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Russia will end 2022 in a weaker global standing than when the year began. Its struggles in Ukraine surprised the Kremlin, and the global punishments are starting to hamper the Russian economy.

The Greater San Diego Music Coterie presents the Opening concert for the 17th Annual Summer Chamber Music Festival, featuring vocal and instrumental ensembles performed by members of the Greater San Diego Music Coterie and past Festival participants. Program includes Trios by F. Devienne and L. Farrenc, Scherza infida from Ariodante by G. Handel, I Attempt from Love’s Sickness from the Indian Queen by H. Purcell, and chamber arrangements of selections from West Side Story by L. Bernstein. All performers are fully vaccinated and boosted. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and patio seating. Free parking with registration. Admission to the concert is free with tax-deductible donations accepted at the door. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/all-events/ for registration, program updates and further inquiry. Follow them on social media! Facebook

San Diego State was praised and criticized for its decision to reassign a professor over racial epithets used in a course about language and racism. A Philadelphia-based civil rights group says SDSU violated the professor’s First Amendment rights. Also, more than 2 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded, including a 94-year-old woman and her 70-year-old son thanks to social media and the help of two of Ukraine’s top athletes. And, in a preview of the arts scene this weekend, we have piñatas and craft as art, a dance performance from Monica Bill Barnes and an open house filled with music and art.

Businesses and workers have questions about California’s new pay transparency law. CalMatters answers which companies need to post pay ranges in job openings, who can ask for their current pay scale, and more.

A sharp drop in illegal border crossings since December may be blunting a Republican point of attack against President Joe Biden as the Democratic leader moves to reshape a broken asylum system that has dogged him and his predecessors.

Tesla is recalling the vehicles to fix problems with the way the "Full Self-Driving" system behaves around intersections and following posted speed limits. The fix will come in a software update.

In honor of National Roller Coaster Day on August 16, you are invited to SeaWorld San Diego to complete the COASTER CHALLENGE! SeaWorld San Diego is the Coaster Capital of San Diego, and we challenge you to ride the thrill coasters at the park – Emperor, Manta, Electric Eel, and Journey to Atlantis – to receive a special gift only available to event attendees. After you compete the Coaster Challenge, you’ll get a sneak peek and EXCLUSIVE FIRST TASTE of the all-new offerings at SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival, which runs weekends from August 19 – September 11! Sample ice-cold brews from renowned local breweries and delicious food inspired by craft beers. There will also be entertainment and games to enjoy. Make sure to RSVP! Attendees will receive admission tickets for you and a guest, general parking, one-time Quick Queues for each coaster, and the exclusive first tasting of Craft Beer Festival. SeaWorld San Diego is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers on select days with park admission from August 19 to September 11 Featuring two SeaWorld-inspired hops inspired by two SeaWorld drops, Shipwreck Lager named after popular water ride Shipwreck Rapids, and Emperor Hazy IPA, named after Emperor, the park’s newest floorless dive coaster Newly opened High Tide Brews tap room and Explorer’s Garden serving special beer tastings and flight options plus party atmosphere with live music and games Opportunities to hear from local breweries at the NEW Meet the Brewer Talks Special Pass Member-only perks with additional tastings to quench thirsty mouths SoCal Pass returns for a limited time at $10/month with unlimited admission for a year SAN DIEGO, CA (August 10, 2022) – Craft Beer Festival is returning to SeaWorld San Diego with even more delicious local brew and food options than ever before. The event will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from August 19 to September 11 and features an unbeatable mix of more than 100 domestic and local California crafts brews. Thanks to the newly opened High Tide Brews taproom, the event has expanded from last year to include a beer garden with live entertainment, Meet the Brewer talks, and special beer tasting and flight options. For guests who prefer alternative options to beer, the festival has a range of hard kombucha and cider options available. Cheers to Beers Craft Beer Festival will feature the best craft brews from California breweries and beyond. Guests will find brews they know and love, as well as delicious new beers to taste and try. Featured breweries including: Mike Hess Brewing Thorn Brewing Co. Pizza Port Brewing Company Mother Earth Brew Co. Abnormal Brewing Company Ballast Point Brewing Company Hop Valley Brewing Co. Harland Brewing Co. Gamecraft Brewing Alesmith Brewing Company Golden Road Brewing Karl Strauss Brewing Company For guests looking for a gluten-free or non-alcoholic drink, the park will be serving a variety of options including: Babe Kombucha Bivouac Ciderworks Juneshine Kombucha Bites for the Brews A craft beer festival wouldn’t be complete without delicious food inspired by and perfectly matched with drink selections. Guests will find festival food huts serving a variety of unique and flavorful options that incorporate brews into delicious menu offerings including: Beer Cheese-Steak – “Classic” Philly Cheese Steak with Mike Hess Shipwreck Lager Cheese sauce Tepache Glazed Pork Belly Bao - Pork Belly glazed with Thorn Brewing Co. Pineapple Sour and Bahn Mi veggies Lamb Kofta – Topped with Babe Kombucha Moroccan Citrus Cucumber Tzatziki Cowboy Sundae - Pulled pork, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and Pizza Port Bacon ‘N Eggs Porter Gravy Cali-Creamin’ Brulé - Vanilla Ale Crème Brulé made with Mother Earth Brew Co. Cali-Creamin’ Ale Stout Ice Cream Float - Abnormal Brewing Company’s Mocha Stout poured over vanilla ice cream Attendees can enjoy boundless combinations of food and drink selections with a purchase of a Craft Beer Festival Sampler. Tasting options start with an 8-item Sampler for only $50 or attendees can take it up a notch with the best savings and a 12-item Sampler for $65. SeaWorld Annual Pass Members get to enjoy 3 FREE menu items when they purchase an exclusive 15-item Craft Beer Festival Sampler for the price of a 12-item Sampler. Samplers are a separate purchase from park admission and are only valid for use on Craft Beer Festival dates. Life’s Better at the Beer Garden The newly opened High Tide Brews taproom will be serving tastings and flights and features two SeaWorld-inspired hops made by Mike Hess Brewing and inspired by two SeaWorld drops, Shipwreck Lager named after the popular water ride Shipwreck Rapids, and Emperor Hazy IPA, inspired and named after the park’s newest coaster, which is California’s tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster. In addition to beers on tap, the space will host Meet the Brewer talks where guests can hear from the minds behind some of their favorite breweries and learn more about the brewing process. Located next to the taproom, Explorer’s Garden will be transformed into a lively outdoor beer garden where guests can relax, play cornhole, and enjoy live music including local bands and DJs. Sweet Summer Savings on SoCal Pass The SeaWorld San Diego SoCal Pass is BACK for a limited time. From now through August 14, the SoCal Pass is available for just $10 a month. The pass provides unlimited admission for twelve months, 50% off general parking, and discounted Howl-O-Scream tickets. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Events and times are subject to change. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Rapper BLXST will perform live at Soma, San Diego on Wed, Jul 13 at 7:00 P.M. You can shop for merch online: https://blxst.shop/ Follow him on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Spreckels Organ Society previews this seasons “Women in Music Festival” with the pre-season performance featuring San Diego Civiv Organist, Ramirez, joined by violinist Hanah Stuart and cellist Jian Wang; together, they will perform works by female composers, plus great organ favorites. This season's "Women in Music Festival" focuses on the role women have had on both music composition and performance in our history. Follow them on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and Mobile's Press-Register will soon go all-digital. In Birmingham, where people have been reading the paper since the late 1800s, the news hasn't been easy.