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"Miracle", the original holiday-themed pop-up cocktail bar concept, is thrilled to return for the 2025 season. Featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life, this year promises to be one of the best yet. Sippin’ Santa, created by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, is the tropical offshoot of the famed Miracle pop up bar, the original holiday cocktail bar concept. As in year’s past, the famed mugs and glassware will be available for purchase at all participating bars nationwide. Kicking off November through January, "Miracle" locations in Temecula, Solvang, San Diego, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, and Anaheim will feature a holiday oasis with over the top kitschy, festive décor and a themed cocktail menu with fan favorites such as the "Christmapolitan" and "Snowball Old-Fashioned." New this year are "Candy Cane Lane", "Dancing Sugarplums", "Blitzen Barrel", and "Miracle Mouse." Visit: https://www.miraclepopup.com/ Official Miracle Pop Up on Instagram and Facebook

"Miracle", the original holiday-themed pop-up cocktail bar concept, is thrilled to return for the 2025 season. Featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life, this year promises to be one of the best yet. "Sippin’ Santa", created by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, is the tropical offshoot of the famed Miracle pop up bar, the original holiday cocktail bar concept. As in year’s past, the famed mugs and glassware will be available for purchase at all participating bars nationwide. Kicking off November through January, "Miracle" locations in Temecula, Solvang, San Diego, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, and Anaheim will feature a holiday oasis with over the top kitschy, festive décor and a themed cocktail menu with fan favorites such as the "Christmapolitan" and "Snowball Old-Fashioned." New this year are "Candy Cane Lane," "Dancing Sugarplums," "Blitzen Barrel," and "Miracle Mouse." Visit: https://www.miraclepopup.com/ Official Miracle Pop Up on Instagram and Facebook

A powerful literary milestone arrives at KPBS. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, Latina writers and readers will gather for the first Latina Authors Book Fair & Showcase — a cultural celebration created by Latinas, for Latinas. The event highlights recently published Latina authors who will be selling their books, sharing their journeys, and showing others how to publish their own. In a publishing industry where Latinas/os represent only 8% of all published authors in the United States, this event aims to break barriers, expand representation, and open the door for future writers who deserve to be seen and heard. Quote from Elsa Sevilla “When we write, we reclaim history, honor ourselves and our communities, and create space for the next generation to be seen. Our stories empower us — they are vital. This book fair is more than an event; it’s a movement to lift our voices and ignite new ones.” Quote from Erica Alfaro “For many of us, writing is an act of courage. As Latinas, we turn our struggles, our dreams, and our resilience into pages that heal and empower. Sharing our books is how we remind every woman that her story matters — and deserves to be published.” Attendees will: • Meet Latina authors and purchase their books • Learn how they wrote, published, and promoted their work • Ask questions during an interactive panel and Q&A session • Access Two FREE Webinars: Media Training with Elsa & Storytelling with Erica — (for attendees only) As the first Latina Authors Book Fair at KPBS/SDSU, this is a rare opportunity to join a literary space built for the community, by the community. Space is limited. Event: Latina Authors Book Fair & Showcase Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 Check-in: 6 p.m. Location: KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex, SDSU Parking: Included Food and beverages: Light refreshments provided

Come join us for a fun evening of painting and sipping on the deck while creating your own pumpkin-themed tote bag! Join us for a fun-filled Paint & Sip event on The Deck at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve! In this step by step guided session, we will be painting adorable Pumpkin Tote Bags perfect for the fall season. Grab your friends and unleash your creativity while enjoying the beautiful outdoor setting. No experience is needed, just come ready to have a great time! Food & drinks available for purchase at Topwater Grill on the deck. Book your spot now! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-sip-on-the-deck-pumpkin-tote-bag-session-tickets-1599363903489?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Santee Lakes on Instagram and Facebook

Demand for professional Santas and other seasonal workers seems to have cooled. Could that be a sign we're in a recession?

The Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of the Trump administration's far-reaching attempt to access sensitive voter data. The DOJ is also suing Fulton County in Georgia.

