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This November, the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter will debut Le Petit Chef & Friends, an internationally acclaimed 3D dining experience that fuses fine cuisine, animation and storytelling. Created by the Belgian artist collective Skullmapping, Le Petit Chef & Friends invites guests to embark on a multi-sensory culinary journey led by a cast of animated chefs who “come to life” on each tabletop through advanced projection-mapping technology. Diners are guided through a whimsical world of global flavors, with each scene paired to a course designed to match the narrative. The Hilton Gaslamp's presentation of Le Petit Chef & Friends will be the only location in San Diego to host the event. Visit: https://lepetitchef.com/san-diego/ Le Petit Chef on Instagram and Facebook

Discover your creativity within at this Halloween themed paint party led by local artist and art instructor Christy Ross! $50 Includes 2 hour class, drink from Clairemont Coffee, 11 x 14 inch canvas and all supplies. All levels welcome! Ages 12+ welcome! Christy Ross on Facebook / Instagram

Download our new Día de Muertos Coloring Book and make your favorite symbols of remembrance pop with color!

Amid a 24-hour news cycle and personalized algorithms, a wave of young artists are reviving bold, plainspoken protest music that cuts through the noise.

The longtime right-handed reliever retired from his playing career with the Padres in August 2023, and he spent last season as an assistant to the major league coaching staff and the baseball operations department headed by general manager A.J. Preller.

Originally published as part of a 2024 feature, this piece revisits three local creators whose work draws on toys, '90s pop culture and cultural identity ahead of Comic-Con 2025.

Discover your creativity within at this Dia de Los Muertos themed paint party led by local artist and art instructor Christy Ross! We’ll be painting this Frida Inspired calavera. $50 Includes 2 hour class, drink from Lemon Grove Coffee, 11 x 14 inch canvas and all supplies! All painting levels welcome! Ages 12+ welcome! Christy Ross on Facebook / Instagram

Close out 2025 in style at Escondido’s beautifully restored Ritz Theater with Countdown on Grand! Join us on Sunday, December 28 at 5:30 p.m. for an unforgettable evening of music on the last weekend of the year. Arrive early and join us for a festive cocktail hour in the Juniper Room at 4 p.m., featuring champagne and light bites to set the stage for a sparkling night ahead. If you loved our Cocktail Hour: Songs of the Rat Pack, you won’t want to miss this refreshed celebration. The evening features timeless classics from the Rat Pack alongside unforgettable hits by Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé, and more. This dazzling night of music will showcase powerhouse performances from Mel Collins, Michael Washington, Jim Graft, Patrick Barnitt, and the electrifying D. Ben-jamin Band. Celebrate the magic of live music, laughter, and community as we count down together to a brand-new year—right here on Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido!

Utilities will suffer small reductions to profits as state regulators ease up on recommended cuts and electric bills remain high.

For generations it’s been a near article of faith that homeownership beats out being a renter. In California in 2025, having a landlord has its perks.