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A group of Congressional lawmakers wants to funnel millions of dollars toward organizations that pair service dogs with veterans with PTSD. The aim is to curb alarming rates of suicide among veterans.

Lee, 21, was diagnosed with two kidney conditions last year that threatened to end her gymnastics career. Instead, she returned to the Olympic Games and won three medals.

Justin & Melonie Grinnell make their return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 161st Session of Dim Sum & Jazz - Seating Begins at 6 P.M. - Music from 6:30-8:30 P.M. - Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Melonie Grinnell Melonie Grinnell is an active as an educator and performer. She began studying piano at an early age and has since been recognized for her skills as a pianist, and her abilities as a vocalist, music educator, and musical director. Melonie received her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education with jazz emphasis from the University of Miami and a Masters of Music performance degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. Additionally, she is on the faculty for the Francis Parker/KSDS 88.3 Summer Jazz Workshop where she teaches jazz piano and co-directs middle school to high school student ensembles. She is also active as an adjudicator for instrumental jazz festivals including the Coronado/COSA Jazz Festival and the KSDS Jazz 88/CMEA festival. About Justin Grinnell Justin Grinnell is a San Diego-based freelance jazz bassist and music educator. More importantly, he is a husband to pianist/educator Melonie Grinnell and father to their two sons. In addition to performing, Justin maintains an active teaching schedule as adjunct faculty at University of San Diego and Grossmont College, and as faculty for the Francis Parker Annual Summer Jazz Workshop. He has also served as an adjudicator and clinician at local music festivals, such as the Coronado Jazz Festival and the San Diego Bass Fest. Justin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Performance from San Diego State University while studying with bassists Gunnar Biggs and Bert Turetzky. Justin also achieved ABD (all but dissertation) status for a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. Besides studying privately with Los Angeles' first-call jazz bassist, Darek Oles, Justin's enrollment at USC gave him the opportunity to study with internationally-recognized jazz artists Peter Erskine, Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, and Alan Pasqua. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The San Diego Padres and Sports San Diego jointly announced the move of the bowl game, which was played from 1978 to 2019 at the site where Snapdragon now sits.

Controversy swirled around the new course after it was rejected by the Florida Department of Education, with conservative critics accusing the College Board of bias.

Husam Abukhedeir, the chief neurosurgeon at Al-Shifa Hospital, helped the injured, watched many die, including his sister, then knew what he had to do to protect his family. How is he faring today?

The State Fair of Texas is laying down a new rule before millions of visitors flock through the gates: No guns allowed. The state's attorney general threatened to sue unless the fair reversed course.

As campus protests against Israel's war spread to colleges across the U.S., NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with University of Texas at Austin students, on both sides, about their concerns and demands.

Premieres Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encore Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow's virtuosos and travel to Singapore to meet rising star, Chloe Chua, who reminds Yoo of the dedication and passion required to prepare for a professional career.

MiraCosta College vocalists host the top solo singers from San Diego County in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Musical Theatre and Commercial Music categories. Auditions for students of all levels take place during the day and culminate with an afternoon showcase of dynamic solo performances by the winners from each category. Daytime auditions are also open to the public. Concert held in the Concert Hall (Building 2400), Oceanside Campus. For more information visit: miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com