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Palestinian-Americans are spending big to help spur economic development in the village of Silwad in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. But they are also working to effect change back in the U.S.

This original exhibition of digital photography with historical context, explores Bonita and Sweetwater Valley landscape, landmarks and architecture. For the exhibition Mark has been hiking the Sweetwater Valley area in South Bay San Diego documenting the area utilizing aerial drone photography creating 360 degree panoramic views. He has been working with the collection of the Bonita Historical Society to include information about local historic homes, including the 1908 Irving J. Gill and Frank Mead "Allen House," the “Otay Limited” National City & Otay railway, as well as early pioneer maps and historical objects inviting the public to discover the evolution of the local landscape of natural geography juxtaposed with architectural and commercial development.

Kids age 6-8, are invited to read and discuss the book, "We are Water Protectors," do a hands-on activity and make new friends! One Book, One San Diego is a partnership, led by KPBS, with the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego County Library, San Diego State University, One Book Sin Fronteras and more than 30 others. For more information about One Book, One San Diego, please visit: kpbs.org/onebook One Book, One San Diego on Facebook One Book, One San Diego is funded by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Dr. Seuss Fund at the San Diego Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Compass Charter Schools, the City of San Diego, Lloyd Pest Control, and Francis Parker School.

President Joe Biden is in San Diego to rally for Democratic Congressman Mike Levin, who’s facing a tough challenge from Republican Brian Maryott in the 49th Congressional District. In other news, the San Diego Democratic Party is promoting a dead candidate in the Chula Vista City Attorney race. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

The latest election results include a turnaround for Measure B. The proposal to charge single-family homeowners in San Diego a fee for trash pickup is narrowly in the lead after trailing for most of the vote count. Then, it’s been five years since the #MeToo movement. But many female police officers still experience sexism on the job. KPBS investigative reporter Claire Trageser looks at what departments are doing to fix this. And, in our weekend preview, art that explores street markets, contemporary dance, bilingual theater and more.

The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations tries to balance her identity as the only woman in the race for the GOP nomination with a Republican electorate that eschews identity politics.

The San Diego Humane Society Monday unveiled an incentive program for people to foster large dogs, due to the organization's record number of sheltered adult dogs.

From The Old Globe: Our second annual Lunar New Year AXIS Event is happening on Monday, January 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Globe's outdoor Copley Plaza in beautiful Balboa Park! Come join us for a family-friendly event as we ring in the Year of the Rabbit with cultural performances by local artists. 5:30 p.m. Welcome!5:41 p.m. Lion dance presentation by Southern Sea 5:47 p.m. Traditional Vietnamese music performance by Lac Hong student 5:55 p.m. Cultural dance performance by Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement 6:01 p.m. Musical duet performance by Lac Hong students 6:06 p.m. Kid Hip hop dance performance by Lac Hong students 6:16 p.m. Traditional/pop Vietnamese music performance by singer Nhu Y Le 6:25 p.m. Fashion show demonstration by Hùng Sử Việt 6:39 p.m. Traditional and pop Korean music performance by singer Sharon Choi 6:50 p.m. Martial arts demonstration by Three Treasures (Kung Fu/Tai Chi, Lion dance workshop) 7:12 p.m. Adult cultural dance performance by Hùng Sử Việt 7:28 p.m. Dragon dance presentation by Southern Sea This is a free event and no reservations are required. Related links: The Old Globe Arts Engagement on Instagram The Old Globe Arts Engagement on Facebook

"The Eyes and the Impossible" is a new novel from author, editor and publisher Dave Eggers. It's told from the point of view of a wild "unkept" dog who lives in and monitors a park.

'Buffalo Fluffalo' may seem big and intimidating, but it's all puffery. He really just needs some snuggalos from his friends in this rhyming book from author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan.