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Many health experts believe the omicron surge has peaked in San Diego. And Monday’s failure in the state Assembly to deliver on single payer healthcare highlights a lack of political will despite being a long-stated goal of state Democrats. Plus, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore retired on Thursday, we have a look at the ups and downs of his tenure. And the legendary restaurant, Pernicano’s has been closed and deteriorating since the 1980’s. Now it’s gone. What’s next for the space in Hillcrest? Next, in 2020 Black parents began homeschooling their children at a rate of 5 times higher than previous years. And it’s not all due to the pandemic. Finally, the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park is streaming its 12th annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival now through Tuesday, featuring five films about issues ranging from foster youth to immigration reform.

There’s a new grant program in San Diego that aims to help close the racial wealth gap, and KPBS Race and Equity reporter Cristina Kim caught up with the first recipient. Plus, Comic-Con has canceled two in-person shows because of the pandemic, but today it returns to in-person events with what it is calling Comic-Con Special Edition. And, this weekend in the arts you can lose yourself in contemporary art, electroacoustic music and Palestinian poetry.

From the organizers: On the third Thursday of every month, MCASD Downtown will be open late from 4 to 8 p.m. Swing by MCASD Downtown location on Thursday, March 17 to celebrate International Women's History Month and view art! The event is inspired by feminist, activist, and artist Yolanda López whose work is on view through April 24. RELATED: 'Always in her youthfulness and in her hunger': Yolanda López at MCASD Paying tribute to Lopez's hometown, all offerings are provided by Barrio Logan businesses. Featured: •Mary Jhun •Por la Mano Press •Jazmine Puentes •Libélula Books & CO •Luna Bloom •Sew Loka •Mujeres Brewery •Ojoz Felicez *Drop in public tour from 5-6 p.m. *Art-making activity from 6-8 p.m. Mujeres Brewery will be providing the brew and DJ A-Boogie the tunes. Link: http://mcasd.org/ftt _________________________________________________________ ¡Pasan a MCASD localizado en el centro de San Diego el Jueves 17 de Marzo para celebrar el Mes Internacional de la Mujer y ver arte! El evento está inspirado por feministas, activistas, y la artista Yolanda López, que su obra estará en exhibición hasta el 24 de abril. Rindiendo homenaje a la ciudad natal de López, todes les expositores pertenecen al Barrio Logan. Nuestras galerías estarán abiertas a partir de las 4–8 p.m. con un tour al público de 5-6 p.m. Habrá una actividad artística de 6-8 p.m. y un bazar local ofreciendo productos a la venta. Mujeres Brewery proporcionará las bebida y DJ A-Boogie la musica. ¿Mencionamos que esta es una celebración GRATUITA? ¡Esperamos verlos allí! ¡Arriba las Mujeres! Related links: MCASD on Facebook MCASD on Instagram

Deanna Martin Mackey is the general manager of KPBS. Before joining KPBS as general manager, she served as president of the Public Television Major Market Group (PTMMG), a consortium of the 40 largest PBS member stations in the U.S. She focused her time on leadership/culture, revenue generation, audience development and digital on behalf of the group as well as national partnerships and system leadership activities. Previously, Mackey worked for 25 years at KPBS, serving as COO in her final six years at the station.

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