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Air quality reached "unhealthy" levels in North Dakota and small swaths of Montana, Minnesota and South Dakota, according to the EPA.

Bring a swimsuit and join Belmont Park’s Winter Wonder fun at Plunge San Diego with our Annual MEGA Noon Year Celebration event. This is the party all of San Diego talks about as the preferred celebration for families that don’t want to stay up until Midnight to celebrate the New Year. This year will be even bigger and better than ever with multiple MEGA balloon drops right at Noon. Our DJ will be playing all of the family favorites, and we will have plenty of dryland activities and entertainment for all of the family to enjoy. We will have the best assortment of vendors and giveaways that make this the best family festival of the year. The floating obstacle course will be open to enjoy our 84-degree heated water and retractable roof which allows for ideal swimming conditions despite the weather. We will have servers for anyone who would like to purchase a drink or cocktail. NYE swag items will be available for purchase. Bring your families for an event that your kids will remember forever and become a staple of your family traditions. General Admission tickets start at $25/person and increase as tickets are sold and the event gets closer. VIP tickets start at $50/person and include access to an exclusive lounge, exclusive entrance & early access and additional complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and treats. Plunge & Fit Members are eligible for 50% off tickets - Limit 5 tickets per member. No refunds will be issued. Event Schedule - 10:15 AM: VIP Early Access 10:30 AM: Event begins—Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks & treats (while supplies last). DJ kicks off the party! 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Pool and obstacle courses open 11:55 AM: Apple Cider Toast to the New Year Noon: MEGA Balloon Drop Countdown 12:30 PM: DJ wraps up 1:00 PM: Event ends. Facility is closed 1pm-2pm to reset, but event attendees can come back 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. to swim the rest of the day.

Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise win in last week's Democratic primary on Morning Edition.

The protesters lined a busy stretch of Fletcher Parkway, outside Parkway Plaza in El Cajon.

The president's latest action on trade takes effect next week, and will slap a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts. He says the measure will boost U.S. manufacturing.

Schools in Maine have been at the center of a political battle with the Trump administration. Now, many fear after-school programs, critical for low-income communities, could be lost.

As the Trump-Musk feud escalated, JD Vance signaled loyalty to Trump during a recent podcast appearance. At the same time, the vice president said he understands Musk's frustration.

This past summer, our host Natalie and sound designer Adrian plunged into the heart of the pop culture phenomenon known as Comic-Con, experiencing it through the eyes of its most devoted fans in Tijuana. Their journey highlighted how the event transcends the San Diego border, evolving into a cross-border celebration that has become an annual ritual for many in Tijuana. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year! Social media and contact From KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Writer/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma González Lima Brandão and Melissa Sandoval Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

Seattle, along with other cities, is struggling to balance the need for more housing with the preservation and growth of trees that help address the impacts of climate change.