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Colombia's capital is home to 11 million people — and to some of the worst traffic jams in the world. Now Chinese companies are building its first metro line.

This weekend in the arts: Carolina Caycedo at ICA San Diego North; Broadway's "The Lion King"; Tchaikovsky at The Shell; Gideon Sawyer and beck haberstroh at ICA San Diego Central; David White's Park Social project; and "Sunblock 5000" at Oolong Gallery.

Top female surfers from all around the world are in Oceanside this weekend, competing in the Nissan SuperGirl Surf Pro. But the event goes beyond a championship title and is intended to inspire young girls to hit the waves.

San Diego County and the rest of Southern California are under a new drought emergency announced this week. Local waters officials are encouraging conservation but say our local water supply is stable. Then, natural gas bills will see a sharp increase for the month of December, and an even sharper one in January. San Diego Gas and Electric estimates the average gas bill for customers this month will be roughly $80. Plus, worries about rising anti-semitism have gotten more attention recently after the bigoted comments of an artist, who now goes by the name "Ye.”. So how is San Diego's Jewish community reacting? Also, a new online service helps college students connect with potential roommates. Plus, reporter John Carroll takes us to the Cat Lounge in La Jolla, a place for felines and people to come together. Finally, the search for a good night’s sleep can be elusive to many of us. We talk about sleep and how it impacts our overall health with Dr. Derek Loewy, director of the insomnia program at the Scripps Clinic Viterbi Family Sleep Center.

T-shirts are a way to speak our voice to the world. Graphic t-shirts have been a tool of the feminist revolution since they were invented. With the invention of screen printing it became easy to mass market a message. Unique fashion and one of a kind items are always coveted in our society. During this class you’ll be able to design a t-shirt using the method of stamping, embroidering and fabric painting your message onto a shirt About Craftivism Classes: From yarn bombing to femmage, the Women's Museum's Craftivism Classes invites a local artist featured in the museum's current "Crafting Feminism" exhibit to teach participants a crafting skill and how they can use it in their activism. All classes are bilingual and taught in English and Spanish.

Jon Hetherington, 34, couldn't fly to Seattle to see Beyoncé on her Renaissance World Tour because his wheelchair was too tall. However, he was invited to see her Dallas show.

The number of openings in the technology field is still high, and tech jobs continue to be attractive to workers looking for stable, lucrative careers.

Get ready for Easter with the House of Ukraine! Visit our annual Pysanka Festival and discover the Ukrainian pysanka – Ukrainian Easter egg! At this festival, you will: – witness the magic of pysanka creation by skilled artists; – learn the mysteries of pysanka symbols and designs; – view pysanka exhibits; – purchase pysanka, pysanka supplies, Ukrainian souvenirs; – visit the children’s pysanka activity corner. House of Ukraine on Facebook / Instagram

From the organizers: The Sukkot holiday is an ancient Jewish harvest festival reflecting themes of hospitality and the welcoming of strangers; like all the farm’s events, the festival will welcome people of all backgrounds. The community is invited to meet under the sukkah (temporary shelter) for a day filled with live music, food, and activities for all ages. Festivities include farm tours, a Kid Zone, hand-crafted goods made by local Jewish artists, live entertainment, as well as food and drink vendor options for purchase. RSVP here. Festival details and schedule: "Gather" and... "Taste" freshly harvested produce from the Farm prepared in this Food Demo led by the talented Chef Tiffani (10:45am and 1:15pm programs). "Listen" to community leaders during a holiday-themed panel exploring the blessing of embracing impermanence. Featuring Rabbi Yael Ridberg from Dor Hadash, Betzy Lynch from the Lawrence Family JCC, and moderated by Nicole Tafoya, West Coast Director of Advancement of the Moishe House (11:30am program). "Ground," awakening your sense of the six directions, led by the Farm's Director of Jewish Life, Cantor Rebecca Joy Fletcher (11:45am program). "Remember" to honor and celebrate the memory of dear ones who have passed, led by the Farm's Director of Jewish Life, Cantor Rebecca Joy Fletcher (12:30pm program, adults only). "Learn" during this Sukkot 101 exploring the holiday's traditions and modern-day relevance, led by Rabbi Yael Ridberg (12:30pm program). "Meditate" to reconnect with the earth and yourself with the Farm's Director of Farm Production, Adam McCurdy (1:00pm program). Kid-friendly: "Gather" and... "Play" in our evolving Nature Play space, equipped with a discovery tree, excavation station, play farm stand, painting, and more! Featuring: Chabad Encinitas, San Diego Jewish Academy, and Shalom Baby. "Build" a sukkah using materials found in nature. Plus, arts and crafts to decorate! "Beautify" your favorite paper fruit to hang in the sukkah. "Explore" the veggies, flowers, and insects living in the Education Garden (10:30am and 11:30am programs). Vendors and performers: Music by: Coral Bells Food by: Sabor Piri-Piri, Bottaro Wood Fired Pizza, Hangry Louis, Populist Pops, Gringas Tacos Libation Station featuring: Helia Brewing Co., Local Roots, Solterra Winery Related links: Coastal Roots Farm on Instagram

Some House members and top New Jersey Democrats, including the governor, called for the senator's resignation after he was indicted Friday on federal corruption charges.