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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: MCASD's annual art auction; a new creative storytelling series; "Peter and the Wolf"; vibraphone music; Convoy Rising; the Blacktronika lecture series and more arts events.

A federal judge denied a request Wednesday from defense attorneys for a former San Diego County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a fleeing, unarmed man outside the San Diego Central Jail to delay his trial in connection with the shooting, with his attorneys arguing that recent high- profile law enforcement shootings could unfairly bias potential jurors against their client.

A new translation of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 proto-feminist play aims to connect with contemporary audiences.

San Diego County's Democratic Party chair says there’s still work to be done ahead of the midterm elections.

California’s community colleges are now giving college credit for students’ previous work experiences. The state has a goal of rapidly expanding access to these credits, though tracking progress on that goal has been difficult so far.

Team Boxing League is the nation's first boxing league with a team-based ownership model. Matches feature 24 three-minute rounds, with each competitor battling in one-round matches.

Of the $16.5 million announced this week, $12 million comes from former redevelopment funds — restricted to creating new housing, including site improvements and construction, city officials said.

On Friday evening, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the state’s largest children’s health provider. The complaint accused Rady Children’s Health in San Diego of taking steps to illegally terminate gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

The Lemon Grove City Council Tuesday approved new rules for landlords following public outcry over so-called no-fault evictions in the community.

Officials believe actions by the federal government have led to a drop in international travel, which is hurting San Diego's budget.