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A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.

Experts say adults over 55 are the fastest growing group of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego.

Israel says large quantities of food aid are piling up just inside the Gaza border. Aid groups say Israeli military operations and other obstacles prevent its delivery to desperate Palestinians.

In some rural areas, births have dropped by three-quarters since the late 1950s, and hospitals are shuttering labor and delivery units, leaving mothers little access to care when they need it.

The transit agency will work with nonprofit MainStreet Oceanside to develop a request for proposals for a mural artist.

The espionage trial for Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal correspondent, has begun in Russia's Ural mountain capital of Yekaterinburg — the same city where he was detained 15 months ago.

You are invited to kick off the holiday season with KPBS! Join us for an open house with activities for all ages and choir performances. Performances by Encore Vocal Ensemble and San Diego Children's Choir Holiday market from the Library Shop and KPBS Children's storytime Meet Molly of Denali Photo booth Holiday craft Cookies, coffee and cocoa Saturday, November 18 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center located at 5200 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, 92182 Free event. Registration required. Limited complimentary parking, paid visitor parking available. Watch the "KPBS Holiday Special" for beautiful music featuring seven San Diego choirs on November 25 at 8 p.m. or stream on the PBS App.

Gomez grew up speaking Spanish, but lost her fluency around the same time she began her Hollywood career as a kid. She spent months relearning the language for her latest role as the wife of a Mexican cartel boss.

With a seven-decade career, Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist. He continues to thrive as a relevant and progressive musical and cultural force. In recent years, he has delivered more than a dozen new albums, released a Top 10 New York Times bestselling book, again headlined Farm Aid (an event he co-founded in 1985), been honored by the Library of Congress with their Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, received his 5th degree black belt in Gong Kwon Yu Sul, headlined the annual Luck Reunion food and music festival during SXSW, launched his cannabis companies Willie's Reserve and Willie's Remedy, and graced the covers of Rolling Stone and AARP The Magazine. In 2023 Willie Nelson headlined the annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour. and released the album Bluegrass (with newly recorded studio performances of 12 Willie Nelson-penned classics showcasing Nelson with a bluegrass ensemble). A new book, Energy Follows Thought (with stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with never-before-seen photos and ephemera), was released in November. On Nov. 3, 2023 Nelson was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Please note: this is a rental event at The Rady Shell presented by AEG/Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. Gates open at 6 p.m. Stay Connected with Willie Nelson! Facebook | Instagram | X

From the Old Globe: The Old Globe’s AXIS Performing Art Series PresentsL Lunar New Year Celebration Arts and crafts, local vendors, traditional and pop music, dance performances, will bring fun for the whole family to enjoy. Saturday, February 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.on the Globe’s Outdoor Copley Plaza AXIS, our free performing arts series, brings back the celebration of Lunar New Year with host Vietca Do, featuring guest artists Three Treasures, Lac Hong, Nhu Y Nguyen, Sharon Choi, The Tom Sisters, and Samahan Arts; produced by Family and Cross-Cultural Programs Manager Valeria Vega and co-produced by Access Programs Manager Vietca Do. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: 4:00 p.m.: Welcome! 4:02 p.m.: Dragon dance by Three Treasures 4:12 p.m.: Hat dance performance by Lac Hong students 4:17 p.m.: Hip-hop dance performance by Lac Hong students 4:22 p.m.: Traditional/pop Vietnamese songs by Nhu Y Nguyen 4:37 p.m.: Music performance by The Tom Sisters 4:53 p.m.: Traditional/pop Korean songs by Sharon Choi 5:08 p.m.: Dance presentation by Samahan Arts 5:18 p.m.: Lion dance by Three Treasures 5:30 p.m.: Event ends WHERE: On the Globe’s outdoor Copley Plaza and Lowell Davies Festival Theatre Related links: The Old Globe Arts Engagement: website | Instagram | Facebook