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When Shane McCrae was almost 4 years old, his maternal grandparents, who were white supremacists, took him from his father, who is Black. His new memoir is Pulling the Chariot of the Sun.

Though the Bay's vibrant rap community lit the fuse on many of the stars, styles and innovations that have blown up across the map, the region might still be best known for being underestimated.

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. The story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. From the very first note, "ONCE" draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award and a Tony Award. "Once" will be playing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido from April 22 through May 1 on the following schedule: • Fridays at 7:30 p.m. • Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Sundays at 2 p.m. • Thursday, Marh 5 at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $40 to $70. For more information, please visit artcenter.org/event/once or call (760) 839-4138.

The SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM Foundation is dedicated to giving back to the San Diego community by heightening the profile of and providing grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to homeless, at-risk and disadvantaged youth, with a special focus on programs related to music, art and surfing. Join us! BEACH FEST At the Beach Fest, join 17,000+ attendees for a free, all ages, family-friendly community giving movement event to enjoy a whole day of surf contests, live concerts on the beach with Grammy award-winning rock band Switchfoot, special guests, brand activations, vendor booths, green initiatives, and more. Saturday, June 18, 2022 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Moonlight Beach at 400 B St. Encinitas Event Highlights All Day - Vendors, Food, Brand Activations & Fun 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Surf Contest 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Surf awards, announcements, live music 3:30 - 5 p.m. Switchfoot performance BENEFIT PARTY Mingle under the stars with 500+ like-minded givers and doers for a fundraising event like no other. Enjoy tastes and interactive experiences from local brands, a live and silent auction, and a live performance by Grammy award-winning rock band Switchfoot. June 24, 2022 Friday, June 24, 2022 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Private North County Location: Carlsbad, CA, 92009 Event Highlights 500+ attendees from over 35 states and 10 countries Over $1.5 million raised for our local youth beneficiaries Intimate live performance by SWITCHFOOT and special guests Delicious tastes and drinks from top local restaurants/brands Digital and live bidding on hundreds of exciting auction items Mingle under the stars with like-minded givers and doers VIP Lounges with Meet & Greet available General admission to Bro-Am Beach Fest will always be FREE, but don't sleep on your chance to play your part and pick up exclusive VIP Pit or Benefit Party tickets! Switchfoot Bro-Am is on Facebook

Rapid growth has overwhelmed Tijuana’s already fragile infrastructure, with sometimes deadly consequences.

Gov. Josh Green warns that the death toll, currently at 53, will continue to rise.

Activists from the same group have glued themselves to other paintings at U.K. art galleries in recent days, calling on the government to end all new oil and gas licenses.

As a kid, Kazuo Ishiguro saw Akira Kurosawa's 1952 film Ikiru. "It made a terrific impact on me," the Nobel prize-winner recalls. His film Living is nominated for an Oscar for best adapted screenplay.

San Diego Botanic Garden hosts its second annual spring orchid showcase, "World of Orchids," from Saturday, May 7 through Sunday, June 12. The Garden will stage the exhibition, which kicks off Mother’s Day weekend, in its state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed facility – the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. On select days, the show will feature sales of plants, potting materials, reference guides, and other merchandise by vendors, conservation organizations, and local orchid societies. On Sundays and Mondays from 9 - 10 a.m., Garden members can enter the "World of Orchids" exhibition for a private "Member Hour," during which other visitors are permitted to roam the rest of the Garden. “This exhibition invites visitors to enjoy the vibrant colors, elegant shapes and intoxicating scents for which orchids are so well known, but it also surprises visitors with flowers of unexpected sizes, shapes, and scents,” said SDBG President and CEO, Ari Novy, PhD. “Orchids comprise one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants in the world. With hundreds of different species and hybrids on display, this show offers even seasoned collectors the opportunity to discover a strange and delightful new orchid.” Open Wednesday – Monday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on Tuesday Reservations are strongly recommended The Garden does not process cash transactions. Check in with your mobile or printed ticket at the welcome center. Visit San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook + Instagram + @SDBGarden on Twitter

COVID-19 hotel closures left dozens of San Diegans without housing.