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The best things to do this week in San Diego: Dec. 30 to Jan 3

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December 30, 2024

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The best things to do this week in San Diego: Dec. 30 to Jan 3

Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Dec. 30 to Friday, Jan. 3.

Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.

Monday

Coast to Crest Challenge: The Coast to Crest Challenge starts its eighth year this month for hikers to sample San Dieguito River Park’s trail network by finishing a series of five hikes, organized by the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. The deadline to complete this year’s series is June 30, 2025. Visit sdrvc.org.

Final days for Belmont Park’s Winter Wonder: Belmont Park’s Winter Wonder, the annual event at the beachside amusement park in Mission Beach, runs through Dec. 31 featuring festive rides and attractions, including the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, Peppermint Putt Putt at Tiki Wonderland and Candy Cane Lanes Go Karts and Polar Plunge. Highlights include hundreds of twinkling lights, carolers, oversized winter sculptures and seasonal characters throughout the park. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego. Prices vary by attraction and bundle. belmontpark.com

Tuesday

How to celebrate New Year’s Eve at parties, festivals and fancy dinners

Store hours: What’s open and closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Wednesday

Rose Parade: The Rose Parade will feature three groups from San Diego this year. It begins at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Day and will be broadcast on ABC, NBC, KTLA Channel 5, Hallmark Channel, RFD-TV and Univision. tournamentofroses.com/about/parade-day-guide/

Watching the Rose Parade? Here’s a look at 3 groups from San Diego

“Salute to Vienna: New Year’s Concert”: Now in its 29th year, this touring Viennese holiday concert features the Strauss Symphony of America featuring members of the San Diego Symphony, costumed dancers from San Diego Ballet, tenor Michael Heim and soprano Peggy Steiner, ringing in the new year in Austrian style. 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave., downtown. $80 to $130. purchasing.sandiegosymphony.org

Thursday

Comedian Maddy Smith: Host of Mad House podcast, Maddy Smith is also a touring comedian who has been seen on MTV’s “Wild N Out” and as an opening act for performers such as Bert Kreischer and Theo Von. 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $24. American Comedy Co., 870 Sixth Ave., San Diego. americancomedyco.com/pages/calendar

Friday

Comedian Dustin Nickerson: Hot off a debut appearance on the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” Dustin Nickerson’s comedy tour will stop for three nights in San Diego. He’s a co-host of the podcast “Don’t Make Me Come Back There” and has a recent comedy special “Runs in the Family” on Youtube. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 7 p.m. Sunday. The Comedy Store, 916 Pearl St., La Jolla. $28.88. thecomedystore.com/la-jolla/calendar/la-jolla/

Final weekend for Viejas Outlets skating: This shopping center displays a seasonal ice skating rink through Jan. 5, weather permitting. Ice skate rentals are included in the price and sessions are 90 minutes. 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday. 5003 Willows Road, Alpine. $20-22. 619-659-2070, viejasoutletcenter.com/skating-rink

Final weekend for holiday celebrations at Legoland: Live entertainment, twinkling lights, holiday treats and some snowfall will be on display through Jan. 5. Visitors can see the park’s 30-foot Lego tree decked with lights and Lego ornaments built out of more than 350,000 Lego and Duplo bricks. Photos can be taken with life-sized festive Lego models or costumed characters such as a Lego Santa, toy soldier, gingerbread man and elf characters. Activities inside the park are included with regular park admission. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Legoland California, One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. $99. legoland.com/california/things-to-do/seasonal-events/holidays

“The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/ Latinx/Latine Vote”: TuYo Theatre presents this new play by Bernardo Cubría about Paola, a university professor in debt after years of fertility treatments. She finds herself at a crossroads when the political party offers her a job to gain the Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine vote. Previews today and Saturday. Opens Sunday and runs through Jan. 18. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Bayfront Charter High School, 830 Bay Blvd., Chula Vista. $20-$25. tuyotheatre.org

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City considering cutting funding to resource center for those experiencing homelessness

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April 20, 2026

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City considering cutting funding to resource center for those experiencing homelessness

Last week Mayor Todd Gloria released the budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal budget. Protected homeless services is among his top priorities mentioned in the proposal. However, some of the reductions he’s proposing could impact thousands of San Diegans experiencing homelessness.

