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San Diego's beloved holiday tradition, December Nights, returns to Balboa Park this weekend.

Within the span of a few days, another SpaceX Starship broke up on re-entry, and two other space companies faced failures. This reflects a new "fail-fast, learn-fast" ethos of spacecraft development.

This weekend in the arts: A play by a Parkland father; local indie literature; jazz; "Chasing Fear"; Ryan Manalili album release; a Thee Sacred Souls homecoming; Broadway's "Peter Pan"; live music picks and more.

Schools that banned phones a few years ago have advice for other districts as the governor calls for a crackdown.

You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There’s no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool vendor funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Puppet Making Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

NPR has an appetite for great recipes — every year, plenty of cookbooks get thrown in the mix as we assemble our annual Books We Love guide. Here's a sampling of our food favorites from 2024.

Wiggins died Friday morning after battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by his family on social media.

From the KPBS holiday events guide: The famed Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande will combine dance and music to share Mexican traditions for the holiday season, from posadas to piñatas. Details: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Ln., UC San Diego. From the organizers: With Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio GrandeMariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande invite you to celebrate the holiday season with Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico! Named for the beloved Andalusian Christmas Carol, this vibrant show weaves cherished Mexican traditions into a magical story of the season! Through the joyous rhythms of “Bells Upon Bells” and the colorful spectacle of Mexican dance, we capture the heartwarming reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey! You’ll experience the spirit of Posadas, the majesty of the Reyes Magos, and the thrill of breaking piñatas! Join Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande for an unforgettable program where every note and dance step embodies the rich cultural tapestry of Christmas in Mexico! Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar y Ballet Folklórico del Río Grande te invitan a celebrar la temporada navideña con Campana Sobre Campana: Navidad en México. Nombrado en honor al querido Villancico Andaluz, este vibrante espectáculo entrelaza tradiciones mexicanas entrañables en una mágica historia de la temporada. A través de los alegres ritmos de Campana Sobre Campana y el colorido espectáculo de la danza mexicana, capturamos la conmovedora representación del viaje de María y José. ¡Experimentarás el espíritu de las Posadas, la majestuosidad de los Reyes Magos y la emoción de romper piñatas! Únete a Ballet Folklórico del Río Grande y Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar en un programa inolvidable donde cada nota y paso de baile encarnan la rica cultura de la Navidad en México. Learn more here.

Don your pajamas for our Polar Express Family Day! Join us for a day at the museum to watch the classic film, "The Polar Express," participate in crafts, and enjoy our exhibits. Film showing times: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A special appearance from Santa from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Goodie Bags with a silver bell, golden Polar Express Ticket, and train activity book, available while supplies last. Make your own Holiday Cards, Ornaments, and more! Polar Express Family Day is included in museum admission and the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. Get your general admission ticket for December 21 now: https://www.sdmrm.org/polarexpress Thank you to our event sponsor, First 5 San Diego! Polar Express Family Day and the activities and giveaways were made possible by First 5 San Diego.

Learn to edit Wikipedia pages and contribute to making knowledge more accessible! Join us in editing, writing, and improving Wikipedia articles while meeting other editors. All experience levels are welcome. It is highly recommended that participants create a Wikipedia account ahead of time. Computers will be available. Light refreshment will be provided.