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Ephraim Reitman started playing guitar at twelve years old and developed an affinity for Latin based music. He began playing with the local musicians in his Philadelphia neighborhood. At 15 he started studying percussion with Butch Ballard, a drummer for Count Basie and Duke Ellington, which in turn help his guitar playing. In 1976 he joined The Wire and Wood Band as a percussionist and vocalist. He is currently the percussionist for Elegencia Doub’le, a piano duo. Don Boyd was born Pomona, CA (many, many decades ago). He attended Mount San Antonio College, Cal State Los Angeles. He studied Jazz and played in various Jazz groups and multiple Top-40 bands from 1977 through present day. Married Rita Boyd on June 25 1994 and moved to Oceanside in September 1994. He has three amazing children; Wyatt Boyd, Savannah Boyd and Gabriel Boyd (ages 24 - 28). Ephraim and Donn met in the Fall of 2022 and formed Alchemy shortly after, finding common musical ground in their love for blues, jazz, folk and Latin compositions. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The three octogenarian nuns broke out of a nursing home to go back to live in their convent, sparking a dispute with their church superior. Both sides have appealed to the Vatican for a resolution.

Australia, like other countries, has seen a rise in antisemitic attacks since the start of the war in Gaza.

If you found out your neighbor had a past criminal conviction, your knee-jerk reaction might be that you’d want them relocated.

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

Teachers and students say the Grossmont Union High School District board’s recent decisions to eliminate school librarian positions limit students’ access to libraries and further exacerbate concerns of censorship.

Step right up and experience the magic of Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience, dazzling audiences in El Cajon November 12 - December 5 The brand-new sister unit of Circus Vargas seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, offering an unparalleled and thrilling experience for all ages. Audiences can immerse themselves in the intimate performance, feeling like part of the excitement as world-renowned performers showcase jaw-dropping acts, heart-pounding stunts, mesmerizing artistry and hilarious clown antics. It’s a spectacular celebration of wonder, talent, and fun - perfect for families, date nights, and anyone who loves live entertainment! Prepare to be captivated, entertained, and amazed at Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! Grab your tickets now at MarinelliBrosCircus.com! URLs: Website: marinellibroscircus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinellibroscircus/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarinelliBrosCircus/ Date and Time: Wednesday, 12 Nov. 2025 7:30 p.m. - Friday, 05 Dec. 2025 9 p.m. Venue details: Parkway Plaza, 415 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, California, 92020, United States Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Circus Price: Starting at: $25 Please note: Showtimes may differ from starting times reflected in the calendar, please visit the ticketing website for accurate showtimes!

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms. A lower court found the map is likely unconstitutional.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will consider a resolution opposing drilling off the coast of Southern California, following the Trump administration's plans to expand the practice.

The "American Idol of ballet" or "ballet Olympics" comes to San Diego from November 7 - 9. Hundreds of talented dancers (ages 9 - 19) will audition for Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) in hopes of receiving scholarships to top schools and companies worldwide. Auditions travel city-to-city around the world to scout these future ballet stars -- San Diego is among the first stops of the season! Free for the public to watch online through YAGP social media/website! Instagram and Facebook About YAGP: Youth America Grand Prix is the largest global network of dance. YAGP fulfills its mission of dance education through scholarship auditions, master classes, alumni services, and performances. Over the past 26 years, $5 million has been awarded in scholarships to the world’s leading dance schools, with up to $450,000 now awarded annually. Since YAGP’s founding in 1999, over 200,000 young dancers – ages 9 to 19 – of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds have participated in YAGP's international workshops, audition classes, and dance awareness events. Today, more than 12,000 young dancers audition annually. 450 YAGP alumni are now dancing with 80 professional companies around the world, including American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet and many others. Over 100 of these alumni are soloists and principal dancers. Larissa Saveliev founded YAGP after training and touring with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, before moving to the United States in the early 90's. Visit: Youth America Grand Prix Competition