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Samantha Bee has quickly established herself as having one of the most unique and sharp comedic voices on television. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Bee began her career performing as a member of the all-female sketch comedy troupe The Atomic Fireballs. In 2003, Bee joined Comedy Central's The Daily Show's "Best F#@king News Team." Bee departed The Daily Show in 2015 and currently holds the title for being the longest-serving regular Daily Show correspondent of all time (12 years). In 2016, Bee received global recognition from the success of her very own weekly late-night comedy series, "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," which premiered in 2016 and ran for seven seasons on TBS. "Full Frontal" offered a unique satirical take on weekly news and explores other important stories in-depth that have been largely overlooked by more traditional media outlets. "Full Frontal" received rave reviews, and the show was picked up by TBS for a full season within weeks of its premiere. In a landscape of male late-night talk show hosts, critics have appreciated Bee's "fiery and fierce" delivery (The New York Times) and have embraced "Full Frontal" as a "daring, innovative addition to the late-night slate" (Entertainment Weekly). Bee is the author of the essay collection "I Know I Am, But What Are You?" and has been featured in TIME 100: The Most Influential People. She is also the host of "Full Release," a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with the best and rightest of people about how to navigate the ever-changing world and what to laugh about along the way. Bee and her husband Jason Jones also co-created the half-hour comedy series, "The Detour," which ran for four seasons on TBS. "The Detour," which stars Jones, was inspired by their personal experiences on family getaways. The show follows Nate (Jones), Robin (Natalie Zea) and their two kids, Delilah and Jared, for what Nate believes will be the adventure of a lifetime on a road trip to Florida, which quickly turns into a disaster. In 2018, Bee announced her new production company, Swimsuit Competition, co-founded with “Full Frontal” producer Kristen Everman. Swimsuit Competition aims to create inclusive, narrative and documentary television and will develop content for TBS. Stay Social! Facebook & Twitter

It is that time of year again. We are vigorously planning for the 2023 MLK Luncheon and your participation has always been critical to its success. The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon is Friday, January 20, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, Montezuma Hall. You are invited to be a sponsor of the event. Sponsorship of $500 includes recognition in the program booklet, eight tickets to the luncheon, and reserved seating. If you supported our 50th anniversary with a sponsorship level donation you will receive a discount on the luncheon. It is important that you submit your reservation as soon as you can because reservations fill up quickly. Please contact Kaia Brown in Africana Studies at kbrown@sdsu.edu if you have any questions. Deadline for inclusion in the program is Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. The deadline to reserve your table is Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 (if tables are still available).

Two recent surveys reveal white-collar workers' least favorite corporate clichés, from 'circling back' to 'moving the needle.' Here's why workplace jargon bothers us — and what we can do about it.

As Maui observes the six month mark since the deadly wildfires, business leaders are sounding the alarm about the state of the tourism-dependent economy.

In hard times, music can soothe our worried minds, and there's nothing quite like gospel music to uplift the spirit. Ken Anderson, founder and director of San Diego’s own Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir, talks about spreading the gospel around the world & funding scholarships for students. And Voices of Our City Choir is made up of homeless musicians and singers. Executive Director Steph Johnson talks about competing on "America’s Got Talent," and the transformative music the choir makes. Credits: Produced and hosted by Kurt Kohnen, Jade Hindmon, and Maureen Cavanaugh. Megan Burke is senior producer.

Public safety officials say Sacramento has already had 20 water rescues so far this year, nearly as many as in all of 2022.

First festival without late founder Victor Laruccia, kicks off Wednesday at Museum of Photographic Arts.

Schools remain closed after the deadly fires on Maui. Parents say it's important to keep their community from being displaced indefinitely.

The recent agreement between striking graduate student workers in the UC system did little to solve their housing woes.

This weekend in the arts: Kelly Akashi and Eleanor Antin at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; Kumeyaay New Year; "Doubt: A Parable," chamber opera; "The Book of Mormon"; Adams Avenue Street Fair; live music recommendations and more.