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🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

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Hometown Hero is spilling the beans on the best snacks to pair with 4/20 festivities. | Photo provided by Hometown Hero

If you’re partaking in 4/20 festivities today (safely, of course), here are five expert-approved snacks to make (or to order on your fave food delivery app… because, let’s be honest, we’re not leaving the couch today), courtesy of the pros at Hometown Hero CBD.

🍣 Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a type of acid found in fats and oils that offer all sorts of benefits. They’re a great energy source that helps keep your cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems functioning.

Additionally, research shows that a whole bunch of chemical reactions in your body convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system helps regulate vital functions such as memory, appetite, sleep, temperature, emotional processing, and much more. (More on the science around that here.)

Foods rich in Omega-3s include:

Salmon, oysters, mackerel, and anchovies (sushi, anyone?)
Walnuts
Peanut butter
Soybeans
Flaxseed and chia seeds (hello, smoothie bowl)

🍫 Chocolate

Before gummies came into the spotlight, the humble brownie was the most iconic cannabis edible — and for a good reason too. With its sweetness and deep earthy undertones, chocolate does a spot-on job of covering up any “meh” grassy aftertaste.

But there’s another benefit: Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) is rich in anandamide, an endocannabinoid that gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Ananda,” which means “happiness” or “bliss.”

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Photo by Christian Kaye Photography via Hometown Hero

🥭 Mangoes

Ever wonder where plants get their smell? (Stay with us here.) Through naturally occurring compounds called terpenes.

Mangoes are rich in a terpene called myrcene, which may help transport cannabinoids into the brain. Plus, this terpene may help the transdermal absorption of cannabinoids too — aka help topical Delta-8 products absorb through the skin.

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2 more ideal munchies

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Asked

What’s the origin of the “4/20" holiday?

A. 420 is the number of active chemical compounds in marijuana.
B. 420 is police code for marijuana violations.
C. The location of Denver Interstate mile marker 420.
D. 420 is what you get if you multiply 12 by 35, the numbers from the title of the Bob Dylan song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35.”
E. 4:20 is the time when a group of teens from California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station.

Puff, puff, guess

See the correct answer in The Wrap.

Events

Thursday, April 20

The Classical Academies present Aladdin Jr. | Thursday, April 20-Sunday, April 23 | Times vary | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | $18 | An adaptation of the beloved Disney story about Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, and Jafar.
Midori | Thursday, Apr. 20 + Friday, Apr. 21 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla | $62-$94 | The artist, activist, educator, and renowned violinist performs her 40th anniversary celebration.
Josh Johnson LIVE! | Thursday, April 20-Saturday, April 22 | Times vary | The American Comedy Co., 818 Sixth Ave., San Diego | $5 | The stand-up comic, NAACP Award-winner, and “Daily Show” writer hits the mic.

Friday, April 21

SDSU vs. New Mexico State Softball | Friday, Apr. 21-Sunday, Apr. 23 | Times vary | Aztec Softball at SDSU Softball Stadium, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego | $6 | The Aztecs take on the Aggies.

Saturday, April 22

Party for the Planet | Saturday, April 22 + Sunday, April 23 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, San Diego | $20-$25 | Celebrate the ocean’s biodiversity with recycled crafts, a scavenger hunt, art, and music.
Tequila & Taco Music Festival | Saturday, Apr. 22 + Sunday, Apr. 23 | Times vary | Gallagher Square, 840 K. St., San Diego | $35-$70 | Yeah! Two days of tacos, drinks, and music headlined by Baby Bash and Lil Jon.
BritPop | Saturday, Apr. 22-Sunday, Apr. 23 | Times vary | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $26-$78 | San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus presents a tribute to UK music legends.

Sunday, April 23

April 2023 Family Sunday Embroidered Series | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego | Free | Create your own hand-embroidered work inspired by stories found in “25 Million Stitches.”
San Diego King’s Day 2023 | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 1-5 p.m. | The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea Del Cielo | Free | This celebration of Dutch culture features food, music, games and a kids’ flea market.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Weather

Here comes the sun. Temps in San Diego are expected to rise tomorrow and hit ~80° on Friday with clear skies — inland communities could approach 90°. The warm weather will last through Saturday and start to drop on Sunday. (NBC 7)

Civic

San Diego city leaders presented the Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance to Prevent Displacement and Homelessness — a regulation aimed at helping locals maintain housing. The ordinance protects tenants from eviction if they’re paying rent and following leases, and will be presented at the Tuesday, April 25, city council meeting. (CBS 8)

Closed

Bub’s at the Beach had its final last call. After 25 years, the staple of Pacific Beach announced it will close its doors and shared a sense of gratitude for the community. The brand’s downtown location, Bub’s at the Ballpark, will remain open.

Community

The City of San Diego will be repairing roads in Bankers Hill, Pacific Beach, and Linda Vista — resurfacing streets with slurry seal in phases to address damages and prevent future issues. The project will last three weeks, assuming everything goes smoothly.
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced the birth of a Przewalski’s horse — its second successful clone of the endangered species after Kurt’s birth in 2020. Cloning experts used the same living cell line, technically making the animals twins. The addition joins a foal born in December through breeding.

Outdoors

San Diego will leaf no tree uncounted. Crews are surveying the city to collect data on its ~300,000 trees, which is expected to be completed by December. It’s estimated 15% of the city is covered by a tree canopy — by 2035, the Climate Action Plan calls for 35% to be covered. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ranked

It’s not just you, things are getting more expensive. The San Diego-Carlsbad metro area ranked No. 13 on WalletHub’s list of cities where inflation is rising the most. The Consumer Price Index has risen 1.00% compared to two months ago and 5.30% compared to a year ago. (WalletHub)

Kids

The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.

Seasonal

🌎 Go planet, it’s (almost) your Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day in San Diego

EarthDay.org also has resources for how to celebrate Earth Day year-round. | Photo via Pexels

Shoutout to planet Earth for keeping us all grounded. Let’s celebrate.

Saturday, April 22, marks Earth Day — an annual holiday that is celebrated by more than a billion people across 193 countries. This year’s campaign is “Invest In Our Planet,” and to help you do so, EarthDay.org has a plethora of resources that can help you get involved on local, national, and global levels. A few of our favorites include:

The 2023 Earth Day Action Toolkit — your resource for all things Earth Day and environmental advocacy.
The Earth Day event finder — search for local events taking place near you.
The Climate Literacy Communications Toolkit — learn about the key messaging and research behind climate literacy.

Interested in volunteering with a local environmental org in honor of Earth Day? Look no further than San Diego Coastkeeper and I Love a Clean San Diego’s Creek to Bay Cleanup Day.

Earth Day facts

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Michael

Answered: E. According to several sources, 4:20 is the time when a group of teens in Marin County, California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station in the 1970s.

An older brother of one of the kids was friends with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who co-opted and popularized the now-iconic association between the number and the recreational activity (and, ultimately, the celebration of both on April 20 — aka 4/20 — each year).

From the editor
Good morning, San Diego. It’s almost the weekend, and I’m excited for the warm weather. I’m searching for the perfect spot to catch the sunset — anyone else love watching them over community signs?

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