Enjoy an exciting and memorable Christmas performance guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit, “Merry & Bright, Holidays in Harmony” with 80+ singers featuring the nine-time International Chorus Champions Masters of Harmony based in Los Angeles, joined by their guest, award-winning Pacific Coast Harmony chorus of La Jolla, on Saturday, December 6 at 3 p.m. The acoustics in the beautiful Sanctuary are extraordinary and vibrant thus expanding the close harmony and magic the two choruses create. It’s a thrill for performers and the audience as well! The venue is suited for musical performances from string quartets and small orchestras to vocal extravaganzas. The surroundings are stunning with handcrafted tile mosaics under an exceptionally awe-inspiring dome covered with a mosaic image of Jesus further enhancing the ambiance and reason for the season. Tickets are only $25 and may be purchased now online at https://stsconstantinehelen.ludus.com with a $2 fee per ticket. Download and print your ticket or save it on your phone. Seating is limited. Order your tickets soon as a sellout is expected. The church is at 3459 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Open seating. Free parking. Pacific Coast Harmony is a popular mixed barbershop chorus based in La Jolla composed of talented men and women from Southern California. Anyone who loves singing harmony is welcome to visit their rehearsals. They meet Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Saints Constantine and Helen Church in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Find them online at www.pacificcoastharmony.org.

Facing public backlash and a reluctance to raise yet another bill on city residents, the San Diego City Council voted 8-1 to delay a decision on a proposal to increase water and wastewater rates dramatically in the next four years.

Los Angeles Times calls Impro Theatre “Amazing! One of the funniest evenings in town, the troupe spins an entire play into comedy gold right before your eyes.” Starting with an audience suggestion and creating completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers, Impro Theatre a comic laugh out loud evening of theatre. They have performed all over the country. A holiday comedy inspired by the works of Charles Dickens. This is a Winter Holiday show built on vivid narration and rich characters inspired by the books of Charles Dickens, all of it improvised. Comic portraits, cruel melodrama and humane charity of heartbreaking tenderness explode onto the teeming streets of Victorian London. Coincidence, redemption and the spirit of Christmas drive the plot – as one might expect from a holiday show with Dickens in the title. In "Dickens UnScripted," the entire ensemble shares storytelling duties. As in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s classic production of "Nicholas Nickleby," any character can take over the narration at any time. The exciting difference is that no cast member knows in advance who will wind up a street urchin or doting aunt, sailor or jailer, judge or kindly chestnut-seller-who-turns-out-to-be-the-missing-heir-to-a-large-fortune. Inventive, surprising theatre where anything can happen is what does happen in "Dickens UnScripted." It is a show where keen imaginations steeped in Dickens and Christmas work feverishly to create theatre on the spot. The pace is swift, and the performers are pushed to the peak of their abilities as they attempt to juggle character, plot and staging all at once. "Dickens UnScripted" is a holiday treat that is never, ever the same story twice and gives fans of "A Christmas Carol" a whole new way to celebrate the season! Paul Rogan directs Amy Kidd, Gale Brennan, Leanna Dindal, Mike Rock, Paul Rogan, and Ryan Smith. Produced by Mike Rock, Sound by Tyler Weil, and Lights by Liam Sullivan. "Dickens Unscripted" will run December 1 & 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $50 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

"Miracle", the original holiday-themed pop-up cocktail bar concept, is thrilled to return for the 2025 season. Featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life, this year promises to be one of the best yet. "Sippin’ Santa," created by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, is the tropical offshoot of the famed Miracle pop up bar, the original holiday cocktail bar concept. As in year’s past, the famed mugs and glassware will be available for purchase at all participating bars nationwide. Kicking off November through January, "Miracle" locations in Temecula, Solvang, San Diego, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, and Anaheim will feature a holiday oasis with over the top kitschy, festive décor and a themed cocktail menu with fan favorites such as the "Christmapolitan" and "Snowball Old-Fashioned." New this year are "Candy Cane Lane," "Dancing Sugarplums," "Blitzen Barrel," and "Miracle Mouse." Step into the holiday magic at "Miracle" at Coaster Saloon! Enjoy a merry mix of seasonal fun, from trivia and paint nights to ornament decorating and gingerbread house making. Wrap up the season with our festive Ugly Sweater Party—cheers to good times and holiday cheer! Visit: https://www.thecoastersaloon.com/happenings/ Official Miracle Pop Up on Instagram and Facebook