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A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

California's governor wants the state to invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and desalination.

The DonL Big Band Music Concert Celebrating Local Talent Set for Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. PST WHO: DonL Big Band, A San Diego Entertainment Big Band WHAT: This extraordinary concert celebrating Big Band music with local San Diego favorite talent. Just 2weeks away! An intimate night with the DonL Big Band, a 12-piece big band with guest vocalists Carissa Fagan, Andy Anderson, Lori Lewis Hable and Corey LeMaster-Hable. Plus, favorites songs by Sinatra, Bruno Mars, Cole Porter, Bublé and a LOT more. WHEN: Monday, September 26, 2022 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. PST WHERE: A Center For Spiritual Living COST: In-Person Tickets $35, Online tickets $25 here. For more information, please call 619-518-5438. ABOUT DONL BIG BAND: In the capable hands of Don LeMaster, the DonL Big Band, a long-time favorite San Diego staple in the community has been performing locally for more than 12 years. Don LeMaster was the Musical Director for the 2002 production of Pageant at North Coast Rep, for Cygnet’s Bed And Sofa (the first time) and A Little Night Music at the Old Town Theatre space. Don has been involved in theater for the past 30 years, getting his start at Moonlight Amphitheater, then on to staff accompanist at SDSU, many productions as band leader at Lamb’s Players, Musical Director at Performance Riverside for 7 years, and was the Musical Director/Conductor/Orchestra Contractor for San Diego Musical Theatre. He was nominated for an Ovation Award for Performance Riverside’s production of 1776 in 2004, honored with a San Diego Theater Critic Circle Award for Outstanding musical direction for SDMT’s inaugural production of The Full Monty in 2007 and again for The Sound Of Music in 2013. Don was entertainer at Martinis Above Fourth and the Caliph Lounge for over16 years, and currently performs at Clark Cabaret, Parc Bistro, and on special occasions Mo’s Urban Bar and Grill. Don has been the pianist at Our Mother of Confidence Church for the past 26 years. “Without music, my life would be a mistake.” Social Media: Facebook & Instagram

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan's foreign minister, is at the U.N. along with other leaders to seek help for a country ravaged by floods.

Some populations of salmon are in peril in the Northwest, where scientists are set to launch an international expedition into the remote ocean, which could hold clues to the fish's survival.

Sarah Cameron Sunde brings her tidal cycle performance to New York City to cap off a nine-year global tour to spread awareness of sea level rise.

Under a voter-approved elections process being used for the first time in Alaska elections this year, party primaries have been scrapped and ranked choice voting is being used in general elections.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From the Opera: The 2022-2023 season begins with great fanfare with the world premiere of "El último sueño de Frida y Diego" (The Last Dream of Frida and Diego) by Grammy Award-winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank and Pulitzer Prize-winning librettist Nilo Cruz. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera have inspired generations of artists and this new opera explores the relationship between these two great Mexican visionaries. During the celebration of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), surrounded by candles and the fragrance of marigolds, the great muralist Diego Rivera longs to see his deceased wife Frida Kahlo once more. Catrina, the keeper of the souls, approaches Frida in the afterlife, and explains that Diego desperately needs his beloved wife as the end of his life approaches. For only twenty-four hours, Frida and Diego will relive their tumultuous love through their paintings and embrace the passion they shared. Featuring an international cast of stars including mezzo-soprano Guadalupe Paz as Frida, baritone Alfredo Daza as Diego, soprano Maria Katzarava as Catrina, and countertenor Key’mon Murrah as Leonardo. Directed by Lorena Maza and conducted by Roberto Kalb. Sung in Spanish with English/Spanish text above the stage This opera is a co-commission with San Francisco Opera, Fort Worth Opera, DePauw University School of Music, and with support from The University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts. Co-production with San Francisco Opera. San Diego Opera: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Gabriela Lena Frank: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

In Texas, many uninsured people can access Medicaid if they get pregnant. But 2 months after giving birth, the coverage ends. Advocates say new moms need a full year, to improve maternal health.