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The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.

Much of San Diego experienced hours of thunder, lightning and pouring rain, less than 24 hours after a mild Santa Ana. Another rainstorm may be on its way at the end of the week. Plus, the oil spill in Orange County could have an environmental impact for years. Also, San Diego Nobel Prize-winner Ardem Patapoutian talks about the journey that brought him to the U.S. and a career in science. In addition, how will the new sweeping laws on policing affect law enforcement and the people they serve? Meanwhile, as parts of the United States, such as Texas, are restricting access to abortion, in Mexico, things seem to be headed in the other direction. And, while the military has become more racially diverse, a recent survey found Black, Latino, and Asian service members don’t always feel welcome off-base. Finally, the Haunted Hotel reopens to scare people in person after being closed last year because of the pandemic. Owner Greg DeFatta speaks to KPBS Arts Reporter Beth Accomando about what to expect.

FlowerSong Press presents a lineup of ten authors from California! These writers will be sharing and performing poetry at Centro Cultural de la Raza. Collectively, these poets and writers have performed their poetry all around the world, sold thousands of copies of their books, had their work published in hundreds of literary journals and newspapers, performed at hundreds of colleges and universities, been taught at dozens of colleges and universities and have also engaged in powerful work to uplift and transform their communities. FlowerSong Press nurtures essential verse from, about, and through the borderlands. The voices of those from Latin America, the U.S.A. and all over the world. We are literary, lyrical, boundless, and we welcome allies that understand and join in the voice of people of color and our struggle, truth, and hope. Featured autors: • Matt Sedillo, "Mowing Leaves of Grass" • Sonia Gutiérrez, "Dreaming with Mariposas" • Briana Munoz, "Everything is Returned to the Soil/Todo Vuelve a la Tierra" • David A. Romero, "My Name Is Romero" • Gina Duran, "...and So the Wind Was Born" • Fernando Albert Salinas, "Toxic Masculinity" • Angelina Sáenz, "Edgecliff" • Luivette Resto, "Promises Are Coffee" • Iris De Anda, "Roots of Redemption: You Have No Right to Remain Silent" • Natalie Sierra, "Charlie Forever and Ever" This event will take place on Saturday, December 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Centro Cultural de la Raza. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit centrodelaraza.com or flowersongpress.com.

"The Fabelmans" and "Bones and All" don't live up to expectations.

Nearly three decades of federal litigation have led up to the court order that forced R.J. Donovan correctional staff to use body-worn cameras — a first for California prisons. But while corrections officials say they’re committed to reform, they’re appealing the court’s order.

Truss became prime minister on Tuesday and immediately confronted the enormous task ahead of her amid increasing pressure to curb soaring prices, ease labor unrest and fix the health care system.

The group preserves and pays homage to one of Cuba's most important musical forms, with a vitality demonstrating that the septeto tradition is still fresh and alive in Santiago de Cuba today.

While Schulz stipulated that the strip would end with him, his iconic characters live on. His widow, Jeannie Schulz, says people still get comfort from the comic because "it talks about humanity."

The sentence was handed down Wednesday to 33-year-old Eric R. Holder Jr. A jury in July found Eric R. Holder Jr. guilty of first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Hussle. He was also convicted of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter.

San Diego community organizers have proposed a Black arts and culture district in the city's Encanto neighborhood.