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Canada has one of the world's lowest rates of tuberculosis. Yet this deadly disease is surging among Indigenous people in this icy, remote part of the country.

San Diego is preparing for a major storm to hit the region late Monday, bringing with it much needed rain and snow, but also high winds and possibly lightning. Plus, SANDAG recently approved a $160 billion regional transportation plan, but it still faces hurdles as voters will need to approve sales tax increases to fund some of the projects. Also, California regulators could dramatically change the state’s biggest-in-the nation solar marketplace next year. And in an excerpt of the Port of Entry podcast, meet Mexican artist Michelle Guerrero. The artist’s career is taking off, but, like a lot of artists, Guerrero had to go through a lot to get to where she is today. Finally, the Oceanside Museum of Art opens its fifth Artist Alliance Biennial this Saturday. The juried exhibit was conceived to elevate the voices of Southern California artists and celebrate the best work from the museum's Artist Alliance.

California is hailed as a national leader for voting access, but visually impaired voters and their advocates say they still face unnecessary barriers.

Rickly's first book is a solid and promising literary debut. He's a natural, albeit a germinal one. He is best known as a singer and songwriter of the rock band Thursday.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Hannah Reimann, founder of Stretto Piano Events, which seeks to make narrower instruments more widely available for musicians with smaller hands.

To celebrate the pure magic that tacos offer to the world, the San Diego Reader is pleased to invite you to the beautiful land of tacos referred to as Reader Tacotopia 2023! The largest UNLIMITED taco event in San Diego on Sept. 9, 2023. This event will once again take place in beautiful Golden Hill Park. At Tacotopia, we take advantage of our SoCal surroundings by gathering the very best taco vendors all in one place for your gastronomic pleasure. We combed the region, searching far and wide from TJ to LA, only extending invites to the true elite. From established taco chains to mom and pop taco stands and trucks, Tacotopia has a diverse selection for every kind of taco aficionado. At the end of the day, attendees will ultimately decide who will win the Best Taco Award at Tacotopia 2023! The unlimited taco tasting, full-sized pours and margaritas available at the bar, live music, lawn games and San Diego sun makes this our most popular event every year. While you eat your weight in tacos and bask in the San Diego sunshine, there will be live music, a bar with beer, margaritas, and more! Proceeds from the bar will benefit The Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation. 21+ ONLY Choose from two ticket options: General Admission Ticket: Valid from 2-5 p.m. Includes tacos from all vendors while supplies last from 2-5 p.m. Enjoy live music, live art demonstrations and beer & margaritas from the bar. Discounted pre-sale tickets available for a limited time. These tickets are likely to sell out. Does not include drink tickets! VIP Ticket: Valid from 1- 5 p.m. (early admittance). VIP hour from 1-2 p.m.! Includes 1 drink ticket, tacos from all vendors from 1pm-5pm while supplies last. Enjoy LIVE music, live art demonstrations and beer & margaritas from the bar. Discounted pre-sale tickets available for a limited time. These tickets are likely to sell out. The party will be happening, rain or shine. Sorry, but infants, children, and pets will not be permitted. No refunds will be issued. Remember, no smoking in the park. Samples are all while supplies last!

San Diego’s underwater kelp forests are a natural wonder under threat by climate change.

Join the UH Arts Open/Taste of University Heights on Sunday, November 13: The 15th year of this combined Arts/Taste annual event will start at the Taste ticket will call, information booth located at Kairoa Brewing Company, 4601 Park Blvd. Pick up a free event map to artist studios and exhibitions in businesses and restaurants along and around Park Blvd including Diversionary Theatre and J A Cooley Museum. Join the community in celebrating the culinary flavors and local libations that make UH so unique. Taste tickets are $30 in advance or $35 event day. Included with your ticket is a free chance on a big assortment of prizes held at 3:30 pm upstairs at Kairoa Brewing Company. The Taste of UH hours are Noon - 3 p.m. UH Arts Open is a self-guided, free tour of artists’ studios. Open Studios is a chance to experience first-hand how, where, and why art is created and provides a glimpse into the life of the working artist. The UH Arts Open hours are 11-4 p.m. with free shuttle service for both events. For more information contact UHCDC offices at 619-297-3166 or www.UHarts.org for the UH Arts Open (619) 508-4075. When: Nov. 13, 2022 from 12 - 3:30 p.m. Where: Arts Open & Taste ticket ‘will call’ booth location: Kairoa Brewing Co. 4601 Park Blvd San Diego 92116 Cost: UH Arts Open: FREE Taste tickets:$30 in advance/ $35 day of event and includes raffles with prizes.

Hemlock Society’s Right-to-Die Film Series presents "MOON MANOR," a truish comedy-drama about an Alzheimer’s patient’s decision to end his life. On his last day alive, he shows guests at his FUNeral that perhaps the art of living is actually the art of dying. A discussion will follow. Follow Hemlock Society on Facebook

Mission Fed ArtWalk – the largest and longest running fine art festival in Southern California – is back for its 39th year, bringing a weekend-long premiere of arts and culture to San Diego’s Little Italy on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 2023. The free festival attracts locals and visitors to San Diego’s Little Italy, giving all an opportunity to meet more than 250 local, national, and international artists, and purchase art directly from the creators. The event boasts artists from every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography, fine jewelry and more. After browsing and purchasing one-of-a kind art, attendees can enjoy four stages of live music, interactive art experiences, street food, family-friendly art projects at KidsWalk and more. Related links: ArtWalk on Instagram