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We're taking stock of this year's notable holiday movies, with titles including such gems as Oy to the World!, Christmas at the Catnip Cafe, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, and A Pickleball Christmas.

Congressional representatives and other local leaders are responding to last Friday's immigration raid at Buona Forchetta, a restaurant in the South Park neighborhood. We break down the latest.

Awdah Al Hathaleen was shot during a clash with an Israeli settler. His West Bank village hoped No Other Land, the Oscar-winning film about settler violence that he worked on, might help protect them.

Mitch Albom returns to the PLNU Writer's Symposium by the Sea to discuss his new novel, "Twice," in conversation with Dean Nelson. Mitch Albom is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than 40 million copies in 48 languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers, including "Tuesdays with Morrie," a record-breaking memoir that has touched millions worldwide. Albom is a nationally acclaimed journalist who has written for the Detroit Free Press since 1985 and has won first place in the Associated Press Sports Editors columnist category 13 times. In "Twice," Albom delivers a powerful and imaginative story that poses a timeless question: What if you got to do everything in your life —twice? The novel follows Alfie Logan, an 8-year-old boy who discovers he has the magical ability to redo any moment in his life. But with each second chance comes a cost—he must live with the consequences of his new choices, no matter the outcome. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the world’s most beloved storytellers as he shares insights into his writing, characters, and the inspiration behind "Twice." Check-In opens at 6:15 p.m. Most seating is first-come, first-served. Ticket holders will receive books at check-in the evening of the event. Parking is free for all events. Please note that campus parking is limited, so we suggest arriving early to locate a parking spot. Parking lots are indicated on this campus map. Please call the Warwick's Book Department at 858-454-0347 for more information. Pricing: - $45+tax & fee: One General Admission & one pre-signed copy of Twice - $65+tax & fee: Two General Admissions & one pre-signed copy of Twice - $150+tax & fee: One Reserved VIP Seat, one pre-signed copy of Twice, & one admission to meet-and-greet reception to include personalized signing & refreshments - $200+tax & fee: Two Reserved VIP Seats, one pre-signed copy of Twice, & two admissions to meet-and-greet reception to include personalized signing & refreshments Mitch Albom on Facebook / Instagram

The decision by the Defense Department comes as Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland have been stalled for weeks by the courts.

Rafael Payare, conductor Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano Liv Redpath, soprano Lindsay Ammann, mezzo-soprano Meridian Prall, mezzo-soprano Tasha Hokuao Koontz, soprano Angel Raii Gomez, tenor Elliot Madore, baritone Christian Simmons, bass-baritone San Diego Symphony Chorus Maurice Boyer, Chorus Master San Diego Children’s Choir Ruthie Millgard, Artistic Director San Diego Symphony Orchestra Directed by Gerard McBurney Projection Design by Mike Tutaj Lighting Design by Paul Miller Joe Fournier, artist Creative Producer is Jonathan Gilmer Mariam Bombrun, repetiteur DEBUSSY: The Joyful Isle (L'isle joyeuse), L. 106 DEBUSSY (orch. Caplet): The Box of Toys (La boîte à joujoux) RAVEL: The Child and the Magical Spells: a lyric fantasy in two scenes (L'enfant et les sortilèges: Fantaisie lyrique en deux parties) A glorious and theatrical celebration of the light and enchantment of France and French music, beginning with Debussy’s evocation of a journey to a mysterious island of love, and his witty and charming ballet score for children about the adventures of a box of toys. The program ends with a brilliantly colorful and delightful semi-staging of Ravel’s immortal and much-loved comic fantasy about a naughty child whose toys come to life to punish him. In this performance, specially created for San Diego, the many characters portrayed by the singers in this story will be reflected in animated illustrations projected on to the beautiful new walls of Jacobs Music Center. Music, words and images work in harmony to tell the story. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ravel, and our production of "L’enfant et les sortilèges" is this orchestra’s homage to the man who created one of the most beautiful depictions of childhood in all of music. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/french-fairytales/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Rafael Payare, conductor Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano Liv Redpath, soprano Lindsay Ammann, mezzo-soprano Meridian Prall, mezzo-soprano Tasha Hokuao Koontz, soprano Angel Raii Gomez, tenor Elliot Madore, baritone Christian Simmons, bass-baritone San Diego Symphony Chorus Maurice Boyer, Chorus Master San Diego Children’s Choir Ruthie Millgard, Artistic Director San Diego Symphony Orchestra Directed by Gerard McBurney Projection Design by Mike Tutaj Lighting Design by Paul Miller Joe Fournier, artist Creative Producer is Jonathan Gilmer Mariam Bombrun, repetiteur DEBUSSY: The Joyful Isle (L'isle joyeuse), L. 106 DEBUSSY (orch. Caplet): The Box of Toys (La boîte à joujoux) RAVEL: The Child and the Magical Spells: a lyric fantasy in two scenes (L'enfant et les sortilèges: Fantaisie lyrique en deux parties) A glorious and theatrical celebration of the light and enchantment of France and French music, beginning with Debussy’s evocation of a journey to a mysterious island of love, and his witty and charming ballet score for children about the adventures of a box of toys. The program ends with a brilliantly colorful and delightful semi-staging of Ravel’s immortal and much-loved comic fantasy about a naughty child whose toys come to life to punish him. In this performance, specially created for San Diego, the many characters portrayed by the singers in this story will be reflected in animated illustrations projected on to the beautiful new walls of Jacobs Music Center. Music, words and images work in harmony to tell the story. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ravel, and our production of "L’enfant et les sortilèges" is this orchestra’s homage to the man who created one of the most beautiful depictions of childhood in all of music. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/french-fairytales/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Leaked audio recordings broadcast Friday reveal remarks by Israel's former chief of military intelligence about the price he believed Palestinians should pay for Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

Unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's attic, the copy netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro received a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt. Relatives of the 700,000 COVID-19 dead say his conviction, though separate to the pandemic, offers vindication.