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McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.

A site where an abandoned factory used to stand in Southeastern San Diego is now being looked at as a model for community-based redevelopment.

Artist Omaid Sharifi is unsure if he'll be able to continue painting murals on the streets of Kabul following the Taliban's takeover. During pervious Taliban rule, art was discouraged.

"We can do a lot better," said Laura Edelson, lead author of a new study on Facebook's ad program. "This is not the state of the art of content moderation, or detection of problematic content."

On their debut album, Stay Proud Of Me, songwriter Abby Hwong pairs reflections on gender and identity with dreamy, cinematic indie rock that shows off their impressive guitar skills.

The tiny Jack Russell terrier is credited with detecting hundreds of Russian explosive devices since the start of the war. His other pastimes include snacking on cheese and napping at press briefings.

Playwrights Project's 37th Plays by Young Writers Festival, sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund and Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust, is a filmed performance featuring winning scripts from its 2021 California Young Playwrights Contest. Featured productions: • "Petunia" by Ana Cabrera, Age 15, Cardiff – A flower with roots on both sides of the border journeys to find her place in the world. • "Boxed In" by Declan Kallberg, Age 14, Temecula – Decades after COVID-19, is there more to life than just connecting through screens? • "Reverie" by Jacqueline Vellandi, Age 17, Ladera Ranch – Three students escape mundane realities through a collective daydream. Staged reading: • "The Jealous Soccer" Ball by Ahmed Al Hashimi & Yaseen Issa, Ages 13 & 13, El Cajon - Ronaldo wants to fulfill his purpose, but he's not as popular as LeBron the basketball. Plays by Young Writers Opening Night Celebration will take place at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. Event schedule: • 7 p.m. – Reception • 8 p.m. – Screening of the festival • 9:30 p.m. – Dessert and coffee Get tickets here! General admission is $50 per person. For more information, please visit playwrightsproject.org/productions/pbyw or call (858) 384-2970.

The San Diego Women’s Chorus (SDWC), San Diego’s foremost women’s chorus, is thrilled to announce their first in-person concert since the start of the pandemic: “Here Comes the Sun,” a vibrant celebration of the power of community and a tribute to the joy of renewal and hope. This inspiring performance features an uplifting blend of songs and pieces that commemorate the resilience of our communities through the challenges of the past two years, breaking out of the confines of the digital world to bring the sound of music to the city once again. Led by Artistic Director Kathleen Hansen, the chorus will perform an eclectic slate of songs ranging from traditional choral pieces and instantly recognizable rock ‘n roll classics to a beautiful, pensive tribute to those who have been lost to the pandemic. With a blend of warmth, joy, and thoughtful remembrance, “Here Comes the Sun” showcases the diversity, strength and creativity of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies—a perfect musical mix to mark the 35th anniversary of SDWC’s founding. Date | Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 at 4 p.m. Location | Patrick Henry High School Get tickets here! General admission: $25 Youth, senior, disabled patrons, and military: $20 VIP Admission: $30 Patrick Henry High School (6702 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, CA 92120). Masks required for all event attendees. No proof of vaccination required. For more information, please visit sdwc.ticketleap.com/here-comes-the-sun-songs-of-hope or call (619) 291-3366.

Identical twin sisters play a pair of mysterious playmates in Petite Maman, an enchanting film that achieves an emotional depth that eludes many movies twice its length.

The Highland Park shooting suspect doesn't seem to be associated with a ideological or political bent. But extremism researchers say these kinds of acts may actually be part of a troubling new trend.