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Better known as Yermo within the numerous communities where he works, Guillermo Aranda is a multimedia artist who was born and raised in San Diego within a family of artists, craftspeople, and musicians. With close to one hundred murals to his name located throughout the state of California, Yermo will reflect aUSD lecnd speak to his creative and intellectual contributions to the Chicano Art Mural movement that has yet to be fully documented. Cosponsored by the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center. For more information on parking, visit www.sandiego.edu/parking/parking-information/guests.php

The San Diego Police Department released new procedures this week for interactions between police and transgender and nonbinary people. Meanwhile, security cameras are poised to go up all over downtown Oceanside. Plus, a look at the San Diego Arab Film Festival and our KPBS Weekend Arts Preview.

Art Scene West Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of works by varied artists. Mediums include canvases, sculpture and wearable art. Joshua Rios is a featured artist at the Creative Artists Showcase. Balanced energy, colorful textures, and sporadic intention. These elements live within Joshua's oil paintings to present a bold display of contemporary artwork. Likened to the striking styles of Van Gogh, Picasso, and Jackson Pollock, each painting represents the experimental process that has defined Joshua's artistic journey since he started 13 years ago. From taking risks and never fearing to fail, Joshua's own art syle begins to emerge, beckoning his name with each brush stroke. This exhibition is representative of a fresh energy and excitement in the Solana Beach Design District, where Art Scene West Gallery is promoting local art creation and collaboration. Art Scene West on Facebook / Instagram

This year's Super Bowl halftime star is a rare species in pop: More entertainer than celebrity, his enduring stage presence has eclipsed his melodramas, and perhaps even his music.

Former child prodigy pianist Rossina Grieco will perform a special concert comprising J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826, Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-flat major, K. 333, Chopin’s 24 Preludes, Op. 28, and a Mephisto Waltz by Liszt. Grieco has toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas performing in venues such as Lincoln Center, Shanghai Oriental Art Center, and Sherwood Hall, working alongside artists such as Dmitri Bashkirov, Richard Goode, Gábor Takács-Nagy, Yu Long, Dame Fanny Waterman, Gary Graffman, Eleanor Sokoloff, Fu Cong, and more. She has won many awards, including the Ihnatowycz Prize in Piano. Born and raised in La Jolla, she made her solo piano debut with the San Diego Symphony to a sold-out Copley Symphony Hall at age 8, in 2003. She most recently performed in Koerner Hall of the Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School in Toronto. Concertgoers can choose to purchase a ticket that includes an after-concert dinner with Grieco. Follow on Social Media: Instagram + TikTok

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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks a second term facing a familiar rival, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, whom he narrowly beat in the 2018 disputed election.

Oceanside will soon have its first year-round homeless shelter. Meanwhile, state windfall money is giving a major boost to San Diego’s budget. Plus, the median home price here hits a record $750,000.

The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, promises tax breaks to companies making technology for clean energy. European leaders are concerned companies will flee to the U.S. to cash in on the tax breaks.

The sudden death last week of 27-year-old rapper Mohbad has led to an outpouring of grief and anger across Nigeria, and put the treatment of musicians by powerful labels into sharper focus.