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Teachers and students say the Grossmont Union High School District board’s recent decisions to eliminate school librarian positions limit students’ access to libraries and further exacerbate concerns of censorship.

KPBS Midday Edition is looking for stories all about the complexities of roommate living: the good, the bad and the ugly. No story is too big or small.

Free event also includes caroling, crafts for kids, cocoa and cookies, and photo ops. Tierrasanta Lutheran Church is hosting a community Christmas celebration that features a live nativity village complete with sheep, goats, a donkey, and a camel. The free event takes place at Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, 11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., on December 6, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the public is welcome. Guests can grab a cup of hot cocoa, decorate their own Christmas cookies, meet Bible-era characters, and sing along to familiar Christmas carols. Crafts for kids and Christmas-card- worthy photo ops make this family-friendly event a great way to welcome the holiday season. Tierrasanta Lutheran Church is in the Tierrasanta community of San Diego. They welcome everyone to Sunday worship services and Saturday kids worship. Ministries include Godly Play for children, a Christian preschool, Bible studies, Vacation Bible School, a quilt ministry, and more. Find out more at tierrasantalutheran.org. Tierrasanta Lutheran Church on Facebook / Instagram

Mary Hennessy served Santee’s community for 40 years at her donut shop, Mary’s Donuts. She passed away last month, but her granddaughter says her recipes and legacy remain.

UCSD is joined by San Diego State University as a consortium board member, and other American institutions such as University of San Diego and Southwestern College are member institutions.

CPK is making its way to North County after previously serving the community for more than 30 years with its beloved Solana Beach location. The new Encinitas restaurant reflects the brand’s continued growth and investment in its home state. To celebrate, CPK is hosting a First Slice Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting on the first official opening day for business. Guests will experience the restaurant’s indoor-outdoor design, full-service bar, and signature California-inspired menu. The event will also highlight CPK’s partnership with the San Diego Food Bank, to fight hunger across the region. From Monday, November 24 to Tuesday, November 25, CPK will donate 20% of food and beverage sales from all four San Diego locations, including the new Encinitas restaurant, when guests present a special flyer at the time of purchase. Guests can find full details on participating locations, dates, and to access the flyer by visiting https://www.cpk.com/encinitas/sandiegofoodbank. Visit: https://www.cpk.com/encinitas/opening-soon California Pizza Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook

A nature photographer stumbled upon thousands of 210-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in Italy's central Alps, near where some Olympic skiing and snowboarding events will be held in February.

In Jay Kelly, Clooney plays an emotionally stunted movie star struggling with work and family life. He can relate: "We're all balancing it. We're never getting it perfect."

With your instructor, Tiffany Heffernan, you’ll learn to make a live succulent-pumpkin centerpiece/arrangement using a real pumpkin, succulents from the farm, and moss. These make a gorgeous centerpiece or add one to your front porch or window for that perfect autumn touch. All materials and supplies are included in your registration. You’ll take home what you make. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. This class is held in person in an intimate setting on Atkinson Plumeria Farm in our open, shaded classroom. It is a rain-or-shine event. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event’s start time. Please allow yourself sufficient time to arrive, park, and find a seat, as the event will begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Visit: https://atkinsonplumeria.com/class-make-succulent-pumpkin-arrangement/ Atkinson Plumeria on Instagram and Facebook

Skating by the Sea Nov 21-Jan 4, 2026 Take a spin around Hotel del Coronado's famous beachfront ice rink, featuring stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. A portion of the proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish® San Diego. Enhance your experience by reserving a rink-side or ocean-side Frostbite Lounge with plush seating, roaring fire pits, holiday-themed libations, and delectable bites. Guests can also enjoy ice rink views from the Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar and Serẽa. Rink Schedule & Reservations Kick off the holiday season on opening day, November 22, with a special musical performance at 5 p.m. by Broadway star Jenna Leigh Green! November 21 – 30 Fri, Nov 21, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Daily, Nov 22 – 30, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. December 1 – 18 Mon-Thu, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fri, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Opens at 6 p.m. on Dec 1 December 19 – January 4 Daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Value Skate Days Take $5 off General Admission on select Mondays: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15. Schedule is subject to change. Hotel del Coronado on Facebook / Instagram