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This weekend in the arts: The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus explores light, color and nature in music; SoNo Fest heats up with chili and local flair; plus, the annual December Nights shines with the grand reopening of Balboa Park’s Botanical Building.

Biden said stepping aside was “the best way to unite" the country. He also said he would spend his last six months focusing on issues like Supreme Court reform, cancer research and Middle East peace.

Black Music Month closes this weekend with the Black Arts and Culture District Music Festival in San Diego, highlighting local artists across multiple genres.

President Joe Biden's approval rating among California voters just hit a low point. In other news, two cities in North County are teaming up in an effort to shelter homeless residents. Plus, in their heyday, big newspaper owners were called barons, moguls and king-makers, but our KPBS investigative reporter says far less regal names are used to describe the new owner of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

The songleader, civil rights activist and scholar died Tuesday at the age of 81.

One of Colombia's legendary drug lords has been released from prison and is expected to be deported. Ochoa was first indicted in the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of a DEA informant.

Several sources confirm the Taliban pronouncement, part of ongoing efforts to curtail education for girls and women. Women studying these subjects say they were barred from classes this week.

Power of the Dream takes viewers behind the scenes to show how WNBA players took a stand during racial justice protests in 2020, helped elect a senator and negotiated historic pay raises.

Now that Vice President Harris is the Democratic presidential nominee, Donald Trump’s polling advantage is erased, his messaging is upended and a campaign focused against President Biden has to adapt.

Oceanside Theatre Company’s newest exhibit “Black Perspective: A Celebration of Community, Family & Heritage” runs through March 24 at the Brooks Theater Gallery in the lobby of the Sunshine Brooks Theater in Oceanside and can be viewed cost-free.Thematically aligned with two of the theater’s major events at the beginning of the year, “Black Perspective” complements the performing arts taking place on stage. The first event, “Generational Black Pioneers: Oceanside Firsts” on February 17 and 18, highlights black leaders who have fought for change in Oceanside. In March, OTC is thrilled to produce the San Diego Premiere of “Chicken & Biscuits,” a feel-good comedy written by black playwright Douglas Lyons and centered around the complex dynamics of a modern black family. Lyons was one of a record-breaking eight black playwrights whose work was on Broadway in 2021, but forced to shutdown due to ongoing Covid cases. Featuring 29 artists, 12 of whom are showing at the Brooks Theater Gallery for the first time, “Black Perspective” includes a myriad of different styles including portraits, sculptures, nail art, and powerful social justice themes. Artists include Laurie Batter, Quincy Brooks, Brooklyn Burroughs, Rhya Cawley, Jackie E Diaz, Laurie Forgy, Phaya (Phyllis) Gifford, Annie Elizabeth Kilgore, Domonique A King, Elizabeth Man, Robert McPherson, Carole Quinn-Nylander, Bonnie Lee Roth, Eva Shaw, Gwen Small, Krista Timberlake and more. For artist profiles, visit here. Exhibit dates: Jan. 9 through Mar. 26 On view before/during most main-stage events at the Brooks Theater, or by appointment at 760-994-5975. Note: A temporary exhibit of rock photography will be on display during the Oceanside International Film Festival Feb. 20-24. Open gallery hours/events for the "Black Perspectives" exhibition: Feb. 9, 6–9 p.m. Neil Diamond Tribute Concert Feb. 10, 1–3:30 p.m. Stevie Wonder Tribute Concert Feb. 14, 5–8 p.m. Stand Up Comedy Show Feb. 18, 2–4 p.m. Black Pioneers of Oceanside Mar. 7, 5–9 p.m. Carvin Jones "Chicken & Biscuits" performances: Mar. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. Related links: Oceanside Theatre Company: website | Instagram | Facebook