San Diego’s beloved holiday bash could be headed for the chopping block, and furious locals are already turning their anger toward City Hall. Mayor Todd Gloria is proposing to axe the city’s iconic December Nights festival as part of sweeping budget cuts aimed at plugging a massive $146 million deficit — a move that has locals fuming over the potential loss of one of San Diego’s biggest Christmas traditions.   “December Nights” at Balboa Park on December 02, 2023 in San Diego, California. Getty Images The annual two-night extravaganza at Balboa Park reportedly draws around 300,000 people with twinkling lights, international food booths, holiday performances and free entry to museums. Under Gloria’s proposed spending plan, the city would eliminate the staff and funding needed to run the mega-event, saving roughly $1.5 million. Boaz Roberts of Switchfoot performs at Balboa Park’s “December Nights” at Balboa Park on December 02, 2023 in San Diego, California.…