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South Bay Union is the first elementary school district in the region to have an esports program, according to the San Diego County Office of Education.

The solar energy project planned for Jacumba Hot Springs highlights the tension between the need for renewable energy and preserving a community.

Experience our winter wonderland for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting with a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Join us for a special and magical night for our 7th annual tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season. We will have festive fun for kids of all ages. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making an appearance before Santa delivers toys to everyone on the nice list. It’s the merriest of ways to get you into the Christmas spirit. Expect festive evening filled with holiday cheer, games, hot chocolate, writing letters to Santa and more. For even more holiday fun, purchase for our Santa’s Workshop Pass, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., enjoy crafting activities like stuffed animal making, ornament decorating, and personalizing stockings and Christmas hats. It’s the perfect way to make merry memories with the whole family! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony-tickets-1770405413249?aff=oddtdtcreator&_ga-ft=aRYazA.AA.AA.AA.AA.I9pGdMMKQ-Kzudic5gj8QA..2.10372. San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Instagram and Facebook

Spend a seaside Christmas at the Shores Restaurant with a holiday buffet featuring coastal-inspired favorites and classic seasonal fare. Guests can enjoy a relaxed SoCal ambiance while savoring dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, all perfectly paired with hand-selected craft cocktails. Choose to dine indoors or on the oceanfront patio just feet from the sand, with both offering uninterrupted coastal views and an inviting atmosphere for families and friends to gather. The Christmas Day Buffet will be served from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on December 25, and is priced at $95 per person and $45 per child (12 & under). An a la carte breakfast will also be available from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more details or to make a reservation, visit https://www.ljshoreshotel.com/upcoming-happenings/. La Jolla Shores Hotel & Restaurant on Facebook / Instagram

This holiday season, Gelson’s is making it easy to celebrate with complete Christmas meals, a la carte sides, desserts, and a curated selection of wines, bubbles and floral arrangements. Christmas meal options include Roasted Turkey, Spiral Glazed Ham, Prime Rib and Brisket (Certified Angus Beef), Poached or Spicy Salmon, and Meatloaf. Tamales are available in Beef Barbacoa, Green Chili and Cheese, or Chicken with Green Sauce. Customers can enjoy sides like mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, creamed corn, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, and more, along with desserts including pumpkin, pecan, and apple pies, spiral churros, and other seasonal treats. These offerings will be available for pick up between December 21-24, with December 22 being the last day to order. Christmas pies are available for pickup December 22-24 only. All holiday dinner orders will be refrigerated at the time of pick up and will require reheating. To place an order, visit https://catering.gelsons.com/. Gelson's Markets on Facebook / Instagram

Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal is an emerging biodesigner and architect developing sustainable material alternatives — and he thinks he may have found something big.

Investor-owned utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is selling the Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk to San Diego County five years after it bought it.

What: Custom Flower Arranging Workshop + Live Painting Instruction of the Arrangement You Make When: Thursday, January 22, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Join us for an in-person floral workshop and learn Native Poppy's tips and tricks for designing in our wild style! Enjoy fun and easy instruction from our professional florists to make a custom flower arrangement, and then learn how to paint the arrangement you make with Michaela Jean Art - flower gardener and painter! This time we're painting with gouache, an opaque, velvety paint that combines the fluidity of watercolor with the vibrancy of acrylics, allowing for rich, matte finishes. Ticket Includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build a wild, one-sided petite arrangement - Fun and thorough instruction from artist Michaela Jean Art - All materials and tools to paint a 9x12" gouache painting of the arrangement you make - Complimentary beverages - Plus: the arrangement you make and the painting you paint to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

This Saturday, a filmmaker and historian will talk about the origins of deportation and its impact on modern immigration policy.

WINTER FAMILY POSADA Come celebrate the season at the CPMCC with art, music, food, and community! Bring your friends and family for a joyful afternoon filled with activities for all ages. - 10 local artist vendors - Mosaic Art Workshop led by David & Janine Coral + Gift Wrapping Paper Making with Por La Mano Press - Archive Photo Booth with the CPMCC Archivists - Music by Carnalismo - Pozole by Reina De La Concina + Atole by Ama Cacao (for purchase) - 11th annual Toy Drive hosted and organized by Brown Beret de Aztlán (on the Kiosko) ••• POSADA FAMILIAR DE INVIERNO ¡Ven a celebrar la temporada en el CPMCC con arte, música, comida y comunidad! Trae a tus amigos y familiares para una tarde llena de alegría y actividades para todas las edades. - 10 vendedores de artistas locales - Taller de mosaicos dirigido por David y Janine Coral + Taller de elaboración de papel de regalo con Por La Mano Press - Cabina de fotos con el archivo del CPMCC - Música a cargo de Carnalismo - Pozole de Reina De La Cocina + Atole de Ama Cacao (a la venta) - 11.ª colecta anual de juguetes organizada por Brown Beret de Aztlán (en el Kiosko) Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram