and tax incentives Please learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/3i6BOOq. Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Register for the event through here! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Analysts say the presidential election will be "crucial" for the future of the Asian island and its relationships with both the United States and China.

Concorde crossed the Atlantic at twice the speed of sound, cutting travel time in half compared to a conventional passenger plane. The groundbreaking jet made its final flight on Nov. 26, 2003.

The TV adaptation of the 2016 novel The Expatriates is set in Hong Kong and tells the stories of several women navigating expat ennui. The show is also a strangely displaced form of prestige TV.