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Mr. Jahja Ling is universally praised for his work as music director of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, transforming if from post-bankruptcy into one of the top-tier orchestras during his 13-year tenure from 2004 to 2017. Mr. Ling was born to a Chinese family in Jakarta and is now a U.S. citizen. He is the first and only conductor of Chinese descent who has held a music director position with a major orchestra in the United States. This exhibition, which includes photographs, videos, a story-board, and physical objects owned by Mr. Ling, was premiered at the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center in 2018. The current revised exhibition is a collaboration between the SDSU Chinese Cultural Center and the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

As bystanders screamed for help, a man with a knife stabbed four young children at a lakeside park in the French Alps. The children suffered life-threatening injuries, and two adults were wounded.

For decades, miners have called for limits on highly toxic silica dust, which they're exposed to while mining. An investigation shows its impact and the weakness of proposed rules to protect them.

Experience the story of Little Italy, San Diego - a neighborhood with an Italian presence since 1871! For a time, for the local Italians of Little Italy--paradise was theirs. This thrilling and heartwarming walking tour takes you on a journey from late 19th century and the arrival of Italians to San Diego through today's modern-day renaissance. Check out archival photos and discover hidden neighborhood landmarks. Plus, hear stories from local Italians and Little Italy residents who were there to experience it all. We recreate the world that was and showcase the hip & stylish neighborhood Little Italy has become. Let us give you the full experience/behind the scenes of this charming and historic neighborhood! This spectacular experience combines humor, drama and excitement all together. INCLUDES: cappuccino and a Palermo style, 1/2 pound Sicilian breakfast pastry called 'Iris Fritta' which is unforgettable! Six thousand families of Genovese and Sicilian origin once called this home. The salty sea air, ready-made port, date palms, bougainvillea, geraniums, olive trees and cactus plants reminded many Italians of their sunny fishing villages back home. They painted their tiny wooden bungalow homes the colors favored by their ancestors. They built their own boats, fished with hand-sewn nets, cultivated fruit and vegetable gardens, made fresh pasta by hand and baked golden loaves of sesame-topped Italian bread and focaccia in igloo-shaped backyard ovens. Come discover hidden neighborhood Little Italy landmarks that chart their story through time! Highlights include: • The Piazza Basilone-fountain/war memorial, honoring the boys of Little Italy who died at war plus a visit to the Piazza della Famiglia—the new center of Little Italy with its beautiful fountain and the Piazza Pescatore—dedicated to the historic fisherman of Little Italy • ACCESS INSIDE--Little Italy’s Italian church built in 1925 recipient of a recent 2.5 million restoration with stunning religious art--frescoes, oil paintings, stained glass and one of a kind religious statues • Historic homes from the 19th century including a visit INSIDE a fully-restored Italian home built in the 1880’s • Hidden neighborhood landmarks of the world that was...in the Italian quarter • Artifacts from the days when the Genovese & Sicilian fishermen dominated the seas in San Diego • The house of the Black Hand--the shadowy gang that reigned during Prohibition era, when for a brief time, they intimidated local Italian businesses with threats of violence • A visit inside an old world Italian grocery store built in the 1920's • And much more! WHEN | Every Saturday from August 20 to December 17 • Gudied tour starts at 9 p.m. • 2.5 hour duration WHERE | Café Zucchero in Little Italy • 1735 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here! • $29 per person • 13+ Age Requirement • 4 to 25 Guests maximum This experience takes place in all weather conditions, except rain. If rain, experience will be rescheduled.

After a lengthy public hearing, the board deadlocked on a 2-2 vote on the board letter put forward by Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer.

San Diego County is expanding its free menstrual products program to meet increased demand, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.

John Sopko has long been a U.S. government-appointed watchdog for how money was distributed in Afghanistan. He believes there are lessons that apply to aiding Ukraine's fight against Russia.

New omicron variants are again driving hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, causing states and cities to rethink their responses to COVID-19 and the White House to step up efforts to alert the public.

San Diego plans to spend $40 million on “Sexy Streets,” targeting spending in long-neglected neighborhoods. But will the money be enough?

Student misconduct charges have been dropped against 59 UC San Diego student workers who faced potential expulsion over to their alleged involvement in a protest.