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Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera.

Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department.

In the age of fast fashion, it can be hard to find garments that are both well constructed and made with quality materials. Here are four things a fashion expert checks before buying new clothes.

Cigarette smoking is ingrained in Chinese culture. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to a couple of women trying to change that.

Celebrate with us! City Heights celebrates its' Multicultural Festival of Love, this year in the sixth iteration with vivid performances from Fern Street Circus to Hoover High Mariachi to Rick and Friends (evoking the spirit of Rick's brother, the late, great Chunky Sanchez.). The City Heights Music School will perform, and Chinelos from Morelos, masked dancers will delight. Join in a drum lesson with Drummers Without Borders, and parade around the park with drums, giant lanterns and banners. Thrill to the low riders exhibit, expect delicious food from vendors, with jumpies for kids. Kids from 3 to 103 will enjoy paper mask-making with San Diego Guild of Puppetry. Many community groups will be represented with a table exhibit and information on opportunities available.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred.

First, the San Diego City Council approves new community plans for the College Area and Clairemont. Then, we will see an increase in SDG&E rates in the New Year. And, how the domes at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station are being demolished. Also, local leaders are speaking out after an eight hour freeway closure. Next, a special archive project chronicles stories of those who have experienced persecution for being LGBTQ+. Lastly, how heightened immigration enforcement has changed the way some families are celebrating the holidays.

KPBS’s The Finest podcast explores the people, art, and movements that are redefining culture in San Diego. This episode tells the story of three friends growing up in San Diego’s Paradise Hills neighborhood who found purpose in graffiti art. What began as a creative path away from gang life eventually drew attention from law enforcement and changed the course of their lives in unexpected ways.

Authorities say the Russian attack on Ukraine demolished an apartment block in Kyiv, killing nine and wounding dozens. It was a third straight day that Moscow has unleashed such a large-scale barrage.

Since the rescue efforts began on May 1, more than 700 animals have been located on the property, including: 446 cats, 175 horses, 30 dogs, 30 chickens, 12 goats and dozens of other animals.