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U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia is closing its Hong Kong operation after the city enacted a tough new national security law known locally as Article 23.

You can't hold a great Bluesman Down! Chicago Blues legend Stoney B. Blues, is back at Old Town Blues Club. If you consider yourself a Blues purist, than this is a show for you. Stoney B (Michael Stone) was born May 29th, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up listening to the blues. His father Lil' Howling Wolf, who lived in Memphis, Tennessee, played and performed the blues in Chicago. Stoney B’s passion for the blues really took hold when he began teaching himself the bass guitar at the age of 13. Stoney B started performing at age 15 in his first band called The Rayshons. They performed and competed mostly in talent shows including one he recalls against The Jackson 5 at the Regal Theatre. Since then he has continued to fulfill his heart felt desire of bringing his music to audiences around the US. In 2023, with over 50 years of experience, he has become a highly accomplished guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and recording artist of the Blues. Stoney B not only has lots of talent but that wonderful gift of communication which grabs people’s attention as he brings them into a truly enjoyable, masterful and often humorous experience as he entertains them with the Down Home Blues. He feels and shares at a soulful level the essence of the blues with strong influences from Muddy Waters, BB King and Jimmy Reed.

Prepare to witness an extraordinary fusion of art and life as we gather under the bewitching allure of the Hunter's Moon on October 28, 2023, set amidst the stunning surroundings of The Seabird Resort. Join us for a mesmerizing celebration where creativity knows no bounds, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening where art and life converge in perfect harmony. Your presence and contribution to our gala and year-end appeal are crucial to shaping OMA's success and making a positive impact on our community in 2024. Let's celebrate and make a difference together through the power of art. Tickets: Early bird tickets August 15-September 15: $325 General Admission Tickets September 16: $350 Be an OMA Rising Sponsor: We invite you to celebrate the illuminating growth that OMA is experiencing as an institution on the rise. This is a wonderful time to acknowledge OMA's radiating influence in the cultural sphere of the Southern California region and to show your support for OMA's continued ascension. With sponsorship of the 2023 OMA Gala, you or your company can become a part of the OMA journey.

The pay increase caps off 10 years of work for the labor movement.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again Wednesday, pushing them up by half a percentage point in an effort to fight inflation.

Librarians with the San Diego Public Library have put together a list of book recommendations inspired by March Madness and more to read this spring.

Radio calls exchanged between first responders when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed show a coordinated response. But distress calls are not optimized for alerting construction crews.

In a cross complaint, Nathan Fletcher alleges it was Grecia Figueroa who initiated contact with him in 2021 on Instagram.

Migrants risk their lives to seek protection and opportunities in the U.S., often when the asylum system is inaccessible to them. Many migrants who attempt to cross into the country by sea are rescued or recovered from the beaches and coastal areas that San Diegans call home.

A federal judge sharply questions the Biden administration’s position that it bears no responsibility for housing and feeding migrant children who are waiting for agents in makeshift camps.