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For the first time since 1996, both major parties have picked a veteran for vice president — a fact that some veterans' groups are hoping it leads to greater understanding of military and vet issues.

Sunday Brunch and New Orleans Jazz Trios only at Books & Records Bar! About JP Balmat Jean-Paul (JP) Balmat is the award-winning educator and performer leading the internationally recognized music program at Mission Bay. His award-winning groups have been invited to perform throughout California, New Orleans and most recently Japan. Jean-Paul is an accomplished educator, performer, composer and arranger. As a professional saxophonist, he performs regularly in San Diego. He is artistic director of the Euphoria Brass Band and his recordings and compositions have been nominated for San Diego Music Awards the past six years. In 2019 and 2020 Euphoria Brass Band won the San Diego Music Award for “Best Jazz.” Most recently he has performed with New Orleans trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith (Tonight Show Band) and GRAMMY award winning and nominated musicians Oscar Hernandez, Francisco Torres (Poncho Sanchez, Gordon Goodwin) and Javier Cabanillas (Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Cabanijazz Project). Through his career he has had the honor of opening for Dr. John, Trombone Shorty, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Cowboy Mouth, Rebirth Brass Band, Funky Meters, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Honey Island Swamp Band, Rosie Ledet, California Honeydrops, Red Baraat, Chali 2na, and Rusted Root, among others. See More Events www.booksandrecordsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

Premieres Fridays, Oct. 4 - Nov. 22, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Thursdays, Oct. 17 - Nov. 28 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 (not available in the PBS app). Indulge in the latest season of the beloved sun-soaked murder mystery. Join DI Neville Parker and his team as they solve intriguing crimes on the idyllic Saint Marie. With new and returning faces, including a 100th episode celebration and a surprising enemy, this season is filled with twists and turns. Don't miss out on the warm-hearted and light-hearted whodunnit.

Musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand.

Two astronauts were launched on a five-month mission that also hopes to rescue two NASA astronauts left behind on the ISS. The four are expected to return to Earth in February.

As a historic election looms, Saturday Night Live faces an ongoing challenge to make America laugh – and process an increasingly strange political world. Jean Smart hosts the show’s 50th season premiere on Saturday.

“Am I going to continue banging my head against the wall here for something I don’t think is going to change?” asked the leader of a civilian law enforcement review board in San Diego County.

Vice presidential debates have produced many memorable moments, but it’s hard to say any has made a decisive difference in the election outcome. It’s worth recalling how much media heat and drama they have generated.

Kotb has been at NBC for 26 years, including on the Dateline and Today programs. She said she decided to leave her role after she recently turned 60.

As the homelessness crisis grows, it’s common for the public and politicians to conflate homeless encampments and criminal activity. But how much do these camps really affect crime in cities?