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A hybrid eelgrass, found in Mission Bay, may have the qualities to survive in bays and estuaries made murky by human activity. It can thrive in lower light, thanks to genes of a parent grass from deeper waters.

The recent retirements of Nancy Pelosi and other longtime House Democrats have led to more calls for aging members to pass the torch. Incumbents argue their experience is crucial as the executive branch is upending the balance of power in Washington.

Join us for Grand Posada 2025 — a free, family-friendly holiday celebration at Chula Vista Center larger than life! This year’s Posada brings together the magic of the holiday season with the warmth of our community. Experience large-scale art installations, hands-on workshops, live performances, folklorico, Santa photos, an artisan market, and a cultural exhibition you won’t want to miss. Chula Vista Center on Instagram

Meet Vivi Anderson, a member of the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League, North Coastal Art Gallery. Vivi will share her passions, inspirations and world of talents from a book author to her art. It is always interesting to know what makes these artist tic and what keeps their clocks running. Vivi has been an artist for most of her life and loves to put beauty on canvas, with vibrant colors, to inspire everyone that sees her work. The ocean has been one of her most inspiring subjects to paint, as well as colorful flowers in open fields and neighborhood gardens. Having studied under various art instructors has helped her to develop her very own style to create a variety of artwork. Many of her paintings come from local beaches as well as the rugged coast of the Carmel area, including the Asilomar Coast. She studied for four years under Ron DiCianni, a very well-known artist. She learned to paint portraits under Ron because his philosophy is that “If you can paint faces, you can paint anything.” She enjoys painting people’s pets which gives her a freedom to enjoy a variety of subjects on which to apply her artwork.

KPBS’s The Finest podcast explores the people, art, and movements that are redefining culture in San Diego. This episode tells the story of three friends growing up in San Diego’s Paradise Hills neighborhood who found purpose in graffiti art. What began as a creative path away from gang life eventually drew attention from law enforcement and changed the course of their lives in unexpected ways.

Celebrate the holidays at Parkway Plaza on Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Cookies with Santa, a fun, festive and free event perfect for the whole family! Guests will be able to enjoy a holiday craft station by El Cajon’s Parks & Recreation, cheerful storytimes, music from a live DJ, airbrush tattoos, balloon art, and sweet treats at the cookie station–all in a warm, festive setting! Plus, there will be appearances from Santa, the Gingerbread Man, and other surprise holiday characters, and playtime with adorable puppies from SD Puppy Parties. Bring the family, capture the magic, and kick off the season with this heartwarming community celebration!

A Decade of TwitchCon The 10-year party is on. Come celebrate with us in San Diego! Imagine a festival of streamers and folks from chat, all coming together in San Diego. Yeah, that's TwitchCon all right. A place for you, your friends and the streamers you love to hang out with for a weekend of games, meet & greets, networking, learning new skills, live esports, the Loot Cave, and so much more. Made for the community, by the community, it's here that you'll find the stars of the stream on the Glitch Theater stage, attend sessions and workshops to help improve your stream, discover the latest from the biggest brands on the expo floor and chill with new and old friends in the legendary Kappa Cabana. Get together with people who get you for a weekend where you will create memories for life! TwitchCon on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Join herbalist Haylee LaCroix for a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make Rosemary Gladstar’s classic Fire Cider, a popular herbal remedy that helps support immunity during the winter months. Haylee will walk you through the simple steps of creating this tonic using fresh ingredients like ginger, garlic, citrus, and herbs, and you’ll get to make your own batch to take home. The class will include wild-harvested local herbs for a very unique element to this potent medicine. It is a great kitchen staple and would make such a great gift. The workshop is beginner-friendly and a great introduction to kitchen herbalism. All materials are provided, and everyone will leave with their own Fire Cider, perfect for personal use or gifting. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot Visit: Mantra Sukha Mantra Sukha on Instagram

Join us for a 1-mile fun run/walk, 5k or 10k race. After crossing the finish line, warm up with soup and Hanukkah jelly donuts, enjoy live music and holiday celebration activities for the whole family. Light up your spirits with the Festival of Lights Race. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Help us show a little extra love to the animals in our care during the holidays! You and your young family members are invited to stop by our San Diego Campus anytime between 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and help with any (or all!) of our various project stations. Projects may include making meatballs for dogs, decorating hiding boxes and cardboard toys for cats, putting together hay burritos for our small pets and more! Registration is open to the first 50 families — just one registration per family is needed. Visit: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=830cc00f-67d2-4f9e-b5d4-55d4fbb64d43&ApplicationFormNumber=3 San Diego Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook