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Some churches are arching their backs against earlier and earlier celebrations of Christmas by extending Advent, the season that leads up to Christmas.

 Join Ocean Beach MainStreet Association for a community clean-up focusing on the downtown Ocean Beach business district on April 22, 2023. Meet at Veterans Plaza Park at 10 a.m. Buckets, trash bags, and gloves will be provided. Bring a picker if you have one. They are always a handy tool to pick-up small debris. Hang out in Ocean Beach after the clean-up and enjoy select beers on tap at local breweries and discounts at Closet Signature. A portion of the select beer pint sales will support Ocean Beach MainStreet Association programs and projects which include the OB holiday decorations, street banners throughout the downtown district, and sidewalk beautification initiative to name a few. In addition, Friends of OB, a charitable organization that accepts donations to support their efforts in preserving and enhancing the Ocean Beach community, will also benefit from a portion of the sales.  Stop by the following breweries on April 22  and ask for their ‘Friends of OB’ pint: - OB Brewery is featuring their delicious Jalapeño Saison - Sip on NOVO’s refreshing Hibiscus Lavender Hard Kombucha - Other participating breweries include California Wild Ales, Hodad’s Brewery Company, Pizza Port, Brewery Co., and Rincon Reservation Road Brewery. Thank you to our sponsors Closet Signature, Submerge Church, Rest & Relax Real Estate, and Service Kings Home Services. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, visit OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

Please join us for this special fundraising event in support of La Jolla Music Society's Dance programs. Dancers from Alonzo King LINES Ballet will perform for an intimate audience in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, followed by a reception with company dancers. Delightful libations and decadent desserts will round out this remarkable experience. This is a part of the Dance Series. You can enjoy the show on Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall. The event will follow the schecule as follows: • 6:30 p.m. | Champagne in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd • 7 p.m. | Welcome and Performance in The Baker-Baum • 7:45 p.m. | Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd and The JAI with company members of the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Get tickets here! Admission is $100 per person ($50 is tax deductible) For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/connect-conrad-aklb or call (858) 459-3728.

The U.N. Security Council met Thursday to debate and vote on the Palestinian application for full membership in the United Nations, which would allow it to vote during U.N. proceedings.

To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.

Sunday's vote is between a far-right libertarian and the current economy minister. The winner will confront challenges such as triple-digit inflation, poverty and an increasingly polarized population.

Local governments account for about 10% of total spending on lobbying California lawmakers and agencies. Often, they’re seeking state money. Sometimes, they’re trying to influence specific bills.

Lahiri famously brought a disco vibe to India's biggest film industry. He composed dozens of hits in the 1970s and '80s — which appeared in many top Bollywood movies.

By Christmas Day the forecast in San Diego is expected to be 78 degrees and sunny. Meanwhile, just about every other part of the U.S. is preparing for a bitterly cold winter storm. We’ll talk about how this will impact holiday travel. Then, eviction cases are on the rise according to data from the San Diego County Superior Court. Advocates say the numbers show the once “looming” crisis of housing displacement has begun to materialize in the region. And, San Diego jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos has a new album out, his first in almost a decade. Then, Mariachi bands are a big part of the Christmas season in Mexican culture, providing a musical gift to the rest of the world. We speak with Jeff Nevin who developed the mariachi curriculum at Southwestern College and is the founder and conductor of Mariachi Garibaldi. Finally, at 68, Japan's Godzilla is nowhere near ready for retirement. The iconic monster that was born out of an atomic blast is poised for a cinematic rematch with Kong in 2024. Our resident Godzilla fan, Beth Accomando speaks with author Graham Skipper about his new book, “Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters.”

King Richard is nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture. Will Smith, Isha Price, and Aunjanue Ellis explain how faith motivated the Williams' family.