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Taxes on second homes. Combining police departments. The city taking over SDG&E. There was plenty of news this weekend at Voice of San Diego’s Politifest, the annual festival of local politics and civic debate.

Parking for major events near Petco Park is going to get a lot more expensive starting in September. The new rates will help the city balance its budget — but there’s push back from local organizations.

Waltz & Such and the SD Vintage Dance Society host their 21st annual Viennese Nights! The Grand Pacific Waltz Orchestra, with Mr. Joe Dyke conducting, plays live authentic period music for waltzes, polkas, mixers, and more. Internationally renowned vintage dance historian Joan Walton will precept, as well as lead an all-levels “Survival Waltz” workshop prior to the ball (11-1 pm, $15), including the specialty and called dances of the evening. The workshop is highly recommended for a more enjoyable ball experience, and the best way to meet potential dance partners. N.B.: This is a formal event, with ladies in long gowns and men in suits, tailcoats, or tuxedos. No casual wear, short hemlines, spike heels, or floor-marking soles allowed. Visit: Viennese Nights: A Grand Victorian Ball Waltz & Such on Instagram and Facebook

Why cholera is striking in Africa. It's a disease that's easy to control with proper treatment. But without medical care, patients can perish quickly.

The Supreme Court Tuesday rejected an appeal from Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax.

Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.

From Monday July 14 through Sunday July 20, Salt & Straw will enhance this year’s holiday with their very own National Ice Cream Week – debuting the never-before-seen Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone and accompanying Sundae, offering daily, special items and exciting prizes, and launching their new loyalty program. Exclusive early access to special items and perks will be announced in real time on the Salt & Straw website and Salt & Straw app throughout the week, allowing guests to skip the lines at shops by placing their orders in advance via the Order Ahead feature on mobile, desktop or within the app. SAN DIEGO LOCATIONS: Salt & Straw: 1670 India St. One Paseo: 3705 Caminito Court UTC: 4575 La Jolla Village Drive Salt & Straw’s National Ice Cream Week offerings include: Special Items: From July 14-20, Salt & Straw will announce specials throughout the week in-store and online, including perks such as complimentary scoops for kids, free waffle cones daily (for those who enter their email and sign up for the Salt & Straw app), and more. New Toppings Program: On Monday July 14, Salt & Straw will launch their new toppings program, debuting craveable options such as: Chocolate Sauce sourced from Holy Kakow and made with Heirloom Peruvian organic cacao and organic cacao butter, Colombian sugar dark with molasses, and Himalayan pink salt Marionberry Coulis, a Marionberry Fruit Syrup from Oregon Growers made with blackberries, marionberries, cane sugar, and lemon juice Candied Nibs from Cloudforest Craque, candied cacao beans infused in beer, sugar, and salt Chocolate Granola, Dandelion Chocolate Breakfast Granola made with Camino Verde, Ecuador 70% chocolate and Costa Esmeraldas cacao nibs, blended with whole grain oats, puffed quinoa, hazelnuts, and coconut oil lightly sweetened with maple syrup, and finished with dried Michigan cherries, flaky toasted coconut, and sea salt Cherries sourced from Filthy, wild Italian Amarena cherries slow cooked in copper pots for a sweet and tart flavor Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone Launch: On Friday July 18, Salt & Straw shops nationwide will debut the never-before-seen Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone. Guests can enjoy it with the ice cream of their choice or as the Strawberry Waffle Cone Sundae (available exclusively on July 18), which features scoops of Salt & Straw’s Strawberry Honey Balsamic ice cream, topped with whipped cream and cherries on the new Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone. Double Points Day (Saturday July 19): For those who join Salt & Straw’s new loyalty program (sign up via the Salt & Straw app), users have the chance to earn double points on any in-store purchases and Order Ahead pick-ups. National Ice Cream Day Prize Card (Sunday July 20): The week’s festivities culminate on Sunday July 20, the official date of National Ice Cream Day, when every order at Salt & Straw shops and online will earn a free prize. For every order, guests will receive a digital scratch off card with prizes ranging from a free scoop, to a personal ice cream-making session with Salt & Straw chef, founder and cookbook author Tyler Malek. Salt & Straw Ice Cream on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

This August, The Rosin Box Project—San Diego’s premier contemporary ballet company— presents "DEBUTS," a striking program of world premieres by celebrated choreographers Garrett Smith, Ching Ching Wong, and Artistic Director Carly Topazio. Featuring bold new voices and original works created in collaboration with TRBP’s acclaimed artists, "DEBUTS" offers an unforgettable experience at the cutting edge of contemporary ballet. Catch "DEBUTS" live at California Center for the Arts, August 22 - 24, and streamed online, August 29 - September 5. The Rosin Box Project on Facebook / Instagram

Bómbita was terminated from the state’s top cybersecurity post in a phone call from the governor’s office Sept. 23; his last day is Friday. He had been on the job less than a year but repeatedly found himself at odds, he said, with officials at the Office of Emergency Services. That agency oversees the one Bómbita ran, the Cybersecurity Integration Center, through its Homeland Security division.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, wriggling maggots and hairy caterpillars aren't pests — they're prized food — sold by the tub, fried with chili, and celebrated for their nutrition.