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Don’t miss your chance to uncover Downtown San Diego’s mysteries with Ghosts of the Gaslamp II—a deeper dive into the shadows of the past with historian and resident ghost lady, Sandee Wilhoit! Building on the stories explored in our popular Ghosts of the Gaslamp tour, this exclusive specialty tour reveals new, chilling untold stories about the spirits that linger in San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter. December 6th at 5 p.m. 90 minutes – Wear comfortable walking shoes! 410 Island Avenue Please check in at the Museum’s ticket window 10 minutes before your tour begins. NO REFUNDS. We are unable to reschedule specialty tours. Visit: Specialty Tour: Ghosts of the Gaslamp II Gaslamp Quarter on Instagram and Facebook

Meet a tarantula, chinchilla, gecko, and kookaburra with Critter Encounters on Friday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, special craft, and more! Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to pet the animals are limited and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in. **Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to pet the animals. Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/fun-animal-friday-tarantula-chinchilla-gecko-kookaburra/ San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

MESA MOVES: Dance Visions An evening of Dance and Entertainment featuring faculty, student, and guest faculty choreography. See talented Mesa College Dancers take to the stage with energy, passion, and enthusiasm! Showcasing a wide range of dynamic dance styles, audiences will be wowed by Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Urban Choreo, Latin, Tap, Ballet, and Fusion! Choreographers: Mesa Dance Faculty: Donna Flournoy, Blythe Barton, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, Audrey Bondoc, Faith Jensen-Ismay, Christian Lumba Guest: Nicole Diaz-Pellot Students: Chloe Lemas, Jiovani Chavez Schedule: Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7 at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. Location: San Diego Mesa College Apolliad Theatre: 7250 Mesa College Dr. San Diego, CA 92111 Tickets: $10 Student/Senior/Military $20 General Admission Pay What You Can *All sales are final. Show starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for the matinee. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/mesa-dance-dance-visions-fall-2024-3752229 San Diego Mesa College on Instagram and Facebook

Exploring versatile running stitches December 15, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Just in time for the holidays, come and create a beautiful purse that can be used as a gift or as a soft pouch for jewelry. We will be using hand-dyed bamboo and wool felt as our canvas. The technique of decorating a fabric surface with running stitches can be found in many cultures and in the scope of this class we’ll focus on two types of stitching: Sashiko, which means “little stabs” in Japanese, and Kantha, which translates to “rags” in Sanskrit. The primary and traditional function of the stitching was: to mend and reuse old but treasured fabric, to gather layers of fabric which then provided warmth and insulation, and/or strengthen the fabric for heavy usage. However, the decorative aspect of this timeless practice became just as important and valued, and its rich “vocabulary” translates into endless pattern variations. This class is appropriate for ages 10+years and older. All materials included. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Sashiko & Kantha Embroidery | Embroidered Purse San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “Home for the Holidays,” a concert of seasonal favorites, on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas. The performance includes "Sleigh Ride," "The Polar Express," "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "Wassail Dances," "Festive Sounds of Hanukah," and much more. The orchestra was founded in 1947 and will be conducted by Liesl Hansen. Admission: $18 general, $15 seniors/students/military, free for children 18 and under. Visit: https://www.northcoastsymphony.com/concertstickets.html North Coast Symphony Orchestra on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Housing Commission was given more than $7 million to assist January flood survivors, but only about one in four of those displaced qualifies for it. In other news, according to a new Center for Disease Control report, about 80% of overdose deaths in the U.S. are from opioids, primarily illegal fentanyl. Plus, we learn how the California grid is balancing supply, and how an electrical test bed at UC San Diego wants to change the way we consume energy.

Politicians, lawyers and journalists who left behind autocratic systems in Europe, Asia and Latin America see the Trump administration employing similar methods.

Kamala Harris had centered her closing argument of her unsuccessful presidential campaign on the dangers posed by Trump. These were her first major remarks since he took office.

Protesters across the U.S. on Thursday used the international labor day to push back against what they see as an anti-immigrant and anti-worker agenda being pushed by the Trump administration.

Catholics across San Diego honored and celebrated the late Pope Francis with special memorial masses Wednesday. Pope Francis made a lasting impact on people of all ages among the local faithful.