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Immigrant advocates are hoping a federal appeals court will uphold the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Starting Wednesday, San Diego’s sidewalk vendors will face new rules. They come after plenty of community feedback and controversy.

Join us for an evening of chamber music with Hausmann Quartet and listen to works by Haydn, Ludwig, Mendelssohn and Walker. First United Methodist Church of San Diego Sunday, January 29, 2023, 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Free admission / Event Website The Hausmann Quartet has established itself as an integral part of the cultural life of Southern California since its arrival in San Diego in 2010. As faculty Artists-in-Residence at San Diego State University, they teach and organize the chamber music program, engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with other departments and visit local schools for concerts and clinics. They also maintain an active performance schedule throughout North America and Asia. Their latest endeavor is Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime, a quarterly concert series on a historic ferry boat exploring the string quartet repertoire through Haydn’s quartet cycle. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A multi-year San Diego Music Award nominee, Enter the Blue Sky is a collection of dedicated instrumentalists in support of passionate storytelling at its best. Playful and lighthearted at times, their sound is a blend of poetry, and original and unique melodies that make room for reminiscing and musing, and encourage the listener to journey with them. Supported by warm inflections and textures, the sincerity of the lyrics and the band’s delivery is nuanced and powerful at the same time. Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Sandé Lollis writes all songs for the band. Her performance is raw and emotional, and wholly uplifting. Sandé’s lyrics are thoughtful and speak to all generations. Her melodies are hard to forget, moving and soulful. As rhythm guitarist and lead singer for Enter the Blue Sky, Sandé is an indomitable spark of energy and melodic bliss. Not a back burner type, Karen Childress-Evans on viola, jumps in with both feet and keeps smiling. A refreshing and innovative team player, she brings achingly beautiful tones and a classic sensibility to the project. Backing vocalist Tina Dee adds an enthusiastic undercurrent of harmonies suited perfectly to Sandé’s leads, and to three-part with Karen making for transcendent moments of joy. Her voice is smooth and buttery, and puts a delicate finish on each song. Each member of Enter the Blue Sky is committed to creating a welcoming and rich soundscape, fitting together like pieces of a musical puzzle. The talent and experience of the band is showcased collectively, as well as with lush and stirring solos. www.enterthebluesky.com Lindsay White can make you laugh, or cry, or call your therapist. With influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Ani DiFranco, Lindsay White’s songwriting has earned recognition from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, and American Songwriter Magazine. Her latest LP Lights Out debuted #2 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts, was named #1 Album of the Year by Global Texan Chronicles, and earned her an SDMA for Best Singer-Songwriter. Subsequent singles have charted on iTunes and earned additional San Diego Music Award nominations, including a 2022 win for Best Folk/Acoustic Song. White was named one of “15 Lesbian/Bi/Queer Musical Artists You Need to Know” by AfterEllen.com. She has opened for notable acts such as The Lone Bellow, David Crosby, Steve Poltz, Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles), Raining Jane featuring Jason Mraz, and others. Visit: sdfolkheritage.org/events/enter-the-blue-sky/ Follow Lindsay White on Facebook & Instagram

Coastal Roots Farm, a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center in Encinitas, welcomes community members from all backgrounds to celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees. Guests are invited to explore the “understory” to see how even the smallest cells are connected. To celebrate the “Birthday of the Trees,” the Farm emphasizes the importance of combating climate change. This year’s theme is “Enter the Forest;” the event will feature hands-on activities for all ages, such as Food Forest tree maintenance, climate change education, delicious local food, and drinks by Sabor Piri-Piri, Hangry Louies, Local Roots Kombucha, and Pure Brewing. A Kid Zone will also be hosted with Tu B’Shvat themed crafts, stories, and microscope activities. To register for the event, please visit here! Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

It will be challenging for the Federal Reserve to reduce inflation to its target of 2% without significantly raising the unemployment rate and possibly sinking the U.S. into a recession, according to a new working paper announced Tuesday from UC San Diego's Rady School of Management.

A provider of homeless services in Chula Vista says they are seeing an influx of people experiencing homelessness and seeking services.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. GZERO WORLD goes behind the Great Wall to take a hard look at China's post-Covid recovery and economic path forward. China's rise over the past 40 years is the biggest economic success story in our lifetime, but how long can that last? GUEST: Shaun Rein, Founder & Managing Director, China Market Research Group.

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s veiled nuclear threats, the film examines the continuing dangers posed by the existence of nuclear weapons. It also spotlights the dignitaries, politicians, and organizations that bolster the preventative measures helping to protect the world from this danger. In-depth interviews with scholars, ambassadors, and leaders in the field provide historical context, while international experts reflect on arms control measures, nuclear disarmament, and possible ways forward.

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. In 1927, the Mississippi River flooded from New Orleans to Illinois, leaving a million people homeless and leading to a major Black migration to the North.