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As fentanyl deaths surge, lawmakers want more drug busts and arrests. But new research found tough police tactics might increase overdoses and drug deaths in communities.

A months-long investigation by The California Newsroom found that the department continues to fumble key responsibilities related to forest management and wildfire mitigation

A mandatory evacuation was implemented in the lightly populated area, resulting in 15 homes being evacuated in the vicinity of Sandia Creek and El Prado.

Kimbrady Carriker, 40, was apprehended by police shortly after the shooting. Two boys, aged 13 and two, were also shot and injured.

The pop duo Wham! was only around for four years, but its songs have lasted decades. Chris Smith's Netflix documentary tells its history from the viewpoints of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, "Newsies" is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy, and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, "Newsies" features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken ("Little Shop of Horrors," "Sister Act") and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein ("Kinky Boots"). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” "Newsies" is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. Tickets: $17- $19, can be purchased online until April 3, 2022, after which they can be purchased at the CCAE theater box office. Location: California Center for the Arts: Escondido Showtimes: Thursday, April 7 @ 7 p.m. Friday, April 8 @ 4 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 @ 2 & 7 p.m. Sunday, April 10 @ 2 p.m.

Come on down to Balboa Park and gather in the Old Globe Courtyard for a one-of-a-kind caroling party on December 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Two San Diego area choirs - the San Diego Tremble Clefs and the Ramona Community Singers - will lead the singing of festive favorites accompanied by the Ona Mae Lowe Carillon in the California Tower. Sing along selections include everything from "Silent Night" to "Silver Bells" and "Rudolph!" The event is free and family friendly. Rain cancels. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

From the gallery: An art project inspired by Baja California & San Diego topography, representing the 5 topographic and climate regions: Beach(Coastal Prairie), Coastal, Inland, Mountain, and Dessert. Each zone provides flavors unique to the Baja California / SD region. The entire project is designed to go the bring experiences of our regional landscape to all our senses. The food is meant to be held, felt, smelled, and tasted. Music is made by the modules of sounds that directly simple from the climate zone. Augmented Reality is used to reflect new way of sharing food under the recent social norms. The exhibition can be viewed in the AAC Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center (1951 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113) during opening hours, Tuesday and Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., during the Barrio Art Crawl, and by appointment. Performances: Friday, Dec. 10 from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 from 6-8 p.m. Objective: In this special time, I hope to create an art experience that can dedicate to transcend both the physical Border Wall between Mexico & the U.S. as well as the emotion of the recent pandemic experience.The immersive art is designed to help recognize the interconnections among us. The project: The ingredients are grown/sourced locally in both Baja California & San Diego. The ingredients of native plants are included to reflect different ethnic layers of an immigration society. In a multicultural society with values of freedom of speech and mutual respect, we need each other to reconnect with direct experiences and to leave out our preconceived ideologies. Our bodies serve as basic equipment to receive information. Food-Landscape encourages us to engage our direct experience network again, which can help us build common ground. Artists: Maggie Shen Marcos Fernandes Claire Guilbert Harikrishnan Varma Learn more here. Related links: Follow Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram

Two proposals that would usher in single-payer health care have divided former allies in the fight for reform.

Alicia Roth Weigel is one of three activists profiled in Julie Cohen's new documentary. She says intersex is an umbrella term for people whose "anatomy doesn't fit super neatly into a binary box."