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San Diego got soaked on Sunday as Tropical Storm Hilary raced through the county. In other news, the average mortgage rate in the United States is the highest it’s been in more than 20 years. Plus, we hear from a poet whose work reflects on the experience of refugee migration from Vietnam.

The heat wave in the U.S. is far from over. Parts of both coasts are bearing the brunt of the heat with record-breaking temperatures. The heat will continue its grip over the next few days.

YEAHHH’MAYNE R&B Block Party East Coast New Years Eve Party! At Quartyard! Rings in the New Year on “East Coast Time”: 5 p.m. Till 10 p.m. With the Countdown Ball Drop at 8:59 p.m.! East Coast Time. As the year comes to a close, 21+ R&B & Hip Hop dance heads across San Diego eagerly anticipate the arrival of New Year's Eve. In the realm of R&B music, one event stands out among the rest - the popular YEAHHH’MAYNE R&B Block Party at Quartyard Known for its electrifying atmosphere and Mix Dance Crowd , this celebration is taking a unique twist this year by throwing a New Year's Eve party on the west coast while following the time zone of the east coast. Setting the Stage: R&B Block Party has become a staple in the dance entertainment scene in Downtown San Diego drawing R&B enthusiasts from all over the city. Held in a vibrant outdoor music venue Quartyard, the party boasts a lively atmosphere, complete with professional grade lighting effects, booming sound systems, and a lineup of top-tier R&B DJ’s Alonzo The Mayor , DJ Black, DJ. B JONES and MC Short Dude. This year, we have decided to add an extra layer of excitement by aligning the event with the east coast's time zone. The East Coast Twist: While the West Coast R&B Block Party traditionally would celebrate the arrival of the New Year at midnight local time, this year's event will synchronize with the east coast's time zone. This means that ball drop commence at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST), allowing attendees to experience the countdown and celebration three hours ahead of their usual schedule. Attendees can expect R&B & Hip Hop Fusions electrifying production! and an atmosphere that will keep them dancing well into 10pm. Attendees can indulge in a variety of delectable food and adult beverage options. Visit the 360 photo vendor booth and engage in interactive activities throughout the night. 21+ / All Sales Final / All tickets sold online / No In and Outs Before 7pm / No Pets, Service Dogs Welcome For more information visit: eventbrite.com

Come gather with fellow singers, friends, family and furry pals for a one of a kind caroling party! Classic holiday tunes will be accompanied by the Ona Mae Lowe carillon. Lyric Sheets provided - all are welcome to sing along! Sponsored by Ramona Community Singers and Tremble Clefs San Diego.

Get a taste of Italy during this one-night-only Italian Christmas Eve tradition, the Feast of the Seven Fishes at Garibaldi, located on the third floor of the InterContinental San Diego. Known for its Italian-isle inspired cuisine, Garibaldi is bringing this age-old Southern Italian Christmas Eve tradition to San Diego, centered around sustainable seafood. Guests will enjoy a seafood buffet featuring seven sustainably sourced seafood dishes alongside classic antipasto and salads. Seafood dishes include Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Sturgeon Caviar, Octopus Potato Salad, Shellfish Blue Zone Minestrone, Sheepshead Acqua Pazza, Smoked Trout Gnudi, Malloreddus al Tonno and Swordfish alla Ghiotta. This decadent feast is finished off with a sinful dessert bar featuring Pistachio Cake, Myrtle Panna Cotta, and Cassata Siciliana Ricotta Cheesecake. Every pair of guests will receive a bottle of “Samas” wine from Sardinian winemaker, Agricola Punica, and a complimentary bag of raw housemade pasta, to create their own Sardinian inspired feast at home. Guests can either dine inside Garibaldi’s indoor dining room or stay cozy on the waterfront terrace with complimentary luxe branded heavy jackets and blankets. Priced at $105 per person, reservations are available via Garibaldi’s website or Resy.

