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The holiday travel period consists of 18 days, beginning Friday and lasting through Monday, Jan. 5. The busiest travel days are anticipated to be Dec. 23 and 28, and Jan. 4.

The cost of living in November was up 2.7% from a year ago, according to a report Thursday from the Labor Department. That's a smaller annual increase than for the 12 months ending in September.

Like Pope Leo, Bishop Ronald Hicks is an Illinois native with deep experience in Latin America.

President Trump's peace plan for Gaza hinges on international troops in Gaza, but Israel is skeptical and no country has yet agreed to send their soldiers.

A new drama uses the real, gut-wrenching recordings of a call for help from Gaza to tell a harrowing and profound story.

Liberty Station invites the community to join us for a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration! Gather in Ingram Plaza for live entertainment with a DJ set, a Hollywood car show, inflatable obstacle courses, crafts, activities, and trick-or-treating throughout Liberty Station for all to enjoy! All ages are encouraged to come decked out in their most elaborate costumes and participate in our costume contest. Registration is not needed for the costume contest. This year we will have five categories: Ages 0-6 Ages 7-15 Ages 16+ Group Pets Special prizes courtesy of Liberty Station businesses will be awarded to the winners! We hope to see all you ghosts, ghouls, and goblins there! Date: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 Location: Ingram Plaza Time: Noon - 4 p.m. What: Halloween at the Station We are partnering with the Rotary District 5340 and Feeding San Diego to participate in the Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive for our Halloween at the Station event. Liberty Station is asking attendees to support by donating nonperishable food items. The food collected will support military families and veterans in bringing meals home through Feeding San Diego’s Feeding Heroes initiative. Feeding San Diego works with a network of partners that serve the military community to provide nutritious meals to active-duty military families and veterans. Feeding San Diego’s most needed food items include: Peanut Butter Pantry Staples Ready-To-Eat Meals Soup No glass containers, please. Visit feedingsandiego.org/utch to donate today! Every $1 donated helps provide 2 healthy meals to people facing hunger in San Diego County. Thank you for your support! More information on the food drive here: https://rotary5340.org/Stories/uniting-to-combat-hunger-food-drive

Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

Local artists and galleries in El Cajon are coming together to host the 14th Annual Alley Cat Art Walk. This free, family-friendly event promises fine art, live entertainment, boutique vendors, and more along Main Street and Rea Avenue. Hosted by the art galleries, studios, museums, and small businesses in the historic Downtown El Cajon district, the Art Walk is a yearly celebration of the city’s flourishing creative scene. Along with special gallery shows, attendees can explore interactive art displays, artisanal craft booths while enjoying live music, beer on tap, and other entertainment. With all venues within walking distance, it’s easy to shop, discover new artists, and take in the range of artistic styles and mediums. Arts Alley will have many exciting new exhibits on display for the event. A highlight will be Sophie’s Gallery’s latest show "Passageways: Sea Life," which explores ocean life and experiences living by the coast, with pieces made from donated, upcycled and reimagined materials. The show includes mosaic fish and seascapes, beaded sea creature sculptures, wooden buoy wind chimes, aquatic-inspired accessories, and more. More must-sees down Arts Alley include "Summer Triptych" at SC Fine Art & Framing, an immersive exhibit featuring three distinct artistic voices exploring nature, social connectivity, and speculative futures. The Olaf Wieghorst Museum will display "The Etchings of Olaf Wieghorst," 27 original etchings from 1937-1940, including one original etching plate. The museum is also sponsoring the Alley Cat Art Walk Passport, highlighting participating businesses and galleries. Once attendees visit each business and get their Passport stamped by all, they can return to the museum to enter a raffle to win a special Olaf Wieghorst print. Other special exhibits include Bronze Sculptures at White Sage Gallery, Animal Portraits & Paint Parties at Rich Artist Studio, "Resilient Spirits" by Charlene Mosley at East County Art Association, and Eiffel Tower Paintings by Sophie’s Artists at Rob's BrewPoint. With its murals, galleries, restaurants, and charm, Downtown El Cajon offers the perfect setting for this community art celebration. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Facebook / Instagram

In its push for more immigrant detention space, the Trump administration is reopening shuttered prisons in several states. Many of these facilities closed amid allegations of abuse and mismanagement.