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KPBS's Budget Challenge drew thousands of participants who overwhelmingly supported raising the cannabis business tax. But experts warn that this move may not yield expected results due to competition from the illicit market and other factors.

The world is opening up again, and now’s the best time to dust off your travel journals and memories and learn about travel writing. Have you crossed the country on a motorcycle? Explored Tuscany as a wine expert? Have a great travel memoir to write? Award-winning travel writer/author, Lenore Greiner, will help you develop your area of expertise and choose your travel writing niche. Get practical advice on story angles, deciphering writers’ guidelines, pitching your work, and press trips for free travel. Plus, she’ll cover freelancing and digital opportunities, blogging, social media, authoring your travel memoir and 2025 travel trends. Includes a free workbook with 45 travel writing prompts, examples of travel articles and their structures, ledes, a sample writers guideline, a story pitching guide, and more. If you’re ready to tell your travel stories, then dive in with Lenore and sign up for this popular, engaging class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an evening of powerful art, vibrant storytelling, and community reflection. Celebrate the opening of "XICANA! San Diego," a landmark exhibition centering Chicana/x artists and activism, alongside Louis Verdad’s "TONÁNTZIN," a multimedia installation honoring the enduring strength of the divine feminine. Curated by Dulce Stein and organized by ESMoA in collaboration with The California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Presented by City Heights Community Development ESMoA on Facebook / Instagram The California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media don’t have to be difficult. This class will teach you how to cruise through the murky waters of hashtags, @ signs, and tweets. We’ll cover how to: set up an account write an effective bio post quality content find organic followers take stellar photos create your personal hashtag market yourself or your brand on major platforms avoid being shadowbanned how analytics prevent your posts from garnering likes truncate URLs to fit Twitter and much more don’t be intimidated. It’s much easier than you think…and fun! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-08-social-media-for-beginners-with-maggie-espinosa/https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-08-social-media-for-beginners-with-maggie-espinosa/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

A housing agency rule would also allow work requirements. Supporters say a time limit would help spread limited funds to more people, but critics warn it would leave some homeless.

The tourists who were targeted by water blasts laughed it off. Cities like Barcelona and the island of Mallorca have seen housing costs skyrocket as homes are diverted to the short-term rental market.

Vienna has a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change all at the same time. Now U.S. cities want in, and they're building their own green housing.

Join Golden Guide for their inaugural Golden Makers Market, a vibrant celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) creativity and entrepreneurship. This free community event showcases over 20 AANHPI-owned businesses, makers, and artists from across Southern California. Explore handcrafted products, art, and culinary experiences highlighting rich cultural heritage and contemporary creativity. The two-day event features a curated art show themed "Hiraya Manawari" (Reach Your Dreams) plus workshops including Japanese tea tasting, ikebana flower arranging, jewelry making, and more. Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 11a.m. - 4 p.m. (General Admission, FREE) VIP Shopping Hour: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. daily ($20, includes tote bag) Workshop tickets available separately. For tickets and workshop registration: goldenguide.org/golden-makers-market Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with community, creativity, and connection! Golden Guide on Facebook / Instagram

Presented by Viridian Productions and A Way Home For Dogs: Join local rescues and shelters to meet adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Connect with local organizations that are making a difference and learn about volunteer opportunities, fostering and other ways to help homeless animals in San Diego. This special event will be happening in the North Park Mini Park during the North Park Vegan Market. Rescue Groups & Shelters: A Way Home for Dogs Angels For Dogs And Cats Rescue Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County County of San Diego Animal Services (Bonita) Lionel's Legacy PAWS of Coronado Rescue Fenix SPOT The Animal Pad Frosted Faces Foundation Today, Tomorrow and Forever Animal Rescue Thrive Animal Rescue The North Park Vegan Market is a great place to meet up with your favorite people to enjoy a day of food and fun. Vendors are set up on both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave and on 29th St. Enjoy an incredible selection of food and drinks. Over 50 vendors including food, arts, crafts and more. This is a rain or shine event. Parking: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. A Way Home for Dogs on Facebook / Instagram

Animal Story Time and Activity Reading has never been more fun! Join us for an exciting afternoon at Malcolm X Library, including an animal-themed story time and activity. Compassionate kids of all ages are welcome! No sign-up needed. Valencia Park /Malcolm X Library is located at 5248 Market St., San Diego San Diego Humane Society on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / X