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School meals are the only meals some children get in a day. But during the pandemic, school feeding programs have been reaching fewer and fewer families.

In recent years, orcas have been damaging the rudders of pleasure yachts, mostly along the coasts of Portugal and Spain. Scientists and sailors are struggling to understand the encounters.

The rescued people were part of a 30-strong crew on board a China-registered floating crane that was involved in building several offshore wind farms, according to local media reports.

The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly three decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. They will be performing at Belly Up Tavern as part of their US Tour! Date | Friday, January 21 at 9 p.m. Location | Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach Get tickets here! Advanced admission: $25 advanced At-the-door admission: $25 Reserved Loft seating: $44 available over the phone or in person at our box officeOnly 21+ admission. For more information, please visit the Belly Up Tavern page or call (858) 481-8140.

The movie, which chronicles the adventures of space cadet Buzz Lightyear, is slated to be released June 16.

The betterment of childhood vaccination rates has been a global success story. A new report on the impact of the pandemic offers reason for concern — and optimism.

Education for girls brings numerous benefits when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. Oh, and it works for boys, too!

The band Animal Collective performs a transfixing, unpredictable concert at MASS MoCA.

With over a million sparkling lights, Snow N Glow is an electrifying stroll-through holiday lights event, offering a symphony of sight and sound. The limited-run event will brighten up the holidays at the Del Mar Fairgrounds starting on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Not only will friends and families be able to rev up their holiday spirit while spending time together outdoors surrounded by a million twinkling and glowing lights, Snow N Glow invites families to make lasting memories in real snow! Exhilarating snow tubing on a five lane, 100-foot-long snow-covered hill will be available for all ages and as well a dedicated snow play area. Rather stay warm and cozy in your own car? Holidays In Your Car, presented by Subaru, is back, inviting families to buckle up and make lasting memories from the comfort and safety of their own vehicles. With headlights turned off, attendees drive through an enchanting mile-and-a-half display of over one million dazzling LED lights, accompanied by uplifting holiday music. Awe-inspiring holograms and impressive multi-colored projections casting festive images of the season onto sets - some standing over 40 feet tall - will all contribute to an unforgettable experience celebrating the most magical time of the year! Igloos in California? Yes, there are! To make holiday celebrations even more merry and bright, private, transparent geodesic dome “igloos” are available for rent, allowing groups to gather in their own comfy shelter. Adorned with cushy sofas, plush pillows and bean bag seating, each igloo comes with its own personal firepit for toasting marshmallows. The most magical time of the year is not complete without festive food and drink, and all the makings for s’mores will be available for purchase, as well as hot chocolate, beer, wine and other fare. Schedule / Tickets: Snow N Glow is open Friday through Sunday weekly from 4 - 9 p.m. starting on Saturday, December 4 through January 2, as well as December 20-23. Tickets are priced at $17.99 for adults and $12.99 for children 3-10 for the holiday light experience and the snow play area, and $34.99 for adults and children for the Snow N Glow holiday light experience, snow play and unlimited snow tubing. Children two and under are free. Holidays In Your Car is open nightly and tickets are $45 and the number of passengers must not exceed the number of safety belts/seats in the vehicle. Tickets for all experiences are available online and at the door unless the event is sold out. To offer a safe and enjoyable experience, Snow N Glow is following CDC and State Guidelines, working with each city to ensure that every event meets or exceeds all recommendations. For full Snow N Glow event information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.snownglow.com.

Sandra Douglass Morgan is a Las Vegas native and graduate of Eldorado High School; the University of Nevada, Reno; and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.