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All lanes on northbound Interstate 5 from Interstate 8 to Mission Bay Drive will be closed for roadwork and culvert replacement beginning Friday night.

Imperial County immigrants’ rights groups are calling for an investigation into the death of Huabing Xie, an immigrant from China.

Join us for "We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy" with Natalie Baszile at the San Diego Central Library! San Diego Public Library and USD Copley Library are thrilled to present Natalie Baszile for this year's Black History Month Author spotlight. This in-person event will also include a resource fair, Q&A session, book signing and—for attendees who arrive early—a FREE copy of one of Natalie's books.* 5 p.m. | Resource Fair 6 p.m. | Author Talk 7 p.m. | Book Signing Registration is highly recommended. Visit https://mysdpl.org/nataliebaszile to reserve your spot! *Arrive early—the first 50 attendees receive one of Natalie's books. Natalie Baszile is the author of the novel, "Queen Sugar," which was adapted for seven television seasons and nominated for an NAACP Image Award. She has a M.A. in Afro-American Studies from UCLA, and an MFA from Warren Wilson College's MFA Program for Writers. Join us as we discuss Natalie Baszile's new non-fiction book, "We are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land & Legacy," where Natalie brings together essays, poems, conversations, portraits, and first-person narratives to tell the story of Black people's connection to the land from Emancipation to the present. Natalie's passion for the stories of Black farmers and land stewards comes from a desire to shift the narrative around agriculture, farming, and labor. ==== Parking at Central Library ==== Attendees may park for up to 2 hours FREE, with a validated ticket, in Central Library's underground parking garage. For more information on how to get to the event, please visit the Central Library website. https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library/parking ==== Additional Lecture at USD ==== A second author talk, held inside the Mother Hill room of USD Copley Library will take place on Monday, February 23 at 6 p.m. and will follow a similar format. This program is open to the public. Natalie Baszile on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a full on holiday pop up that's far from bright and merry. Get ready to dive into your nostalgic side for the holiday season at Emo XMAS, where we trade in the jingle bells for sad songs and singalongs. Update your MySpace photo and change your AOL away message, we're throwing it back to a time when all that mattered was when Fall Out Boy was playing or if Taking Back Sunday would be playing Warped Tour. THIS IS A LIMITED TIME - MONTH LONG POP UP with a special emo/pop punk throwback holiday twist. Follow @EmoChristmas on IG for sneak peaks & reminders!

New Year’s Eve Dinner at A.R. Valentien Say farewell to 2025 with a curated five-course tasting menu at A.R. Valentien. Our culinary team is crafting an elegant celebration dinner featuring delectable entrees like butter-poached lobster, Snake River Farms wagyu New York strip and winter squash Wellington, with optional wine pairings to enhance your experience. Beckon in the New Year in style while dining in the warm and inviting dining room or on the terrace with incredible vistas of Torrey Pines Golf Course and the La Jolla coastline. Cost: Early Seating (5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) $175 | Standard Seating (7:30-9:30 p.m.) $195 | $95 Children (11 and Under) | +$95 Wine Pairing The celebration continues New Year’s Day at The Grill at Torrey Pines, where a festive Holiday Brunch awaits (11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.), complemented by a mimosa and bloody mary bar.

December 31 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. The New Year’s Eve celebration continues on Mission Bay! The chefs at Dockside 1953 are cooking up an impressive four-course prix fixe dinner to delight the senses. Mouthwatering entrée options include grilled angus beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, and lemon potato risotto. Complement your meal with live music to set the mood and toast to a prosperous New Year! Cost: $95 Per Person After dinner, head over to the patio of Bianchi Pizza & Pasta to join a chic a la carte Cotton Candy and Bubbles soiree (9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.), featuring a prosecco bar, DJ, and fluffy sweet cotton candy!

December 31, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Embrace the New Year on the sparkling shores of Mission Bay! Welcome 2026 in style with a sumptuous four-course prix fixe dinner, featuring a complimentary champagne toast, live entertainment, and a selection of thoughtfully curated dishes like seafood romescada, lamb cassoulet and squash agnolotti. Our culinary team has also hand-picked wine pairings to take the guesswork out of this memorable dining experience. Cost: $110 Per Person | +$30 Wine Pairing

San Diego Board Chair Lawson-Remer says recent federal cuts will cause tens of thousands of individuals in the county to lose access to affordable healthcare. What can be done to restore it? Then, we bring you the details of a new partnership that was approved by county supervisors this week. Plus, the need for renewable energy clashes with the choice to preserve a community’s history in far east San Diego County. Finally, the La Jolla Playhouse has announced its next artistic director.

Liberty Station, in partnership with The Chabads of Downtown San Diego and Pacific Beach, will host a public menorah lighting at Liberty Station’s Central Promenade to commemorate Hanukkah on Sunday, December 14 at 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. in Central Promenade next to the Rady Children’s Ice Rink. The magical, family-friendly festivity will include entertainment, packaged treats, and the traditional lighting of the menorah. Following the celebration of Hanukkah, the menorah will stay outdoors on display in Central Promenade, lighting up each night of Hanukkah. Address: 2850 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 Parking: There is plenty of free parking at Liberty Station in the adjacent parking lots and on the street.

Join the Old Town San Diego community in celebrating the 67th Annual Las Posadas on Dec 13, 2025, from 5 -7 p.m.! This year’s posada will be held in within the main plaza of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and will be presented by the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce and Mormon Batallion Historic Site. Bundle up and gather as we recreate the timeless story of Mary and Joseph’s journey, complete with a joyful community procession, live nativity, and beautiful holiday choirs filling the plaza with festive sound. After the main event, warm up next to the bonfire in the plaza and enjoy hot coco provided by Fiesta de Reyes and smores provided by the Boosters of Old Town. Make a commemorative tin ornament at our hands-on art activity station and explore La Casa de Machado y Silvas adobe for a photo opportunity next to our traditional tree. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park on Instagram