Monday, December 23

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“Back to School Miracle Basket” Sorprende a Más de 300 Familias Necesitadas con Classroom Essentials
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“Back to School Miracle Basket” Sorprende a Más de 300 Familias Necesitadas con Classroom Essentials

Irvine, California - El evento "Back to School Miracle Baskets" de Miracles for Kids reunió a más de cien voluntarios y donantes para armar y entregar 332 canastas de regalo que contenían 876 mochilas llenas de útiles escolares para el familias en su lista, ofreciendo una forma divertida de echar una mano. Mientras los padres se preparan para enviar a sus hijos de regreso a la escuela, los gastos de útiles escolares comienzan a acumularse. Pero eso se multiplica cuando una familia se ve devastada por la devastación de un niño gravemente enfermo. Organizaciones como Miracles for Kids están allí para ayudar a recuperarlos. Las facturas, el trabajo, las necesidades del regreso a la escuela y las presiones de la vida no se detienen cuando un niño recibe un diagnóstico de salud devasta...
Five Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend
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Five Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend

By Hispanos Unidos (Fleet Kid City. Photo courtesy Fleet Science Center) Something for the Family - Community Mornings with the Fleet Science Center. Complimentary entrance to different neighborhoods in San Diego, starting with San Ysidro residents this Saturday. Saturday. Starts at 9am. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park.  Something to Do - MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Sunday. 7:30. Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Tickets here. Somewhere to Eat - Valle. Michelin Star restaurant in Oceanside. Saturday and Sunday 5pm - 9pm. Something for Everyone - Bing Crosby Stakes at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Saturday. First race starts at 2:00pm. Tickets here.  This Weekend Only - Padres BeerFest. Petco Park. $15 and up. Friday. Starts at...
Special Guest Post: Author Annette Rodriguez Carreras – Top Five Life Hacks for Recent Grads
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Special Guest Post: Author Annette Rodriguez Carreras – Top Five Life Hacks for Recent Grads

by Annette Rodriguez Carreras So, you’ve graduated: What’s Next? Congratulations!  All that hard work has paid off!  But now, comes an uncertain future: what’s the next move?  Yes, an annoying question when you’re supposed to be enjoying your day, but it does have value.  Unfortunately, life doesn’t stop to give you a break and most people, myself included when I was in your shoes, do not have all the details worked out.  But you have the resources to tackle the big question.   And even if you do not know exactly what you want to do, by this time you have an idea of what you like and perhaps what you’re passionate about.  Use these to your advantage.  And if you know what you like to do, but you do not know how to make that work around ...
Birch Aquarium Announces ‘Science Night’ Lineup
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Birch Aquarium Announces ‘Science Night’ Lineup

Birch Aquarium at Scripps | Photo: Jordann Tomasek La Jolla, CA —Birch Aquarium's Blue Beach Happy Hours hopes to add even more fun with the addition of Science Nights on Wednesday evenings beginning July 19.  During Science Nights, guests can sip and snack alongside Scripps Oceanography scientists as they dive into the details of their research in a fun format, perfect for all ages. With topics including sharks, plankton, penguins and heatwaves, guests will get a taste of some of the incredible research taking place at Scripps and talk with the people behind it. The aquarium's family-friendly happy hours take place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in July and August on Blue Beach, a new space that invites guests to connect with the ocean and each other. Happy Hou...
Las Americas Premium Outlets Welcomes 5 New Shopping and Food Openings
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Las Americas Premium Outlets Welcomes 5 New Shopping and Food Openings

(Photo above: Inside Psycho Bunny, one of five new retailers for the San Diego outlet mall) San Diego - Las Americas Premium Outlets recently increased its selection by adding five new retailers. With this exciting new development, the Simon property is hoping the local shopping experience will be significantly improved, and a larger spectrum of customer tastes will be catered to. New retailers include: Psycho Bunny: Psycho Bunny offers polos, hoodies, pants and swimwear that is crafted with exclusive fabrics, luxurious trimmings and vibrant colors to help men and children to style their own self-expression. LOFT Outlet: The beloved brand known for its chic and versatile women's clothing, providing fashionable options for every occasion relocated to a larger space in April.Ci...
The Habit Burger Grill Unveils New Spicy Chicken Sandwich
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The Habit Burger Grill Unveils New Spicy Chicken Sandwich

