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This weekend in San Diego presents some great opportunities to join in the merriment of the holiday season, either by enjoying holiday themed activities or just taking part in the unique offerings that make San Diego a culturally and gastronomically enriching place to live.

While the holidays can be full of wonder and magic, for some they mean sadness, depression and a magnification of grief.

When California voters approved Proposition 30 in November, many thought the landmark tax measure meant the beginning of the end of school budget woes. Last night San Diego Unified School Board approved its first budget, which included more cuts to make up a $84 million deficit.

Claims of coercion in recent drug smuggling across the U.S. border could signal a new tactic being used by drug cartels.

Shankar was responsible for making Indian classical music popular in the West, collaborating with artists as diverse as the Beatles and Yehudi Menuhin.

Most people are familiar with the concept of a carbon footprint. But what about your "water footprint"? You might be surprised by the amount of water it takes to put that burger on your plate.

Lawmakers in Washington are trying to avoid tax increases known as the fiscal cliff. One idea on the table is changing the mortgage tax deduction resulting in what some are calling a "mortgage cliff."

December can be a busy time for gardeners in San Diego and Gardening Expert Nan Sterman says our mild climate allows for lots of activity in December gardens.

Algae is being used as a biofuel and now UC San Diego researchers are using the tiny organisms to produce medicines to treat cancer.

San Diego's economy could be in for a rough ride if the federal government can't avoid the fiscal cliff.

Oscar and Emmy winner Bill Conti will take over as the San Diego Symphony’s new principal pops conductor. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone says the veteran composer is best known for his score to a classic 70s movie.

Sandag's big, big plan gets deflated. A Senator questions Homeland Security's San Diego zombie event. Todd Gloria wants to fix your streets. And Oceanside's mayor is pretty ticked off.

The American Psychiatric Association's manual that classifies mental disorders has changed the designation of some autistic disorders. How will this affect families in San Diego?

Leaders of the group that brought the lawsuit that took down the county's regional transportation plan explain why they challenged the RTP in court.

From local art shows to unique, four-course meals inspired by the drinks they're paired with, here are a few events to check out this weekend.