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After years of preparation, San Diego’s community choice energy program will start enrolling hundreds of thousands of customers. Then, KPBS Science and Technology reporter Thomas Fudge on how San Diego is enacting the new state law that requires food scraps to be composted, instead of being sent to landfills. Later, signatures are being collected for a proposed state ballot measure that could guarantee funding for arts in public schools. Plus, today is Chinese New Year, we take a look at the traditions that shape the holiday. Lastly, KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with Michael Gene Sullivan about his play “The Great Khan,” which is being staged at the San Diego Rep in March.

The Federal Reserve meets Tuesday and is expected to raise interest rates in an attempt to bring down inflation. Next, an SDSU department chair said the reassignment of a tenured professor over the use of racial epithets in the classroom is a symptom of "larger cultural deficiencies" at the university. Black students and faculty are hurting, he said. Later, as the Marines conclude the questioning of the son of a former San Diego County GOP leader who tried to join a white nationalist group, some experts say the military's new rules on extremism miss the mark. Later, Padres baseball is gearing up for the spring after a labor dispute. Finally, Midday Edition begins a series of stories on the impact of the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts.

Executive Producer: William Lawrence | Director: Isaac Artenstein | Producer: David Richardson Complimentary for San Diego History Center Members and Film Underwriters General Public: $15 Reception at The San Diego History Center in Balboa Park Wine, Beer, Light Refreshments Program and Premiere (screened at MOPA) at 5:45 pm RSVP by Monday July 25th The Journeys of Harry Crosby is a one hour documentary by award-winning director Isaac Artenstein about Harry Crosby, renowned photographer and historian, whose journeys have resulted in classic books such as “The Painted Caves of Baja California,” “The Last of the Californios," ”Antigua California” and “Tijuana 1964.” Inspired by Harry’s richly illustrated books and on-camera testimonials, Artenstein and his crew traveled throughout Baja California to retrace his journeys from land and air. The Journeys of Harry Crosby is an engaging documentary that embraces a life of creativity, adventure and shared bi-national stories that speak to a long-time spirit of mutual understanding and conservation between the U.S. and Mexico. * Please note, the Premiere will take place next door, at the Museum of Photographic Arts and guests will need to walk from the San Diego History Center to MOPA. Seating is limited. Related links: San Diego History Center on Instagram San Diego History Center on Facebook Event information from the SDHC website

From the organizer: Acclaimed Israeli documentary filmmaker Ran Tal will screen his 2012 film “Garden of Eden” and discuss his work. The film examines the depths of Israeli society in the least expected place – a national holiday resort – presenting viewers with a fascinating account full of humor, pain and compassion. A recipient of numerous awards in Israel and abroad, Tal most recently won accolades at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival for his new film “1341 Frames of Love and War,” about photographer Micha Bar-Am. Tal is the head of the MFA documentary film program at the Steve Tisch School of Film and Television at Tel Aviv University. This fall, he is a visiting Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (MGSDII) faculty member in the CSUSM Art, Media and Design Department. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Not everyone who was part of rap's ascent gets included in its story. MC Sha-Rock, of the original Funky 4 and the Funky 4 + 1, reaffirms her role in hip-hop's formative years as the first woman MC.

Our concerts rock! What better place to enjoy great summer music than on the beach, with your toes in the sand? This summer, Encinitas Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts brings more fun to our beach concert experience. Summer Concerts are held right on the sand at beautiful Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. Join us on Sunday, July 24 for Mark Easterday in concert. Mark Easterday is a country cover singer playing fun, upbeat music you currently hear on country radio. He covers great bands and musicians: Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell, Luke Bryan, Justin Moore, Eric Church, Jason Aldean and many more. Come enjoy his fantastic live show with us at Moonlight Beach! Full Lineup for 2022: • July 10- Gypsy Dreams - Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band • July 24- Mark Easterday Band - Country Covers • August 7- Joker's Hand - Alternative Rock • August 21- Rayford Bros - Rockabilly, 50's Rock n' Roll Come enjoy fun at the beach. Remember that glass, alcohol, smoking and dogs are prohibited on our beaches.

This weekend in the arts: Sreshta Rit Premnath at ICA San Diego; Teros Gallery hosts The Space Lady; Irving Flores plays Eydie Gormé; Jean Lowe at Quint; Verdi's "Requiem" at the Shell; Ingram Ober and Marisol Rendón's Park Social bike tour; and Nathan Englander at The Old Globe

While California's flavored tobacco ban is being hailed by health organizations, convenience store owners say the products are being unfairly targeted.

Consumers kept spending and businesses investing in the first half of the year, leading to healthy growth in the U.S. GDP. But there's still some apprehension about a possible recession. Here's why.

Join us for a three-day guided and intentional festival featuring local artists, creatives, healers, and wellness practitioners. Participants are invited to join us at this weekend-long festival to set mindful intentions, tap into our creative expression, and create soulcare rituals that support our holistic well-being as we bring in the summer solstice. Connect. Create. Celebrate with us! What to expect at the festival: • Impactful arts + wellness workshops • Soulcare + Personal development • Networking & community connections • Music, dancing, and live performances • Social mixers with refreshments and lite bites • What's included in the ticket price: • 3 Social Hours / Community Mixers ($75 value) • 3 Mindful Movement Workshops ($75 value) • 3 Creative Expression Workshops ($75 value) • 2 Wellness Workshops ($50 value) • 2 Lunches ($40 value) Vegetarian & Vegan options available • 3 Drink tickets for Social Hours/Mixers ($25 value) About Soultry Sisters: Soultry Sisters believe that arts and wellness are a birthright and should be accessible to all. Our mission is to address the lack of representation of diverse races and socioeconomic statuses in the wellness industry by providing affordable and accessible events for women of color. We collaborate with female entrepreneurs, women-led businesses, and community-based organizations to increase the visibility of our community's diverse women and connect women of color to these necessary wellness resources. We strive to make wellness more equitable and empower women of color to live vibrant and creative lives. We believe holistic health and wellness are the connection of mind, body, soul, and community. Our events help reframe health from an individual perspective to a communal approach. We help support and celebrate our individual and collective healing journeys through building community. Visit Soultry Sisters to learn more about the event • Fri 24 Jun 2022 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. • Sat 25 Jun 2022 10:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. • Sun 26 Jun 2022 10:30a.m. - 6:00p.m.