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The 53rd annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights takes place on Sunday, December 10, 2023 and Sunday, December 17, 2023. Come aboard a Flagship cruise for an up-close view of the dazzling holiday boat parade. Approximately 80 festively decorated boats will be on display. The theme this year is "Christmas Traditions around the World." Organizers anticipate a crowd of more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors will watch from the shores. On both evenings, we'll be out on the bay offering passengers a one-of-a-kind viewing experience from the convenience, comfort and luxury of a Flagship yacht. Spectator Cruise: Choose the Parade of Lights Spectator Cruise for a festive narrated harbor tour along the parade route. Boarding begins at 4:30 p.m. Snack bar service available with wine, cocktails, local beer and light refreshments for purchase on board. For more information visit: flagshipsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Gelson’s invites the San Diego community to take part in Gelson’s annual toy drive in collaboration with Promise2Kids, benefiting disadvantaged children across the region. From December 4th to 17th, customers can participate by donating new, unwrapped toys at any of Gelson’s three San Diego locations - Carlsbad, Del Mar, and Pacific Beach. Each location will have red bins readily available in-store for hassle-free dropoff. For children up to age 5, consider items like rattles, interactive crib toys, soft baby dolls, building blocks, and educational books. Ages 6 to 13 appreciate toys, Play-Doh, crafts, superhero action figures, and coloring books. Ages 13 to 18 prefer board games, makeup, sports swag, and tech items. Gifts suitable for all ages include socks, gift cards, movies, books, and clothing. Avoid toys with small pellets, breakable materials, or promoting aggression. Although appreciated, food donations will not be accepted. To learn more about the toy drive and some thoughtful suggestions for age-specific toys please visit: gelsons.com Stay Connected on Facebook

New Year's Eve at the Living Coast Discovery Center Sunday, December 31 from 6-9 p.m. Slip into your favorite PJs and say Sweet Dreams to 2023 at our New Year's Eve Pajama Party extravaganza! Get ready to dance the night away at the silent disco, get up close with Living Coast animal ambassadors, capture the memories with our Flip Book photo booth, get artsy in the arts & crafts room, create your own sweet dreams in the cookie decorating room, and so much more! It will be a night of comfort, creativity, and wild delights because who said PJs can't be party attire? Here's to a great start to 2024! Evening happenings: Guide Night Hikes Animal Encounters Arts & Crafts Cookie Decorating Silent Disco Flip Book Photo Station Adaptation Stations Food Trucks & Bar Backyard Games Living Coast Discovery Center on Facebook / Instagram

As the holiday season approaches, Miracle Babies is delighted to announce their collaboration with San Diego Honda Dealers to bring joy to families in need. Together, they will be hosting a drive-thru baby essentials distribution on Tuesday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the National City Public Library (1401 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950). Registered guests will be able to receive care packages of essential items such as baby formula, baby blankets, board books, period products, and more. Registration is open through Monday December 4 at 12 p.m. or until supplies last. Miracle Babies is a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. During the Covid-19 pandemic Miracle Babies recognized the financial strain essential items and diapers could pose on families in need. They have since supplied over 1.3 million diapers to families in San Diego and Orange County through their monthly diaper distributions. Distributions are open to all families not just those with babies in the NICU. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website. Donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 300 families. Major thanks to the following sponsors: San Diego Honda Dealers, San Diego Food Bank To register for an upcoming diaper distribution, volunteer, or donate visit: https://www.miraclebabies.org/diaper-distributions/ ABOUT MIRACLE BABIES Miracle Babies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. Our tagline is “Together for a better beginning,” reflecting the importance of this family connection in the critical early weeks and months of an infant’s life and its linkage to improved health outcomes. Transportation issues, including the increasing cost of gas, hospital parking fees, or medically unable to drive are significant barriers that many families in San Diego County, Los Angeles, and Orange County must overcome to be with their babies. Miracle Babies newest initiative, My Brain & My Baby, aims to support mothers suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression with early detection and acute medical care. By providing free transportation and mental health assistance to families, Miracle Babies helps alleviate the stressors of everyday life resulting in better health outcomes for the growth and development of baby. For more information about Miracle Babies, please visit www.miraclebabies.org or email info@miraclebabies.org.

The line at the Adams Avenue store had already wrapped around the block by the time it opened for the day at noon on Monday.

Flames engulfed a vehicle on Interstate 8 in the far southeastern reaches of the San Diego area Monday and spread into adjacent brushy terrain, prompting an evacuation of a rural recreation area.

President Biden said the court's decision puts "virtually no limits on what a president can do" and used it to argue against former President Donald Trump's reelection bid.

Elected officials and civic leaders gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of San Diego's first pride march, which took place in 1974 despite the city's refusal to grant a permit.

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Experience the juggernaut that is Shakira in a 2011 concert featuring the Colombian singer-songwriter’s biggest hits, including “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie.” Recorded during her Sale El Sol (The Sun Comes Out) tour, it’s Shakira at her best from beginning to end.

From a traditional fireworks show to new-age drone spectaculars there are plenty of options to celebrate the Fourth of July in San Diego County.