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Vista is getting $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study grade separation for the tracks at the Vista Transit Center.

In an immersive concert and theatrical experience built around Olivier Messiaen’s apocalyptic chamber masterpiece, Quartet for the End of Time, a mysterious visitor from another world arrives to give voice to a harrowing personal history. Conceived and created by Project [BLANK] Co-Artistic Director Brendan Nguyen, "The Tragedies of Space Travel" is an exploration of second-generation Vietnamese experience and the echoing ramifications of violence, displacement, and war. It employs “alien invasion” sci-fi tropes and otherworldly soundscapes as allegory for the perception of displaced refugees and immigrants. Created in collaboration with playwright Carolina Đỗ, visual artist Ash Capachione, sound artist Joe Mariglio and directed by Leslie Ann Leytham. Peter Dayeh - clarinet Peter Ko - cello Batya MacAdam-Somer - violin Brendan Nguyen - piano Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

San Diego school leaders are facing increased resistance to mask mandates from parents leaving local teachers stuck in the middle. Next, an interview with, Susan Enfield, one of the finalists for San Diego Unified School District’s superintendent position. And, how the cashless economy is creating inequities in San Diego. Then, millions of Americans with disabilities face barriers to get married, one of which can mean losing the federal benefits they rely on. Finally, the Oceanside International Film Festival returns to the Brooks Theatre on February 22 for in-person screenings. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with the festival's executive director Lou Niles.

Frank Borman commanded two early NASA missions including Apollo 8, the first to orbit the moon. He was a no-nonsense astronaut known for his keen attention to detail and duty to country.

Boeing was set to launch its first astronauts into space next month. But engineers found flammable tape and problems with the capsule's parachutes. The Starliner program has been plagued by delays.

The sale to Oyo, a travel business, will include the Studio 6 motel brand, which caters to customers seeking extended stays. The all-cash transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.

April is National Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. The theme for 2023 is "Inspire to Elevate" On April 7 through April 30, Fitness Quest 10 will collect sneakers as a fundraiser for filmmaker Marci Krown, of Krown Family Films for her upcoming feature documentary, "THE POWER OF SPORTS FOR AMPUTEES." On Friday, April 7 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and Tuesday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Marci will be in person to host this fundraising event to include raffle prizes for winning members. Discount cards from Milestone Running Shop will be given to all sneaker donors! The location of Fitness Quest 10 is 9972 Scripps Ranch Blvd., San Diego, CA 92131. For more information email info@krownfamilyfilms.com.

President Biden makes his first and only trip to Africa in his presidency, as he travels to Cabo Verde and Angola.

In collaboration with San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, percussionist and composer Nathan Hubbard presents his curated concert, "Mix and Match," which was originally scheduled for two years ago in March, 2020 — just before the pandemic forced performance cancellations. The project features an ensemble with Nathan Hubbard on vibraphone, Nicole Shue on violin, Sharon Taylor on cello, Ariana Warren on woodwinds and Anne Whattoff on vocals. Whatoff will perform on a set of "art songs," using lyrics by the late poet Dorothea Grossman. Also featured will be works from the unfinished "The Act of Leaving," and more original pieces. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS (from San Diego Weekend Arts Events) Related links: San Diego New Music on Facebook Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Facebook San Diego New Music on Instagram Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram

Pointing to rising anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, hostility and legislation, more than 140 San Diego-area organizations, elected and faith leaders and businesses issued a joint statement Monday supporting Pride events.