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President Biden used his State of the Union speech to highlight economic gains and draw a contrast with his GOP opponents. Polls shows many voters give Biden low marks for his economic stewardship.

Are you looking to learn some computer skills? These sessions —with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers— are just for you! Through the month of December, the Valencia Park/Malcom X Library will be hosting these classes every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Thursday, December 2 | Mouse and Typing Skills • Thursday, December 9 | File Management • Thursday, December 16 | Zoom for Laptop or Chromebook • Thursday, December 23 | Zoom for Phone or Tablet These sessions are free and open to the public. No registration required. Presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation in conjunction with SD Access 4 All. For more information, please visit the How To Work A Computer event site or call the library at (619) 527-3405.

Gator By The Bay, the largest, most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou is held each year around Mothers’ Day weekend, the 2nd weekend in May. Presented by San Diego’s Bon Temps Social Club, this "Mardi Gras in May" features four days of live music with over 100 musical acts and special performances on seven stages, southern cuisine including 10,000 pounds of crawfish trucked from Louisiana, non-stop live music, dancing and family fun at Spanish Landing Park on beautiful San Diego Bay across from the airport.

San Diego’s regional planning agency has drafted a regional transportation plan for the future that seeks to shift San Diego County away from cars by building massive improvements to public transit infrastructure. But critics say the plan is unrealistic and too expensive. Meanwhile, advocates say Chula Vista is now one of the most surveilled cities in the country. Plus, the U.S. surgeon general warns about a looming mental health crisis among children.

The Wagner New Play Festival is an annual festival of new works by MFA playwrights, in collaboration with MFA/PhD directors, actors, designers, stage managers, and dramaturges. About "Limp Wrist on The Lever": A queer trio's escape plan from a conversion camp takes a topsy-turvy turn in their face off with a straight laced counselor. limp wrist on the lever puts teens at the helm of self-righteous torture, comrades versus traitors, and can you ever be sure you’ve really changed someone’s mind? By Preston Choi MFA '23 and directed by Rosie Glen-Lambert MFA '24 Showtimes Preview Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Showings Wednesday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. Location | Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre Get tickets here! UCSD Student tickets: $10 UCSD Faculty and Staff tickets: $15 General Admission tickets: $20 For more information, please visit theatre.ucsd.edu/season/wnpf22 or call (858) 534-2230.

The NSF invested $150 million in San Diego research in 2011 alone.

Gilberto Vera of the Legal Aid Society of San Diego joined Midday Edition to talk about tenant's rights.

The new program is meant to streamline the refugee process for Ukrainians, but it also prevents Ukrainians already in Mexico from walking across the border. Also, the “Fat Leonard” case hits a snag that could trigger a mistrial. Plus, the Navy's COVID-19 vaccine policy has some religious advocates worried.

Please join us for a special evening presenting local author Ellen C. Lee and her featured book Food That Anchors: Recipes for People on the Go inspired by a busy and adventurous lifestyle along with a joy for cooking. As a professional organizer Ellen C. Lee believes in working hard and playing hard! Food That Anchors was created to help solve the common problem of finding enough time to still enjoy tasty and healthy meals through recipes that combine efficiency and deliciousness. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

U.S. Central Command said it was the first time the Iranian-backed rebel group had been observed using an uncrewed underwater vessel since starting a series of attacks in the region in October.