Celebrate the holidays with your ugliest Christmas sweater or favorite Christmas Onesie this season at Oceanside’s Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar and Cococabana. From 7 p.m. to close ring in the holiday season in Q&A’s moody ambiance and Cococabana’s bustling rooftop overlooking downtown Oceanside. The party will begin with two hours of early drink specials on refreshing libations like the Thirst Trap or Shanghai Sally at Cococabana or Q&A’s Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini or Autumn Spritz. Make a reservation

Celebrate Chanukkah at Yiddishland with Yale Strom and his book reading of “Shoyml Boyml and his Lucky Dreidl.” Yale will talk about his career as a researcher, movie maker, and an author. He will be reading excerpts of the book in English and a bisele af Yiddish, and playing some Chanukkah music. We will have festive nosh and mashke. When: Thursday, December 14 at 6 p.m. PT (8 p.m. CT, 9 p.m. ET) Where: Yiddishland California and on Zoom Tickets: From $18-$25 — the sooner you register the lesser you pay! Speaker: Yale Strom is one of the world’s leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Roma music and history. He has conducted extensive ethnographic research throughout Eastern Europe since 1981, made nine documentary films, written twelve books, and has had numerous photo exhibitions throughout the world. He has also composed for theatre, film, radio, television and symphony orchestras. His band, Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi, has made fifteen recordings ranging from traditional klezmer to “new” Jewish jazz. He is currently artist-in-residence/professor in the Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University.

Don’t miss the largest adoption event of the season, featuring over 20 animal rescues and shelters with hundreds of adoptable pets! From playful puppies to curious cats and more, there’s sure to be a furry face that will capture your heart at Santa Paws. Presented by the San Diego Animal Support Foundation. Help us make sure no animal wakes up Christmas morning without a family of their own. Participating Organizations List (more added daily, keep checking back!) Amazing Strays Rescue A New Life Charitable Foundation Angels for Dogs and Cats Rescues Animal Rescuers Without Borders A.R.W.O.B Cantu Foundation Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County Dogs on Deployments Friends of Cats, Inc. Friends of Humane Services Tijuana Furballs Furever Rescue Its the Pits Labradors & Friends Dog Rescue Labrador Rescuers of San Diego Lionel's Legacy Senior Dog Rescue Open Arms Rescue - San Diego Parrot Education and Adoption Center Passion for Pitties Red Barn Rescue Rescue Fenix San Diego Spaniel Rescue The Detommaso Dogs Tragic to Magic Whiskers Without Borders Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue SDASF organizes these annual mega adoption events in order to increase adoptions from reputable shelters and rescue agencies by bringing potential adopters and lots of dogs together in one fun, happy, stress-free environment, facilitating the matchmaking process! The participating adoption agencies are given free booth space, and admission is free to the public! For more information, contact the San Diego Animal Support Foundation at Info@SDShelters.org, www.sdshelters.org or (619) 847-8755. The San Diego Animal Support Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a primary mission to increase pet adoptions from reputable shelters and rescue agencies in their network. San Diego Animal Support Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Police officers discovered seven people shot during a 21st birthday party in Florence, Ky., shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday. The suspected shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

University Christian Church (UCC) of San Diego announced Billboard-charting drag Christian musician and performer Flamy Grant will be a musician-in-residence in their Hillcrest church. Flamy Grant's "Bible Belt Baby" was nominated for Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards, and spent over a week at #1 on the iTunes Christian chart this summer. The residency at UCC will involve approximately four weekends a year on-site in San Diego, working with UCC's existing music program, debuting new songs and working to build resources for progressive congregations. About Flamy Grant's Christmas Eve appearances: Flamy Grant's first day with UCC will be on Christmas Eve, 2023, including a Drag Story Time at a Christmas Eve service: Sunday, Dec. 24 at 10:00 a.m. — Morning Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 24 at 6:00 p.m. — Christmas Eve Service with Drag Story Time Related links: UCC San Diego: website | Facebook | Instagram Flamy Grant: website | Facebook | Instagram