By Hispanos Unidos What The New Dish Is:    A Limited-Time Offer: The Habit Burger Grill's new spicy chicken sandwich. An exclusive menu addition available for a limited time during the summer. Who Would Love This:  Spice Enthusiasts -  The red pepper sauce drizzled on top of the sandwich’s double-battered chicken caters to those who crave bold and fiery flavors and those looking for an extra kick with their meals. Family-Friendly Feasting: If you're looking for a family-friendly spot, The Habit Grill hits the spot. The fast-casual restaurant chain was originally founded in 1969, in Santa Barbara County, California and started as a family-owned business. Today there are over 300 locations nationwide. Where Can you Join In: Local Hotspots: With 19 locat...
Five Things to Do This Weekend in San Diego
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Five Things to Do This Weekend in San Diego

Photo Credit - Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain This Weekend Only - Our San Diego Padres take on the New York Mets. 3-game series starts today. Tickets here. Somewhere to Go - Moonlight Summer Concert Series is back - The Red Cars Band performs Sunday 3-5pm. Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. Free admission.  Something to Eat - Batch and Box Cookies. Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Open Fridays and Saturdays 10am - 10pm. Sundays 10am-9pm.  For the Family - (Pictured above) The Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain celebrates its 40th anniversary. Free rides to those born in 1983. Offer starts tomorrow and runs through July 14. More information here.  For the Adults - Hard Rock Rooftop Pool Party. Saturday. 12-6pm. Free admission. Tickets here.
El Clásico de México Club América vs Chivas de Guadalajara
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El Clásico de México Club América vs Chivas de Guadalajara

LOS ANGELES – Club América, Club Deportivo Guadalajara y PRIMETIME Sports anunciaron oficialmente que el esperado Clásico de México llegará al icónico Rose Bowl Stadium del sur de California este 15 de octubre para culminar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. El Clásico de México, el partido más grande del continente, tendrá su versión anual en Estados Unidos con un amistoso que será la celebración mexicana más grande en la unión americana este año. La rivalidad más grande de México comenzó hace casi 65 años entre el Club América de la Ciudad de México y las Chivas de Guadalajara. La última vez que este partido se jugó en Los Angeles fue en el 2018 en el LA Coliseum bajo el nombre del Súper Clásico y atrajo a más de 60,000 aficionados al recinto del centro de la ciudad.  Este evento...
FIVE THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
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FIVE THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

SOMETHING TO DO - Los Tigres Del Norte performs at the San Diego County Fair. Sunday. 7:30pm. Tickets here. SOMEWHERE TO GO - Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival. Last day to enjoy is Sunday 7:30-8:30pm. Tickets here. SOMEWHERE TO EAT - Barrio Food Hall. 20+ food vendors with online ordering and kiosk ordering available. Saturday and Sunday 11am - midnight. More information here. FOR THE FAMILY -  Free Health Resource Fair at the Jacobs Center. Saturday 10am - 1pm. Free diabetes and blood pressure screenings, For the uninsured, mammograms, dental exams and physicals will be available. More information here. FOR THE ADULTS - Flying Embers and partner Donavon Frankenreiter are hosting a “bus-top” concert tour throughout San Diego. At each stop, Donavan will decamp his ...
Five Things to Do This Weekend in San Diego
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Five Things to Do This Weekend in San Diego

Something to Do -   Free Charburger Day at Oceanside’s second grand opening of Habit Burger Grill. On Saturday, the first 200 guests starting at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. will receive a FREE Charburger, fries and drink. Must be a CharClub member and present VIP invitation. Something for the Family - Father's Day Cruise to Belmont Park - Car Show. Sunday. 10am - 3pm.  Something For Everyone - Lynard Skynyrd performs on Saturday at the San Diego County Fair. Tickets here. Something to Eat - Plantology Cafe - Oceanside. Open Saturday and Sunday 7am - 5pm.  This weekend only - House of Puerto Rico San Diego presents their annual Dia de San Juan Celebration Lawn Program. Saturday. Open to the public.