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The California Education Code mandates art, music, theatre and dance be offered to every student, yet less than one-in-five public schools today have a full-time arts and music teacher. That could change with a proposed state ballot measure that would guarantee funding for arts in public schools. Meanwhile, a new state law requires that all food waste be composted rather than sent to landfills. A composting specialist calls the new law a much needed "kick in the pants" for cities and counties that have not been doing this in the past. Plus, in what many are calling a surprise victory, an Indigenous woman was found not guilty on federal charges of blocking border wall construction in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.

San Diego Unified School officials are invoking emergency procedures to deal with an extreme shortage of teachers in classrooms. Meanwhile, some immunocompromised people will be eligible for additional Covid-19 shots, but is that enough protection? Plus, Turner Classic Movies has created a program of documentary shorts and features in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

LA-based trio LANY is coming to San Diego for their brand new Summer Forever Tour! See them live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre! Date | Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:30pm Purchase tickets here! Pre-Sale is happing now tickets prices TBA For further information on this event and ticket prices please visit website: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lany-summer-forever-tour-san-diego-california-09-07-2022/event/0A005C85E37052A1 LANY Social Media: Facebook | Instagram |Twitter | YouTube

May "Maya" Millete, who disappeared two years ago after she was allegedly murdered by her husband, described in text messages that her husband had routinely been engaging in controlling, abusive behavior, it was revealed in court today.

Limited national data suggest teachers are plentiful, but many districts that serve some of the most vulnerable students would beg to differ.

As the nation reels from the Monterey Park shooting, questions arise over how to confront the stark reality of increasingly common instances of violence.

Stream the series now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Chuck D of Public Enemy explores Hip Hop’s political awakening over the last 50 years. With a host of rap stars and cultural commentators he tracks Hip Hop’s socially conscious roots. From The Message to Fight The Power 2020, he examines how Hip Hop has become "the Black CNN."

U.S. doctors can now choose Amjevita instead, the first of several close copies of the popular rheumatoid arthritis drug expected this year. But industry-watchers warn consumer savings may be limited.

Gem Faire is one of the largest gem, and jewelry and bead shows in the United States. With nearly 50 shows a year, Gem Faire brings to the West Coast, and some areas in the Midwest, quality gem, beads, crystals, minerals, findings and earth treasures directly to your town. Dates | Friday, April 22, 2022 at 12pm-6pm Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10am-6pm Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 10am-5pm Location | Scottish Right Event Center Admission $7 with Free Parking Gem Faire vendors offer quality merchandise at manufactures' prices. You will discover fine jewelry, costume jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, sparkling crystals, gold and silver, tools, jewelry supplies and boxes all under one roof! Gem Faire dealers are direct importers, wholesalers and manufactures so you are buying from the source! Be sure to enter for a chance to win cool prizes at every Gem Faire location, drawing every hour For further information on this event please visit: https://gemfaire.com/event/san-diego-ca-24/ Gem Faire Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Southwest Airlines says disruptions that led to more than 16,700 cancelled flights over the holidays will have severe financial consequences for the company.