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John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series.

How flood victims are coping with more rain. In other news, the executive director of the San Diego Museum Council joins the podcast to talk about the details of February’s Museum Month. Plus, San Diego Opera opens its first grand opera of the season Friday, with a production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” We get a behind-the-scenes preview.

The ruling means Christopher Dunn is likely to be freed from prison, but no date has been set.

Sonya Massey ducked and apologized to an Illinois sheriff’s deputy seconds before he shot the Black woman three times in her home. An Illinois grand jury indicted former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson, 30, who is white, last week.

Those who know Pelosi best say she's no Left Coast liberal zealot. Instead she's a calculating political realist — in her own words, "reptilian."

Filmmaker David Leitch says it's easier to do stunts himself than direct his stunt performer friends. "You are responsible for their safety," he explains. "Your heart goes through your chest."

Watching a movie is all about kicking back in a comfy chair with a bucket of popcorn and letting the story unfold. But that might change thanks to virtual reality.

Aegon catches on to Aemond's power plays. Plus: Alicent shows symptoms of maternal instinct.

Join San Diego Alzheimer’s Partners for a Free Community Event in San Diego The Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) and over a half-dozen of San Diego’s Alzheimer's partners invite the community to a free event on March 23, 2024, USC Day of SCervice, in support of accelerating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research. Event Highlights Include: - Expert Panels: Hear from leading experts in the field, including ATRI physicians and advocates. - A screening of “Remembering Gene Wilder” (2023, 92-mins) - Accessible to All: Spanish translation services will be provided. - Renowned Speakers Lending Their Voices - Our impressive lineup of speakers brings diverse perspectives on Alzheimer's research and personal experiences: Dr. Paul Aisen, MD: Founding Director of Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, Professor of Neurology and Epstein Alzheimer's Disease Director's Chair Dr. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD: Prominent Professor of Neurology and Medical Director of ATRI Dr. Michael Plopper, MD: Psychiatrist and director of Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center at Sharp HealthCare Karen B. Wilder: Alzheimer's advocate and wife to the late comic actor Gene Wilder Day's Agenda: - 9:00 a.m. A coffee truck and snacks will be available for attendees - 10:00 a.m. Morning panel moderated by CBS 8 Evening news anchor Carlo Cecchetto begins with insights from ATRI physicians Dr. Paul Aisen and Dr. Michael Rafii, along with Dr. Michael Plopper from Sharp HealthCare. Special guest Karen Wilder will share her personal journey and the making of the film chronicling her husband Gene Wilder's life. - 11:30 a.m. Q&A begins - 12:00 p.m. Lunch for registered event attendees. - 1:00 p.m. Afternoon panel moderated by Glenner Centers advocate Kimberly King, "Lived Experience of Taking Part in Alzheimer’s Research: Perspectives from Two Latina Care Partners", with Lupe Morales (Co-Chair of the ACTC Research Participant Advisory Board) and Cynthia Sierra (ACTC Research Participant Advisory Board) - 2:00 p.m. A screening of “Remembering Gene Wilder” (2023, 92-mins) “We are excited to participate. We all have a shared goal to generate more clinical trial participation. These clinical trials are vital to the work we do” said Janet Hamada-Kelley, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association San Diego & Imperial County. “Without clinical trials, there can be no better treatments, no prevention, and no cure for Alzheimer's disease.” RSVP for a Day of Discovery This no-cost event is open to all, but all attendees must individually RSVP at http://atrinews.usc.edu/2024-day-of-scervice-eng for English-language speakers or http://atrinews.usc.edu/2024-day-of-scervice-esp for Spanish-language speakers. This event will be overbooked and auditorium seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your spot as seating is limited. “I am excited that this is also a community service project as part of USC Alumni Day of SCervice on March 23, and the San Diego Trojan Family will be making a difference,” said Shelley Moore, President-Elect, San Diego Trojan League of San Diego County. About Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI): The mission of the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) is to rigorously test methods for early detection of and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and bring effective therapeutics to the world. For more information on ATRI and its efforts, please visit our website atri.usc.edu For more information visit: atrinews.usc.edu

Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the fundamentals of improv in a supportive environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through a series of engaging exercises, games, and scene work as each week builds on what was learned the previous week. We will focus on building trust, sharpening listening skills, gaining confidence to think creatively in the moment, the concept of Yes And…, and so much more. Not only will you have a ton of fun, you will build self-confidence, soft business skills, and meet new people! Taught by Chris Shurland. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram