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First, would the city of San Diego be prepared if a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation took place? Also, as ballots have begun being sent out, Democratic Congress members warn of threats to voters rights. Then, come November, county voters could choose to raise the sales tax. And, your San Diego Padres announce new ownership.

Tea By The Sea returns for its 13th year! Set against the iconic Marine Room in La Jolla, this special afternoon will have breathtaking oceanfront views paired with traditional tea service. All in support of an inspiring cause, guests can expect tea service complemented by signature cocktails, assorted bites and hors d’oeuvres, live music, opportunity drawings, and shopping from Sophie’s Gallery. Guests are encouraged to attend in their favorite tea-time attire. Gentlemen are welcome. All proceeds from the event benefit the Sophie’s Gallery and Art Program in Downtown El Cajon, a space where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can explore their creativity while working in a professional art environment alongside friends. Join for this delightful day by the sea! St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Facebook / Instagram

Spreckels Organ Society will host a Holiday Celebration & Annual Holiday Sing at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park. Starting at 1:30 p.m. there will be an Educational Workshop, with Raul Prieto Ramírez, San Diego’s Civic Organist and the Society’s Artistic Director, will invite kids and families to join him on-stage to build a little mechanic pipe organ, assisted by docents. While the kits are being built on stage, Ramírez will perform some fun holiday music for the audience. Once the little pipe organs are set and ready to play, Ramírez will have the kids play together with the Spreckels Organ. There will be a Concert & Annual Sing-Along following the educational workshop, at approximately 2:15 p.m. Ramírez will play a few magnificent pieces by great composers, serving as an interlude before the audience is invited on stage (approximately 2:45 p.m.) to participate in the annual sing-along of Christmas carols and popular holiday songs. “Hallelujah” by G.F.Haendel will be sung by the entire audience, while performed on the Spreckels Organ by Ramírez; this serves as the golden closure for the annual Holiday Celebration Event. For more information about the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.SpreckelsOrgan.org. Spreckels Organ Society on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Italian Film Festival Presents: "A World Apart" (Un Mondo a Parte), 2024 Thursday December 11, 7 p.m. La Paloma Theatre For elementary school teacher Michele Cortese, it seems like a new life is opening up. After 40 years of teaching in the Roman jungle, he manages to get assigned to a school in the heart of the Abruzzo National Park. When he arrives in his city clothes with his city ways, nobody in town expects him to last. With the help of the vice principal Agnese and the children, he overcomes his metropolitan inadequacy and becomes one of them. However, just when everything seems to be going well, the news arrives that the school will close in June due to lack of enrollments. Thus begins a race against time to prevent its closure by any means necessary… In Italian with English subtitles. San Diego Italian Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

North American Tour Fall 2026 coming to Pechanga Arena San Diego on October 25, 2026. Following months of speculation and anticipation — as well as a pair of L.A. shows playing new album "The Mountain" in its entirety and the US opening of their House of Kong exhibition — Gorillaz have confirmed details of their first extensive North American tour since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will see the world’s most successful virtual act once again brought to life on these shores by Gorillaz co-creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, with Albarn joined onstage by the Gorillaz live band and some very special guest performers. Gorillaz on Facebook / Instagram

In Annapolis, Md., people gather each year to usher in the warmer weather by burning their socks. The springtime tradition is the unofficial start of the Chesapeake Bay sailing season.

A gathering for artists and art enthusiasts. Explore a curated showcase of local artists by Nicole Zappala, watch live art demonstrations, plus hands-on art activities for all ages. This is a rain or shine event. Viridian Productions Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Lawmakers met with Afghans virtually over Zoom to hear about their experiences more than a year and a half after Donald Trump halted their resettlement in the U.S.

Community concerns over parking and traffic jams led the council to approve reconfiguring the bike lane.

In 2025, people aged 55 and older remained homeless for an average of 234 days, according to a report from the Regional Task Force on Homelessness.