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Californians for Safer Communities Coalition announced today in San Diego it will submit over 900,000 voter signatures to qualify the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act for the November general election ballot.

A San Diego Superior Court judge ruled a misdemeanor case can move forward against an unhoused woman for blocking a sidewalk.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Sensory Santa! Join us on December 3 from 9-10 a.m. for a sensory-friendly Santa experience for families. These activities include the opportunity to meet Santa Clause, as well as engage in sensory crafts such as creating clay snowman and crafting a Santa beard countdown. For more information visit: northcountymall.com

Vista's 65th Annual Christmas Parade begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. The theme this year is "Viva Vista!" in honor of the Vista Chamber's 100th Anniversary. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend this family favorite event. The parade will begin at the Wave Waterpark, pass by the Cinepolis movie complex and make its way through Vista Village and then head down South Santa Fe where it will end at the street's intersection with Civic Centre Drive. There are more than 85 entrants. This year's Grand Marshall is Danny Villasenor. He and his wife own and operate the iconic Pepper Tree Frosty, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary in Downtown Vista. The parade will culminate with the arrival of Santa Claus, Vista Resident JC Wynne and lifelong friend to Danny. It's a parade filled with nostalgia and sweet memories. For more information visit: business.vistachamber.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Mission Valley open-air shopping center invites area children and their families to eat breakfast with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 2, in the AMC Theatres Court (HUB/Community Room). During this special event, there will be delicious food from Panera and a hot chocolate bar (while supplies last). In addition to eating breakfast with Santa, there will be special appearances from Mrs. Claus, Frosty, the Elf on the Shelf, and festive Candy Cane Stiltwalkers. Children will also enjoy the ornament crafting station, playing outdoor games, and special photo moments. The event, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. to Noon, is free of charge and open to the public, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://www.mission-valley.com/events On the same day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., there will also be a SoCal Etsy Holiday Market where vendors will create live art and local designers will showcase their wares, including handmade goods, in the Nordstrom Rack Court; the SoCal Etsy Holiday Market is free to attend and open to the public, and no pre-registration is required. For more information on both events, visit https://www.mission-valley.com/events. WHEN: Two Events, Same Day: - Breakfast with Santa and Friends: December 2: 9:30 a.m. – Noon (Register: https://www.mission-valley.com/events) - SoCal Etsy Holiday Market: December 2: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (No Registration Required) Mission Valley on Facebook / Instagram

More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them. Most don't even offer child care.

People have camped out for hours just to get their hands on limited-edition Stanley tumblers. The ubiquitous drinkware used to be for outdoorsy types, but they've become something of a status symbol.

Sixty years ago, America began closing mental hospitals. A growing chorus is blaming that for the crisis of mentally ill folks living on our streets.

"Okalolies" ring in the new year on the world's most remote inhabited island by visiting the population of not quite 250 in masks and making mischief, an annual chance for the community to come together.

Audiences will experience the return of Noel as she and her friends search for Santa and the magic that he brings with the season. New to this year’s performance will be featured guest vocalist Devin DeSantis. It’s a program full of Christmas classics, sing-alongs, holiday cheer and jolly spirit. The concert will be led once again by the artistic tour-de-force team consisting of celebrated guest conductor Christopher Dragon and Director Jonathan Gilmer, and it features the return of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir. Special Holiday-themed treats and drinks will be available for purchase in the Prebys Plaza! Please note: Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for the Friday performance and will open at 3 p.m. for the Saturday and Sunday performances. ARTISTS: Christopher Dragon, conductor Devin DeSantis, vocalist San Diego Master Chorale (Dr. John K. Russell, Music Director) San Diego Children’s Choir (Ruthie Millgard, Artistic Director) Directed by Jonathan Gilmer Script by Mabelle Reynoso Projection Design by Mike Tutaj CAST: NOEL – Lucca Settineri NOEL’S FRIENDS – Zoey Carpenter, Kinley Cox, Charlotte Leach , Levi Lee, Charlotte McClaskey, Eva Lillian Silva, Phoebe Troxil View this event on Facebook