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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.

Xanadu follows Clio, the lovely and precocious Greek muse who puts on roller skates. legwarmers, and an Australian accent in order to help Sonny Malone, a chalk artist with half a brain and a heart of gold, rediscover his own creativity. With both help and hindrance from the other muses Sonny and Clio work to rebuild a roller disco. Xanadu is the rare musical with a big heart, an even bigger funny bone, and a tongue stuck firmly in its cheek. Xanadu, a splashy musical comedy on wheels, has a book by Douglas Carter Beane and music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. It is based on the 1980 film of the same name. The film’s soundtrack was a commercial hit. The musical’s score retains the hits from the film and also includes new arrangements by Eric Stern of “I’m Alive”, “Magic”, “Suddenly”, and “Dancin'”, as well as integrating two classic Electric Light Orchestra songs, “Strange Magic” and “Evil Woman”, plus Farrar’s hit “Have You Never Been Mellow”. Ticket Details: ‣ Single Tickets: Thursday $24, Friday $27, Saturday Matinee $25, Saturday Evening $30, Sunday $27. ‣ Children $12.50 each performance. Active Military, Student & Senior Discounts. Great Group Rates. ‣ Group discounts available for parties of 8 or more. (Pricing will automatically adjust when 8 or more Adult Tickets are purchased together. Group rates only apply to adult ticket pricing). For questions, call the Box Office (619) 435-4856 or email boxoffice@coronadoplayhouse.com

Giuliani has long claimed that he dreamed up the idea of using the federal RICO law to target mafia families when he was a federal prosecutor.

Join us for Wednesday Connect: Getting Ready to Travel? Packing Tricks and Tips from a Travel Industry Professional on June 15, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. featuring Suzie Piegza, Vice President and co-founder of Classic Journeys, LLC. World traveler, adventure travel company owner, and La Jolla resident, Susie Piegza, will discuss tips for packing. From what to bring on the airplane for maximum comfort, to figuring out a flexible travel wardrobe to learning how to fit a week’s worth of clothes into a carry-on bag, this session is a must-see for anyone planning to travel. This is a free, virtual presentation. RSVP NOW Bio: Susie Piegza is Vice President and co-founder of Classic Journeys, LLC. Founded in La Jolla in 1995, Classic Journeys is the world’s leading walking tour adventure company. A multi-time winner of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operator designation, Classic Journeys runs curated small group tours in 80 regions in 50 countries around the world. The company’s tours are known for hand-crafted, immersive itineraries, featuring well-chosen boutique hotels and led by full-time guides who are local to each region. The company runs scheduled departures year-round as well as private and custom tours for groups and families. In addition to her work at Classic Journeys, Susie Piegza has been involved in Las Patronas and was the Jewel Ball Chair for Moonlit Mambo (2014). She currently serves on the La Jolla Riford Library Board of Directors and acts as the group’s Art and Culture Committee liaison. Susie and her husband, Edward, live in La Jolla where they raised their two sons.

What is this…Artist’s Way? Maybe you had a friend who read through it years ago and made some significant breakthroughs. Or you’ve had the book on your bookshelf and promised yourself–this is the year I open it!–every year? Or you took a class long ago…but don’t remember much. Wherever you are at, this is for ANYONE who wants to live a more creative, intentional life. The Artist’s Way is for novices and working artists of all types, including writers, visual artists, actors, dancers, musicians…ANYONE who recognizes their innate creativity. In a supportive and safe setting, in this hour and a half Zoom class we will: • acquaint ourselves with the basics and tools of The Artist’s Way (by Julia Cameron) • work on activities meant to break through some of our creative blocks and give us better insight into creative work we might consider pursuing • If you’re able, bring a copy of The Artist’s Way (many available at the local libraries) and a journal or sketchbook. No previous arts experience required.

Explore the exhibitions and stay for the music as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night at OMA with two-time San Diego Music Award winner, Taryn Donath. Taryn Donath and drummer Matthew Taylor run the gamut from 60’s soul to jazz and swing, to funk and Latin to straight up boogie-woogie! These talented performers demonstrate their chemistry through improvisation and true spontaneity. Taryn has been described as "not your typical piano player, putting everything she has into her piano playing while belting it out with a smile!" Cash bar and food sales available beginning at 5:00 p.m. Music starts at 6:00 p.m. Book premium reserved tables or presale drink tickets. VIP tables are limited and often sell out. Book early. VIP tables $100 for four. Drink Tickets $7 for wine and beer, $14 for premium wine

New weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have the potential to spare children health and social problems. But some parents think they're sending kids the wrong message about their bodies.

The beloved actor made his mark playing tough characters; but he wanted young Black men to know it was okay to be vulnerable.

We have updates on local and statewide races, as election results continue to roll in. Plus, a local artist is being honored in Washington D.C. this weekend for his portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci.

In 2001, all of Sarah Feldman's books were destroyed in a flood, so her dad took her to a library to try to cheer her up. There she met a man who gave her a gift that she says changed her life.