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Eight months after Hurricane Helene, communities in western North Carolina still see evidence of the storm's destruction. For many, the biggest problem remains finding an affordable place to live.

Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. This Week’s Performing Arts Will Be Located in Performance Lab D -10 Paul Tseng and Ching-Ming Cheng **Paul Tseng (cello) has performed in venues such as Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, and the Cairo Royal Opera House. He holds a master’s and bachelor’s Degree from Juilliard, and a Doctorate from the Peabody Institute of Music of Johns Hopkins University specializing in Prokofiev’s cello music. Paul has served as principal cellist for various professional orchestras and holds degrees from the Juilliard School. He has taught in multiple colleges and while performing as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist. As a founding member of the Logos Trio and artistic director of the San Diego Music Society, he oversees the Music by the Sea Concert Series in Encinitas, CA and the Intimate Classics Concert Series at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng (piano) professor and chair of the Music Department at CSU San Marcos, has been recognized with the Top Music Teacher Award from Steinway & Sons annually since 2016 and was inducted into their Teacher Hall of Fame in 2023. Originally from Taiwan, she began playing piano at five and has won several competitions, including a silver medal in the International Keyboard Odyssiad Piano Competition. Dr. Cheng holds degrees from National Taiwan Normal University and the University of Miami. An active performer, she has toured internationally and performed with various symphonies. She is also a dedicated faculty member, helping to expand the music department at CSUSM and establishing the first All-Steinway School in the region. Visit: Paul Tseng and Ching-Ming Cheng – Concert Hour Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal holiday. On this year's Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the president kept silent.

CRY HOLI 2025. Title Sponsors: Miramar Cash & Carry / Rasraj THE MOST COLORFUL, EPIC HOLI CELEBRATION IS COMING SOON! The countdown is on! February is here, and we’re just one month away from the most vibrant event of the year – Holi in San Diego! Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Venue: Hourglass Field, Miramar College located at 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126 Ticket Link: https://events.cryamerica.org/events/sandiegoholi2025/ Adults: $20 Kids: $12 (Includes a color packet. Online prices only. Prices will increase at the venue.) Note: Outside colors are not permitted. Here’s the FUN lineup: Kids’ Performance: 11 a.m. Holi Madness: Kicking off at noon! Dance, laugh, and throw colors to the beats of our Bollywood DJ! Delicious Indian Cuisine: Enjoy tasty treats from Rasraj. 360-Degree Photo Booth: Capture unforgettable moments! Pichkaris (water guns) and Holi colors: Get ready for some colorful fun! For questions, volunteering opportunities, or more information, please reach out to us at sandiego@cryamerica.org Follow Us: • Instagram: @crysandiego • Facebook: CRY San Diego Action Center • CRY Official Website: cryamerica.org Disclaimer: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the event will be rescheduled, and previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date.

President Trump doubled down on his claims that the U.S. strikes in Iran last weekend "obliterated" its key nuclear facilities. But experts say that regardless of the amount of damage done to Iran's nuclear facilities, deliberate negotiations leading to a lasting agreement are crucial to prevent the resumption of war.

Movies about musicians love to hit the same melodramatic beats about fame and genius. Important but not quite famous, the '90s indie band Pavement is the exception that unbalances the formula.

Most of the bidding action was online. But at a ritzy Beverly Hills hotel, hopeful bidders united by genuine affection for Lynch admired the tools of the late artist's trade. It was a mirthful wake.

Is private philanthropy an option to fill the gaps in funding for universities seeing federal funding threatened or frozen? NPR asks New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer.

While Senate leaders have made several significant changes to the bill in recent days, the issue of funding for rural hospitals has emerged as a major roadblock.

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed and handcuffed at a Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.