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The Vietnam War came to an end on April 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon.

A federal judge in Vermont ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student at Columbia University who was arrested at his US citizenship interview and ordered deported.

San Diegan Allan Hoving is trying to build consensus by launching an online unity-building platform called The Big Middle.

The war in Vietnam ended with the fall of Sàigòn 50 years ago, changing the course of many lives — from those who served, to those who fled Vietnam. Many have ties to San Diego.

Ticket Price: $20 adv / $23 DOS / $35 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office) Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/abbey-road-christmas-show-belly-up-tickets/13803403?pl=bellyup&REFID=bupwebsite

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/

Come join us for some holiday cheer and fun on the trails. In addition to a costume contest and holiday theme, this run will involve a poker element. Your poker hand could give you bonus time (taken off from your final time). Visit: https://dirtyfeet.us/trailraces/decemberrun/ Dirty Feet Productions on Instagram and Facebook

Maritime Museum of San Diego is proud to welcome back Tim Flannery Saturday, December 21st 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. The beloved former San Diego Padres player, MLB broadcaster, and show announcer turned musician and philanthropist has performed his annual holiday concert aboard the Star of India for over 20 years. Backed by his ace band, the Lunatic Fringe, his songs come to life in a dynamic blend of bluegrass, country, and rock. This year Tim will be joined also by a few special guests. This concert is for 21+ guests only. His ace band, the Lunatic Fringe, brings his songs roaring to life in various musical genres like bluegrass, country, and rock. Flan has three World Series Championship rings as a third-base coach with the San Francisco Giants, and he has released fifteen albums of original music over the years. He and his wife, Donna, created the Love Harder Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to anti-bullying and funded by proceeds from his performances and public donations. VIP concert tickets are $99.00 with premium benefits including early entrance aboard Star of India to choose seats at 6 p.m., holiday appetizer/dessert box and two complimentary drinks. Drink tickets may be used for two beer/wine beverages or one mixed cocktail beverage. General admission concert guests may board Star of India for the concert starting at 7:00 p.m. General admission concert tickets are $65.00. A no-host bar will be open from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. on the main deck. Visit: Tim Flannery & the Lunatic Fringe Perform Live Lunatic Fringe Band on Instagram and Facebook

Christopher Dragon, conductor Ross Lekites, vocalist San Diego Master Chorale | John K. Russell, music director San Diego Children's Choir | Ruthie Milgard, artistic director With special appearances by Cat Conner, Loren Smith (Dec 13, Dec 14 7:30 p.m. and Dec 15), Ken Johnson (Dec 14 2 p.m.) and Scott Rad Brown Jonathan Gilmer, director Amanda Zieve, lighting designer Joshua Heming, assistant lighting designer Script by Mabelle Reynoso San Diego Symphony Orchestra Experience the San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, inside at the new Jacobs Music Center. Featuring favorite songs including "I'll be Home for Christmas, "Silent Night" and "Slight Ride", the evening will be full of Christmas classics, sing-alongs, holiday cheer and jolly spirit, featuring Mrs. Claus. The concert will be led once again by the artistic tour-de-force team consisting of celebrated guest conductor Christopher Dragon and director Jonathan Gilmer, and it features the return of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/noel-noel/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a fast 13.1 mile course that starts in Rancho Penasquitos and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach. The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a fast 13.1 mile course that starts on Penasquitos Drive and Carmel Mountain Road, then travels SW along Carmel Mountain Rd (your only ‘real’ hill at mile 1.5), along the 56 bike path and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach. The race includes a 711-foot net elevation drop along the “rolling” downhill bike path, which also makes it a personal best candidate. Visit: https://www.sandiegoholidayhalf.com/