No tricks, just treats 🍭

3 locally-operated candy stores in San Diego

What’s Halloween without endless amounts of candy? Sweet treats have been a part of the holiday tradition since the 1950s, when they served as an alternative to a trick.

We’ve got a sweet tooth that’s ready for all the treats (and maybe a few tricks). So, whether you’re stocking up for your scary movie marathon or challenging your friends to see who can eat the most sugar, we’re checking out 3 locally-owned candy shops to help you stock up this season.

Sweet selection from Cousin's Candy — Talk about a sweet selection.

🍫 Cousin’s Candy Shop, 2711 San Diego Ave., Old Town
This shop might make you feel like you hopped in a DeLorean and time traveled to 1885. But no need to go back to the future, because Cousin’s is a staple for old-fashioned candy. From taffy to homemade fudge, you’ll be able to stock up on the sweets you grew up eating — and what better way to learn about old-timey confections than to taste them yourself?

🍬 Candy Me Up, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr. Ste. 422, La Mesa
Look familiar? This sweets shop has become popular within the TikTok community, where it shows off its wide variety of candies. This shop is female-owned + operated and focuses on the trendy treats. When you visit this store expect to find candies from all around the world + some familiar favorites.

Candy Pushers set up SDtoday — The Candy Pushers market set up.

🍭 Candy Pushers, 1295 University Ave. #1B, Hillcrest
A candy cart-turned-store, this inclusive environment is all sweets all the time. Fill a bag with as many treats as your sweet tooth can handle; this is the perfect stop to make right before your scary movie marathon. And you can’t forget about that homemade fudge, made fresh everyday with the opportunity for special, homemade orders.

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Tuesday, October 18

Atmosphere “Party Over Here Tour” | Tue., Oct. 18 | 8 p.m. | Soma San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd. Ste. I, San Diego | $37.50 | The hip-hop duo performs with guests Blimes & Gab + Plain Ole Bill.
Trivia Tuesdays at Draft at Belmont Park | Tue., Oct. 18 - Tue., Sep. 3 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Draft at Belmont Park, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego | Free | Test your knowledge while enjoying extended happy hour deals.
John Splithoff “All In - The Solo Tour” | Tue., Oct. 18 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $20.00 | A solo show by the singer + songwriter.
Patrick Watson | Tue., Oct. 18 | 8 p.m. | Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave., Solana Beach | The singer brings his blend of cabaret pop + classical music influences to the stage.

Wednesday, October 19

Madball | Wed., Oct. 19 | 7:25 p.m. | Brick By Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave, San Diego | $20.00 - $22.00| The hardcore band from NYC comes for the West Coast.
San Diego International Film Festival | Wed., Oct. 19 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 5:30 p.m. | AMC UTC 14, 4425 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego | $16.00 - $499.00 | A collection of 100+ films from across the globe are airing at this 5-day event.
Weihenstephaner Beer Dinner | Wed., Oct. 19 | 5 p.m. | JRDN Restaurant, San Diego | $130.00 | A four-course Oktoberfest meal expertly paired with beer.

Thursday, October 20

What the Heck is Contemporary Art?! | Thu., Oct. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | ICA North, 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, Encinitas | Free | An exploration of contemporary art through the work of Ghanaian artist Yaw Owusu.

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The San Diego Wave FC defeated the Chicago Red Stars 2-1 to earn a spot in the semifinals of the 2022 NWSL Championship. Alex Morgan scored the winning goal in extra time, and the franchise set a NWSL playoff attendance record with 26,215 fans at Snapdragon Stadium. ⚽

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The state of California allocated over $3 billion for transportation construction, with $150 million for highways and bridges in San Diego + Imperial counties. The funding will be split between nine projects in our region — the largest being $56 million for an auxiliary lane and safety improvements on State Route 52. 🛣️ (Times of San Diego)

Biz

Gas prices in San Diego County dropped by 3 cents on Sunday, making it the eleventh consecutive day the costs accelerated down. During the stretch, the average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline decreased by 36.4 cents, bringing the cost to $6.071. ⛽ (NBC 7)

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Rock trio blink-182 announced they’ll perform a second show at Pechanga Arena after their first date sold out. The set is scheduled for Mon., June 19 — preceding the original June 20 show — and ticket pre-sales begin this morning at 10 a.m. with multiple opportunities throughout the week. 🎸 (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tech

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is looking to multiply the number of Przewalski’s horses — an endangered species that’s short + stocky with a zebra-like mane. The solution is Kurt, a cloned horse that the zoo hopes will breed with its small herd and expand the population. 🐴 (KPBS)

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Celebrity chef + TV personality Keisuke Takeda is bringing his fast-casual restaurant Ramen King Keisuke to One Paseo in Carmel Valley in spring of 2023. The chain recently opened its first US location in Los Angeles County, and if you can wrap your noodle around it, a Carlsbad shop is also in the works. 🍜 (Eater San Diego)

Arts

San Marcos is giving locals a shot at being featured in its Juried Photography Show, on display from Tues., Nov. 1-Fri., Dec. 16, at the San Marcos Community Center. Entries will be received on Tues., Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and cash prizes will be awarded to winners. 📸

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$76,000. That was the sale price for a pair of Levi’s manufactured in the 1880s. Local vintage clothing collector Kyle Haupert + his partner purchased the mostly-intact jeans, paying $87,000 after additional 15% buyer’s fees. The pants serve as a piece of US history, providing a glimpse into the era’s labor market. 👖 (NBC7)

Try This

We have a funny feeling you’ll like this. The North Coast Repertory Theatre scheduled additional installments of “Tuesday Night Comics,” with the first show on Tues., Nov. 1, and four more performances in 2023. The event brings a collection of comics under one roof and will be headlined by Mark Christopher Lawrence. 🎤

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Did you know we want to see your artwork on our products? We’re looking for freelance graphic designers in San Diego to work with us through our online retail store, and yes, you’d be getting paid for it. First, let’s get to know each other.

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Celebrating our time 🤎

Joe Musgrove mural added to WestBrew wall in downtown San Diego

Cheers to a new mural. | Photo via @groundfloormurals

Our excitement for the Padres has us wanting to paint the city brown + gold — but that’s not just a dream for Chula Vista-based muralists Paul Jimenez + Signe Ditona (aka Ground Floor Murals). As the Friars faced the LA Dodgers over the weekend, the artists painted pitcher Joe Musgrove on the walls of WestBrew in downtown San Diego.

The portrait of the El Cajon native can be seen outside the tasting room and boldly proclaims “It’s Our Time,” greeting fans as they walk to Petco Park. As the team continues into the National League Championship Series, the ballpark will host Game 1 tonight at 5:03 p.m. and Game 2 tomorrow at 1:35 p.m. It will also be the location for games 6 + 7, as needed.

The new piece was commissioned thanks to San Diego’s Downtown Partnership Clean & Safe program, which aims to uphold the appearance of the area’s 275 blocks.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Michael.

Editor’s pick: Good morning, San Diego. After this weekend, I can’t stop listening to “All the Small Things” by blink-182. It’s great to see the Poway-formed band reunite, but anyone who went to Petco Park for Game 4 of the National League Division Series knows the song has taken on a new meaning. As the rain came down + crews prepared the field, fans sang along before watching the Padres swing to victory.

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