The rules + details:

• Trivia Night | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Duck Foot Brewing Co., 8920 Kenamar Dr., #210, Miramar | Free | Grab a pint of craft beer and test your knowledge.
• SDSU Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Mens Basketball | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $20+ | It’s a California showdown on the court.

• North Park Thursday Market | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 3:30-7 p.m. | North Park Mini-Park, 3812 29th St., San Diego | Free | Shop for fresh produce, hot meals, crafts, and more from local vendors while enjoying live music.
• Secrets of the Seven Mystery Schools | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Hera Hub San Diego Mission Valley, 8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Unit 237, San Diego | $40 | This class takes you on a guided journey to the ancient keepers of spiritual knowledge via meditation, music, storytelling, and rituals.

• “PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite” | Friday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 7 | Times vary | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $25+ | Sing, dance, and learn with this fun, live show featuring Ryder, Chase, Marshall, and more of their furry friends.
• Taylor’s Version: A Swiftie Dance Party | Friday, Jan. 5 | 9 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $24 | If you’re a Taylor “Lover,” dance like your “Reputation” depends on it.

• Who’s Bad | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $42-$172 | This show is a true “Thriller” as the Michael Jackson tribute band honors the King of Pop.

• San Diego will keep it cool today. High temps are likely to only reach the high 50s or low 60s across the county. Showers are predicted this evening, with most local areas expected to receive 0.2-0.3 inches of rain. (National Weather Service)

• The Shallow Rental Subsidy Program has begun supporting low-income San Diegans aged 55+ by offering $500 in monthly rental assistance to 220 locals. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved this 18-month pilot program to help address this growing population that’s at risk of homelessness.

• Recent high surf — with waves up to 18 feet — has once again damaged the Ocean Beach Pier. It will remain closed through at least early 2024, and crews will work to assess the damage and monitor the pier through storm season. (City News Service via Times of San Diego)

• San Diego County zoomed into 2024 by setting a new record at the pumps. The cost of a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline was $4.779 on Monday, Jan. 1 — the county’s highest New Year’s Day price. This surpasses the prior record set in 2022 by 15 cents. (NBC 7)

• Lettuce celebrate, Las Ahumaderas has opened in Chula Vista. Locals have anticipated the restaurant for nearly two years, and owner Pedro Rodriguez aims to bring flavors from Tijuana’s popular “taco alley” — where his uncle opened a shop — north of the border. (CBS 8)

• The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s float at the 135th Rose Parade was a wild success and won the Sweepstakes Award — the top honor given to the most beautiful entry. The display, titled “It Began With a Roar,” honored famous animals that helped with the zoo’s formation and conservation efforts.

• UC San Diego Health has hired Dr. Karandeep Singh as its chief health artificial intelligence (AI) officer. In the newly created role, Singh will study the use of AI technology in health care in hopes of finding solutions to make the field more efficient and accessible. (UC San Diego Health)

• San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) is helping the San Diego Blood Bank address its critically low blood supply by hosting blood drives today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Six SDCCU locations are participating — if you’re able to donate, b positive to register.

• San Diego Public Library has launched its 2024 Winter Reading Challenge, running through Wednesday, Jan. 31. The free initiative has a “Where We Come From” theme and encourages participants to learn about their history, culture, and identities. Readers who complete five activities will receive prizes.

• The minimum wage increased to $16.85 in the City of San Diego —a 55-cent jump from last year. This rate is also higher than the state minimum wage of $16.
• San Diego’s wastewater rate increased by 4%, following a 5% water rate hike that took effect on Dec. 1, 2023.
• No more asking, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Assembly Bill 2273 requires traffic officers to tell drivers why they’re being stopped.
• Amendments to Senate Bill 700 make it unlawful for employers to discriminate on the basis of cannabis usage outside of the workplace.
• Full-time workers are now eligible for a minimum of five days — or 40 hours — of sick leave per year due to changes to Senate Bill 616 (after six months of employment).