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Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.

Test scores improved, but absenteeism and English learner progress stalled in the latest dashboard.

Puppetry is one of the oldest and most accessible art forms, and is used all over the world to tell stories both beautiful and strange. Our workshop will explore three diverse styles of puppetry: shadow, found object, and rod. Students will learn about each of these styles, have the opportunity to explore and animate, and be provided with materials to create a basic puppet in one style of their choosing to use in a short, devised solo or small group performance. Instructor Bio: Molly is a multi-disciplinary performer, artist, and educator who loves experimenting with puppetry in theatre and film. She is an alumna of the University of San Diego and MCIAT where she completed the 2-year comprehensive training program. She has studied puppet design, fabrication and performance with Andrew Kim, Twisted Heart Puppetworks, Animal Cracker Conspiracy, Mindy Donner, Lynne Jennings, Joyce Hutter and A Tarumba, and has performed with Basil Twist and Little Amal. Her personal style of visual storytelling is heavily influenced by fairytales, nature, and the dark, whimsical, weird fantasy projects of the 1980s. To learn more, visit mollymaslak.com. Visit: https://www.actors-place.com/post/puppets-come-to-the-actor-s-place Molly Maslak on Instagram

Famed for his attacking, take-no-prisoners playing style, Cuban-born pianist and composer Alfredo Rodriguez has a back story that has become the stuff of legend: the kid who, without constant access to a piano, practiced on scales he’d painted on the family dinner table; who, aged 19, represented Cuba in the International Solo Piano Competition at the 2016 Montreux Jazz Festival, just happening to entertain a crowd that included Quincy Jones, who was so bowled over he encouraged his permanent relocation from embargoed Cuba to America. GRAMMY-nominated, the veteran of an NPR Tiny Desk concert, the recipient of critical praise including comparisons to early Bill Evans and Art Tatum, Rodriguez now sounds distinctively like himself. Alfredo Rodriguez on Facebook / Instagram Pedtrito Martinez on Facebook / Instagram

Join artist Fredric Hope for an in-gallery talk on his work, artistic practice, the roles of creativity and curiosity, and his approach to visual storytelling. See the exhibit before it closes June 28 Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s work brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Hope’s distinct approach expands Southern California painting traditions that invite us to interpret silent stories, and contemplate the visual whispers of time, place, and the increasing vulnerability of coastal regions.

Join us for another fun evening! Films include the short documentary "Grand Hotel" (1932). Massive crowds greet Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy at a children's charity event in Tynemouth, Northeast England -- where Stan Laurel lived as a young boy. "Blotto" (1930) is the only Laurel & Hardy movie where Stan is married and Ollie is single! Stan tells wife Anita Garvin that he has been called in to work at night. Then Stan and Ollie sneak off to a fancy art deco nightclub... "Two Tars" (1928) features The Boys in an unforgettable traffic jam! And the best part? Our own Russ Peck will play the music! Our finale is "Dancing Masters" (1943). Dance instructors Stan and Ollie help their student Trudy and her inventor boyfriend. Yes, you can bring in takeout or other food. As Oliver Hardy would say, "Bring your eats with you!" Visit the Saps at Sea - San Diego Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111118255744315

Popcorn Reef is redefining movie nights in San Diego with grindhouse gems, giallo classics and wild cult films you won't find anywhere else — even Landmark Theatres.

The Department of Transportation wants tougher rules for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly crash involving a trucker from India. Critics say it's an immigration crackdown by another name.

Amazon's cloud computing service provides back-end support to many companies that operate online. When it has problems, so do they.

Melissa Villasenor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of "Saturday Night Live." A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on "America’s Got Talent." Some of Melissa’s most memorable "SNL" impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton. An accomplished voice actor, she has voiced characters on several television shows including Nickelodeon’s "OK K.O.!" and "Rock, Paper, Scissors," and in films "Toy Story 4" and "Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet," for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Melissa was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," and can be seen in "Barry," "Crashing," and "Awkwafina is Nora From Queens," to name a few. Her multihyphenate talents range even further. Melissa hosted the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards, published a self-help journal "Whoops, I’m Awesome," recorded two music albums, had a Nelix special, and creates fine art. Some of Melissa’s accomplishments include Forbes 30 Under 30, Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People Right Now, and CNN’s Women in Comedy. Melissa Villaseñor on Instagram