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Deadly storms and widespread flooding in Kentucky killed 12 people. Gov. Andy Beshear says it will take a long time to recover and the state will need federal help.

From the organizers: Human, the theme for the tenth cycle of the Prix Pictet award delves into the vast spectrum of human experiences, emotions, relationships, and challenges that define our collective existence. MOPA@SDMA is the only US stop on the international tour of Prix Pictet Human. Prix Pictet Human showcases work from twelve international shortlisted photographers: Hoda Afshar, Iran Gera Artemova, Ukraine Ragnar Axelsson, Iceland Alessandro Cinque, Italy/Peru Siân Davey, UK Federico Ríos Escobar, Colombia Gauri Gill, India Michał Łuczak, Poland Yael Martínez, Mexico Richard Renaldi, US Vanessa Winship, UK/Bulgaria Vasantha Yogananthan, France The shortlisted portfolios span documentary, portraiture, landscape, and studies of light and process, and explore issues ranging from the plight of Indigenous peoples, conflict, childhood, the collapse of economic processes, to the traces of human habitation and industrial development, gang violence, border lands, and migration. Their work evaluates our role as stewards of the planet and sheds light on the critical issues of global sustainability, the central concern of the Prix Pictet since its inception 15 years ago. The Prix Pictet aims to uncover photographs that communicate important messages about global environmental and social issues within the broad theme of sustainability. Photographers are nominated and a jury selects the shortlist and winner for each cycle and theme. The Prix Pictet jury is comprised of a group of leading experts in the visual arts from around the world including directors of major museums and galleries as well as journalists and critics. They lead the global search for images of high artistic quality and narrative power and fit the theme of a particular cycle.

Marshall Toomey: Black Americana On view Oct. 19, 2024 through April 13, 2025 Exhibition celebration: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025. From the organizers: Marshall describes his work as autobiographical. “My own style is blended with traditional techniques to create an enriched view of the life I’ve experienced. I placed myself in the scene along with other characters from my life. I am taking a look at the positives in everyday life; the perspectives, traditions, and routines of being outside of the struggles. My paintings represent moments in time. I aim for realism with incredible vitality—they feel almost alive. I like to paint portraits, animals, and food. I have always had a drive to be the best artist I could be. I continue to constantly look at the masters of art in magazines and books, and study every cartoonist I see. This first solo show is an extremely important step early in my fine art career. Telling a NEW story is my goal. Museums need a different look at history for people to see that there is always more to the story.” Toomey’s mission is to make art for the masses. His early childhood goal was to have a successful syndicated comic strip running daily in every newspaper in the world. Although he sent hundreds of submissions to syndicates into his young adult years, he never got picked up. Although he had to let go of that particular dream, he never gave up on dreaming altogether and at 24 years old he bought a one-way ticket to Hollywood, California. Toomey went on to become a successful animator with a 40-year career as a professional artist, including 20 years at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His credits include participation in Aladdin (1992), The Lion King (1994), The Hunchback of the Notre Dame (1996), and Hercules (1997). He also illustrated many books, including The Lion King book created after the movie. About the artist: Toomey was born in 1953 and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He was selected for this solo exhibition as the Grand Prize winner in OMA’s 2023 Artist Alliance Biennial, for his painting The Shop. Marshall Toomey is an artist and animator with a 40 year career as a professional artist, including 20 years as movie animator at Disney Animation. Toomey was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He moved to Southern California in the 1970s to pursue his artistic career. He worked for Walt Disney Animation Studio for 20 years with credits including participation in the animated creation of Rafiki in “The Lion King” and Quasimodo in “The Hunchback of the Notre Dame”. He also illustrated many books, including “The Lion King” book created after the movie. A full list of film credits can be found on his IMDb webpage.

Learn all about how to find and apply for jobs with the City of San Diego. This informational session is appropriate for job seekers looking for employment in various City departments, such as Parks and Recreation, Police, Fire-Rescue, Library, Environmental Services, Storm Water, Risk Management, Information Technology, Utilities, etc. Don't miss this chance to kick-start your career with us! Registration is encouraged but not required at https://tinyurl.com/4am7rf25. Audience: Teens & Adults Location: Community Room

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 at 11:30 / Stream now with the PBS app. From WHO withdrawal to RFK Jr, are President Trump's efforts to reshape public health a much-needed correction or prescription for a new pandemic? Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli, science and global health reporter, The New York Times.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Learn about jazz virtuoso and screen superstar Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own television show. An early civil rights pioneer, Scott faced down the Red Scare at the risk of losing her career and was a champion for equality.

Stream Parts 1 and 2 with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Part 1 Wed., Jan. 14, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. Watch Part 2 Wed., Jan. 21 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sun., Jan. 25 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art. The decades-long war crime of stealing Jewish masterpieces has never been fully exposed or resolved.

A Facebook post by Supervisor Jim Desmond said the district was pushing a policy allowing men in women’s bathrooms and locker rooms, which was not in the language of the resolution voted on Thursday night.

You can choose between Hollywood Hall H or the late night celebration of a half century of Troma Entertainment.

The UCSD Professor of Sax is back. Fresh from an all star recording session at the Peter Sprague Studios, saxophonist and composer David Borgo will present selections from his latest album titled "Persistence." As one patron said after David’s last concert at the Library, “It was like sitting in Harry Bosch’s living room with the beautiful view and the greatest jazz.” Don’t miss his new music. Featuring: David Borgo - saxophones; John Opferkuch - piano; Doug Walker - bass; Richard Sellers – drums.