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Ukraine's electrical grid has been under assault from Russian airstrikes for two months. Repair workers are racing to fix damaged power stations, even as the country braces for more attacks.

Growing up as the daughter of a Marine, C.J. Scarlet dreamed of following in her father’s footsteps.

For years, Out of Darkness appeared on reading lists as a recommendation for ambitious young readers ready to face disquieting aspects of the American experience. It began facing bans in 2021.

Over the past decade, jazz pianist and Origin Records recording artist Danny Green has earned recognition as a bandleader and as a composer with a gift for spinning supple, absorbing narratives. Green’s growing portfolio of vibrant sounds – an enchanting mix of jazz, classical, and Brazilian rhythms – has captured the attention of critics around the world, including DownBeat Magazine, Jazziz, San Diego Union Tribune, the Boston Globe, and Public Radio International. Date | Monday, May 9, 2022 at 12pm Location | Athenaeum Music and Arts Library Free Event! It’s no small wonder that Green has earned two San Diego Music awards for Best Jazz Album and an additional award for Best Jazz Artist. His long-time trio includes bassist Justin Grinnell and drummer Julien Cantelm, noteworthy musicians in their own right, and together they have developed a nearly psychic connection as they perform Green’s original compositions and jazz standards. Green takes listeners on a journey that is equal parts introspective and exuberant, and always compelling. The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Doors open at 11:50 a.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. For further information on this event please visit website: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/mini-concert-2022-0509 Danny Green Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Investigators in Ukraine have opened more than 50,000 inquiries into alleged Russian war crimes since the war began. NPR looked into the death of one man to show the challenges investigators face.

An examination of local police records shows that from 2012 through 2019, officers from San Diego County police agencies shot at people in moving cars 20 times. That’s despite the fact that police training experts say it is one of the most hazardous things a cop can do. Meanwhile, the injunction against vaccine mandates for the San Diego Unified School District will be short lived, according to legal experts. Plus, during the pandemic many universities stopped requiring standardized test scores for admissions and then racial and ethnic diversity increased on campus.

Supporters said the legislation was needed to protect children. But California's influential tech industry said the bill would have done little to protect child safety.

An activist is using the FIFA Men's World Cup in Qatar to shine a light on the country's poor record on LGBTQ rights.

VOCA Music continues its popular concert series, Happy Opera Hour, with Love is in the Air, an opera concert celebrating love! Enjoy an evening filled with favorite opera love arias, duets, and scenes paired with delicious wines in the beautiful atmosphere of historical Liberty Station. We are thrilled to have Sommptuous Selections curating the wines for the evening to perfectly complement the musical selections. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Featured artists includes: tenor Felipe Prado, baritone Matthias Villwock, and pianist Justin Gray, as well as VOCA Music founders soprano Diana Naatz and soprano Sandra Villwock. Proceeds and donations go to local youth music programs. Date | Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 6pm Location | Liberty Station Building 177 Purchase tickets here! $15-$35/person Things to know: -Sommptuous Selections will provide FOUR wine pairings from different regions of the world that complement the musical program. An expert sommelier will give brief introductions for each wine pairing (and non-alcoholic alternatives) highlighting how it complements each musical section. -General Admission Ticket includes ONE complimentary wine pairing. Additional drink pairings are available for purchase. -Show run time approximately 1.5 hours including a 20 minute intermission. -Doors will open at 5:15pm for the 6pm event. -FREE PARKING is available throughout Liberty Station. -All music is sung in original languages with projected English supertitles. -VOCA Music does not promote underage drinking. Proof of Identification is required for alcoholic beverages. For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www.vocamusic.org/event-details/love-is-in-the-air-2 VOCA Music Social Media: Facebook | Instagram

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with political adviser Iuliia Mendel about her book, The Fight of Our Lives: My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy and What it Means for the World.