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Tuesday is the final day to cast ballots in the special election on Proposition 50, the statewide congressional redistricting proposal.

In celebration of the New Year and fresh beginnings, ENOUGH, a new non-profit enterprise dedicated to creating a cultural intervention around mental health and self-worth, will be hosting a surf session at Cardiff Reef on Saturday, January 10 to foster community and support. The event will be grounded in connection and validation to remind residents that no one is alone in their feelings of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. Our worth is inherent, not earned, and we are enough simply because we exist! Here’s what attendees can expect: - Free coffee and light bites - Surf with a community that celebrates individuality -The opportunity to feel empowered to spread ENOUGH’s mission and remind ourselves that our worth is inherent, not earned, and we are enough simply because we exist. We Are ENOUGH on TikTok / Instagram

The story is fundamentally hopeful, just like Andy Weir's The Martian.

California’s premier Viking and Nordic heritage event returns for its 23rd year! On September 20 & 21, 2025, the Vista Viking Festival will once again take over the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, bringing history, culture, and adventure to life. This year, we proudly celebrate “The Year of the Valkyrie”—honoring the strength, courage, and dedication of the women who have shaped not only Viking history but also our festival. From the fierce warriors of legend to the incredible women who have helped build and sustain Vista Viking Festival over the years, we recognize their contributions in a truly special way. Step into the world of the Norse and explore authentic Viking encampments, live music from festival favorites like Highland Way, Blindfold Monks, Silk Button Butchers, and Damekor, plus thrilling combat demonstrations and competitions. Browse the vibrant vendor village, feast on Nordic-inspired food, and quench your thirst in our legendary Beer Garden, featuring mead and ale fit for the gods. Test your mettle with axe throwing, archery, and spear flinging at the Weapons Range, and immerse yourself in Viking culture, storytelling, and hands-on demonstrations. Vista Viking Festival is presented by the Norway Hall Foundation, a non-profit California 501(c)3, along with other local non-profits. Don’t miss out—get your tickets early! Stay updated on entertainment, competitions, and special events by checking back on our website and following us on social media. Skål to the Valkyries—past, present, and future! Ticket Prices: Adult (18+): $27.00 Youth (13-17): $10.00 Child (6-12) $5.00 Child (5 & Under) Free Parking: $5-$10 Vista Viking Festival on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to television host and author Padma Lakshmi about her new cooking competition show, "America's Culinary Cup."

In the final hours of President Biden's term, an anonymous prediction market trader placed lucrative bets on who would be pardoned even as the odds were nearly zero.

The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Israel vowed to keep troops in southern Lebanon.

California lawmakers are trying to make local government meetings more open to non-English speakers. The bill could reduce long-standing barriers to the democratic process in Imperial County.

Their sensitive facial hair may be the harbor seals superpower for tracking fish, scientists are learning.

Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.