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We have an update for the future of San Diego after the state of the county address. The California Taskforce on Reparations has finally answered one of the thorniest questions – who will be eligible for reparations? Advocates worry as more attention turns to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Afghans who worked with the Americans for decades may be forgotten.

Conductor: Steven Schick, Music Director Emeritus We welcome back Steven Schick to conduct this exciting concert. Mary Kouyoumdjian, UCSD alumna and celebrated composer often described as “politically fearless,” will be this year’s Brenda and Steven Schick commission honoree. The orchestra will then present Stravinsky’s energetic Firebird Suite, a work whose premiere was so successful it catapulted the composer to international fame. We will then share Varèse’s work, Octandre, followed by American operatic soprano, and UCSD faculty member, Susan Narucki performing Strauss’ Four Last Songs. Program: "Walking with Ghosts" by Mary Kouyoumdjian Jeff Anderle, bass clarinet Brenda and Steven Schick Commission Igor Stravinsky: "Firebird Suite" Edgard Varèse: "Octandre" Richard Strauss: "Four Last Songs" Jeff Anderle, Bass Clarinet; Susan Narucki, Soprano Learn more about The Steven Schick Prize for Acts of Musical Imagination and Excellence, click here. Visit: https://www.ljsc.org/events/october-29-30-2022-powerful-nature-921-873/ La Jolla Symphony & Chorus on Facebook + Instagram + @LaJollaSymphony on Twitter

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to China was considered a success by government officials. In such a complicated relationship, what does that even look like?

Come celebrate Halloween with a costume contest for children and adults with guest judges, a pumpkin carving display photo station, carnival games, goody bags to the first 100 attendees, music, The Super Dentists characters, free photos, and lots of fun! The family-friendly event is FREE & open to the public, but The Super Dentists are asking families to RSVP via The Super Dentists Facebook event. Families who bring non-perishable food items for Feeding San Diego will receive The Super Toothbrush with Augmented Reality (ARV $11.99). Visit: https://www.facebook.com/TheSuperDentists

The number of patients is soaring, the health system is stressed and the government is facing criticism over its response. So far 150,000 Peruvians have caught the virus this year and 248 have died.

Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury never forgets he's a Black man navigating the world, which makes him feel like James Bond meets Shaft.

Nearly a decade of civil war has destroyed millions of Yemeni lives, but perhaps nowhere has it been felt more than in the neighborhoods in Taiz that are closest to the fighting.

San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan and defender Naomi Girma were among the 23 players selected for the U.S. team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup.

Monarch butterflies with more white spots on their mostly orange-and-black wings are more successful at long-distance migration. Some scientists think the spots may affect airflow around their wings.

ReWild Mission Bay, the Mission Bay Youth Field Association and Pacific Beach Tennis Club said they agreed with the city on the ecological benefits of the buffer zones, but wanted replacement facilities.