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First, some local policies could make a big impact in this new year. Then, paid parking begins in Balboa Park for the first time. Next, we go over some new wildfire safety regulations. Also, a local church with a history of activism is opening a resource center for immigrants. Last but certainly not least, we say thank you and farewell to KPBS’ Tom Fudge as he retires from a decades-long career in public broadcasting!

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life at Arrival From Sweden: "The Music of ABBA"! Since its founding in 1995, Arrival from Sweden has toured in over 70 countries, bringing "The Music of ABBA" to fans worldwide. Hear hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take A Chance,” “SOS,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Super Trouper,” “Money Money Money,” “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “Thank You For The Music,” “Lay All Your Love On Me,” “Gimme Gimme Gimme” and many more. The production has everything a great ABBA show needs: sparkling costumes, talented musicians, and incredible vocalists, delivering beloved songs with such accuracy that it’s hard to believe that it’s not the real ABBA on stage. The band was founded by Vicky Zetterberg-Norbäck and the ABBA original musician Rutger Gunnarsson in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, and is the only group that has been given a previously unreleased ABBA song directly from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. The song “Just A Notion” was released by ARRIVAL from Sweden in 1999 and was yet again released by the original ABBA in 2021 on their latest record “Voyage.” Arrival From Sweden is the closest you can get to seeing ABBA! Visit: https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/events/detail/arrival-from-sweden-the-music-of-abba-2026 Arrival From Sweden on Facebook / Instagram

NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KXJZ listener Jen Hart and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

"Wings" combines two then-emerging, innovative technologies – the airplane and the moving picture – into one cinematic experience! The immortal Clara Bow stars as Mary Preston, a sweet “girl next door” and Army ambulance driver desperately in love with a dashing young airman from her hometown. The airman, played by Charles “Buddy” Rogers, and his rival-turned-friend played by Richard Arlen, experience intense training and heart-stopping air battles during their time in the service. Fun Fact: "Wings" was the first film to ever win the Academy Award for Best Picture and remains the only fully silent film to do so. Visit: https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/events/detail/wings-1927 San Diego Theatres on Facebook / Instagram

Iran launched missiles at two southern Israeli cities that lie close to the country's main nuclear research center, while President Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Get ready to sip, savor, and spice things up at the Día de los Muertos Tequila Tasting Dinner, hosted by Espolón Tequila! This bold, flavor-packed evening takes you on a five-course journey paired with premium tequilas. Start with an amuse bouche of Spicy Tuna Tartare Cone, followed by a Tequila-Cured Hamachi Roll paired with Reposado Tequila. Next, enjoy the smoky richness of Charred Zabuton with Añejo Tequila, then a savory Cochinita Pibil paired with Blanco Tequila. Sweet endings come with a twist: Calavera, a white chocolate mousse drizzled with Espolón Blanco Tequila glaze. Tickets are available on EventBrite. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dia-de-los-muertos-tequila-dinner-tickets-1689093126009?aff=oddtdtcreato Rumorosa on Instagram

As President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom, are fact checking his speech and offer context.

The restless musician, sporting less electronic gear than usual, spotlights the acoustic warmth of her instrument in pieces stimulated by Bach's cello suites.

Cuba's power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade.

NPR spent time inside a Minnesota school talking with educators, parents, and children as it tries to help kids feel safe again after the ICE surge.