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The youth-led podcast Voices del Valle is back with a new season of stories about growing up in the Imperial Valley. Produced by students at El Centro's Central Union High School, the new season features stories about what it's like to be homeschooled, youth incarceration and much more.

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the 62nd Annual Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival, a beloved South Bay tradition that has brought families, friends and neighbors together for more than six decades. Beginning at 3 p.m., attendees can enjoy a festive Holiday Market & Festival featuring local vendors, live entertainment, expanded children's activities and free photos with Santa before gathering for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. As the sun sets, Third Avenue will come alive with dazzling floats, marching bands, dance groups, classic cars, community organizations and local cultural performances during the iconic Starlight Parade. Free and open to the public, this cherished holiday celebration offers something for all ages while showcasing the community spirit, traditions and local pride that make Chula Vista shine during the holiday season. Event Schedule 3 p.m. – Holiday Market & Festival Opens 3 p.m. – Photos with Santa Begin 5:30 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 p.m. – Starlight Parade Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Sports journalist Sabreena Merchant says culture war issues related to race and trans athletes threaten to overshadow exceptional play on the WNBA court.

This weekend in the arts: "Actual Size" at Art Produce; Future Is Color presents Shabaka; Roustabouts Theatre Company's "Ripcord"; Nexus Film Festival; DISCO RIOT's residency showcase performance and ballerinas in the library.

San Diego's favorite art duo Brian & Ryan return with the fourth annual Kitschmas Pageant, unveiling an all-new holiday adventure: "The Kitschmas Tree Lot and the Case of the Missing Nose." Expect an evening of festive music, offbeat storytelling, jolly performances, and Yuletide absurdity as the artists bring their wonderfully weird holiday universe to life. The pageant runs alongside Brian & Ryan's 11th annual Kitschmas exhibition at the Athenaeum Art and Music Center, a maximalist celebration of plastic memories and all things seasonally saccharine. Holiday lovers and Scrooges alike are invited to grab a cup of cheer and join us as we make the season just a little more merry and bright.

Since opening in 1926, The Sofia Hotel has stood at the center of downtown San Diego’s rich heritage. Join renowned historian Sandee Wilhoit for an exclusive presentation exploring nearly a century of captivating stories, historic photographs, and remarkable moments that shaped our hotel and city. Space is limited to 30 attendees. RSVP is required. Attendees will enjoy a complimentary welcome drink, continuous chapters from our Sofia Archives Instagram series, and special historical partner perks. Exclusive Centennial Guest Offers 1) San Diego Heritage Pass: Receive 10% off any tour or event at the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House, courtesy of our partners at the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (valid through 2027). Vouchers will be provided to attendees during the event. 2) Parking: Attendees who sign up and come to the evening storytelling event are offered parking discounts. If they use valet only: $15.00 If they use self-parking: free The Sofia Hotel on Facebook/Instagram

Midday Edition broadcasts live from the first day of Comic-Con. We walk you through what you can expect, dive into the meaning behind some of your favorite stories and give you an inside perspective on what it is like to be a voice actor.

Sign up and enjoy a daily chapter of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," e-mailed straight to your inbox! In addition to each chapter, you'll find fun facts and deep-dives into the culture and history surrounding the book, the era and the author. Enjoy one of the defining books of the Gothic Horror genre. Join Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner as he investigates a series of strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde. Parents: An older teen will likely have no qualms with the content, but a younger teen/pre-teen may benefit from exploring this text with a trusted adult.

Book by Alfredo Ratniewski Theatrical Adaptation by Todd Salovey Featuring: Marco Barricelli as Alfredo Rosina Reynolds as Zofia Kate Rose Reynolds as Izabella A dramatic play reading reveals the story of a family who risked everything to save a Jewish man during the Holocaust in war-torn Poland, and their descendants who, 80 years later, reached out to his son to ensure that history was never forgotten. Alfredo Ratniewski knew his father as a man of carefully chosen silences. A respected doctor in Mexico City, Bolek carried the weight of a past he refused to speak about, leaving his son with more questions than answers. But when a mysterious email arrives from Poland eighty years after the war, a door to the past swings wide open, revealing a breathtaking journey of survival, courage, and a secret hidden behind a single oil painting. The program is a 50-minute play reading, followed by a special Q and A with the memoire’s author Alfredo Ratniewski and Izabella Cooper, daughter of the woman from Poland whose family hid and helped save the author’s father. A special thank you to our community partners: Ken Jewish Community, A Culture of Peace, House of Israel, Lou Dunst Foundation and Congregation Adat Yeshurun The Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival on Facebook / Instagram

The downtown comic shop has spent the year preparing for thousands of Comic-Con attendees seeking comics, collectibles, exclusives and events.