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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.

San Diego County resources for immigrants in this legal limbo period haven’t caught up.

The Biden administration’s expansion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall threatens to destroy hundreds of murals along the Tijuana side of the border.

On Saturday, February 11, March and Ash and Pacabol are hosting a meet and greet with Paddy ‘the Baddy’ Pimblett! Paddy ‘the Baddy’, a British mixed martial artist, renowned for having competed in numerous Cage Warriors Fighting Championships, will be stopping by March and Ash’s Vista and Mission Valley locations, as well as Pacabol’s Chula Vista store. March and Ash Vista from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2465 Dogwood Way, Vista, CA 92081 March and Ash Mission Valley from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2835 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 Pacabol from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 646 H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 In addition to food, merchandise, and goodies, the event will also include a complimentary event poster, signed by Paddy ‘the Baddy’ during his visit. Available only while supplies last. This is a 21+ event and is first come, first served. So plan to arrive early!

Event Details: Join the Library for the 2022 Summer Festival Jazz Concerts. Sponsored by the Friends of the Coronado Library and Hotel Del Coronado, concerts will take place every other Friday from June 3-August 26. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to each performance. On Friday, July 29, the Uptown Rhythm Makers will showcase their unique style of authentic New Orleans style traditional jazz. A staple of the San Diego music scene since 2003, they've performed at the California Center for the Arts and the San Diego Jazz Fest . This concert will show off their range and feature favorites from traditional jazz hits and songs written especially for jazz bands in the 1920’s and 1930’s. If you listen closely, you’ll recognize tunes from King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Isham Jones, Duke Ellington, Spencer Williams, and more. Performer Bios: Bruce Vermazen: cornet & vocals: Bruce is a retired Cal - Berkeley professor and jazz cornetist since his teens. He is also a published jazz historian and has led jazz and ragtime orchestras in San Diego and the Bay Area. Bob Andersen: trombone & leader: Bob works part-time as a home health Occupational Therapist and leads the Uptown Rhythm Makers. He was a member of the seminal post-Katrina New Orleans trad jazz revival band, the Loose Marbles. Jim Fiedler: clarinet: Jim is a retired Navy veteran and a professional jazz clarinetist since high school in the late 60s. Armand Frigon: guitar: Armand is a former college music professor and professional jazz guitarist since the 70s. Jeremy Eikam: string bass: Jeremy is a high school music teacher and band director, and an in demand bassist around San Diego. Ray Conseur: drums: Ray teaches part-time with the San Diego USD and has been a professional drummer since the 70s.

On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a vaccine mandate issued by the Biden administration that would have applied to companies with 100 employees or more. Legal analyst Dan Eaton breaks down why vaccine mandates are being blocked. Plus, the Chula Vista Police Department is using Chinese-made surveillance drones the Pentagon says might pose a national security risk. And, this weekend in the arts, there's a pairing of photography and contemporary dance, a couple of outdoor or virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations, and some outdoor blues.

In a surprising move, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore announced that he will not serve out the remainder of his term, and will instead retire effective February 3. Plus, veterans suffering from certain medical conditions became eligible for "presumptive" VA disability benefits last year, but a backlog of paperwork may complicate the issue. And, in our weekend arts preview, we'll take you to sculptures that are like otherworldly portals, a theatrical and puppetry take on the snowy streets of Ezra Jack Keats stories, plus some Monday night soul.

When making predictions, Pop Culture Happy Hour host Linda Holmes follows this complicated formula: She looks at precursor awards, she considers Academy history — and she listens to her heart.

This weekend in the arts: Art and music at OMA; Good Faith Summer School; dance at Art Produce; Lora Mathis at The Brown Building; "Black Panther" with the Symphony; and 'Leonard Bernstein's New York.'

A vivid confluence of art, fashion, and musical styles ranging from gypsy jazz, pop, and various Latin traditions, Columbia's Monsieur Periné emerged in the early years of the 2010s as one of Bogotá's most creative ensembles. After their 2012 debut earned gold status, the group was named Best New Artist at the 2015 Latin Grammy Awards. Fronted by dulcet-voiced singer Catalina García, their third album, 2018's Encanto Tropical, blended elements of the contemporary Latinx scene with bolero torch songs, jazzy tangos, and lush romantic ballads. Come see them perform at Music Box on Saturday, July 23. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.