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On Saturday morning, Feeding San Diego is hosting a large-scale, free food distribution at Southwestern College in Chula Vista open to 1,200 households to help support San Diegans impacted by the recent storms. After a very wet week, volunteers will be onsite to distribute ready-to-eat food and produce to anyone in need of food assistance, no registration required. “Since the initial storm on January 22 that caused significant damage throughout the county, Feeding San Diego has been working within its food distribution network to get ready-to-eat food out into the community,” said Bob Kamensky, CEO of Feeding San Diego. “We are grateful to our partners at Southwestern College for providing a site to host 1,200 households this weekend. Food is a necessity, and we are here to provide it.” WHO: Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization. WHAT: Large-scale food distribution for about 1,200 households. Attendees will receive about 40 pounds of ready-to-eat food and fresh produce. No registration is required. WHEN: Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Southwestern College 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Parking Lot C Feeding San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The far-right Alternative for Germany won a state election for the first time Sunday in the country's east, and was set to finish at least a very close second in a second vote, projections showed.

Israelis surged into the streets Sunday night to demand a cease-fire with Hamas after six hostages were found dead in Gaza. Israel's largest trade union also called a general strike for Monday.

Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones overnight, including two over Moscow and nine over the surrounding region, the Defense Ministry said Sunday.

We catch up with Sahat Zia Hero, a winner last year of the Nansen Refugee Award for "outstanding work" helping displaced people. He is still making pictures: "This is a tough life."

Ballets Jazz Montréal is one of the most prolific dance companies in Canada and a major force on the Montréal cultural scene. Currently celebrating their 50th anniversary, Ballets Jazz Montréal is an internationally renowned repertory company that embodies excellence, innovation, and above all passion. With Alexandra Damiani as Artistic Director since the spring of 2021 and its troupe of high-calibre dancers from around the world, the company continues to pursue its original mission while collaborating with celebrated contemporary dance choreographers that push boundaries and explore new ways of moving and expressing emotion. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

A federal prison in Oregon says it's made a dent in the backlog of prisoners' medical requests after a scathing DOJ report. One prisoner, Luke Thornhill, says that can't be farther from the truth.

For the first time, the Democratic National Convention invited 200 content creators — including ones who never talk politics. Now that it's over, those creators and influencers have some notes.

Three renowned visionary artists of the next generation combine talents in this eclectic new piano trio, Junction. Violinist Stefan Jackiw, recognized for musicianship that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique, returns with pianist Conrad Tao and cellist Jay Campbell. Tao, who appears worldwide as a pianist and composer, has been dubbed a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” by the New York Times. Approaching both old and new works with the same curiosity and emotional commitment, Campbell has been called “electrifying” by the New York Times. Recent concerts of the trio have included performances at Washington Performing Arts, Portland Ovations and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. Conrad Tao, piano Stefan Jackiw, violin Jay Campbell, cello For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

A new LJMS commission sees one of the most acclaimed rock guitarists creating a show all about the wild and wonderful world of BUGS! Composer and musician Kaki King is considered one of the world’s greatest living guitarists, known both for her technical mastery and for her constant quest to push the boundaries of the instrument. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” Kaki has released nine albums and toured extensively, presenting in such prestigious arts centers as the Kennedy Center, MoMA, LACMA, The Met and Smithsonian Design Museum. She has created music for numerous film and TV soundtracks, including August Rush and Into the Wild, for which received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score. Now she brings her formidable talents to The Conrad in an exciting and fun show all about bugs, to delight kids and adults alike. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook