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This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts.

Riley Arthur is a web producer at KPBS. She is responsible for copy editing, updating the station’s website, writing stories and multimedia production.

Ilia Malinin's painful falls at the Milan Cortina Games follow in a long tradition of great U.S. athletes who get the "yips" or the "twisties" during the Olympics.

U.S. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin looks unstoppable everywhere except the Olympics. She's running out of chances to medal at the Milan Cortina Games.

Storytelling is the original social media. Come be enthralled with storytelling--up close, live and personal. Members of Storytellers of San Diego will regale all with stories with a twist or will they? Join in the surprises within literary, folkloric and personal tales. Enjoy great java in an artsy atmosphere. Hosted by storyteller, Dave Walsh, along with Fred Laskowski and more. Visit: https://www.storytellersofsandiego.org/events.html Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

This holiday season, Shelter to Soldier and L’Auberge Del Mar are teaming up for a festive, pet-friendly Ugly Sweater “Yappy Hour” to raise vital funds that support bringing trained rescue dogs together with wounded veterans, providing healing, purpose, and a path forward. On Tuesday, December 16 from 4-8 p.m., L’Auberge Del Mar will welcome guests and their pups to their Living Room Bar (1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014) for an evening of holiday cheer in support of this meaningful mission. The event will feature a lineup of festive specialty cocktails, crafted exclusively for the evening. For every specialty cocktail sold, L’Auberge Del Mar will generously donate $5 directly to Shelter to Soldier, helping the organization continue its mission of “Saving Lives, Two at a Time” through adopting dogs from local shelters and training them to become service dogs for post-9/11 veterans. There will even be a special “cocktail” on the menu created just for the dogs. Guests will enjoy live music, an ugly sweater contest, special moments with Shelter to Soldier’s Canine Ambassadors, and an opportunity drawing featuring unique items from local businesses. About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military and veterans, as well as deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families. For more information, please visit https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/. L'Auberge Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

As people travel for the holiday weekend, much of Northern California is under a winter storm watch, with communities bracing for several feet of snow.

Once a racer for Norway, Pinheiro Braathen switched to Brazil, his mother's home country. In winning the Olympic giant slalom on Saturday, he earned South America's first medal at a Winter Games.

Snip, Stitch & Sparkle at the Pacific View Arts Center and kick off the holiday season with creativity and cheer! Bring the family to enjoy kids holiday crafts, participate in mini workshops, and explore our art studios to see all the possibilities waiting for you in the new year. Meet our talented instructors, discover upcoming classes, and soak in the atmosphere with live music throughout the event. Whether you're looking to get inspired, try something new, or simply enjoy a cozy seasonal afternoon, we invite you to celebrate the arts with us! Free and open to all—come create a little holiday magic! Visit: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/cultural-arts/pacific-view

Hendo’s Barrel House in Temecula is closing out 2025 with a high-energy New Year’s Eve party on December 31. From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., guests can dig into a stacked buffet lineup featuring mouthwatering dishes, receive party favors, enjoy the electric vibe, and keep the good vibes rolling straight through midnight. Ticket options for Hendo’s New Year’s Eve Party is General Admission for $95, which features access to the photobooth, live music, a special New Year’s toast, and a buffet. The general admission buffet will feature favorites such as Smoked Ribs, BBQ Chicken Lollipops, Pasta Bolognese, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Mixed Seasonal Vegetables, and Cold Selections like Shrimp Cocktail, Seared Ahi Tuna, and Crispy Rice. VIP tickets are $125 and include photobooth access, upstairs VIP seating, two drinks, a New Year’s toast, and a premium buffet. The VIP premium buffet will have everything the general admission buffet includes, in addition to a premium carving station with Herb-Roasted Strip Loin with au jus and horseradish cream, and Slow-Roasted Turkey with Traditional Gravy and Cranberry Relish. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hendos-new-years-eve-party-tickets-1976534902099 Hendo's Barrel House on Instagram and Facebook