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December Weekend Events at Orfila The entire property has transformed into a full holiday wonderland, complete with a beautifully decorated tasting room and a brand-new Igloo Village! Saturday, Dec. 13 • DJ sets from 1–4 p.m. and 5–9 p.m. • Santa's coming to Orfila! You can visit with Santa from 2 – 5 p.m. • La Frida (Mexican Food) will be on property from 1–7 p.m. • Elsa (from Frozen) and friends meet-and-greet from 3–5 p.m. • Launching this weekend: Orfila's winter hot chocolate Sunday, Dec. 14 – Holiday Hoedown | 12–5 p.m. • Santa will be at Orfila from 2–5 p.m. • Line dancing lessons with professional instructor Erin (Instagram: @erininboots) • Country music with Greg (Instagram: @djmrf) Saturday, Dec. 20 • Santa will be at Orfila from 12–3 p.m. • Elsa and friends meet-and-greet from 3–5 p.m. • DJ sets from 1–4 p.m. and 5–9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 • Santa visits will be at Orfila from 2–5 p.m. • Live music from 12–8 p.m. Introducing the Orfila Igloo Village New this year, Orfila is offering guests a completely unique winter experience with our first-ever Igloo Village. Six beautifully styled, cozy private igloos are now open for reservations, giving guests a magical way to enjoy wine with friends and family during the holiday season. Guests can book a 90-minute igloo experience in advance on OpenTable. Day-of reservations are also available through our tasting room team, based on availability. Standard Igloos – $195 • Seats 4 to 6 guests • Includes 3 bottles of wine for non-members • Includes 4 bottles of wine for members Reserve your Igloo experience here Cigar Igloo (the Cigloo) – $195 • Seats up to 8 guests • Features an air purifier for comfort • Includes 3 bottles for non-members or 4 bottles for members Reserve your Cigar Igloo experience here Pinot’s Palace – $395 • Our largest igloo, seating up to 8 guests • Named after our well-loved winery dog, Pinot • Includes 6 bottles for non-members or 8 bottles for members Reserve your Pinot's Palace experience here New Year's Eve at Orfila We invite guests to join us on Wednesday, December 31, as we celebrate the coming of the New Year all day long from Noon to 9 p.m. Each hour, we’ll toast to a different time zone around the world including the UK, Brazil, Mexico, and more and end the night with New York’s official countdown at 9 p.m. This family-friendly celebration is the perfect way to welcome 2026. Guests can enjoy photo opportunities, kid-friendly activities, sparkling cider, hot chocolate, and of course Orfila’s amazing wine as we journey through global countdowns. Orfila Vineyards & Winery. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday | 1Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday | 11a.m. to 8 p.m. 13455 San Pasqual Road, Escondido, CA 92025. Orfila Vineyards and Winery on Instagram

When a police officer is found dead in her home with a bullet between her eyes, who investigates?

Both Ciara Estrada and her boyfriend were San Diego police officers. They went with friends to a New Year’s Eve party. Pictures from that night show the smiling couple. The next day, Ciara was dead … discovered on her bathroom floor with her gun in her lap.

Her own department investigated the death and quickly ruled it a suicide. Investigators, who were her colleagues, made no arrests. Identified no suspects.

But her family says there’s more to her story – tragic circumstances that should have prompted a more thorough investigation. They don’t think the police dug deep enough into the death of one of their own.

OTC at the Brooks presents a special screening of "White Christmas" on Sunday, December 21 at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages. Movie Description: A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save a failing Vermont inn. Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera Ellen sing and dance in this delightful musical. Rated G. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Marisela La Dama de Hierro regresa con su nueva gira a San Diego, CA! Este proximo 4 de Diciembre 2025 en el San Diego Civic. Marisela también conocida como la "Madonna Mexicana" es reconocida por sus vocales expresivos y emotivos los cuales han captivado a diferentes audiencias por mas de 3 decadas. Sus presentaciones son acompañadas por una mezlca de sus hits mas grandes y también de nuevo material entregado con toda su energía y carisma que la caracterizan. Una noche que no te puedes perder! Marisela on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a 1-mile fun run/walk, 5k or 10k race. After crossing the finish line, warm up with soup and Hanukkah jelly donuts, enjoy live music and holiday celebration activities for the whole family. Light up your spirits with the Festival of Lights Race. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Start the year with inspiration. Set your intentions, explore your aspirations, and create a vision that reflects your hopes for the year ahead—all while connecting with others and fostering new friendships. Vision boards are collections of images, drawings, and other visuals arranged together to represent your goals and ambitions. They serve as a source of inspiration and motivation to help you focus on your aspirations. Ginger Lou is a mixed media artist, teacher, and creative guide who inspires others to explore their own artistic vision. She leads engaging workshops and classes, helping students unlock creativity through hands-on projects and expressive practices. In addition to teaching, Ginger Lou has created Moments of Light, a mantra, writing, and art journal that encourages daily reflection and creative expression. A passionate explorer of California’s natural beauty, she also designs a line of one-of-a-kind jewelry featuring ancient abalone and pressed flowers, as well as a boutique clothing line inspired by her photography and collage art. Her work blends history, nature, and personal expression into pieces that are as meaningful as they are visually captivating. Discover more of her work and creative offerings at linktr.ee/gingerlouart. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Little Fish Comic Savvy: COMICS-O-PLENTY EDITION! Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is FREE! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. WHO: You! WHAT: Little Fish Comic Savvy! WHEN: Friday, November 21, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115 Little Fish Comic Book Studio on Facebook / Instagram

A statewide ballot measure is forcing the county to end some behavioral health contracts due to funding changes.

This winter series taught by UCSD’s Jamie Pineda will provide insights into relaxation and how to experience the mind freer from emotional reactivity. It will offer information on what mindfulness is and how to develop it to live a stress free, happier, and healthier life. Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Sessions begin weekly on Sundays starting Jan. 4. Attend one class or all 4. Class 1: Learning to Relax We will explore what creates an unbalanced mind and why learning to relax is important. Most of us believe that getting rid of thoughts is the way to a calm and peaceful mind. The key is in how to do it. By allowing the mind to rest as it is, we can turn down the volume of thinking so it no longer bothers us. We call this way of attending “mindfulness.” Jaime Pineda is professor of neuroscience, cognitive science, and psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of several books, the latest being "Controlling Mental Chaos: Harnessing the Power of the Creative Mind" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023). He is a long-time contemplative practitioner and a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MMTCP, 2025). He now dedicates his time sharing the insights he’s learned as a neuroscientist and mindfulness student. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

First, the San Diego City Council approves new community plans for the College Area and Clairemont. Then, we will see an increase in SDG&E rates in the New Year. And, how the domes at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station are being demolished. Also, local leaders are speaking out after an eight hour freeway closure. Next, a special archive project chronicles stories of those who have experienced persecution for being LGBTQ+. Lastly, how heightened immigration enforcement has changed the way some families are celebrating the holidays.