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Each writer will receive $50,000 to help support their craft — one of largest awards granted to new authors.

An eight-member team from Mission Bay High School has been working since late February to solve their community's most critical problem.

State health officials last year launched a first-ever competitive bidding process for its Medi-Cal insurance contracts, aiming to implement higher standards. But when the winners were announced, several insurers complained about the process and potential impact on patient care.

The city is asking for feedback on a proposed design that retains the character of the Ocean Beach Pier, but with a modern twist.

Cowboy Carter has spurred plenty of discussion for being a groundbreaking country album. But for one critic, it calls to mind a cult favorite '70s psych-rock concept album.

The San Diego Blood Bank is working to expand a program that better matches donated blood with patients in need. In other news, the county and SANDAG are asking for the public’s input on a new report that deals with alternatives to incarceration. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.

We are hosting a community Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 26th, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please help us support the San Diego Blood Bank by stopping by Country Montessori School and donating blood. For more information visit: mysdbb.org

Tango Buenos Aires is SOLD OUT Journey to Buenos Aires with Camarada as they recreate their 2023 Argentinian tour experience for you. This performance includes the world premiere of a new commission by Andrés Martín as well as the genius of Astor Piazzolla. Let our Camarada Tango Quartet transport you to the streets of Buenos Aires with a treasured tour of tango music and dance that’s not to be missed! Featuring | Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Andrés Martín, double bass Dana Burnett, piano Carolina Jaurena & Andrés Bravo, tango dance Tango Buenos Aires is kindly underwritten by Zoraida & Gary Payne.

Vivaldi’s Magic long lost Vivaldi and other magical music Get Ready to Rock the Baroque! Dive into a world of musical wonders as we present long-lost treasures and transform them into a modern-day beat. Join us on a journey through time and sound as we infuse the vibrant energy of rock into the Baroque masterpiece La Notte – The Nightmare by Antonio Vivaldi; bring the mesmerizing melodies of Couperin to life with viola and double bass; introduce you to the groundbreaking sounds of Conceirto Barocco by Enrique Gonzalez-Medina; and add another layer of depth with J. C. Bach’s Quartet for violin, viola, cello & piano. Featuring an ensemble of virtuosos including flute, string quartet, double bass, keyboard, and guitar, this concert experience will take you an adventure through the ages, where every note is a revelation, and every moment is pure magic. Music of Antonio Vivaldi, José Enrique González-Medina, Francois Couperin and J. C. Bach. Beth Ross Buckley, fluteDavid Buckley, violinAngela Xing, violinTravis Maril, violaAbe Liebhaber, celloAndrés Martín, double bassDana Burnett, piano/harpsichordFred Benedetti, guitar Concert kindly underwritten by Jeffrey Barnouw.

Let your yule tide spirits soar with San Diego icon Peter Sprague as he spins his compositional expertise into the soundtrack of the beloved holiday television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. First released in 1965, the album by American composer and jazz pianist, Vince Guaraldi, is renowned for jazzing up the sound score of the Peanuts gang’s story about the true meaning of Christmas. Get inspired with Camarada as we follow the songs from our favorite holiday classic. Featuring | Peter Sprague, guitar & arranger Allison Adams Tucker, voice Beth Ross Buckley, flute Tripp Sprague, flute, saxophone, & harmonica Mackenzie Leighton, double bass Danny Green, piano Duncan Moore, drums Charlie Brown Jingles & JAZZ kindly underwritten by Elaine Baldwin & Carl Nelson, Ann Craig, Jennifer & Kurt Eve, and Pat & Bob Hughes.