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For couples looking to celebrate their love with a touch of old-world romance, The Gondola Company in the Coronado Cays offers a beautiful Venetian-inspired experience. Their Saint Valentino Cruises are back for another year and provide an intimate, cinematic setting ideal for proposals, anniversaries, or simply a dreamy Valentine’s date night. Each cruise offers couples a 50-minute private gondola ride complete with a heart-shaped box of gourmet See’s chocolates and a single red rose, with the option of purchasing a bottle of wine or champagne to toast the night. Couples can also elevate the experience with a dozen roses, a live mandolin player, or a singing gondolier serenading them in Italian as they drift through the glistening canals. For those planning to make the evening unforgettable with a proposal, the Valentino Proposal Cruise offers the perfect setting with Italian Prosecco, gourmet chocolates, a beautiful bouquet of roses, and a professional photographer to capture every magical moment. Don’t miss the chance to create an unforgettable Valentine’s Day and book your romantic cruise today at www.gondolacompany.com The Gondola Company on Facebook / Instagram

Dates: November 22-30, December 6-7, 13-31, January 1-4 Firework Dates: December 6, 13, 20-31 (schedule subject to change - visit the website) The Jolliest Time of the Year: Experience the Holidays at LEGOLAND California where the entire Resort is bursting with holiday cheer. There is no better time to add a little LEGO® magic to your family vacation and build memories & traditions to last a lifetime. Rock around the giant LEGO tree to holiday tunes, Sing and dance at one of our seasonal shows, Take “elfies” with your favorite holiday LEGO characters, Enjoy festive, limited-time sweets and treats, And strike a pose at bricktacular LEGO photo spots, including the larger-than-life LEGO wreath and the BRAND-NEW LEGO Santa with his Sleigh and Reindeer!

The Trump administration is now requiring new H-1B visa applicants to pay $100,000. School districts that depend on hiring foreign workers to fill teacher jobs, especially in special education and bilingual education, say they can’t afford the new fee.

NAHREP San Diego—founding chapter of the nation’s largest Hispanic business trade organization—hosts its annual Board of Directors Installation Gala, bringing together more than 350 top real estate and business leaders. The evening includes keynote remarks from Former Los Angeles Mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa and NAHREP Founder & CEO Gary Acosta. The event celebrates leadership, advocacy, and NAHREP’s mission to advance sustainable Hispanic homeownership. Who: Antonio Villaraigosa — Former Mayor of Los Angeles; CA gubernatorial candidate (media interviews available during event) Gary Acosta — NAHREP Founder & CEO 2026 NAHREP San Diego Board of Directors, including incoming Vice President Chula Vista Mayor John McCann (VIP attendee) Chula Vista Councilman Michael Inzunza (VIP attendee) 350+ real estate and business professionals When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 Event: 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Villaraigosa VIP Meet & Greet: 6 p.m.–6:30 p.m. On-site media interview window: During the event (coordinate timing at check-in) Where: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center: 1000 H St., Chula Vista, CA 91910 Why: The Installation Gala is NAHREP San Diego’s signature annual event—highlighting the organization’s leadership, celebrating the growth and economic impact of Hispanic homeownership, and bringing together key voices in business, real estate, and public policy.

The 13th Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival arrives January 14 – 18, 2026! Beginning December 15, you can get your Festival Passes and Block Passes at the website: borregospringsfilmfestival.org. Borrego Springs Film Festival on YouTube / Facebook

The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente! A long tradition of the Holiday Bowl, this exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams and a procession of enormous balloons – more than any other parade! Over 100,000 street-side spectators will enjoy the parade along with a nationwide television audience. Street-side viewing of the parade is FREE! For the best view, you can buy Grandstand Seating Tickets. The parade festivities will begin with the annual Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk. Taking place along San Diego’s beautiful harbor front, all participants will receive a finisher medal at the conclusion of the event!

A report from the advocacy group Everytown For Gun Safety analyzed data from local police departments on nearly 350,000 guns used in crimes from 2020 to 2024, including where they came from.

Garibaldi, the rooftop coastal Mediterranean restaurant on the third floor of InterContinental San Diego, is raising a toast to the holidays by extending their Sunset Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the 55th Annual San Diego Parade of Lights on Sunday, December 14 and 21! Guests can take in elevated bayfront views while enjoying happy hour plates like fresh-shucked oysters with horseradish and pomegranate mignonette ($2 each), Zummus with tahini and zhoug ($7), Pan con Tomate with mussels escabeche and chorizo iberico ($11), and the Pissaladière with caramelized onions, anchoïade, tomato, niçoise olives, boquerones, fresh basil ($9). The Garibaldi Spritz ($9) rounds out the menu and pairs well with the festive waterfront scene as the decorated boats drift by. Reservations can be made via OpenTable, and enjoy complimentary 3-hour self-parking included for all guests spending over $50. Visit: https://www.garibaldisd.com/ InterContinental San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

KPBS Staff picks of the most compelling books of 2025 and a few 2024 holdovers that demanded a spot on our list.

Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Join us for TAP’s 5th Annual Tinsel & Tails Holiday Extravaganza, a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer, paws, and fun! This family and dog-friendly event is free to enter and open to the public. Whether you’re looking for a fun outing with the family or just want to celebrate the season with your furry friends, this is the place to be! Event Highlights:* FREE Goodie bags valued at $100 for the first 50 attendees * Pawliday Market featuring local vendors with gifts and treats for humans and pets including: Real Dog Box – PupLid – Puppy Picnic Co – Hera the Dog Vodka – Rescue Dog Wines – Kiki’s Pawtique – Spread Pawzitivity – Poisonousme Caricatures – Bailey’s CBD – Well Beings Unleashed – Macarons en Fleur – and more! * Food Trucks offering delicious bites from Pacific Island Crave, Sabor Piri Piri, Flippin’ Pizza, and Cozy Canine Coffee. * $5 Drinks to keep the holiday spirits flowing * Exciting Raffle and Silent Auction with amazing prizes * A Puppy Party for endless cuddles and cuteness * Festive photos by FamOLAY Photobooth to capture your memories * Music All Night with beats by DJ C-Riz * Fun for ALL ages! Kids crafts, hair stylist, magician, and more! * Click HERE to see highlights from last year’s party! Mark your calendars and come celebrate with The Animal Pad. It’s a night of fun, festivities, and fundraising, all while supporting our mission to save dogs in need! Thank you to our sponsors! * Plants for Pets* Real Dog Box * Supreme Lending | The Lowe Team * Wags & Ruffs * GS-JJ * Trusted Housesitters * Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers * Platinum Event Rentals * Billie May * The Wilson Family* Susie Ro * Rob Scholz