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NPR has collected multiple eyewitness accounts about small, gun-carrying drones shooting — and sometimes killing — civilians in Gaza. Israel's military has not confirmed whether it uses sniper drones.

Carmen Cuenca (Mexico City,1958) is Executive Director of INSITE Proyectos de Arte AC, the non-profit established to facilitate the development of INSITE in Mexico. She has played key roles with INSITE since 1993—from overseeing the production and permitting of artists projects to promoting and maintaining binational institutional collaborations to directing administration and fundraising efforts. In addition to her involvement with INSITE over the past twenty-seven years, Cuenca was Director of the Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art in Mexico City (2011-2014); Subdirector for Visual Arts at the Centro Cultural Tijuana (2006-2009) where she oversaw the construction of EL CUBO, the city’s first traditional museum space; and Executive Director of the Mexican Cultural Institute at the Mexican Consulate in San Diego. Cuenca studied Art History at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. Andrea Torreblanca (Mexico City, 1979) has a master’s in curatorial studies from CCS, Bard College, New York. Torreblanca has held several curatorial positions in Mexican institutions, including Associate Curator at the Museo Tamayo; Coordinator at Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros; Deputy Director for the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art; and Collection Manager at the Museo de las Californias at CECUT. She is currently the Director of Curatorial Projects at INSITE, for which she conceived Commonplaces, a curatorial platform being developed in different regions around the world, including Baja California (MX)-San Diego (US), where she is the editor-curator of the five-year project The Sedimentary Effect. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of the INSITE Journal. https://insiteart.org/

Scientists say worsening heat waves have a clear link to climate change. This year, a seasonal El Niño pattern will also be adding fuel to the fire.

California allows anyone not currently incarcerated for a felony sentence to register to vote and vote in elections.

On Thursday, December 21, from 4-9 p.m., the historic Gaslamp Quarter will be abuzz with holiday spirits as it hosts the first ever Gaslamp Mini Golf event. Maker’s Mark, in conjunction with RMD Group and nine popular Gaslamp venues, presents this one-of-a-kind experience, inviting you to “Sink a HO, HO, HOle in one.” This engaging affair involves playing 18 San Diego-themed mini-golf holes along Fifth Ave. Each hole is paired with exceptional food and drink discounts from adjacent bars and restaurants, including Blarney Stone Pub, El Chingon, Havana 1920, Johnny WAHOO! Golf Bar, Lionfish, Rustic Root, Saltwater, Taka Sushi and The Field. Standout drink and food offers include the $6 Maker’s Mule at Johnny WAHOO! Golf Bar, $1 oysters at Saltwater, $6 Basil Hayden cocktails at Rustic Root, $4 Michelob ULTRAs at El Chingon and $2 empanadas and croquettes at Havana 1920. From firecracker shrimp at Rustic Root to tuna rolls at Taka Sushi and Shepperd’s Pie at The Field, there’s a treat for every taste. Gaslamp Mini Golf coincides with the final (and free) Gaslamp Holiday Market event, which brings 40+ artisan booths to Fifth Ave. The coming together of these two events presents a unique opportunity to play and party while shopping for last-minute gifts. In the spirit of the season, Gaslamp Mini Golf tickets are available for only $25 for a limited time. To enjoy this merry mix of libations and laughter, purchase tickets at gaslampminigolf.com. This event is open to all ages; must be aged 21+ with valid ID to purchase alcohol. Gaslamp Quarter on Facebook / Instagram

Karla Tatiana Vasquez's search for a favorite family recipe became a cookbook documenting the food and culture of El Salvador.

You can request a new ballot from the Registrar of Voters.

The San Diego Padres held on to sweep the Atlanta Braves with a 5-4 win in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series.

In an effort to ease animal shelter overcrowding, the San Diego Humane Society is sponsoring its 32nd annual photo calendar fundraiser to raise $125,000.

Circle K will offer 40 cents off per gallon of fuel between 4 and 7 p.m. local time tomorrow, Thursday, February 29 during Circle K Fuel Day Pop-Up along with a 50% discount on car washes all day at over 200 participating Circle K locations including San Diego. Circle K is turning Leap Day into an extra day of savings throughout the West Coast offering customers a chance to enjoy substantial savings while on the go. *Up to 40 cents per gallon in certain states in accordance with applicable laws. Fuel discount per gallon starts on February 29, 2024, at 4 p.m. (local time) and ends February 29 at 7 p.m. (local time) at participating company-operated and select franchise-operated fuel locations in California, Oregon and Washington, while supplies last. The price on the pump reflects the discounted price during that time. Locations: Circle K, 3154 EL CAJON BLVD San Diego Circle K, 724 CIVIC CENTER in National City Circle K, 1535 MORENA BLVD San Diego Circle K, 60 BROADWAY Chula Vista Circle K, 98 BONITA RD Chula Vista Circle K, 7647 BALBOA AVE San Diego Circle K, 4360 GENESEE AVE San Diego Circle K, 10821 TIERRASANTA BLVD San Diego Circle K, 10496 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD San Diego Circle K, 404 TELEGRAPH CANYON RD Chula Vista