El Niño & coastal impacts: SeaWorld San Diego is bracing for a tough winter as El Niño and a marine heat wave disrupt fish and push young sea lions and seals farther for food, with rescue teams stockpiling key meds after past crises. Outdoor access for families: A new public nature library lets visitors borrow books plus “try it” kits—birding, gardening, hiking gear, even microscopes—so Californians can explore the outdoors without a big trip. Wilderness survival story: A 72-year-old hiker in Northern California survived days after a roughly 100-foot fall in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, highlighting how quickly conditions can turn in the backcountry. Travel industry leadership: Brand USA named Caroline Beteta interim President and CEO, bringing deep California tourism experience back to the national marketing organization. Wine travel perk: Delta will let eligible SkyMiles members check up to 12 bottles of wine for free from select Bay Area and Northern California airports. Airport legal access concern: Lawyers say detained immigrants at SFO are being restricted from speaking with attorneys, slowing release efforts. Holiday rail in Napa: The Napa Valley Wine Train rolls out Murder Mystery Dinner, Santa trains, and a New Year’s Eve celebration tied to the 1976 Judgment of Paris.