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What began as an accidental misspelling or an online joke has soared into a cultural phenomenon.

The suffering of America's gun violence crisis is concentrated in Black neighborhoods damaged by decades of disinvestment and racial discrimination. Trump is unravelling efforts to solve the problem.

Mainly Mozart, home to the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in the United States through the highly acclaimed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra, has announced a new chamber music series to launch in Fall 2024 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The “Sommelier Concertmasters Series” promises guests a unique opportunity to “taste what you hear” and will feature the concertmasters of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Dallas Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, paired with top sommeliers. The third and final concert in the series showcases LA Phil Concertmaster and Mainly Mozart favorite Martin Chalifour – who first performed with the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival in its inaugural year in 1989. Chalifour will be accompanied by pianist Steven Vanhauwaert featuring works by Dvorak, Brahms and Ravel. The wines will be curated by Marino Monferrato - the official Maître D'hôtel of Chef Gordon Ramsay's hit Fox show "Hell's Kitchen." 6 p.m. Welcome Reception and Silent Auction 6:30 p.m. Discussion with the sommelier led by Chef Claudia Sandoval 7 p.m. Concert. Wine will be poured between musical selections, and sommeliers and musicians will illustrate the connection of the wine to the pieces being performed. PROGRAM: Bach: Sonata in B flat major Dvorak: Romantic Pieces op. 75 Lalo: Symphonie espagnole op. 21 Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte (arr. Kochanski) Dvorak: Slavonic Dance in E minor No. 2 Brahms: Hungarian Dance in D minor No. 2 Tickets: Single concert tickets begin at $125 and tables of four begin at $1,000. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.mainlymozart.org/wine.

KPBS's Budget Challenge drew thousands of participants who overwhelmingly supported raising the cannabis business tax. But experts warn that this move may not yield expected results due to competition from the illicit market and other factors.

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Mid-Century Gems, a program of exciting orchestral music featuring a tuba concerto, on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas. The performance features Aaron McCalla principal tubist with the San Diego Symphony, in Vaughan Williams’ Tuba Concerto. The concert also includes Sergei Prokoviev’s Symphony No. 7 and Malcolm Arnold’s English Dances. Visit: https://www.northcoastsymphony.com/concertstickets.html North Coast Symphony Orchestra on Facebook

Democrats trust the news far more than Republicans. They find commonality, however, in financial news sources. But the most trusted news source for Americans from both parties is The Weather Channel.

Republican strategist Sarah Longwell says getting involved in the Israel-Iran conflict would be an "unforgivable sin" to many Trump supporters.

Join us for a fun filled afternoon of games, auctions, and an elegant champagne luncheon followed by a presentation from renowned author Leslie Morgan Steiner, “From the Ivy League to a Gun at my Head: Domestic Violence Myths and Misconceptions” to raise funds for transitional housing for domestic violence victims and their children. Soroptimist Celebration of Courage on Facebook / Instagram

Join San Diego’s major league volleyball team, the San Diego Mojo, on January 30 for their thrilling showdown against the Atlanta Vibe. Fans can show up and show out for this electrifying game, located at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University. Fans can ace their Thursday night by watching the exhilarating battle on the court in their favorite Mojo gear. Don't have any Mojo merchandise? Dive into the Mojo Team Store onsite or online to get decked out in official Mojo merch. Between four amazing ticket bundles and single game tickets starting at just $15 dollars before taxes and fees, the Mojo has ticket options for everyone! To support communities impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the San Diego Mojo will also donate 50% of designated ticket sales for their Friday, Jan. 30 game against the Atlanta Vibe to Feeding San Diego, a nonprofit organization fighting food insecurity in San Diego County. Visit: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Feedingsan8 San Diego Mojo on Instagram and Facebook

NPR spoke with two international students about their decision to continue speaking out despite the government's aggressive effort to deport pro-Palestinian activists.