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The Woolsey wildfire devastated most of Paramount Ranch's Hollywood heritage in 2018. Human-driven climate change is demanding difficult decisions about what to preserve in the rebuilding process.

This weekend in the arts: Zim's "116 Drawings of Ketanji Brown Jackson" at Art Produce; "A Weekend in Paris" at SummerFest; Adam Belt, Christopher Puzio and Chris Thorson at Quint; "Blue Period" at OnStage Playhouse; jazz at MAKE Projects; and Richard Ybarra at BFree Studio.

Do you want to see your writing in magazines? Would you like to receive a check for what you write? If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, this is the class for you. We will go through idea generation, how to find publications that are right for your idea, and how to pitch to editors and locate their e-mail addresses. You will finish the class with several ideas for essays, where to pitch them, and with a list of resources to build those bylines! Note: We are offering TWO scholarships for writers who self-identify as having financial need. If you are interested, please contact Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org. Thank you!

From Broadway San Diego:' OCT 3 - OCT 15 2023 STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Related links: Broadway San Diego website | Instagram | Facebook Touring production of Les Misérables website | Instagram

Art can make the brain's wiring stronger, more flexible and ready to learn, say the authors of a new book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.

San Diego Gas and Electric is reacting to an oversized natural gas bill, after KPBS brought the issue to their attention. In other news, the Village Health Center at Father Joe’s is now open after flooding caused major damage this past spring. Plus, a local artistic director talks about why she chose to study the transgender singing voice.

For years, Republicans pushed "life at conception." IVF is complicating that message as GOP lawmakers struggle to agree on a path forward.

Premieres Friday, April 7, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 and the PBS App + Encore Tuesday, April 11 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Four contemporary artists breathe new life into some of humanity’s oldest artforms, icons and monuments, creating paintings, sculptures, and films out of everyday objects and popular culture. Includes Michelle Obama portrait painter Amy Sherald.

Students of all ages are now pursuing a form of comedy that left the circus behind.

Los recuentos finales de las elecciones 2022 se continuarán publicando en los próximos días y muchas contiendas están aún demasiado cerradas para ser decididas. Aquí están algunas que ya se definieron.