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IT\u2019S ELECTION SEASON\u2026 SEND HELP!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone has their opinions of election season, from campaigning to voting. We are here once again because it\u2019s time we think about voting fresh faces into positions of power and probably keeping a few familiar faces around. The debates are coming up, which is a great time and place for you to learn more about the candidates. If you have any dying questions to ask, PLEASE help us collect questions from the public<\/a> (aka YOU), so your questions can be asked at the debates. The submission deadline is Thursday, April 27th at 9 PM ET, so ask or hold your peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skippy-ki-yay!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Monday, Skippy had his debut show at Blackwoods Saloon in Paleto. I wasn\u2019t able to be there, but I was told that they had a pretty good turnout. I found out Skippy is an artist with Mythic Studios. It sounded like his music is mostly country with a small mix of other genres. When I asked, Bibi Creed from Saucy\u2019s said, \u201cGreat voice, good range.\u201d There you have it, Los Santos; go check out Skippy at an upcoming event. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Skippy performing at Blackwoods Saloon. (Photo Credit: Rory Tanner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Blaze It\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You all know what\u2019s special about April 20th. Yes, it was the day of a block party in Morningwood with music, vendors, and the green stuff. Euphoric Cannabis organized the block party, which featured multiple vendors and performances from Jrodbroccoli, Jason Tanners, Konrad Knives, and Mayumi Aoki. Jason Tanners released his latest single, Edict<\/em>, featuring Lulu Moon, during his set, which made it onto Los Santos Underground Radio<\/a> that very night. Skippy even played a bit after the event ended. Euphoric Cannabis even released their \u201cEuphoric\u201d penny boards at the event. According to Vincent Darling, \u201cJust about everyone was lost in the sauce.\u201d Were you there?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Jason Tanners performing at the 4\/20 Block Party. (Photo Credit: Candy Lane)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Bando\u2019s Last Hurrah<\/strong>\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bando Fest was not short of Bando. There were BandoDucks and Bando umbrellas being sold throughout the event. Over fifteen artists were featured, which means the music didn\u2019t stop for close to four hours. I\u2019m not even going to put the effort into naming all the artists because there were a lot. Mayumi released her first original single, Tonight<\/em><\/a>, during her set. I\u2019ve been looking forward to this release for eleven days. I was so overstimulated that I can\u2019t even remember if there were any other releases or notable songs I needed to mention.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Piper Riggs and Dante Gravina-Reed performing at Bando Fest. (Photo Credit: Stella Day)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

At the end of the event, Bando made an announcement. He\u2019s retiring from the music scene and is handing the primary ownership of Ronin Records to Mayumi. He\u2019s grateful that music has \u201cconnected [him] with everyone around [him] much deeper.\u201d He also said, \u201cI feel like there\u2019s more out there to explore,\u201d explaining that he will be pursuing dreams outside of the city. You can buy Bando\u2019s final album<\/a> from Ronin Records soon, complete with side A (Bando) and side B (William Baker), and three songs in the deluxe edition. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Bando\u2019s goodbye group photo. (Photo Credit: Mayumi Aoki)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Let\u2019s keep the Earth clean, it\u2019s not Uranus!<\/strong>…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What a week with the Rangers! The Rangers from the San Andreas Parks Department celebrated National Park Week and Earth Day with events throughout the week. There was the fishing jamboree last Sunday, a beach clean up on Tuesday, a hike on the Raton Canyon trail on Thursday, jetski adventures on Friday, a concert on Saturday, and an art circle today. As for the photo below, I have no comment on that. Ask the Rangers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A shark at the beach clean-up in Vespucci. (Photo Credit: Poppy Hill)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

I did ask Parks Department Coordinator Poppy Hill about how the week went from the Rangers\u2019 perspective, so here\u2019s what she told me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis past week was a celebration of our island’s national parks, and we were excited to host a variety of events in honor of this occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the week, we organized guided tours, educational programs, and recreational activities that allowed visitors to explore and enjoy the beauty of our national parks. From hiking trails to cleaning the beaches, there was something for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The turnout for these events were fantastic, with many visitors taking advantage of the opportunities to interact with our rangers and employees, as well as learn about our parks and the important role they play in our environment.\u201d<\/p>\nParks Department Coordinator Poppy Hill<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

DJ XtrodinaRy\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I didn\u2019t know Xander when I very briefly mentioned him in Volume 9 of the Scoops<\/a> way back when. I just knew I enjoyed what he was playing as a DJ at Cockatoos. Fast forward to yesterday at the Vinewood Bowl; Xander\u2019s breakout performance was amazing. The music was great. The choreography was wildly mesmerizing. The outfit changes were off the charts (there was one doctor-patient-themed outfit). He was so nervous about his performance, but it was beyond anything I had ever imagined. I\u2019m so proud of Xander. If you missed his performance, instead of feeling regret, make sure you make it down to his next show!<\/p>\n\n\n

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DJ XR and his dancers performing at the DJ XR Breakout Performance. (Photo Credit: Madori Shang)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Phrogs and Pherns\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m just being silly. They\u2019re frogs and ferns. Public Works\u2019 latest toys are now available for sale at their toy hut. It\u2019s important that I share this because I drew up the chalkboard sign, which I don\u2019t have a photo of.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Stella Day with the PW chalkboard. (Photo Credit: Erin Murphy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

BandoDucks are also no longer on sale, but you can see a photo of them below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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BandoDucks fills an office at Public Works. (Photo Credit: Niko McReary)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Upcoming Events:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n