A snapshot

• Per the policy, footage will only be reviewed for felony criminal investigations, to respond to critical public threats, or to locate at-risk missing people.
• Cameras will be placed in public areas and have privacy screens to avoid filming private property; exact locations are still in the proposal stage.
• Video will be erased after 15 days, and ALPR data after 30 days, unless it becomes evidence in a case.
• Only authorized SDPD officers can access videos.

The new framework

• Rebel Star | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $12 | The David Bowie tribute act performs alongside a tribute to Pearl Jam, with guests Cinco Hombres and ALT2K.
• “1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas” | Through Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | New Village Arts, 2787 State St., Carlsbad | $33-$63 | This story of a Black family from Carlsbad celebrates culture and family, with a dash of Christmas drama.

• San Diego State Aztecs vs. Stanford Cardinal Women’s Basketball | Friday, Dec. 1 | 11 a.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $6-$20 | It’s a California showdown on the courts.
• “I’m Not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce” | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. D., Solana Beach | $47 | Ronnie Marmo stars in the show that chronicles the life and death of the controversial comedian.
• Awaken presents Night of Christmas | Friday, Dec. 1 + Saturday, Dec. 2 | 4 + 7:30 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego | $20-$50 | Celebrate the season with classic carols, music, storytelling, aerialists, and fireworks.

• The Magic of Bubbles | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 + 11:30 a.m. | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla | $23-$33 | Italian clown and actor Michele Cafaggi comes to town with this bubbly show.
• Christmas on Crystal Pier | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 2-5 p.m. | Crystal Pier, 4500 Ocean Blvd., San Diego | Free | The beachfront tradition returns to the tip of the pier with the lighting of the tree, festive wreaths, Santa Claus, and the sunset.
• WAR | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $50+ | The Afro-Cuban, jazz-rock, and blues legends bring their music to the El Cajon venue.

• Unleash the Holiday Cheer | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | NTC Park Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego | $2-$20 | This military appreciation event features a pet parade, costume contest, crafts, and a holiday vendor village.
• Holiday Vibes Market | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | AleSmith Brewing Co., 9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego | Free | The craft brewery hosts this shopping experience featuring local vendors, a DJ, and fun for the family.

• San Diego County received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support educational programs that promote bicycle and pedestrian safety. The funding will be used for community programming, participation in national campaigns, and social media outreach.

• Do you have suggestions to make public transit more accessible? SANDAG is seeking community feedback to help provide transit access to more San Diegans. Share your thoughts by taking the Transit Fare Discount Study survey through Jan. 2, 2024.

• Costco withdrew from a lease to build a new store at the North County Mall in Escondido. The wholesale retailer entered the agreement in 2022 that would have allowed it to move into the space left vacant by a Sears store that shuttered in 2020. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Red Chickz is ready to set The Shoppes at Carlsbad ablaze. The trendy, LA-based hot chicken restaurant will open its first San Diego County location this Saturday, Dec. 2. To celebrate, the first 100 guests will receive a free Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich when they purchase another item.

• Get your paws to NTC Park on Jan. 20, 2024 — Doggie Street Festival will return, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The dog-friendly event and adopt-a-thon was postponed earlier this month due to rain, and will feature live music, vendors, contests, and more ways to support local pets.

• “Every Day Vanilla” will premiere at Rolando’s Moxie Theatre Thursday, Dec. 14-Friday, Dec. 29. The coming-of-age story is about a queer Filipina American who dreams of leaving San Diego, but reexamines her relationship with her hometown. It’s the debut play by writer and actor Lani Gobaleza.

• Fast fact: Cox has the speediest internet in San Diego and the US, according to Ookla Speedtest. The connectivity intelligence company found that Cox’s high-speed, fiber-powered broadband service offers median download speeds of 260.09 megabits per second. (Times of San Diego)

• Disney’s Southern California resident deal is coming back for 2024. Locals can purchase their magical tickets starting Tuesday, Dec. 5; the deal offers 3-day passes that let locals enter the park for as low as $75 per day, Jan. 2-June 2, 2024.

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