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NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked the city of Dnipro with an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war.

The renowned Philippine arts company PASACAT has faced flood after flood in recent years, but still hopes to hold tight to its South Bay roots.

Some high schools in the San Diego Unified School District now have a place for new immigrant students to get help navigating their new surroundings.

Most city streets were designed around the car, with pedestrian and bike safety an afterthought.

Get ready to dive into the world of poetry like never before! The Robert Frost Society, in collaboration with Library Foundation San Diego, is thrilled to announce an unprecedented event set to engage the San Diego literary scene like never before in March 2024. To celebrate the 150th birthday of Robert Frost, one of America's most cherished poets, we are bringing together ten of the top poets from across the nation! FREE and open to everyone! This once-in-a-lifetime Sesquicentennial event will showcase some of the brightest stars in poetry, including Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K. Smith, Ruth Lilly Prize-winner Allison Joseph, Pulitzer Prize-finalist Bruce Weigl, and Guggenheim Fellowship winner Jay Parini! These literary luminaries will take center stage to read and discuss their poems alongside the timeless works of Robert Frost himself, including classics like “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” “Mending Wall,” and “The Road Not Taken.” This gathering isn’t just for the elite few. It’s a celebration for everyone who cherishes the power of words and the magic of poetry. Join us for free public sessions where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of verse, gain insights into Frost's profound influence, and connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts from around the world. Never before has Frosts’ poetry been so relevant to so much that is happening in our contemporary world. His work cultivates understanding, cooperation, an appreciation for nature, and healing. Expect an electrifying atmosphere filled with poetry workshops, engaging lectures, and captivating roundtable discussions, all designed to deepen your appreciation for Frost’s legacy and the art of poetry itself. Complementing this stellar lineup of keynote speakers and readers are renowned poets such as San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez, performance artist Karla Cordero, Poet’s Prize finalist David Yezzi, Ohio Poet Laureate Amit Majmudar, Cave Canem Award winner Ruth Ellen Kocher, and Donald Justice Poetry Prize-winner, Ryan Wilson. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to embark on a poetic journey like no other! For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

The San Diego Padres have chosen a familiar face as the team’s new manager. In other news, we learn about the art collection at the San Diego International Airport. Plus, the host and producer of KPBS San Diego News Now talk about Thanksgiving plans and traditions.

They face up to six years and four months in prison if convicted of all counts and allegations.

San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library present the 2024 soundON Festival, exploring cutting-edge contemporary music from around the world. This year we celebrate the music of San Diego composer and longtime friend of SDNM and NOISE Adam Greene, and we feature a new work by Mark Menzies commissioned by the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. This year we also return to an old soundON tradition of highlighting the solo virtuosity of the members of NOISE, with challenging and adventurous works from many eras played by each of the seven musicians. And the ensemble once again introduces young and innovative composers, Jean-Patrick Besingrand, Patricia Martinez, Jérôme Combier, and Judith Ring—to San Diego. Ticket Details | Festival Pass of 3 Concerts: $70 member, $85 nonmember, $30 student Individual Concerts: $25 member, $30 nonmember, $12 student The concert on January 5 is at the Athenaeum Art Center at 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego 92113. The concerts on January 6 and 7 are at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla.

Michel Martin asks former Google CEO Eric Schmidt about the government's move to separate Google from its Chrome browser and the future of artificial intelligence as envisioned in the book "Genesis."

Peter McDowell's older brother Jimmy died mysteriously in Vietnam in 1972. The filmmaker retraces his steps in "Jimmy in Saigon."