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For the first time in decades, Afghans are living in relative peace. But with sanctions on the Taliban, the economy is in shambles and hunger is widespread. Girls are still out of school.

They are the latest allegations in an ongoing scandal that has cost hundreds of millions of dollars in coronavirus-related unemployment benefits.

The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in San Diego County has risen to 286, according to the latest state data released Tuesday.

Join Timken Museum of Art for a fun filled virtual talk! Leonardo de Vinci once said, "Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen." Over the centuries, poets have inspired visual artists to create imagery displaying emotion and summarizing the stories told in their poetry. Conversely, painters display emotion, political comment and humanity, which capture the imagination of the poet and are translated to the written word. Date | Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11am Location | Virtual Link Register here! Must register online to attend. From Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Edmund Spencer in the 16th century to Albert Bierstadt and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the 19th century, this docent-led talk will examine the result of these collaborations that have inspired creativity across the centuries providing art for us to appreciate and enjoy. For more information, please contact Alexandra Riley at ariley@timkenmuseum.org or by phone at (619) 550-5955 or visit the website: https://www.timkenmuseum.org/calendar/event/virtual-talk-paintings-poetry-inspiring-each-other-across-centuries/

The half-point hike in the Fed’s key rate — its largest since 2000 — raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.

The shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, two towns just hundreds of miles apart in California, share devastating similarities.

Let the Poets Speak is an annual e fundraiser for the San Diego Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi). The event connects artists, small businesses, and helping professionals to promote wellness in the community. This year we want to give local artists and students the opportunity to see themselves on stage for an important cause; Mental Health Awareness and the celebration of Black History Month. Date: Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 3p.m. Location: Black Resource Center SDSU Cost: Free (Donations accepted and encouraged) For more information on this event and donations please visit HERE!

Brazil is widening its investigations into how thousands of supporters of former president ransacked government buildings. But with Jair Bolsonaro still in Florida, Democratic lawmakers want him out.

Inspired by Women’s History Month and Jazz Appreciation Month, Allison brings together a band of talented jazz women featuring Holly Hofmann flute, Lexi Pulido voice/guitar, Melonie Grinnell piano, Evona Wascinski bass, Monette Marino percussion, and young jazz lion Samantha Lincoln drums. Also featuring special appearance from Mission Bay High School Preservationists. Starting in 2012, UNESCO with legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe, promoting peace, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; promoting freedom of expression; fostering gender equality; and reinforcing the role of youth in enacting social change. Date | Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 6pm Location | Quartyard Purchase tickets here! $20/ticket The first UNESCO event was held in Paris on the same day that Allison (together with bassist Evona) recorded her second album "April in Paris” there. Women in Jazz are excited to host the official International Jazz Day festivities in San Diego for this one night only show celebrating artistic freedom and the universal connection of music. For further information regarding this event please visit the website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-jazz-day-ft-women-in-jazz-tickets-290043486877?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

Front Porch Gallery and the Oceanside Museum of Art Artist Alliance have partnered up to bring you a juried fine art exhibit called "Renewal", featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and more. Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, March 13 from noon to 2 p.m.! Date | Wednesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting on March 13 - May 7 Location | Front Porch Gallery This exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.frontporchgallery.org or call (760) 795-6120.