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Del Mar Plaza invites families and friends to an afternoon of holiday festivities with their annual holiday tradition, Santa Photos by the Sea, on Sunday, December 8 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress up their little ones and furry friends, write letters to the North Pole and take holiday photos with Santa featuring a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. In true Del Mar style, embrace the holiday spirit by the sea. Net proceeds from Santa Photos by the Sea will benefit the Del Mar Village Association, supporting its mission to continue fostering local small businesses. Reservations are $28.52 per family session, and include two poses/photos with Santa and a holiday-themed giveaway for children. All photos will be emailed instantly. To reserve a spot for photos with Santa, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-photos-by-the-sea-in-del-mar-village-tickets-1031544285727?aff=erelexpmlt.

In 2025, fandom is complicated. Music is at nearly everyone's fingertips. Concert ticket prices are through the roof. Some fans take devotion to new extremes. What do we owe to the artists we love?

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.

The Water Authority's high rates spark calls for dissolution from San Diego City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera.

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and their caroling friends will be taking time out of their busy December to celebrate with us at Hilton San Diego Bayfront! From special photo sessions and bedtime stories to cheery caroling and breakfast with the big man himself, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season! Pictures with Santa: Saturdays in December, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Storytime with Mrs. Claus: Saturdays in December, 6 – 7 p.m. Carolers: Saturdays in December, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Breakfast with Santa: Sundays in December, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Visit: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sancchh-hilton-san-diego-bayfront/things-to-do/seasonal-activities/

From Emilia Pérez and its 13(!) nominations to the profoundly gross The Substance getting a Best Picture nod, the 2025 Oscar nominees addressed big social and political issues, all to varying degrees.

Breast cancer survivor and local musician, Nena Anderson presents a Dolly Parton tribute concert, look-alike contest, and breast cast exhibit/auction on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2025) at Belly Up in Solana Beach. A portion of ticket sales, a donation drive, and an online auction will benefit the Keep A Breast Foundation's (KAB) 25th Anniversary. Celebrating her “cancerversary,” Anderson created this event to bring awareness about breast cancer through art while showcasing local artists, especially (but not solely) women. The concert features Dolly’s hits from the 60s to today, performed by Nena Anderson, Brawley, and the Sure Thing Band, with special guest vocalists and musicians. Dolly Parton, known just as widely for her figure as for her music, inspires this event with her decades of longevity as a performer, songwriter, entrepreneur, fashion icon, and philanthropist. A Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers look-alike contest involves the audience and performers, with prizes for the best Dolly, Kenny, couple, and honorable mention. Anderson’s curated group of guest vocalists and musicians span various music genres and experience, including Rap, Country, R&B, World, and Pop. All are established recording artists, songwriters, and touring musicians. Featured guest vocalists are (alphabetically, photos above L-R): Emily Afton, Matt Axton, Beebs, Faith Belle, Kimmi Bitter, Adrian Demain, Rheanna Downey, Molly Jenson, Laura Levenhagen, Natal1e, Tim Petersen, Jess Roberts, Whitney Shay, and Laura Jane Willcock, and featured instrumentalists Kateland Raftery and Gayle Skidmore. Anderson sings during the show and leads the two bands backing the guest vocalists. Local honky-tonk heroes and multiple San Diego Award nominee, Brawley, starts the night off with Parton’s earlier career hits, including Porter Wagoner and Parton songs. They are followed by the Sure Thing band, a group of all-star session/tour musicians who will set the groove for Parton’s pop and r&b hits. The exhibit and auction consist of seven painted plaster breast casts, a signature of Keep A Breast. The casts feature busts of women involved in the production of the 2025 event and will be displayed at the concert. They will be auctioned online beginning February 14, with the closing date and reception to be announced. For the donation drive, individuals can make a tax-deductible donation towards VIP ticket packages. Local businesses and national brands contribute in-kind or cash in exchange for global recognition through KAB’s extensive social media and online presence. Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/nena-anderson-dolly-belly-up-tickets/13524554?pl=bellyup&edpPlParam=%3Fpl%3Dbellyup Nena Anderson on Instagram

Buffering the Vampire Slayer podcasters Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo write about their community of fans, and how it help them keep working together after a split, in Slayers, Every One of Us.

Production in Hollywood has been suffering. But it's unclear how a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States would work – or who it would help.

A rural Minnesota town is home to the biggest tech giant you've never heard of. Now it's riding out an unprecedented kind of storm.