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Over the weekend, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the temporary injunction against San Diego Unified’s vaccination mandate, meaning students will need to be fully vaccinated by Jan. 24 — the start of the second semester. Plus, the omicron variant will soon or later be identified in San Diego, but hospital officials are confident that they can handle it whenever it comes. Also, the vast majority of people killed in action in Afghanistan are not soldiers but contractors. It’s part of a change in the way America fights its wars, with lasting consequences. And, parents in Northern California are building a safe and intentional place to live for their adult children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Finally, San Diego has a lot of visual art, with dozens of art museums and more galleries than we can count. Here’s this month’s roundup of the must-see five works of art.

The San Ysidro School District closed all its schools Friday due to the advisory, and the Chula Vista Elementary School District is taking precautionary measures at four district schools that are impacted.

Deb Welsh is a familiar name to news radio listeners in San Diego, having been in the market for more than 25 years. Before joining KPBS, Deb worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio. She was also affiliated with the Copley Radio News Network and had a long association with Peters Productions, Inc. — a national radio syndicator. A graduate of New Mexico State University, Deb has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism. She's been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists with several awards for spot news/breaking news and team news coverage.

Absent from the recording studio for more than a decade, the restless musician has commissioned six composers for his new album.

Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Cha Wa blends infectious groove with pure joy. They're a critically acclaimed, two-time GRAMMY-nominated Funk band, all-reverent of long-standing tradition, and inspired by today’s social environment. Deeply rooted in the cultural phenomenon that is the music of New Orleans, lead singer "Honey" Banister is renowned for his traditional and intricately designed Mardi Gras Indian headdress and regalia.

Generative artificial intelligence is helping some young professionals create realistic headshots for a fraction of the price. The results, however, raise questions about how AI is trained.

The Conrad comes to life for this family-friendly community event! You’re invited to join in a fun day of free classes, activities, and performances featuring some of San Diego’s finest musicians, dancers, and artists. Enjoy music by UC San Diego’s premier percussion ensemble red fish blue fish, San Diego Music Award winners Rebecca Jade and Ed Kornhauser, along with dance performances by San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Culture Shock, and A Step Beyond. You’ll also have a chance to create your own music and art with Studio ACE, Guitars in the Classroom, Drummers Without Borders, and Bertrand’s Music. Find a schedule here. All guests age 12 and over will be required to show proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 24 hours. Related links: La Jolla Music Society on Instagram La Jolla Music Society on Facebook

Silk painting is a delightful artform with easy to learn techniques. Create your scarf on a high-quality, luxury silk satin, with Resident Art Instructor, Marjorie Pezzoli. No prior experience needed. All supplies included. Classes will take place at The Water Conservation Garden on the following dates: • Thursday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Sunday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Sunday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register here! Member admission: $50 Non-member admission: $55 For more information, please visit thegarden.org/product/color-of-nature or call (619) 660-0614, ext. 10.

From the organizers: Please join us for the release of, "How Did We Get Here?" at Verbatim Books, February 12th, from 6:45-10pm. We will be hosting a panel discussion about the history of City Heights and the making of an original, narrative novel. The Panel will consist of the Founder of The AjA Project, Shinpei Takeda, the Author and Editor Haneen Oriqat, Illustrator Chey Diehl. "How Did We Get Here?" was created with great support and collaboration with Urban Habitat who made the first comic in 2005 about the city that they live and work in Oakland, California. The AjA Project was inspired to create a similar graphic novel with City Height's story, and started the project in 2018. The graphic novel with fictional characters from multiple diverse backgrounds illustrates the history of City Heights, focusing on issues like race, class, transportation, land-use, and housing for immigrants and refugees that make up City Heights. We hope you come out and join us to grab a comic book, and meet the artists and community members who made it possible! The Comic Book Artists of San Diego including the novel Illustrator Chey Diehl, will be joining us as vendors, offering their collection of illustrations, comics, and information on their work and upcoming events. Related links: The AjA Project on Instagram Event information on Eventbrite Event information on Instagram Verbatim Books on Instagram

What's it like to be a Black immigrant or refugee in America? We had a hundred or so conversations with people in Tennessee — one of the Blackest states in the country — to find out.