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While people crowd the big box stores, small businesses are trying to promote Small Business Saturday.

The Book Catapult is proud to host local author & music journalist Jim Ruland for his new book, "Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records" on Tuesday, April 12 at 7pm. A no-holds-barred narrative history of the iconic record label that brought the world Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, Sonic Youth, Soundgarden, and more, by the co-author of Do What You Want and My Damage. Jim writes about punk and pop culture for Razorcake — America’s only non-profit independent music zine. He also writes book reviews and author profiles for the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Review of Books. Jim’s work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Believer, Electric Literature, Esquire, Granta, Hobart and Oxford American, and has received awards from Reader’s Digest and the National Endowment for the Arts. Date | Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 7pm Location | The Book Catapult Cost | Free Jim is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and has worked for advertising agencies, entertainment enterprises, and the gaming industry. He is available for copywriting, ghostwriting, editing, and consultation. He lives in Southern California and is an avid enthusiast of punk rock music, tattoo culture, and strong coffee. For further information on this event and book purchases please visit the website: https://www.thebookcatapult.com/event/jim-rulandhttps://www.thebookcatapult.com/event/jim-ruland

Humanitarian groups in San Diego are preparing resettlement efforts as refugees continue to pour out of war-torn Afghanistan. We speak with one of those local groups. Plus, veterans coalitions are helping to evacuate Afghans who worked for the Americans. On a lighter note, this weekend in the arts features a three-day outdoor festival of music in Carlsbad, a contemporary dance company's first performance since March 2020 and a new exhibition of art made from plastics found in the ocean.

The city of Antakya, known in antiquity as Antioch, was at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries. After the Feb. 6 earthquake, many of its centuries-old monuments and sites lie in ruins.

The U.S. promised to slash its emissions and send tens of billions of dollars to low-lying and less well-off nations. The war in Ukraine is delaying that even as the toll from climate change rises.

The "carried interest loophole" allows hedge fund managers to tax their income at a lower rate than an ordinary salary. The provision is unpopular — yet it has survived many attempts to eliminate it.

Big on ideas but short on policy specifics, the agenda keeps with a tradition established with 1994's "Contract with America" where the minority party releases their priorities ahead of Election Day.

From Nov. 26 through Jan. 3, California Center for the Arts, Escondido will be transformed into a fantasy of light. After sunset, enjoy tunnels of twinkling lights, LED Christmas trees, light shows, and Hogwarts Platform 9¾-themed light extravaganza at the historical train depot. Free admission For more information, visit https://artcenter.org/ or call 760.839.4138 California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook

The Biden administration is re-opening its embassy in Ukraine and hoping the Senate will approve a new ambassador. The nominee, Bridget Brink, was on Capitol Hill for her confirmation hearing Tuesday.

Mockingbird Improv’s free Intro to Improv workshop is for folks who want to learn more about improv. Improv comedy is a fun way to develop quicker reflexes, build self-confidence, foster creativity, and increase spontaneity - not to mention meeting cool and creative people! Get a sneak-peek at how an improv class feels. We'll play some games, laugh a lot, and uncover some of the reasons that people of all ages are falling in love with improv comedy. Date | Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 11am Location | Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center RSVP here! As San Diego’s only nonprofit improv theatre, Mockingbird Improv's mission is to provide connection, joy, and opportunities for self-expression to the local community by engaging in high-quality training and performances, and providing a supportive and empowering space for fun, silliness and growth through equitable, diverse and inclusive practices. With us, you’ll express creativity, build confidence, and cultivate joy through laughter and play! Our outdoor workshops are totally FREE to join, but registration is required- sign up on our website! For more information on this event please visit website: https://www.mockingbirdimprov.org/workshop