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A bill that would expand protections for some non-citizens from potential deportation was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Also, Oceanside moves forward with a proposal for a new safe parking location for those experiencing homelessness. And, a San Diego school sets up an altar for the upcoming Day of the Dead celebrations.

The band camp was founded by a local music teacher to counter the lack of musical education in schools decades ago.

“BCUC bring punk-rock energy and hypnotic rhythms to social activism.”—New York Times Music for the people, by the people, with the people. Rebellious, spiritual, and exhilarating, BCUC’s live shows are transcendent rites of explosive sound. Following in the pulses of their ancestors, they awaken crowds to the power of a shared, fairer future. With their high-energy performances they have become one of South Africa’s most successful musical exports. Tapping into the pulses of their ancestors, they awaken crowds to the power of a shared, more just future. For more information visit: artpower.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Facebook

Cinema Junkie takes a film noir road trip to Shanghai and the Old West by way of the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival in Palm Springs. Can't make it? Then just use this as a roadmap for your own noir journey.

Join us for a stimulating presentation and discussion on Buddhist arts and its global presence. As Buddhism spread from India to the rest of the world in the 6th century BCE and evolved in each host country, Buddhist visual art followed in its footstep. The speaker, Venerable Man Kuang, is one of the editors of the 20 volume Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts, the first comprehensive compilation of Buddhist art in the world covering architecture, grottoes, sculpture, paintings, crafts, and calligraphy. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

An Oklahoma country station made news this week when it briefly refused to play a Beyoncé song. It's a resonant tale for the Black and women musicians who have tried to crack the format for decades.

Sunday features great kids' programming and a focus on women, plus the fantastic Starship Smackdown!

Max Brooks, a samurai rabbit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Quick Draw, Cartoon Voices and more!

Check out what panels are must-see according to our resident Comic-Con geek.

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: the movie Sniper: G.R.I.T., the book Get the Picture, and the shows The Traitors: UK and Blue Eye Samurai.