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By Christmas Day the forecast in San Diego is expected to be 78 degrees and sunny. Meanwhile, just about every other part of the U.S. is preparing for a bitterly cold winter storm. We’ll talk about how this will impact holiday travel. Then, eviction cases are on the rise according to data from the San Diego County Superior Court. Advocates say the numbers show the once “looming” crisis of housing displacement has begun to materialize in the region. And, San Diego jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos has a new album out, his first in almost a decade. Then, Mariachi bands are a big part of the Christmas season in Mexican culture, providing a musical gift to the rest of the world. We speak with Jeff Nevin who developed the mariachi curriculum at Southwestern College and is the founder and conductor of Mariachi Garibaldi. Finally, at 68, Japan's Godzilla is nowhere near ready for retirement. The iconic monster that was born out of an atomic blast is poised for a cinematic rematch with Kong in 2024. Our resident Godzilla fan, Beth Accomando speaks with author Graham Skipper about his new book, “Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters.”

In advance of a new round of worldwide touring in support of their new album, "Technicolor Dreams," high octane rockers Falling Doves return to The Casbah on February 21, with Band of Wolves and opener, CircaSonic. Recently signed to Pacific Records, Falling Doves are a force of electric energy, fused with stadium rock, plenty of melody and a healthy dose of Hollywood's Sunset Strip. Their sound and live shows have helped win over the ears and hearts of fans around the globe. Led by Mexican-American musician Christopher Leyva, The Falling Doves are tireless promoters of rock ‘n’ roll, with the chops to keep the party going all night long. Leyva was personally mentored by Phil Solem (The Rembrandts), Scott Weiland (STP), and Pete Best (the Beatles), paying his dues through years of relentless touring around the world. Falling Doves have shared stages with the likes of Cheap Trick, Echo & The Bunnymen, Bauhaus, Lit, Buck Cherry and Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses), amongst many others. Upcoming projects from the prolific band include a new album recorded in London at the height of the pandemic, where the band sought refuge at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, working under the direction of engineer/producer Chris Bolster. Pre-production on the yet to be titled, upcoming album, was done at Motor Museum Studios in Liverpool (Oasis, 1975, Arctic Monkeys) The Falling Doves, Technicolor Dreams Tour, will hit the U.S. Norway, Japan, Mexico, Australia and beyond, bringing the energy of a large stadium into a small concert hall. Brace yourselves, dig up that leather jacket, your finest rock threads, and prepare to be electrified by rock's most fashionably dangerous bands. Already a force to be reckoned with, the Falling Doves may very well, in fact, save rock 'n' roll...in style. Quick Links: www.fallingdoves.com www.casbahmusic.com www.facebook.com/fallingdoves www.instagram.com/fallingdovesmusic mobile.twitter.com/CLEYVA1980 www.reverbnation.com/fallingdoves

A man connected to the Long Island murders that inspired the 2020 Netflix film Lost Girls was arrested in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday night.

The county's COVID-19 rental assistance program continued to approve requests for April to June, without knowing if funds would be available.

Pop the champagne – it's time to celebrate love all around! 🍾❤️ Enjoy a 4-course prix fixe menu that includes a shared appetizer, 2-course dinner, and dessert for only $120 per couple or $60 per guest. The Valentine’s Day dinner menu will be served on February 11, 12, and 14. Gratuity and taxes not included. To book a reservation, please call us at (619) 814-2002 or email us at eli.gilboy@andaz.com. The Rooftop by STK is located in the bustling Gaslamp District on top of the Andaz San Diego hotel. Come enjoy a great meal and drinks with incredible skyline views.

A new mural in Chicano Park depicts the fight against a tool that left many farmworkers permanently disabled.

The producer, songwriter and musical director to the stars performed a multi-genre celebration of Black music.

A woman in Ecuador was declared dead but surprised family members at her wake. Negligence by medical professionals and certain medical conditions can lead to living patients being declared dead.

Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.

Starting in January 2023, UC San Diego Park & Market's Intersections events offer new, diverse takes on traditional idea and forms in a variety of disciplines, from artistic performances to educational lectures. Upcoming Intersections events include a concert series curated and hosted in partnership with leading ethnographer-artist Yale Strom at The Guggenheim Theatre at UC San Diego Park & Market, located in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Scheduled Intersections Concerts in 2023: January 27, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “6 & 88 featuring Irving Flores, Tina Chong & Joshua White” World-renowned San Diego pianists Irving Flores, Tina Chong & Joshua White, who have never performed together before, will share the stage for an exploration of the piano through jazz, Latin and classical music. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with the artists after their performances. February 16, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “Samir Chatterjee Trio” Samir Chatterjee, a virtuoso tabla player, will perform Indian classical music with his trio, featuring Paul Livingstone on sitar and Suman Laha on other Indian stringed instruments. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with the trio after their performance. March 10, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “Spain and Beyond: Adam Del Monte, Guitarist Extraordinaire” Billed as one of the leading flamenco and classical guitarists of his generation, Adam Del Monte will perform a selection of flamenco and classical guitar pieces, in addition to his own compositions. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with Mr. Del Monte after his performance. April 12, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “Gilbert Castellanos Quintet” Guadalajara-born and San Diego-based jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will give the audience a grand tour of jazz a’la John Coltrane. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with Gilbert after his performance.