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British-American rock band America will perform live at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Friday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. America, the perennial classic-rock favorite, is continuing to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with their powerful performances. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate, the late Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.

Barrett Strong was one of Motown's most gifted songwriters who collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone."

Tower of Power and Lettuce will perform live at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. Since 1968 Tower's music has changed and evolved with time, their musical roots and early influences are always evident in their recording, blending of soul, funk, jazz, and rock like no other band! Tower of Power has become one of the top Blues and Jazz artists in the 2022 music scene, delighting fans with a unique Blues and Jazz sound. LETTUCE both feed the rich history of funk and also combine it with strains of hip-hop, rock, psychedelia, jazz, soul, and go-go. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated six-piece once again break rules, push boundaries, and uplift on their sixth full-length studio offering, Resonate [Round Hill Records].

Cinema Under The Stars presents “The Blues Brothers” Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: (619)295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 Ages: 18+ “THE BLUES BROTHERS” (1980.133 minutes. R) - Just out of prison, Jake (John Belushi) puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) were raised. Directed by John Landis. Also featuring Carrie Fisher, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Cab Calloway and Ray Charles. More information about Cinema Under the Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills, with heaters, and blankets. • Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online reservations - $20. • Reservations for members begin 9.a.m. on Monday. • Reservations for non-members begin 9 a.m. on Tuesday. *** If you need to cancel your reservations, they must be cancelled before 6 p.m. on movie night, or your card will be charged $20 per seat. • Box Office opens 6 p.m. on movie nights. • Films start at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. • Concessions are $3 each (popcorn, candy, drinks). For more information: visit www.topspresents.com or Cinema Under The Stars, San Diego on Facebook, or call the theater (619) 295-4221.

The Eagles and the Chiefs won their respective conference championships Sunday. Super Bowl LVII will be played Feb. 12 in Arizona.

The Board of Supervisors voted to change the way developers are taxed with the aim of reducing carbon emissions.

A winter storm was expected to bring, rain, mountain snow and gusty winds to San Diego County Sunday through early Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

On Sunday, justice advocates rallied outside of Escondido’s city hall over Nichols’ death, as well as Keenan Anderson, an African American man who died in LAPD custody.

The World Health Organization issued the statement as the novel coronavirus, calling it an "unprecedented outbreak." Here's what we knew — and didn't know — about the virus at that time.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has, “failed to adequately prevent and respond to the deaths of individuals in its custody,” according to an investigation by the California State Auditor. And Hate crimes increased sharply in San Diego and across the country in recent years. Early findings show the trend grew even worse in 2021. Plus, in our weekend preview, classical music on a boat, a tap dancing and piano collaboration, a new play based on an old story, and plenty of visual art.