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This Veterans Day Weekend, SeaWorld San Diego is proud to partner with Navy Federal Credit Union to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the annual Red, White and Blue Salute. This year’s celebration introduces exciting new features including a community pop-up area hosted by local non-profit organizations. These activations will spotlight community impact, provide resources for veterans and their families, and offer guests meaningful ways to engage with causes that support those who have served. Veterans, active-duty members and up to three family members will receive complimentary one-day admission tickets through the Waves of Honor program. Thanks to Navy Federal Credit Union, veterans and active-duty military members visiting the park Veterans Day weekend will also receive special benefits, including a priority entrance. Red, White & Blue Salute Schedule of Events Throughout the weekend, the park will open each day with a flag ceremony and the national anthem, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of all the brave men and women who have protected the freedoms of all Americans. A Field of Honor will also be created in the park with 1,000 American flags to represent local veterans and their families. Guests will also be able to dedicate a flag with a personal note to their hero. In addition, the park will be recognizing veterans and their service at the Orca Encounter presentation all weekend long. Navy Federal Credit Union will also host an onsite activation during select hours each day and Veterans and active-duty service persons are encouraged to visit this activation located on Sky Tower Lawn. Local community organizations dedicated to supporting service members and veterans, including Wounded Warrior Foundation, Freedom Dogs, Wounded Warrior Project, Paws for Purple Hearts, Blue Star Families and more will have a dedicated pop-up area at Orca Encounter, in which guests will have the opportunity to engage with these organizations and learn more about their impactful missions. In addition, guests can also visit a dedicated photo backdrop to reflect, remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for the country. To cap off each night, guests can view a patriotic Veteran’s Day Fireworks Show presented by Navy Federal Credit Union from Saturday, November 8 through Monday, November 10. As the sun sets, the night sky will light up with a dazzling display of red, white and blue in celebration of the bravery and service of our nation's heroes. This special display will take place ten minutes prior to park closing. For those looking for unlimited fun throughout the year, SeaWorld offers former military personnel and their families the Military Silver Pass for just $113. The Silver Pass provides unlimited admission for 12 months, free general parking, three free guest tickets and up to 20% off in-park offerings. Up to six Military Passes can be purchased per former military personnel to share with their family. Veterans and active duty United States Armed Forces personnel can purchase a Military Pass online at WavesOfHonor.com or at select military bases. Complimentary single day admission is also available to active duty Military along with discounted admission for their family members. SeaWorld San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Jax Atelier Celebrates Grand Opening of First Brick-and-Mortar Shop in Normal Heights San Diego, CA — October 26, 2025 — After years of dreaming, planning, and creating, local artist Jacki Geary is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Jax Atelier, her first-ever brick-and-mortar retail space. The grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3180 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116, in the heart of the Normal Heights neighborhood. Founded in 2018, Jax Atelier began as a creative brand centered on handcrafted art and design. With over 25 years of experience as a professional artist, Jacki has brought her distinctive vision to life through unique collections of one-of-a-kind earrings, block-printed textiles, journals, greeting cards, prints, original paintings, and photography. In addition to her own creations, the new shop will also feature a thoughtfully curated selection of handmade goods from other talented makers — including artisan soaps, candles, and cards — along with treasures from Jax’s beloved vintage collection of pottery, glassware, artwork, and home décor. “This announcement is something I’ve been dreaming about for so many years — and it’s finally here,” says Jacki Geary. “I hope that the shop brings a little joy to people’s day — that it feels like a warm hug, filled with creativity and inspiration. It may be a small space, but the intention is big.” The grand opening event on November 15 will welcome the community to explore the space, meet the artist, and shop an inspiring selection of locally made and vintage goods. “I truly couldn’t have made it here without the love and encouragement of my amazing family, friends, and customers,” Jacki adds. “You are the reason I get to do what I love.” Jax Atelier on Facebook / Instagram

U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport.

Elevating Community & Culture: Join Westwind Brass for a free Sunset Concert! We're thrilled to announce a special free concert, "Sunset Rhythms at the Sun God," happening on July 31 at 6 p.m.! Westwind Brass will bring the vibrant sounds of Dixieland, Jazz, and Americana to the iconic Sun God sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle at the UCSD Stuart Collection. This unique event blends the power of live music with stunning public art, offering a fantastic opportunity for community engagement and cultural enrichment in San Diego. We are immensely proud to present this concert, made possible by the generous support of the Music Performance Trust Fund and the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Their commitment to the arts makes events like these accessible to everyone. Join us for an unforgettable evening! Bring your colleagues, friends, and family. Let's celebrate American musical heritage as the sun sets. Westwind Brass on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.

NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers — now more than 1 in 10 current members — who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.

A new Government Accountability Office report says the Navy is falling short of its fire safety goals in the wake of the devastating USS Bonhomme Richard fire.

The Justice Department released some of the Epstein files, including many previously public documents, related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal charges and his death by suicide in federal custody.

As election day approaches, nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire have spent nearly $26 million on ads and other communications in an effort to convince voters to support or oppose Prop. 50 — the most of any ballot measure in recent state history.

Premieres Monday, Oct. 27 and Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Explore the life of the brilliant powerbroker who rose to the topmost echelons of American diplomacy. Revered or reviled, Henry Kissinger’s contradictions reflect those at the heart of America’s foreign policy in the second half of the 20th century.