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Oceanside’s Valle will be hosting a tequila tasting event featuring cocktail pairing and light bites in their bar. Seatings will be at 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Prices at $50/person plus tax and gratuity. Visit Valle Oceanside on Facebook + Instagram

Climate scientists say this winter's storms in California are nothing compared to what's predicted in a warmer world. Some residents in one community question whether its time to leave.

Relations between the two countries have collapsed over the Ukraine war, with the U.S. slapping thousands of sanctions on Russia, and militarily, economically and diplomatically supporting Ukraine.

Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell was born in Ireland and served as a priest and a bishop for more than four decades. The 69-year-old was remembered as a "peacemaker."

Joy arises naturally when we are free from negative thought patterns and learn to solve our daily problems through love. Meditation retreat led by Buddhist nun Gen Lhadron, resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego. Visit Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego on Facebook

From the La Jolla Playhouse: As part of the Playhouse’s commitment to being a home for artists to develop new plays and musicals, Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley created the DNA New Work Series in 2013. DNA offers playwrights and directors the opportunity to develop a script by providing rehearsal time, space and resources, culminating in public readings. This process gives audiences a closer look at the play development process, while allowing the Playhouse to develop work and foster relationships with both established and up-and-coming playwrights. All DNA readings are general admission seating and take place in the Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center (PDC). FREE, reservations required. "The Loyal Opposition" La Jolla Playhouse Commission By Keith Bunin Directed by Christopher Ashley Thursday, December 1 and Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm Lee, Milo and Jesse met in college and have been crashing into and out of each other’s lives ever since. When Lee finally acts on her dream of opening a restaurant, she re-assembles the group to prepare a grand first meal on a fateful March night. Funny, open-hearted and deeply moving, The Loyal Opposition charts the gravitational pull of our friends and our pasts amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the present. "Manny and the Wise Queens" La Jolla Playhouse Commission By Idris Goodwin Directed by Jacole Kitchen Friday, December 2 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm In the small town of Bethlehem in December, a bright star draws distant visitors bearing gifts to usher in a new era. Only this is 2020, and according to Manny, a depressed 18 year old recent high school graduate, the “bright star” is just two planets close together. Manny has locked himself away in his family’s attic to escape whatever holiday cheer remains in his quarantined town – until the sudden arrival of two wise queens provides a potential key to Manny’s deliverance. Idris Goodwin’s new comedy is a celebration of home, hip-hop and the unexpected gifts we share. "Derecho" By Noelle Viñas Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg Thursday, December 8 and Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 pm Hoping to join the wave of women of color elected for public office, Eugenia Silva fights to bring an old friend onto her primary campaign. As a storm brews, tensions between her ambitions and her sister Mercedes begin overshadowing the need to reconnect with her roots and family. As the past manifests and interrupts the present, the sisters must confront how traditional Latino values conflict with an ever-changing American definition of success. "The Agency" By Lia Romeo Directed by Pesha Rudnick Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm Ani has always dreamed of becoming an actress, but she’s not getting cast and she’s almost out of money. So she takes a job at a “rental agency,” where lonely clients can hire actors to serve as surrogate friends or loved ones. It seems like the perfect gig – it pays well, she’s good at the work and she’s helping people feel better. But what will it mean for her real-life relationships? Lia Romeo’s new comedy examines a world where we can buy whatever we want – if we’re willing to pay the price. Related links: La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram

In an off-year, offseason election, it all comes down to turnout. That's why ahead of Wisconsin's April 4 state Supreme Court election, organizers are getting out the vote in some creative ways.

When making predictions, Pop Culture Happy Hour host Linda Holmes follows this complicated formula: She looks at precursor awards, she considers Academy history — and she listens to her heart.

Scientists are pondering how to tell time on other celestial bodies. It's a lot harder than you might think.

He stressed that lack of charity with one another is also a sin and added that the Catholic Church should work to put an end to laws in some countries that criminalize homosexuality.