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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends unique measures to keep safe from COVID-19 depending on the level of community spread.

This adult book club will be reading and discussing "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett. One Book, One San Diego is a partnership, led by KPBS, with the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego County Library, San Diego State University, One Book Sin Fronteras and more than 30 others. For more information about One Book, One San Diego, please visit: kpbs.org/onebook One Book, One San Diego on Facebook One Book, One San Diego is funded by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Dr. Seuss Fund at the San Diego Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Compass Charter Schools, the City of San Diego, Lloyd Pest Control, and Francis Parker School.

"Femeninas" is a special program created by celebrated Venezuelan pianist-composer-arranger Edward Simon, who is joined by Reuben Rogers (bass), Adam Cruz (drums), Luis Quintero (percussion), and Grammy-nominated Mexican jazz vocalist Magos Herrera. Simon says, “This project spotlights the contributions of Latin American women songwriters, living and past, well-known and unknown, such as Violeta Parra (Chile), Marta Valdes (Cuba), Chabuca Granda (Peru), Elizabeth Morris (Argentina), and Joyce [Moreno] (Brazil). These incredible songwriters have created beautiful songs that should be internationally known.” Related links: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library website | Instagram | Facebook

Gun rights advocates have filed a lawsuit challenging a California law that would allow private citizens to sue manufacturers of illegal firearms. Then, a federal appeals court found a California law that sought to ban private, for-profit prisons in the state unconstitutional. It's a major setback for immigration activists who have been fighting the government's reliance on private detention centers to hold migrants. Later, San Diego’s COVID-19 numbers have been trending downward over the past several weeks, and after its latest omicron surge, the county entered the CDC’s lowest warning tier earlier this month; about the same time that President Biden declared that the coronavirus pandemic was over. We talk about whether the pandemic is actually over. And finally, PEN America recently announced the winners of their 2022 Prison Writing Awards, which recognize exceptional works from incarcerated writers that will be published in a forthcoming anthology. The first place winner for both the fiction and nonfiction categories is San Diegan Frank Kensaku Saragosa.

San Diego County has a new plan to recruit behavioral health workers. In other news, San Diego State University’s athletic director confirmed the department hired a rape survivor and victim’s advocate to speak to the football team after rape accusations surfaced. Plus, a new analysis gives us a look into what Greenland’s melting ice sheets could mean for San Diego.

The deal was announced after days of speculation over where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

Recent storms have put a dent in California drought conditions. But the long-term issue of depleted groundwater remains.

Have a Hoppin’ Good Time at our ALL-NEW Easter Celebration! Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – our exciting ALL-NEW Easter Celebration daily, April 1 – 9! Guests can visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, a stage show, the Sesame Street Party Parade, and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed in their Easter best! Take photos with the Easter Bunny, take a spin on your favorite rides, participate in an interactive Easter Egg Scavenger hunt, and shake your bunny tail at the ALL-NEW Furry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party. It's sure to be an egg-cellent time! For more information about the different activities and admission costs, please refer to below: - Tickets - Season Passes Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join Yiddishland California for the Chanukkah-themed First Friday Art Walk in December! We will be participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork and Chanukkah-themed Judaica available for purchase. We will also open a new exhibit by Miriam Libhaber. Join us for drinks, snacks, entertainment, and the opportunity to see wonderful, original artwork. A free parking pass registration form will be sent to guests who register before 10 a.m. on Friday, December 2. When: Friday, December 2, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m, artist’s talk at 6 p.m. Where: Yiddishland California Tickets: Donations are welcome. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Related links: Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram

Truth in Comedy, or TiC for short, is a storytelling, stand-up comedy, and art show where humanity is the muse. It's a unique experience that's raw and beautiful. Three individuals will tell a very personal story from their life, aka their truth, where they will be very open, honest, and vulnerable. Afterwards, a comedian will perform a set inspired by the story. At the end of the night, an artist will present a triptych they created inspired by the stories as well. Join us for this unique experience to see why no matter what we go through, we can always find something to smile or laugh about. Real. Funny. Storytellers: - TJ Tallie - Amber Liggon - Carolyne Ouya Comedians: - Byron Stamps - Camille Waters - Ellen Sugarman Artist: - Kelsey O Daniels For more information visit: truthincomedy.com Stay Connected on Social Media Instagram / Facebook