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Conner Gray Covington, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra Beethoven Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 Britten: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 Mason Bates: Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra Meet the instruments! The concert begins with a classic introduction to the instruments in Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Then, dynamic concerto meets animated film in Mason Bates’ Philharmonia Fantastique. Guided by a magical Sprite, you’ll explore the fundamental connections between music, sound, performance, creativity and technology. This concert is designed for families with children ages 6 – 12. Please join us one hour before the performance for pre-concert activities in the lobby. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/philharmonia-fantastique/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

A House subcommittee led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and named after Elon Musk's government-efficiency team has set its sights on the public broadcasters.

NPR speaks with a student from Myanmar who fears his plans to attend graduate school in the U.S. could be derailed by the administration's newest travel ban.

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city.

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects "the expansiveness of the Black experience."

The Trump administration's stiff tariffs on Chinese imports are prompting economists to lower their forecasts for economic growth in China. A trade fair in the city of Guangzhou is feeling the impact.

Buzz-buzz! Toot-Toot! The big and low-sounding tuba, the curly and majestic French horn, the sliding trombone, and the heralding trumpet show us how music can be fast or slow and loud or soft. Your family’s musical exploration starts here! San Diego Symphony musicians share their favorite sing-a-longs, rhymes, dances, and musical games in a series that introduces your youngest listeners to the instruments of the orchestra. Designed for families with children ages 0 – 5, these interactive, fun, and sensory-friendly concerts are 30 minutes. Each Symphony Kids concert will feature fun pre-concert activities. Families are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy hands-on experiences, including crafts and musical instrument exploration in collaboration with ChIMES. These concerts are sensory friendly and feature options like a designated quiet room, sensory kits (upon request), and social stories to support your family's visit. In partnership with SDSU Center for Autism + Developmental Disorders and Autism Society San Diego Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/symphony-kids-meet-the-brass/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Experts are divided whether a new missile defense system for the U.S., inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, would be worth the cost.

The family of DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was abducted, tortured and killed in 1985, filed a lawsuit in San Diego federal court this week against the Sinaloa Cartel and the cartel leaders allegedly responsible for his death.

The Trump administration appears to have cancelled millions in grants for Casa Familiar and the Environmental Health Coalition for projects aimed at improving air quality in poor neighborhoods.