San Diego invites residents to recycle their Christmas trees for free until Jan. 16, with multiple drop-off points or residential green bin placement as options, turning decorations into mulch and compost.

The Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade featured marching bands, floats, drill teams, and large balloons. The event also included a 5K run and a football game between Syracuse and Washington State at Snapdragon Stadium.

An 11-year-old Muay Thai champion, Kevin Ouda, was hit by a car while out running, leaving him on life support with his community rallying for his recovery.

Firefighters battled a blaze at the abandoned In Cahoots Dance Hall & Saloon in Mission Valley on Christmas morning, with no internal access due to prior damage.

San Diego's weather today will be mild with temperatures around the seasonal average; by Saturday, inland areas may warm up significantly. Gusty winds are expected in mountain and desert areas, while a shallow marine layer will keep the coast cool.

MTS offers a Sunday schedule on Christmas with extra services for the Holiday Bowl, free rides with a paying adult, and closures of customer services. Extra Trolley services are planned post-game to accommodate football fans.

Alaska Airlines opens bookings for the new nonstop flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C., starting March 17, serving the demand from defense and biotech sectors.

The first all-women EMT cadet class from the Earn While You Learn program, in a partnership between AMR and Miramar College, graduated on Dec. 18 with full support including paid tuition and wages.

NWS San Diego forecasts a warming trend and drier conditions into the weekend, with varying effects across the region and high surf advisories for beaches.

A pedestrian was killed in Chula Vista after being hit by a Toyota Camry, the driver cooperated, and no impairment is suspected.

Two suspects were arrested for a series of burglaries, including one at a Carlsbad home, confirmed by the local police department. The arrests followed a vehicle chase and a search warrant in Los Angeles where stolen items were recovered.

Southern California faces holiday weather challenges with dense fog, cooler temperatures, and strong winds as a low pressure system moves in, bringing potential showers and risks for beachgoers.

San Diego residents prepare for mixed service availability during Christmas, with essential services operating while public offices and some parks close. Trash collection will be delayed, but outdoor activities and meter parking rules are relaxed.