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NPR reporters revisit Afghans who fled their home country after Taliban's takeover in the summer of 2021.

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the heartbreaking romance, "Failure: A Love Story" as its next student production! By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead — expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, disappearance, and finally consumption. Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June, and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River, before their time unexpectedly runs out. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual’s successes or failures. Director Benjamin Cole is eager to share the talents of his student cast. “The show offers some unique challenges for creative staging with characters like Front Door, Moses the ball python, December and Mae the feral monk parakeets, and even Cuckoo Clock,” Cole reveals. “We’re exploring storytelling in a way not often seen in youth theatre,” he insists. Assistant Director Steve Smith adds, “This incredibly emotional script is both tragic and beautiful. It is a treat to work on with our students!” The show runs a sweet 90 minutes with no intermission and hopes to be the perfect date night for Valentine’s week. Additional production staff includes Sound Designer, Caleb Foley; Stage Manager, Paul Smith; and Lighting and Projections Designer, Liam Sullivan. The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and six student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website northcoastreptheatreschool.org. Featured in the cast are (Bugz Baltzer, Del Mar; Kai Bunyak, Cardiff; Landon Friis, Carlsbad; Kate Goodman, Carlsbad; Charlotte Larson, Carlsbad; Gabriela Neira, Carmel Valley; Isabella Podesta, Carlsbad; Nicole Sample, Carlsbad; Harper Smith, Encinitas; and Alicia Vazquez-Artigas, Carmel Valley). Performances are February 15th through 18th on the MainStage at North Coast Repertory Theatre: 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075 with show times 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. February 15th & 16th, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. February 17th, and 2 p.m. February 18th. Ticket prices are regularly $25.00 for adults and $21.00 for seniors 65 and older, children under age 19, and active military. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055. For more information visit: northcoastreptheatreschool.org Stay connected Facebook / Instagram

The Military Spouse Association of Camp Pendleton (MSACP) is a non-profit, all-volunteer, service organization, committed to helping our military families and surrounding communities. We are planning our 2024 fundraiser and want to personally invite you to join us! Our 24th Annual Margaritaville Benefit & Auction will take place on March 16, 2024 at Pacific Views Event Center, located aboard Camp Pendleton at 202850, San Jacinto Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058. Margaritaville is a live and silent auction and includes live entertainment, dinner, and opportunity giveaways. This event is attended by over 200 Senior Leadership, Marines, Sailors, their significant others and families, and local business leaders. Each year, the MSACP raises funds to provide college scholarships for military dependents stationed aboard or living near Camp Pendleton. The MSACP also awards Community Enrichment Grants to local organizations and projects that support our military families. Organizations include Semper Fi Fund, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego, Dogs on Deployment, United through Reading, and more. All proceeds from the Benefit & Auction directly fund these efforts. The Benefit & Auction has been widely successful through generous sponsorships and donations by people and organizations such as you! We were thrilled to award over $190,000 in scholarships and grants over the last 3 years! We hope to see you there.

Incoming president Donald Trump has vowed to end the CBP One app, which people outside the U.S. use to book appointments to petition for asylum.

It has been two months since the county closed its Migrant Transit Center, and since then, Border Patrol agents have released thousands of migrants onto the streets of San Diego. In other news, a California bill would require manufacturers to add folic acid to corn masa. We have a look at how that might impact babies born in San Diego County. Plus, one of our KPBS web producers joins the podcast to talk about Children’s Day events happening in San Diego County this weekend and next week.

Twice a year the San Diego Potters' Guild hosts a show and sale on the patio of the Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. The patio events feature thousands of handcrafted ceramics by the juried members of the Guild. The works are diverse in type of clay, firing temperature, style, form, color, surface treatment and aesthetic. There are demonstrations on the wheel and the opportunity to meet potters. Studio 29, home to the Potters' Guild is open over the patio event weekends and daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit: https://www.sandiegopottersguild.org/ San Diego Potters' Guild on Facebook / Instagram

Experience the electric musical showdown between Beatles tribute band Abbey Road and Stones tribute band Satisfaction. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Join The Magnolia for a Plaza Pre-party thirty minutes before doors open on their stunning outdoor patio, with freshly made nachos, elote corn, specialty cocktails, and more available for purchase. Tickets are available via LiveNation. The Magnolia on Facebook / Instagram

They face up to six years and four months in prison if convicted of all counts and allegations.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said a state unit that enforces housing development plans of cities and counties will expand to oversee local spending on homelessness.

King tides could bring even more flood risk later this month.