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Forget the saber-toothed tiger steaks: a new study published this week reveals that ancient humans also ate their veggies. NPR's Scott Simon marvels at the menu.

There will be over 40 musicians including the band and jam musicians playing at this event. Its not only a class reunion it’s also a San Diego 1970s Musicians Reunion! Music includes the following bands whose members have either attended Clairemont Hight School or have close ties to CHS. Many went on to successful professional careers in the music business. Some of these bands include.... Pendulum: In the late 70s Don Bogtong, George Gagarin, Mike Collamer and the late Jay York and Ken White formed the original members of Pendulum. Rounding out the Pendulum lineup today are Clairemont alumni Roger Baquial, Rick Miller, LA Studio drummer and recording engineer Mike Sandberg, and Phil Jones on vocals. The Nowhere Men: The Nowhere Men are a group of baby-boomers who grew up in Clairemont in the 60s and 70s. Hard core Beatle fans they eagerly awaited each new Beatle album prior to its release and developed their chops learning those songs. The band’s repertoire includes tunes from The Beatles, Stones, Bee Gees, Smokey Robinson, Everly Bros, Creedence Clearwater and many other bands of the era. The Monroes: Bob Davis Monroe and Eric Denton formed the Monroes in the late 70s. The Monroes signed with Alfa/CBS and a had a huge hit with their song “What do all the People Know’ released in 1982. They still tour and record music to this day. Cocoa Blue: In the '70s a group of young musicians formed and played at parties and rock dances all over San Diego. Members of the band went on to play in other groups you may have heard of... Chicago, 707, Robbin Crosby, Ted Nugent, Ace Frehley, Cheap Trick, etc. etc. Peter Rabbitt: Peter Rabbitt formed in 1973 with original members John JT Thompson, Randy Flores, Ernie Erbie and Johnny Gilstrap. The band started playing locally in the San Diego Area and after a few personnel changes they went on the road to tour nationally. They produced 3 albums, Peter Rabbitt “Roadstar”, “Give the Kid a Break” and “Peter Rabbitt lll’” Band Jam Session to follow with other talented CHS musicians. Event Details: Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022 Time: 5:30 p.m. to Midnight Location: The Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Tickets: $55 each Click here for more information about this event!

Encore Tuesdays, Feb. 4 - 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! Revealing a shocking David vs. Goliath fight for justice, this is the story of the decent ordinary people who were relentlessly pursued, coerced, and controlled by a powerful corporation, and their ongoing battle, against seemingly insurmountable odds, to right so many horrific wrongs.

Hate crime in California reached its highest reported level in more than a decade last year. Plus, a group of peer counselors in City Heights are trying to heal the community by connecting people to much needed resources and mental health services. And as we celebrate Independence Day this weekend, we’re going to take a closer look at some art exhibitions in San Diego that tell the wider story of who we consider to be American and what it means to have an identity linked with the land.

California Controller Malia M. Cohen wants Congress to change the tax code to cap deferred payments, a change that could ensure the state is owed more money from Shohei Ohtani.

Advocates are hoping more survivors of sexual assaults in federal prison can use a new method to win early release.

A new report from the American Lung Association said San Diego stands to reap huge benefits if medium and heavy duty trucks are electrified.

Super Bowl food: Chicken wings are a bargain this year, but beef prices are climbing. Here's a playbook for staying well fed without having a your wallet thrown for a loss.

Cooper plays the legendary composer and Carey Mulligan is his wife, Felicia Montealegre, in a new drama that exquisitely renders Bernstein's musical brilliance and human flaws.