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Investors are still hopeful that lawmakers will clinch a deal to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. That's because failure to do so could have devastating consequences in markets.

Russia has claimed victory in the invasion's longest battle, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the fight for Bakhmut was not over. "We are not throwing people (away) to die," he said.

Gustavo became the Investigative Border Reporter at KPBS in 2021. He was born in Mexico City, grew up in San Diego and has two passports to prove it. He graduated from Columbia University’s School of Journalism in 2013 and has worked in New York City, Miami, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, and San Diego. In 2018 he was part of a team of reporters who shared a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism. When he’s not working - and even sometimes when he should be - Gustavo is surfing on both sides of the border.

Natalie Gonzalez is the co-host of ‘’Port of Entry” — a KPBS podcast. The podcast covers stories about cross-border people whose lives have been shaped by Tijuana and San Diego. Natalie is also a theater actress from Tijuana Hace Teatro. She studied at Universidad Iberoamericana in Tijuana where she graduated from Communications and Media School.

As the people in the U.S. woke up to the news that Russia was invading Ukraine, many in San Diego’s Ukrainian community began worrying about their relatives and the fate of their native land. Plus, this year’s “Point In Time” homeless count began Thursday and could provide more insight on how many more people became homeless during the pandemic. Also, as the vast number of cases led by the omicron wave continues to subside, health providers continue to grapple with long COVID-19. In addition, NOAA’s prediction of eight inches of sea-level rise by mid-century will mean far more frequent “nuisance floods” along San Diego’s coastline. Meanwhile, the U.S. is one of the few developed nations that does not have universal health care, child care and affordable housing, among other things. And it boils down to racism, so says author Heather McGhee. And, movie musicals made a comeback last year with the release of “West Side Story,” “Tick Tick … Boom!, and the latest, “Cyrano,” opening this Friday in San Diego.

Curious about where you come from? Want to know more about your ancestors? Ms. Kathy will help you get started researching your family's history. Learn about what resources there are and get some tips to make your searches more efficient and enjoyable.

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana. Contact Jackie Zhang directly at (858) 337-5671 or jzhana@hotmail.com to sign up. Registration for the class is required at least three days in advance. $19 per class to cover the cost of materials. Offered on the following select Saturdays: 1st Series: Feb. 5, 12, 19 2nd Series: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2 3rd Series: May 7, 14, 21 4th Series: June 18, 25, July 2 5th Series: July 30, Aug. 6, 13 6th Series: Sep. 10, 17, 24 Exhibition: Oct. 22 (10am-5:30pm); Oct. 23 (12:30-4:30pm) 7th Series: Nov. 5, 12, 19 Holiday Workshop & Party: Dec. 10 (9:30am-3pm

The Joshua White Trio: Joshua White, piano Rob Thorsen, bass Tyler Kreutel, drums Joshua White is one of the music scene’s most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Praised by legendary musicians like Herbie Hancock as having “immense talent” and lauded for his “daring and courageous approach to improvisation … on the cutting edge of innovation,” Joshua has distinguished himself as a formidable leader of distinct voice among his peers. Joined by Rob Thorsen on bass and Tyler Kreutel on drums, don't miss this opportunity to see Joshua White's debut on the Central Library stage.

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters. Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theatre and reveals a series of illustrations as he narrates a story, doing all the characters’ voices and the many sound effects.

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library. Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4.