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"Wind is unlike many other hazards because you really can't see it," says AAA's Bill Van Tassel.

Sesame Place San Diego is kicking off its First-Annual Mardi Gras celebration beginning Friday, February 14 to Sunday, March 9 on select dates. This vibrant, family-friendly event invites guests to join in the fun with Sesame Street-themed interactive activities, carnival colors, and special performances featuring everyone’s favorite furry friends. Highlights of the Mardi Gras celebration include the dazzling Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade, an exciting Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt, and a Mardi Gras themed Dine with Elmo and Friends. Plus, visitors can enjoy Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions that are perfect for guests of all ages. For a limited time, kids ages 3 to 9 years-old can go free to the park with a paid adult ticket. For families looking for year-round fun, a Season Pass offers unlimited visits all season long with no blockout dates and can be purchased now for up to 20% off. Season Passes offer the best benefits and unbeatable savings – including free parking, discounts on food and merchandise, exclusive rewards, and more. ALL NEW! Mardi Gras Entertainment and Fun with Your Favorite Furry Friends: ALL NEW! Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt – Pick up a complimentary Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt Map at Scavenger Hunt Headquarters and go on a special Mardi Gras themed search throughout the park. Once completed, turn the sheet in at Scavenger Hunt Headquarters to receive a special Mardi Gras prize. ALL NEW! Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade – This colorful, musical cavalcade celebrates carnival time with festively decorated floats and Sesame Street friends dressed up and ready to shine. It’s a cavalcade full of lively tunes, fancy dancing, and plenty of family fun. The floats are decked out for Mardi Gras with colors of purple, gold, and green and some of the sparkliest things ever seen. The whole family can join the party at the Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade! ALL NEW! Photos with Sesame Street Friends – Make memories and get a photo with furry friends in their Mardi Gras attire around the park! ALL NEW! Dine with Elmo & Friends – Join Elmo and more Sesame Street friends for a special Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal while jamming out to traditional New Orleans music and march in a mini Mardi Gras Parade! Rides and Attractions for the Whole Family During the winter season, Sesame Place invites guests to enjoy a full day of excitement with rides and attractions for all ages. From a child’s first roller coaster and a colorful carousel to an Elmo-themed rocket ship adventure, there’s something for every family member to enjoy. Plus, don’t miss the interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood, featuring the iconic 123 Stoop, Big Bird’s Nest, and Oscar the Grouch’s trashcan, where Sesame Street truly comes to life! Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates during February and March. Attraction availability is subject to change without notice. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes, visit https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/ For the most recent updates, guests can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram .

Science and seafood: understanding and protecting a precious natural resource If you love seafood, you’re not alone — but every bite comes from a complex and fragile marine ecosystem. To keep our ocean ecosystems thriving and our seafood resources abundant, we need a deeper scientific understanding of how they function. Join Scripps Oceanography Assistant Professor Dr. Colleen Petrik for a fascinating talk on how cutting-edge ecosystem modeling is helping us understand and protect the marine life we depend on. By blending biology, physics, and mathematics, Dr. Petrik creates “mini ecosystems” on a computer that show how ocean life responds to environmental changes — many of which are driven by human activity. Discover how this innovative approach guides smarter fisheries management and ocean conservation decisions, supporting sustainable seafood for the future. Seating is limited and lectures often sell out, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture begins at 7 p.m. Visit: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/perspectives-lecture-series-november Scripps Instn. of Oceanography on Instagram and Facebook

Join us on "Star Wars Life Day," a Wookie tradition, for an exclusive "Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Costume Lecture" from Disney’s Live Entertainment team. This behind-the-scenes lecture will include an opportunity to hear from the costume designer and project manager who were integral in creating what is now on display in "Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge" at Disneyland. Attendees will have a chance to view a small selection of the costumes up close after the lecture. We imagine this event will fill up fast, so please RSVP for your free ticket. In the case that there are no more spots available, you can email info@vmota.org to be added to our waitlist. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Facebook / Instagram

Annual exhibition of woven work by members of the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild at the Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery, from October 11 to October 31, 2025. Note the gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit: https://sdcwg.org/exhibits.html San Diego Creative Weavers on Instagram and Facebook

Many Danes are rethinking their personal security, and stocking up on emergency supplies, amid unidentified drone appearances. Denmark's leaders warn that Russia is waging a "hybrid war."

Angie Zhang, laureate of international piano competitions, will perform works of Beethoven and Clara Schumann on a historic (1829) Broadwood fortepiano. This recital is open free to the general public, and is the concluding event of the HKSNA SoCal Early Keyboard Festival. The Historical Keyboard Society of North America (HKSNA) is a United States-based non-profit organization comprised of members who love and promote early keyboard instruments and the music written for them. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/2025.HKSNA.SoCal/ Angie Zhang on Instagram and Facebook

A study analyzed decades of births and found that larger families showed a distinct tendency toward all girls or all boys, rather than a mix.

Combs had been convicted in July on two counts of transportation for prostitution. During his sentencing hearing he spoke at length for the first time in the trial, addressing the judge at length.

Sayed Naser fled Afghanistan and came to the U.S. legally last year. He was detained after a routine San Diego immigration hearing in June.