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The Street Stewards have now grown to clean up communities across the county.

Growing up in a turbulent household in Japan, Kazu dreams of escape. Raised by a distant, irresponsible father and a mother living with schizophrenia, Kazu learned to use humor to heal her wounds and process her trauma. In school she was frequently considered the “class clown,” an identity at odds with Japanese societal norms for women and girls. Despite the odds, she discovers her voice and sense of purpose in comedy. Kazu delivers a one-two punch of wry observation, and raw physicality in this exuberant, rebellious ride. Winner of “Best of Fest” at the Crazy Woke Asians Solo Fest, “Hottest Selling Show” at the Vancouver Fringe”, “Best of the San Francisco Fringe,” and had a sold out run in Toronto Fringe. “Kazu Kusano...is a consummate storyteller,” —San Francisco Chronicle "Hilarious and devastating...'Pretty Beast' signals a bold and important new voice in comedy and theatre." —The Georgia Straight Kusano, now based in Los Angeles, has appeared on AGT’s Celebrity Audition and Channel Hopping on Comedy Central as a Japanese correspondent. "Pretty Beast" takes on family mental illness, stigma, societal sexism, and what it means to discover your own superpowers, while there’s still enough time to use them for good. In today’s political climate, "Pretty Beast" is more than just a performance—it’s a timely reminder of the power of humor and hope through an immigrant voice. - Written & performed by Kazu Kusano - Directed by Jane Morris (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Shameless) Additional Pricing Information: - Fringe Tag $7 - Multi-show Ticket passes available to festival. Details at: https://sdfringe.org/tickets25/ Kazu Kusano on Facebook / Instagram

You can’t buy love – but maybe you can drink it! Gaetano Donizetti’s beloved opera "The Elixir of Love (L’elisir d’amore)" is a classic romantic comedy, called “opera buffa” in Italian. Set in the Basque Country, it’s a charming story of five colorful characters: Nemorino, a simple, sincere peasant; Adina, a beautiful, wealthy landowner; Belcore, a dashing, pompous sergeant; Dr. Dulcamara, a charlatan medicine man; and Gianetta, the village gossip. Nemorino loves Adina, who mocks his infatuation. When Sergeant Belcore arrives to court Adina, Nemorino finds a solution as Dr. Dulcamara comes to town peddling his potions. Dulcamara sells the unsuspecting Nemorino an Elixir of Love, which is just wine. Can the elixir work some magic after all? Cinballera Entertainment presents this opera in concert at the Villa Montezuma with piano, highlighting the five soloists, Alexis Alfaro, Tiffany Brannan, Igor Vieira, Bryan Dahl, and Rebekah Brannan. Cinballera Entertainment on Facebook / Instagram

Nearly all white defendants were given the chance at parole. Nearly all Black defendants were not.

Vogue magazine in the U.S. will soon have a new editorial head. Anna Wintour announced that, after nearly 40 years in the position, she will be focus on her wider roles at Vogue and Condé Nast.

New data says one third of San Diego’s working families struggle to make ends meet and for those with kids under six, it’s half. Then Father Joe’s Villages says demand for mental health services is up since last year. In Encinitas, how a local Facebook group is fueling opposition to a planned expansion of a community resource center. And more on San Diego’s ties to the Fall of Saigon 50 years later.

Vilified by the Assad regime, these Nobel-nominated first responders operated only in rebel areas. Now their founder is in the new government and they're extending their reach to all of Syria.

Please join us (21 and up only, please) to celebrate dad with our first ever Father’s Day dinner! Chef and I designed a fantastic menu paired with some of our favorite wines that will be sure to please. We hope you'll be able to join us for a fun evening of enjoying great food paired with great wines while honoring our wonderful fathers! Here's the line-up: NOTE: Due to the complexity of this menu we regret that we will be unable to accommodate vegetarian requests or extensive menu aberrations. Menu: Chef’s Whim Amuse Bouche Mini Frozen Tuscan Gin Martini Lobster Bisque | Saffron Escalivada | Cognac Crème Fraîche 2023 Lindquist “Bien Nacido Vineyard” Chardonnay (5 oz. pour) Smoked Beef Tartare | Oil-Cured Dried Tomatoes | Toasted Porcini Brioche | Black Truffle Aïoli 2023 Margerum “M5” Rhône-Style Red Blend (5 oz. pour) Australian Wagyu Sirloin | Duck Fat Fried Shallots | Brandy Peppercorn Demi-Glace 2021 Juan Gil “Blue Label” Spanish Red Blend (5 oz. pour) Toasted Pecan Baklava | Bourbon + Honey Drizzle | Vanilla Chantilly Cream WV&B’s “Covid Cuvee” Manhattan (1.5 oz. pour) Visit: https://www.winevaultbistro.com/ Wine Vault & Bistro on Instagram and Facebook

As the Trump-Musk feud escalated, JD Vance signaled loyalty to Trump during a recent podcast appearance. At the same time, the vice president said he understands Musk's frustration.

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has formally designated the Alternative for Germany party as extremist, a move likely to further isolate the country's largest opposition party.