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Family-friendly things to do New Year's Eve in San Diego County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Aside from rooftop bar countdowns and dinner cruises, there are a wave of New Year's Eve events across the county that are sure to be fun for the whole family -- kids included. For those looking to celebrate the beginning of 2024 while still abiding to bedtime, here are some family-friendly things to over the weekend: Where to get brunch New Years Day across San Diego County North County-- LEGOLAND Kids' New Year's Eve (Carlsbad): This event offers a dance party, a fireworks shows that "explodes in 3D LEGO bricks," and a "kid standard time" countdown.-- Wild Holidays at San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Escondido): The park will "glow and twinkle with seasonal cheer," offering up a festive setting that's also filled with seasonal treats.-- Winter Wonders and Holiday Lights Tour at Wild Wonders Animal Refuge (Bonsall): Families can sip hot cocoa together while enjoying lights as well as a peak at some nocturnal animals. San Diego-- SeaWorld New Year's Eve Family Bash: Aside f...

Free bus, Trolley, SPRINTER, and COASTER service on New Year’s Eve

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Ringing in the New Year just got a little more affordable for those planning to use public transit in San Diego.The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the North County Transit District (NCTD) will provide complimentary rides after 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, as well as extended late-night service from downtown on the MTS Trolley and NCTD COASTER.  Free rides will include all bus, Trolley, SPRINTER and COASTER service.   San Diego minimum wage increases Jan. 1, but how much? "There are so many great things to celebrate from 2023 and looking ahead to 2024, and we want people to do that safely,” said Stephen Whitburn, MTS Boardmember and San Diego City Councilmember, District 3. “We hope offering free public transit encourages folks to leave the car at home, hop on the Trolley or a bus at no cost, and enjoy the celebrations safely and hassle free."  There will also be New Years Eve MTS Trolley service from 12th and Imperial. Here's a breakdown of services:Green Line Service wi...

San Diego lowriders celebrate bill lifting cruising ban

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Starting Jan. 1, cruising is finally legally throughout the state."We can go cruise anywhere we want in the state of California," said Jovita Arellano, president of the United Lowrider Coalition.Drivers can, once again, show off their classic, often customized lowrider cars on the streets of San Diego -- and anywhere in California -- without a chance of being stopped by authorities thanks to Assembly Bill 436. These California cities are among richest in US: report The United Lowrider Coalition worked tirelessly to first reverse a local ordinance in National City that banned cruising, then took their efforts to the state level.They worked with assemblyman David Alvarez to pass AB 436, titled "Cruising is Not a Crime."Monday a formal celebration will take place, including a morning cruise around Mission Bay along with a second, larger cruise later in the afternoon starting in Chula Vista. The starting location will be the Walmart parking lot off North Broadway at noon....

Man charged with manslaughter in Roncesvalles fatal incident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

Toronto police have charged a man with manslaughter in connection with a fatal incident in Roncesvalles.Officers were called to reports of a medical complaint in the Roncesvalles and Boustead Avenues area around 9 a.m. Tuesday.The victim was located in a residence in medical distress. He was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.He had been allegedly struck by an object by “a person riding a bicycle,” according to police. The victim has been identified as Vinko Skoko, 68, of Toronto.On Friday, Vangeil Keskinov, 51, of Toronto was arrested and has been charged with manslaughter and assault with a weapon.He appeared in court on Saturday.

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton’, dies at 75

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said. He was 75.A statement shared by his agent on behalf of the family said Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday. It didn’t provide further details. Wilkinson was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for his work in 2001’s family drama “In The Bedroom” in 2001 and in the best supporting actor category for his role in “Michael Clayton,” a 2007 film that starred George Clooney. He is remembered by many in Britain and beyond for playing former steel mill foreman Gerald Cooper in the 1997 comedy “The Full Monty,” about a group of unemployed steel workers who formed an unlikely male stripping act. Wilkinson appeared in dozens of other movies, including “Batman Begins,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “Valkyrie.”The actor was recognized for his service...

Raptors to trade OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa to Knicks: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

The Toronto Raptors are finalizing a trade to send OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa to the New York Knicks in exchange for a package including RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and draft considerations, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that 25-year-old Malachi Flynn is also headed to the Knicks as part of this deal.Anunoby is in the final year of his deal, and although he does have a $19.9 million player option for next season, he is expected to decline it and enter free agency.Selected by the Raptors in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2017 NBA Draft, Anunoby has spent his entire seven-year career in Toronto.Anunoby is primarily known for his defensive prowess and is often tasked with guarding the opposing team’s best offensive player. With Anunoby being traded and point guard Fred VanVleet’s off-season departure, Pascal Siakam is now the only remaining player from the Raptors’ 2019 championship season.Precious...

Houthis show no sign of ending ‘reckless’ Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels show no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Saturday, even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.Since Operation Prosperity Guardian was announced just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none has been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper said in an Associated Press interview. He said additional countries are expected to sign on. Denmark was the latest, announcing Friday it plans to send a frigate to the mission that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced during a visit to Bahrain, where the Navy’s 5th Fleet is based, saying that “this is an international challenge that demands collective action.”The narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Gulf of Ad...

Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care funds that its work with drug companies helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis.The agreement was revealed late Friday in documents filed in federal court in San Francisco. The settlement must still be approved by a judge.Under the agreement, McKinsey would establish a fund to reimburse insurers, private benefit plans and others for some or all of their prescription opioid costs.The insurers argued that McKinsey worked with Purdue Pharma – the maker of OxyContin – to create and employ aggressive marketing and sales tactics to overcome doctors’ reservations about the highly addictive drugs. Insurers said that forced them to pay for prescription opioids rather than safer, non-addictive and lower-cost drugs, including over-the-counter pain medication. They also had to pay for the opioid addiction treatment that followed.From 1999 to 2021, nearly 280,000 people in the U.S. died f...

Is Chicago the best city to celebrate New Year's Eve this year?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Chances are, you associated New York City with New Year's Eve, largely thanks to its iconic ball drop. However, according to a new survey, the Big Apple isn't the prime spot to ring in 2024. A study published by personal finance company WalletHub, recently reviewed the nation's 100 most-populated cities based on multiple metrics, including entertainment and food options, costs, and safety and accessibility to find the top spot to celebrate the new year.New York City was ranked third overall, thanks in part to its high entertainment and food rank of sixth. But that wasn't enough to propel it passed Orlando, Florida, and San Diego, California, which ranked first and second, respectively. Symptoms of RSV, strep, flu, COVID: How to tell them apart Orlando had the best entertainment and food options, as well as "some of the longest fireworks displays in the country," according to WalletHub.Two Florida cities ranked in the top 10 as did three California cities. T...

What fast food restaurants will be open for New Year's Eve, Day this year?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Whether you need a quick bite before heading to your New Year's Eve party, or a wake-me-up on New Year's Day, you'll have a few options. Here's a look at the restaurants that will be open for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.Before we jump into the list, it's worth noting that hours may vary by location for all chains — you'll want to call ahead or check online before heading out to your restaurant. Arby's: The restaurant chain warns on its website that holidays may impact hours at your local Arby’s. They recommend calling your location for details.Burger King: Hours may vary by franchised location, a Burger King spokesperson tells Nexstar. You can find local restaurant hours here. Chick-fil-A: Since New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday this year, Chick-fil-A will be closed. Restaurants will be open for New Year's Day, but hours may be limited, the company says. Half of states will see a hotter-than-normal start to 2024. Will your region be spared? Chi...