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The U.S. and other governments issued Lebanon travel advisories and some airlines stopped flying there, in anticipation of an escalation of fighting after assassinations in Iran and Beirut.

One of the first Puerto Rican stars in the majors but limited by knee issues, he became Boston’s first designated hitter and credits his time as a DH for getting him enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4.4% in March, up from a revised 4.8% in February and above the year-ago estimate of 3.5%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

Not everyone was able to grab a badge this year. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean the convention starts and ends with the badge holder. Here are our picks for pop culture, comics, music, art, food, drink and fandom events to get a taste of Comic-Con without a badge.

California officials are considering whether to take over monitoring groundwater use in part of the fertile San Joaquin Valley.

Amanda Portela makes her return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 143rd Session of Dim Sum & Jazz! Latin edition! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Amanda Portela Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter. A few years later Amanda found herself at Mesa College studying jazz and singing for the Mesa Big Band then later on joining a Congolese band in 2010 called Bateke Beat. Amanda’s musical endeavors lead her to performing at various clubs and festivals in San Diego. Portela, used her new found passion for singing Jazz and started a popular “Jazz Jam” at a Wine Bar in the heart of Hillcrest. Shortly thereafter, Amanda joined the Indie rock band by the name of Viva Apollo. Viva Apollo was notorious within the local San Diego music circuit, performing in all kinds of venues including a late night local cable access show, Tonight in San Diego. Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

In an historic Brooklyn cemetery, a death educator and a professional knitter have been holding an event series called "Grieving & Weaving" to help people process loss through collective crafting.

The multi-platinum-selling indie pop band is using research to inspire fans to take immediate action against climate change.

Join Kaylee Daugherty as she makes her return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 142nd show of Dim Sum & Jazz! About Kaylee Daugherty Kaylee Daugherty is an up-and-coming singer in the San Diego jazz scene. With roots in gospel and R&B, her musical interpretations come with soul and passion. She is humbled to play with some of the best musicians around and to have played at a great variety of venues in Southern California, ranging from the lively wineries of Temecula, the intimate coffeeshops of Oak Glen, to the upscale restaurants of Laguna Beach. With a repertoire of upwards 300 songs in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, and in the styles of swing, blues, bossa nova, boleros and funk, Kaylee has a song for everyone. Whether in a duo, trio, or with the energy of a quartet+, Kaylee can elevate the experience of any space. Kaylee’s favorite part of performing is bringing joy to her audiences through the universal language of music. Her music makes kids dance and gives older folk a sigh of nostalgia. She is very personable and interactive with her audiences, inviting them into her musical world and building a sense of community within each venue. - Seating Begins at 6 P.M. - Performance from 6:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. - Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! Stay Connected with Kaylee Daugherty! Facebook & Instagram

The Garners is a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920s and '30s jazz, blues, and folk. They are writers of music as well, and you will find that the inspiration behind their originals comes from these classic eras/genres. Raggedly sophisticated, The Garner’s mysterious sweetness will entrance even the most immovable listener. With Lorelei on Tenor Ukulele, Jon on Gypsy Guitar, and both singing from the deep wells of our booming hearts, our music will transport you back when times were harder, yet the good times, more colorful, vibrant, and bold. She’s a little bit country, he’s a little bit rock ‘n’ roll… well, sort of. Lorelei, vocals and ukulele, is a classically trained vocalist that has fallen in love with swing jazz and Americana. Jon, vocals and guitar, is a certified jazz nerd having fallen in love with Billie Holiday, Lester Young, and Charlie Christian at the age of 16. He also has a soft spot for roots music, especially Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee. They decided to make it easier to split the check and got married in October, 2015. Their whole life is music. They gig, teach, compose, and record. They can be found performing their blend of swing classics, gypsy jazz, Americana, and originals all over Southern California. https://www.bardicmanagement.com/books-and-records See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events The Garners on Facebook / Instagram