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Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation. That's especially costly during the dog days of summer when air conditioners are working hardest. In addition to hot weather, a variety of factors are causing power bills to climb, including the high cost of natural gas used to generate electricity and soaring demand from data centers.

On Midday Edition Monday, we look at how voters are thinking about the war in Gaza ahead of the presidential election.

The November election is over, but there are two interesting votes next week in local politics.

Paul Combs holds a B.Mus. in composition from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and a M.M. in performance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His eclectic career has included performing, composing for theater, film radio and television, and producing and announcing at radio stations in Philadelphia and Boston. From 1986 to 1999 he worked full-time in music education. As a music education activist he was a founding member and two-term Chair of the Society for General Music in Massachusetts (SGMM), and later sat on the Board of the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE). “Paul plays heavenly alto.” Valerie Ridenour – Key West, The Newspaper Most recently Mr. Combs taught wind instruments privately and was on the faculty of the Lowell Jazz Day Camp. He also directed the Jazz Ensemble of the Chelmsford Community Band. While he has retired from teaching, he continues to support music education, and arts education in general, as Vice-President of the SoCal Jazz Society, and a member of the Steering Committee of the Arts Education Resource Organization (AERO). “It was fun playing with you . . .very nice “playing with a singer” chops, besides your sax virtuosity.” – Blaise Lantana, vocalist/radio producer, KJZZ Phoenix A voting member of NARAS (the Grammies), his CDs are currently only available at performances, but will soon be offered at this site. A new CD of little-know and previously unrecorded music written by Tadd Dameron will be released in 2019. Dameronia – the Life and Music of Tadd Dameron, his biography of jazz musician Tadd Dameron, has been published by University of Michigan Press. Now living in the San Diego, CA area, he continues to perform locally, with occasional brief tours. “…one of the region’s premier Jazz sax players.” Martha Ouellette – Stroudwater Live Music Series See More Events here For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Gov. Gavin Newsom met with San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas on Monday to address the ongoing Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis.

Anora's Sean Baker also took home Oscars for best directing, editing and original screenplay. Star Mikey Madison won best lead actress.

Kaphar draws on his own painful relationship with his father in his film, Exhibiting Forgiveness. He says the project gave him "a sympathy for my father that I never had as a young man."

On June 17, the third Monday of the month, join us at the Villa Montezuma at 7 p.m. for Songs of the East! One evening each month, Cinballera hosts its own monthly opera night, Cinballera Salon: Opera at the Villa! We're collaborating with the historic Villa Montezuma Museum at 1925 K Street, San Diego in the historic Sherman Heights Historic District. June will be Salon's fourth month. This month will be an exotic adventure to the Orient, a musical journey through India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Persia, Turkey, China, and Japan. The Middle East and Far East come to life through opera arias and art songs set in oriental countries, with repertoire ranging from beloved Puccini classics to obscure British art songs. We call this series Cinballera Salon because it is a loving tribute to the musical salons of years past, when friends would gather in lovely parlor to enjoy sharing music for an evening. Hosted the third week of the month, each evening will have a different theme. Music on the program will include opera arias, art songs, and other classical vocal music, performed by talented operatic singers from throughout the region. There is a special emphasis on duets, trios, and other ensembles, to recreate opera scenes in an intimate setting. In keeping with this mansion's gracious history, we encourage our guests to use this as an excuse to dress up for an evening out! Gentlemen, dust off your favorite suit and tie, and ladies, here's a chance to wear that dress and hat you've been saving! In keeping with the theme, the suggested style guide is inspiration from the Orient. You could wear traditional Middle Eastern or Asian garb or Western clothing with hints of eastern style. There are no tickets, just admittance with a donation at the door. The suggested amount is $25 per person, but we appreciate whatever you can contribute. Cinballera Entertainment is 501(3)c, so all donations are tax deductible. All the proceeds benefit the two non-profit organizations, Cinballera and Friends of the Villa Montezuma, Inc, and pay the performers involved. Join us on this musical caravan Email admin@cinballera.org to reserve your spot! For more information visit: cinballera.org

Meet Frosty the Snowman costume character at the First Holiday Light Show & Snowfall on Sunday, December 1 at Village Walk at EastLake, located at the intersection of Eastlake Parkway and Miller Drive in Chula Vista. On December 1 enjoy special holiday entertainment which begins at 5:30 p.m. with a performance by the Discovery Charter School Choir, who will also sing between the season’s first two shows at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The new, FREE Holiday Light Show & Snowfall is a must visit holiday experience in San Diego County which continues at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 22 near the Koi Pond at Village Walk at EastLake. Children will receive free Magic Glasses to view the shows in an array of colors. The Holiday Light Show & Snowfalls and the Holiday Arch, open during all business hours, offer a winter wonderland backdrop to take keepsake photos and videos. Visit https://shopvillagewalk.com/special-events for information about all the FREE holiday events during December at Village Walk at EastLake. Visit: https://shopvillagewalk.com/special-events/

Many Danes are rethinking their personal security, and stocking up on emergency supplies, amid unidentified drone appearances. Denmark's leaders warn that Russia is waging a "hybrid war."