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Bring a swimsuit and join Belmont Park’s Winter Wonder fun at Plunge San Diego with our Annual MEGA Noon Year Celebration event. This is the party all of San Diego talks about as the preferred celebration for families that don’t want to stay up until Midnight to celebrate the New Year. This year will be even bigger and better than ever with multiple MEGA balloon drops right at Noon. Our DJ will be playing all of the family favorites, and we will have plenty of dryland activities and entertainment for all of the family to enjoy. We will have the best assortment of vendors and giveaways that make this the best family festival of the year. The floating obstacle course will be open to enjoy our 84-degree heated water and retractable roof which allows for ideal swimming conditions despite the weather. We will have servers for anyone who would like to purchase a drink or cocktail. NYE swag items will be available for purchase. Bring your families for an event that your kids will remember forever and become a staple of your family traditions. General Admission tickets start at $25/person and increase as tickets are sold and the event gets closer. VIP tickets start at $50/person and include access to an exclusive lounge, exclusive entrance & early access and additional complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and treats. Plunge & Fit Members are eligible for 50% off tickets - Limit 5 tickets per member. No refunds will be issued. Event Schedule - 10:15 AM: VIP Early Access 10:30 AM: Event begins—Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks & treats (while supplies last). DJ kicks off the party! 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Pool and obstacle courses open 11:55 AM: Apple Cider Toast to the New Year Noon: MEGA Balloon Drop Countdown 12:30 PM: DJ wraps up 1:00 PM: Event ends. Facility is closed 1pm-2pm to reset, but event attendees can come back 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. to swim the rest of the day.

Gelson’s Market is bringing holiday cheer with FREE samples of their signature holiday meals available at all 27 Gelson’s locations this December. On Saturday, Dec. 14, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., guests are welcome to stop by for a free tasting of Gelson’s holiday meals, featuring a selection of savory entrees, seasonal sides and indulgent desserts. The menu will feature options like Roasted Turkey, Spiral Glazed Ham, Boneless Prime Rib, Spicy Grilled Salmon, and classic sides including mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and cornbread stuffing. For a full holiday feast, Gelson's restaurant-quality holiday meals to-go will be available for pick up starting December 21. For more information, visit https://www.gelsons.com/events/view/holiday-sampling-event.

WE’RE RUNNIN’ IT BACK! Back by popular demand - All R&B. All Night! If you missed it last month, here’s your chance to come catch a groove. Don’t say we didn’t let y’all know! Tickets & VIP Tables will sell fast; get yours NOW! Music by DJ Almond Eyez and Mr. Hek. Hosted by Prince Q Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email us at team@sdmelanin.com Follow us on social at @SDMELANIN

Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier raised in New Jersey, is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Four other Americans' bodies are still held in Gaza.

The remarks come just one day after the pope called for a ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine.

Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.

A Biden-era rule eases the path for workers to be sponsored for U.S. permanent residency, an attractive option for those in horse-racing looking for a competitive edge.

The first group of white Afrikaner South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration arrive in U.S. as most other refugee admissions still suspended.

Two studies of wild chimps point to the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimp communication often relies on rhythmic structures and call combinations.

A 19-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to a series of drive-by pellet gun shootings in Hillcrest earlier this month. In other news, the city of Del Mar recently passed a set of rules regulating short-term rentals and capping their numbers, but the ordinance still needs the state’s approval. Plus, KPBS just launched a new project called Public Matters, where our newsroom explores how we engage over politics, how government impacts our lives and threats to democracy.