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New Year’s Eve Dinner at A.R. Valentien Say farewell to 2025 with a curated five-course tasting menu at A.R. Valentien. Our culinary team is crafting an elegant celebration dinner featuring delectable entrees like butter-poached lobster, Snake River Farms wagyu New York strip and winter squash Wellington, with optional wine pairings to enhance your experience. Beckon in the New Year in style while dining in the warm and inviting dining room or on the terrace with incredible vistas of Torrey Pines Golf Course and the La Jolla coastline. Cost: Early Seating (5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) $175 | Standard Seating (7:30-9:30 p.m.) $195 | $95 Children (11 and Under) | +$95 Wine Pairing The celebration continues New Year’s Day at The Grill at Torrey Pines, where a festive Holiday Brunch awaits (11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.), complemented by a mimosa and bloody mary bar.

Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.

The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.

Explore the rustic beauty and rich heritage of San Diego's inland ranches paired with exceptional local wines. This San Diego Ranchos and Winery Private Tour offers a unique blend of California history, scenic landscapes, and curated wine tasting experiences. Enjoy a guided journey through historic ranch lands, working farms, and boutique wineries in Ramona, Julian, or Highland Valley. 6 Hours Operates: Daily upon request Departure: 11 a.m. | Return approx. 5 p.m. Must be 18+ to join Tour Includes: - Private round-trip transportation from San Diego - Professional driver and bilingual local guide - Visit to a historic California Rancho or working ranch property - Entry fees and guided history talk or ranch tour - Tastings at 2 local wineries in San Diego's backcountry - Farm-style picnic lunch or winery lunch - Complimentary bottled water and snacks - Scenic stops for photos and local insight Not Included: - Gratuities for guide and driver (optional) - Premium tastings or wine purchases - Hotel accommodations - Personal expenses Five Star Tours on Facebook / Instagram

Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.

2025 had no shortage of major music news stories. Here's a rundown of some of the biggest of the year.

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.

If you found out your neighbor had a past criminal conviction, your knee-jerk reaction might be that you’d want them relocated.

There was yet another sign this week of a potential 2026 wave that could hand control of the House of Representatives to Democrats.

Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.