Located on 17^th and K Street, the Neil Good Day Center offers an array of services to nearly seven thousand people experiencing homelessness. The services include giving them a place to shower and do laundry, and connecting them to a case manager, among others.

“These are critical services that are helping people off the streets, but really better their lives and their health and their employment situation as well,” Deacon Vargas with Father Joe’s Villages said.

Deacon Jim Vargas heads Father Joe’s Villages, which runs the center. He said through their prevention and diversion strategies, they’ve managed to keep nearly one thousand individuals from falling into homelessness.

“So by helping them pay rent, or helping them with their utilities, or helping them to reunite with family,” Vargas said.

Right now, the city allocates at least $850,000 per year to the Neil Good Day Center, according to Vargas.

But the future and funding for these services are in limbo because of Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget cuts.

“The impact to those whom we’ve been serving the Daily Center would be very severe,” Deacon Vargas said.

In a statement to NBC 7, Mayor Todd Gloria said in part, “We must find more efficient and cost-effective ways to address this crisis and prioritize funding for programs that provide shelter beds and maximize resources to programs that place people into permanent housing.”

Since it’s still at a proposal stage, Deacon Vargas said it’s unclear how the city will decide to move forward.

However, Deacon Vargas said services would be significantly reduced because they would be forced to operate solely on a budget of about half a million dollars they receive from philanthropy.

“The hours would be cut. Some days would be cut. We would have showers that might be impacted because they’re given seven days a week and we’d close two days a week, then the showers would be five days a week, the case management,” Deacon Vargas said.

Deacon Vargas is certain of one thing.

He would like to continue offering services at the Day Center, even if the city goes through with the funding cuts.

“As we work with individuals at the Day Center and at Father Joe’s Villages, the community becomes healthier as a result of it,” Deacon Vargas said.

The budget also recommends additional cuts to homeless services, but does not give specifics as to where those cuts would be.

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Game 21: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Angels

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April 19, 2026

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Game 21: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Angels

San Diego Padres (14-7) at Los Angeles Angels (11-11), April 19, 2026, 1:07 p.m. PST

Watch: Padres.TV

Location: Angel Stadium – Anaheim, Calif.

Listen: 97.3 The Fan

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Solans, Luna, Guilavogui help RSL beat slumping San Diego, extend unbeaten streak to 6 games :: WRALSportsFan.com

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April 19, 2026

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Solans, Luna, Guilavogui help RSL beat slumping San Diego, extend unbeaten streak to 6 games :: WRALSportsFan.com

By The Associated Press

SANDY, Utah — SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans had two goals and an assist, Diego Luna added a goal and two assists, and Real Salt Lake beat San Diego FC 4-2 on Saturday night to extend its unbeaten streak to six games.

Morgan Guilavogui scored his first goal in MLS and had an assist for Real Salt Lake (5-1-1). The 28-year-old designated player has five goal contributions in his first six career games.

RSL hasn’t lost since a 1-0 defeat at Vancouver in the season opener.

San Diego (3-3-2) has lost three in a row and is winless in five straight.

Luna opened the scoring in the fifth minute when he re-directed a misplayed pass by Duran Ferree, San Diego’s 19-year-old goalkeeper, into the net.

Moments later, Solans headed home a perfectly-placed cross played by Luna from outside the right corner of the 18-yard box to the back post to make it 2-0. Solans, a 23-year-old forward, flicked a header from the center of the area inside the right post and past the outstretched arm of Ferree to make it 3-1 in the 37th minute.

Guilavogui slammed home a first-touch shot to give RSL a three-goal lead in the 45th.

Marcus Ingvartsen scored a goal in the 14th minute and Anders Dreyer converted from the penalty spot in the 66th for San Diego.

Ingvartsen has five goals and an assist this season and has 10 goal contributions (seven goals, three assists) in 16 career MLS appearances.

Rafael Cabral had three saves for RSL.

Ferree finished with five saves.

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AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer

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