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Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.

What is Puscifer ? It’s a band of three creative confidants, namely Mat Mitchell, Carina Round, and Maynard James Keenan. It’s a vehicle for sonic and visual storytelling on stages worldwide and on screen through videos, animation, content, and more. It’s indelibly left its mark everywhere, releasing a series of acclaimed albums, selling out famed venues, probing the lineups of Coachella, Bonnaroo, and other festivals, and even curating their own touring festival, Sessanta. They’ve provided what was essentially the soundtrack to the first season of “Yellowstone,” and their albums regularly land on the top 30 of the Billboard Top 200. They’ve caused a ruckus on late-night television, with appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and the “The Late Show.” At the same time, Puscifer has welcomed a revolving door of collaborators, from musicians like Greg Edwards, Gunnar Olsen, and Sarah Jones to remixers including Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Phantogram, and Sir Mix-A-Lot, and even actors such as Bob Odenkirk and Milla Jovovich. It’s also a universe for the (mis)adventures of original characters: Billy D, (his wife) Hildy Berger, Major Douche, and Special Agent Dick Merkin, It’s a 21st-century freak show where anything goes, everyone is welcome, and nothing is off-limits. Puscifier on Instagram and Facebook

Join us in celebrating the opening for "Closing the Distance," a solo exhibit for artist Matthew John Bacher. The exhibit will consist of a series of large scale oil paintings where the artist explores dynamic movement within depictions of the figure. "Closing the Distance" will be on view at Point Loma Nazarene University's Keller Gallery from November 3 to December 1. There will be an opening reception on November 4 from 5 - 7 p.m. and will include light refreshments. The Keller Gallery is free and open to the public. Open hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - Noon. Free Parking is available on campus. Art + Design at PLNU on Instagram

Six months after the Trump administration cut more than $800 million in Justice Department grants geared toward public safety, the organizations affected are adjusting to a future without that money.

Fifth annual Valley Arts Festival! Spirit of the Valley: Kicha Nights, Coyote Dreams© A Celebration of a Luiseno Tribe, The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Valley Arts Festival (VAF) is an annual celebration honoring Oceanside’s first peoples—the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, part of the Luiseño nation (Payómkawichum, “People of the West”). Now in its fifth year, VAF highlights over 10,000 years of indigenous history, culture, and contributions, while supporting community education and cultural enrichment. A portion of proceeds benefits the San Luis Rey Mission Indian Foundation. We can't wait to see you at the fifth annual Valley Arts Festival on November 8, 2025! VAF 2025 is sponsored in part by Visit Oceanside. Visit: https://visitoceanside.org/events/valley-arts-festival/ San Luis Rey Mission Indians on Instagram

Across the country, demand for electricity is on the rise — and so is the price of electric power.

If California's Clean Air Vehicle Decal program expires, hybrid and electric vehicle owners will no longer be able to drive solo in the carpool lane.

In an era of rising political polarization and identity-driven conflict, how resistant is the United States to the threat of genocidal violence? What lessons can be drawn from societies that have experienced genocide—and how might deep-rooted cultural narratives around honor, rage, and revenge make even established democracies vulnerable? Join the San Diego World Affairs Council (SDWAC) and the SDSU Centers for Human Rights and War and Society for a vital conversation with Professor Alexander Hinton, a leading expert on genocide, cultural violence, and white power movements in the United States. Hinton is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, Director of the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, and UNESCO Chair on Genocide Prevention at Rutgers University. His recent book, "It Can Happen Here: White Power and the Rising Threat of Genocide in the US", explores how seemingly stable societies can spiral into violence. The discussion will be moderated by Grace Cheng, Founding Director of the Center for Human Rights at the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University. This event confronts difficult but necessary questions about the fragility of democracy, the power of ideology, and the warning signs we must not ignore. Free to the public, pre-registration required. Visit: https://sdwac.org/event-6263991 San Diego World Affairs Council on Instagram and Facebook

KSON Country Christmas returns for a second year this Saturday, December 6! The annual concert features a star-studded lineup including Tucker Wetmore, Ty Myers, Hudson Westbrook, and breakout artists Vincent Mason and Mackenzie Carpenter! Country fans will want to get their tickets before sell out to see these incredible musicians take the stage and perform live for the holiday season. 103.7 KSON on Facebook / Instagram

The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va., features mostly amateur musicians playing Bluegrass and Old Time music. At age 89, it's the oldest continuous competition of its kind in the U.S.