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Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a way to make soil fungus work harder, delivering more nutrients to plants.

In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Texas "until further order of this court."

A Trump administration document, cited by news reports, proposes eliminating funding for Head Start, which is dedicated to early child care services. An advocate says the move would be "catastrophic."

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encore Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. We travel a bit farther than usual, all the way to Bahia Gonzaga. Here we meet the warm-hearted people behind Alfonsinas Hotel and Restaurant, a comfortable off-the-grid spot offering fine dining, jet skis, boat rides, snorkeling, stargazing, and more.

Fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dingys dressed up in holiday swag and circle the Oceanside Harbor to enchant onlookers at the harbor, restaurants and beach. Christmas is fast approaching and the celebrations are underway! Mark your calendar to attend the annual Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights, a fun spectacle with boats of all shapes and sizes decorated in their finest holiday attire, including lights, ornaments and lots of holiday trimmings. In addition many of the captains and boat crews dress up in their holiday best, with a few jolly Santas joining to take part in the festive parade celebration. Once finished the best decorated powerboat, sailboat and small-craft boats will be awarded prizes and bragging rights. This magical holiday event is something you won’t want to miss! Visit: Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights Visit Oceanside on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at Old Poway Park for an old-fashioned holiday tradition that will take you back in time with caroling, live music, a visit with Santa, free children’s crafts, model train displays, and so much more! Purchase tasty holiday treats, finish your Christmas shopping at the craft boutique, or board the Poway Midland Railroad for a night-time ride around the park. The tree lighting ceremony, followed by Santa’s arrival by train, begins at 4:30 p.m. Visit: https://www.poway.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2713 City of Poway on Instagram and Facebook

Every day it seems new conflicts arise between President Trump and the courts. Prompting another round of the question: Are we in a constitutional crisis?

This festive boat parade on beautiful Mission Bay takes place annually each December. Kick off this holiday tradition with SeaWorld’s spectacular fireworks and enjoy the festive holiday boats parade on the bay from designated spectator viewing areas along the parade route. It’s a night of magic, merriment, and cherished memories for the whole family. Looking to keep the holiday fun going all weekend long? Book a stay at one of our incredible resorts on the bay and make it a truly memorable family holiday weekend. Visit: 2024 Mission Bay Parade of Lights San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on Instagram and Facebook

Spread some holiday cheer at the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival. A wonderful Christmas parade lures people from all around to the sidewalks of downtown La Jolla. You'll see floats, marching bands, community groups, drill teams, vintage vehicles, horses, Santa Claus and yes ~ a camel. Church bells peal with a fly-over. There is also a Holiday Festival called Santa's Village. It features Santa visits for children, arts-and-crafts, games, music, and face-painting. Visit: https://www.ljparade.com/ LJPARADE on Instagram and Facebook

The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to make it easier to fire some federal workers, as part of its push to both shrink the federal government and exert more control over it.