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The Trojans will face the Cardinals at 44th DIRECTV Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 at Petco Park. Game airs on Fox at 5 p.m. First meeting between the two teams.

California has the most Hispanic Serving Institutions among its colleges of any state — 174, including 21 of 23 California State University campuses and five of the nine University of California campuses. But how well are HSIs — where almost 90% of the state’s Latino undergraduates are enrolled — actually serving Latino students? It’s a mixed bag, students and advocates say.

India's ruling Hindu nationalist party won in three of four state elections in a vote that pitted the main opposition against that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi before national polls next year.

The devastating earthquake and aftershocks in Turkey and Syria have now claimed more than 11,000 lives. Turkish expats in San Diego are raising money to help. Then, search and rescue teams from around the world are helping with the rescue efforts. What does that work entail? Next, three years into the pandemic, what do we know about long COVID? Next, a recent Los Angeles Times investigation found some Tijuana pharmacies are selling fentanyl, methamphetamine and other illicit substances disguised as legitimate pharmaceuticals. And, San Diego researchers have identified a new species of fish in the deep ocean waters near Costa Rica. Finally, Black Com!x Day returns to the World Beat Cultural Center this weekend for its fifth year.

Using Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a looper, Bing Futch celebrates traditional and modern music with passion, humor, and boundless energy. A nationally touring solo performer at festivals and music venues across the country, he has recorded a number of albums and published several music- education books including the best-selling Blues Method for Mountain Dulcimer 101.Bing’s music has been featured in film, video, theatrical productions, and in exhibits at the Orlando Museum of Art. He was the composer and musical director for The Jungle Book: A Musical Adaptation at Stage Left Theater in Orlando, and he also contributed music to the soundtrack of The Castle of Miracles attraction at Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, Florida.Typically traveling over 35,000 miles a year in a 32’ Jayco Greyhawk RV named Marahute, Bing keeps a busy schedule of performances, workshops, and production that includes shooting episodes of Dulcimerica, a video series on YouTube that has been viewed by millions of people worldwide and is currently in its fifteenth year. He lives in Orlando, with his wife, Jae, and a menagerie of rescued critters.Presented by the nonprofit San Diego Folk Heritage, www.sdfolkheritage.org. Southern California Dulcimer Heritage is co-sponsoring this concert. Bing will be offering a series of workshops earlier in the day. Stay Connected with Bing Futch! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Stream the the 2023 Parade now with KPBS Passport! This is a cherished turn-of-year tradition bringing pomp, circumstance, and good old-fashioned fun to the U.K. capital. The event, now in its fifth decade, raises spirits along its iconic parade route through the ancient city of Westminster. Cultural and community groups rub shoulders with leading professional entertainers and the mayors of London. Plus, more than 20 U.S. marching bands and a thousand varsity cheerleaders fill the streets of the U.K. capital for their moment in the global spotlight.

Sandra Day O'Connor was called "the most powerful woman in America" during her quarter of a century as a Supreme Court justice.

Hamas had earlier Tuesday released 10 Israelis and two foreigners before 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons on the fifth day of a temporary truce between the two sides.

Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with the hilarious comedian Rene Garcia! Labeled the Latino Jerry Lewis, Rene is one of the most entertaining and energetic humorists on the circuit today.He is a master of comedy, with a quick wit and a talent for making audiences of all ages laugh. Rene's strong audience connection and blend of clever observations and relatable anecdotes will have you in stitches.With 15 years experience doing stand up, he has appearances on MTV, NBC's Last Comic Standing, Showtime and Hulu on Jeff Garcia's stand up comedy special “The Ten Dollar Ticket,” he's also done acting work on ABC's “Castle” and on Marlon Wayans's movie “Fifty Shades Of Black.”https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Cinco_de_Mayo_Nerd_Comedy/93204

Bowie, named after pop icon David Bowie, has clawed its way to internet stardom. The split-color crustacean was caught by a lobster fisherman off the coast of Maine.