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With a predicted surge of the omicron variant over the winter break, officials at UC San Diego decided to return to distance learning for the first two weeks of January. Both the UC and CSU systems are requiring students to get COVID-19 booster shots before returning to campus. Also, researchers are struggling to figure out exactly what kind of danger omicron poses and how to fight it. And a look at what worked, who fell through the cracks and what's next for the region's renters and landlords as housing becomes increasingly more expensive and pandemic protections evaporate. Finally, Diversionary Theatre used the pandemic shutdown to do some much-needed renovation. The theater reopened in September.

Summer heats up at LEGOLAND® California Resort with a star-spangled 4th of July celebration: Red, White & BOOM! Families can enjoy special limited-time treats, fun lawn activities, and DJ dance parties that will have everyone on their feet. End the night with an unforgettable fireworks display that explodes into 3D LEGO® bricks right before your eyes with special viewing glasses! Plus, the Park’s Summer Block Party features an awesome lineup of all new shows and entertainment, including the new extreme sports show Go Xtreme! For more infromation visit: legoland.com

Mayor Todd Gloria is working on a more aggressive approach to get homeless people off the streets and into shelters.

Navigate your way through a five-course tasting menu aboard a yacht on San Diego Bay. Each dish is perfectly paired with delicious local brews from Rouleur Brewing Company, celebrating the freshest flavors of the region, including locally sourced seafood, a full vegetarian menu and spectacular waterfront views. Throughout the month of March we are collaborating with Rouleur Brewing Company. Translated from French, Rouleur literally means having wheels… a roller. Rouleurs are able to break the rules because they transcend them, similar to how Rawley Macias, sole owner and brewer, is breaking the rules of beer making. Dates | Friday, March 5, 2022 - Friday, March 25, 2022 (every Friday through March) Location | Flagship Cruises and Events Purchase tickets here! $50-$85/person Bringing well-crafted style variations and combinations that expertly reach beyond the rules and limitations traditionally imposed on others is what makes Rouleur one of the most-awarded breweries in two of the most important California beer competitions. Cruise Highlights: - Local brews and craft beer flights - Selection of gourmet food - Meet and greet with brewers onboard - Prizes and giveaways - Spectacular views of San Diego Bay - All you can drink premium beverage service (for only $35) For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/hops-harbor

The Athenaeum brings together portraits of journalist and Los Angeles art collector Joan Agajanian Quinn spanning five decades, all by different artists and united in the medium of black and white. Luminaries including Andy Warhol, Claire Falkenstein, Ed Ruscha, Antonio Lopez, Helmut Newton, and Steven Arnold will be exhibited. Quinn’s collection of portraits consists of over 300 artworks gifted by artist friends who have painted, sculpted, and photographed her image in their style. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, May 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The exhibition can be viewed in the Joseph Clayes III Gallery and the Rotunda Gallery at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library during opening hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., from May 7 to June 4. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-quinn or call (858) 454-5872.

After the beating death of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers in January and other abuses that have come to light, the police department is under mounting pressure to change its culture.

Many men in South Korea claim to be victims of gender discrimination, a movement turbocharged by President Yoon. Meanwhile, women lag far behind men in pay and face unrealistic beauty standards.

While children continue to come to the U.S. unaccompanied, the Biden Administration announced it has accounted for 3,900 children separated during the Trump administration's zero-tolerance policy on illegal crossings. Plus, the San Diego Police department has unveiled a new list of procedures for its interactions with transgender and non-binary individuals. And the move to close a North County group home for foster children has put a spotlight on foster care in San Diego County. KPBS looks at how the system is changing. Then, two small water districts in North County think they can get water cheaper by breaking away from San Diego County Water Authority. Also, some teenagers stuck at home during COVID-19 reflected on traumatic experiences in highschool, with hundreds sharing their stories on social media. Finally, has “cancel culture” gotten away from accountability and is it being used as a weapon? A San Diego Union Tribune columnist says it’s time to retire the phrase.

A decades-long investigation into the murder of the rapper appeared to take another turn this week after Las Vegas police searched a home in Henderson, Nev.

San Diego Opera's production to be one of the first live operas to resume performances in the United States.