Search results for

Extraordinary Desserts invites you to treat yourself to an elegant afternoon with a Holiday High Tea service, offered all December long from Sunday-Friday from 2:30-5 p.m. at the Little Italy location. Guests will enjoy gourmet loose-leaf tea, savory toasts, and a rotating selection of seasonal sweets, with the option to elevate the experience with sparkling bubbles. Priced at $60 per person (tax and gratuity not included), this indulgent experience is perfect for relaxed weekday celebrations, intimate get-togethers, or a leisurely treat this holiday season. To reserve, a minimum of two business days’ notice is required, along with a valid credit card on file (High Tea is unavailable on 12/25, 12/26, 1/1 and 1/2). Extraordinary Desserts on Facebook / Instagram

A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Sarah Beckman is Executive Director of Outside The Lens (OTL), a San Diego nonprofit media arts organization that engages 2,700+ young people annually—97% from systemically marginalized communities—to build creative confidence, explore career pathways, and drive social impact through storytelling. A creative strategist and visual storyteller with 25 years of nonprofit leadership, Sarah has guided Outside The Lens from a grassroots organization into a recognized innovator in creative youth development and media literacy, partnering with institutions like The Getty Museum on Voice Out, a regional exhibition that amplifies the perspectives of young artists. Sarah’s leadership philosophy is simple: create conditions for others to thrive. Whether expanding programs like Media Makers—which serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—or securing catalyst funding for Balboa Park's Botanical Building during her tenure at Forever Balboa Park, she leads with curiosity and trust. She’s also the creative mind behind Culture & Cocktails at the San Diego Museum of Art and has presented at Public Lands Alliance and International Placemaking Week conferences. A Minnesota native with degrees in Journalism and Gender & Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sarah was recently named a 2025 San Diego Magazine Nonprofit Pioneer. A writer and photographer who believes in magic, hustle, and flow, she lives in Rancho Peñasquitos with her husband and twin sons who attend Cal Poly. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation transforms downtown into a magical Winter Wonderland, December 6 and 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. both days. Families can play in real snow, make festive crafts, and visit Santa while enjoying seasonal food, drinks, and holiday shopping. This free community event brings the magic of the North Pole to the heart of Escondido – a cherished tradition and the perfect way to welcome the holiday season! Additionally, the City of Escondido is rolling out a Yiftee gift card program where you can purchase gift cards that can be redeemed at a variety of Escondido businesses. For more information, please visit https://artcenter.org/event/winter-wonderland-festival-2025 California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Join Revision as we participate in the nationwide Small Business Saturday event, in Hillcrest San Diego! Our Gift Shop will be open from 12-4 p.m. for a special kick off to the holidays, with new artwork and products made by the artists in residence. Bring a friend, enjoy a beverages and shop local, handmade items that benefit our non-profit arts organization. All items are created by professional artists with developmental disabilities. Revision Creative Workspace on Facebook / Instagram

Tis the Season to Shop Local and Discover what Ocean Beach Has this Holiday Season Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: 1900 Ocean Front Way, Ocean Beach, CA Kick off the holiday season by shopping local at the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association’s annual Shop Small Saturday event! Support the small businesses of Ocean Beach and enjoy a day full of activities, prizes, and festive fun. Shoppers who spend $50 or more at Ocean Beach shops can stop by the OBMA Welcome Booth to spin the wheel and win local swag, gift cards, and other great prizes. Visitors can also grab an OBeachy Bingo card, join the search for hidden “OB Parrots” in 96 participating stores, and snap a photo at the “OB 92107” photo opportunity to share your love for Ocean Beach. Explore unique businesses, celebrate local culture, and discover ways to stay engaged in Ocean Beach all season. Mark your calendar and join us on November 29 to make a positive impact in your community. Ocean Beach MainStreet Association on Facebook / Instagram

Join us in beautiful, historic downtown Escondido, for a festive vibe, filled with holiday magic! Besides our many small businesses and restaurants, you'll find an outdoor roller rink, Maker's Market, and a nearby Winter Wonderland at the California Center for the Arts, with lots of holiday ambiance, to make your season bright! Great days and nights for families to come and take advantage of all the season has to offer in Escondido! Escondido Downtown Business Association on Facebook

This holiday season, Shelter to Soldier and L’Auberge Del Mar are teaming up for a festive, pet-friendly Ugly Sweater “Yappy Hour” to raise vital funds that support bringing trained rescue dogs together with wounded veterans, providing healing, purpose, and a path forward. On Tuesday, December 16 from 4-8 p.m., L’Auberge Del Mar will welcome guests and their pups to their Living Room Bar (1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014) for an evening of holiday cheer in support of this meaningful mission. The event will feature a lineup of festive specialty cocktails, crafted exclusively for the evening. For every specialty cocktail sold, L’Auberge Del Mar will generously donate $5 directly to Shelter to Soldier, helping the organization continue its mission of “Saving Lives, Two at a Time” through adopting dogs from local shelters and training them to become service dogs for post-9/11 veterans. There will even be a special “cocktail” on the menu created just for the dogs. Guests will enjoy live music, an ugly sweater contest, special moments with Shelter to Soldier’s Canine Ambassadors, and an opportunity drawing featuring unique items from local businesses. About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military and veterans, as well as deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families. For more information, please visit https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/. L'Auberge Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

A university report found a sharp rise in first-year students lacking high school math proficiency. At UCSD, where more than half of undergraduate students are pursuing STEM degrees requiring math coursework, that's a problem.

Warm and dry conditions with periods of Santa Ana winds are expected in San Diego County this week, with the peak of the heat expected to be mid-week.

Viktoriia Bulavina’s lawyers say her detention marks a new escalation in the Trump administration’s sweeping crackdown on immigration.