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New political maps drawn because of the once-a-decade census have upended the California Legislature.

The Star Theatre presents, "Next to Normal", with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Ticket details: Online sales close 2.5 hours prior to show time, 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM, respectively. Box Office opens 1 hour before showtime, 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM, respectively. Need special seating? Please contact the Star Office at (760) 721-9983. Purchase tickets here. Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

California's Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday in favor of legislation to outlaw caste discrimination statewide.

Oil spilling into federal waters off California's coast has prompted fresh calls for an end to offshore oil drilling in state and federal waters. But that's easier said than done.

In June, about 340 couples a day were getting hitched in Sin City, a rate higher than even before the pandemic.

Monday, March 25, 2024 at from 9-10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch now with KPBS Passport + Encore Friday, March 29 from 8:30-10 p.m. on KPBS 2. The story of Christ’s death and resurrection has dominated western culture for the past 2000 years. It is perhaps the most significant historical event of all time, as recounted by the gospels but, equally, as depicted by the greatest artists in history. From the triumphant to the savage, the ethereal to the tactile, some of western civilization’s greatest artworks focus on this pivotal moment.

Colleges in the U.S. attract a million international students a year. The pandemic, visa restrictions, rising tuition and fears about safety in America have driven enrollment down. But there's hope.

Proponents of the bill say this bias is prevalent and it manifests in the form of social alienation and discrimination in housing, education and the tech sector where South Asians hold key roles. Opponents argue such measures will hurt a community that already faces discrimination.

China is battling coronavirus outbreaks in six cities. More than 20 million people are in some form of lockdown.

Ali Wong, Roy Wood Jr., Amber Ruffin and Hasan Minhaj are all on this critic's shortlist of candidates for the job.