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Neighbors of the Brother Benno Foundation in Oceanside want it removed from the Industrial Park it’s been operating in for more than 30 years. In other news, San Diego County paid nearly $4 million recently to settle wrongful discrimination lawsuits by two former deputy public defenders. Plus, we hear about the life of an ambassador for the San Diego Opera, who died recently.

Stream now on YouTube. Jefferson, a New Orleans based filmmaker focuses her lens on Greenwood in this latest historical documentary. Noted as America’s “Black Wall Street,” the neighborhood predated Oklahoma’s statehood and, as the most prosperous African American district in the nation with thriving Black-owned businesses, was seen as a promised land for Black Americans. The decades-long prosperity came to a sudden halt in the summer of 1921 when white Oklahomans attacked Greenwood’s businesses and residents, wiping out the community in a deadly, three-day massacre.

The New York congressman entered his plea to a growing list of charges in federal court and a trial was set for Sept. 9, 2024. He also faces an effort by fellow Republicans to oust him from the House.

Band leader and beloved piano player for many years in San Diego, Sue is known as the Queen of Boogie Woogie and always manages to entertain with fun and flair. She has won many San Diego Music Awards, with various bands, and toured the world with the late blues artist Candye Kane, for 8 years. In 2008 her album "Sophisticated Ladies" won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis for Best (unsigned) CD. The City of San Diego named a day after her, also in 2008. Vocalist Liz Ajuzie is a jazz and blues singer and is a big fan of 40s jazz. A first generation American, her Nigerian parents introduced her to the music of Nat King Cole, as well as her African roots, and now she is exploring the early R&B music of the 50s and 60s with enthusiasm. Liz draws inspiration from many artists, including Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Dinah Washington, Mae West, Lavern Baker, and Ruth Brown. Free concerts at noon every Monday from fall through spring . . . no wonder the Mini-Concerts are the longest-running and one of the most popular classical music series at the library! This series was founded by Glenna Hazleton in 1970 at the Athenaeum, and has been going strong ever since. The concerts feature both local and touring musicians, prize-winning students, university music faculty members, local chamber ensembles. . . and the repertoire also includes jazz, folk and world music. There are no reservations, no tickets . . . just line up at the side door of the Athenaeum before noon. (Donations are always welcome!) Mini-Concerts take place every Monday at noon and last about an hour. The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Doors open at 11:50 a.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert. Masks optional. If you have a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms, please stay home. Follow on social media! Sue Palmer: Facebook + Twitter Liz Ajuzie: Facebook + Instagram Athenaeum: Facebook + Instagram

Beginning in the 1940s, the Ken Cinema brought foreign and independent films to San Diego. But the single-screen landmark has been vacant for the past two years and has just been sold.

Song-stylist Jonathan Karrant returns to The Fairmont Grand Del Mar to dazzle audiences once again. Jonathan always puts his own twist on a song with his warm, rich voice and unique arrangements. On June 24, Jonathan and his all-star band will turn up the heat performing soulful selections from the American Songbook originally made popular by artists such as; Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Lou Rawls, Mel Torme and more. Come celebrate life and live music with these incredibly talented musicians. Jonathan Karrant's album, “On and On” hit #4 on the Billboard Jazz charts and his album Live hit #2 on the iTunes Charts. He has received honors throughout the states including; the New York City Cabaret Honors, “Best Singer” for the Bravo California Awards and was named one of the top 10 rising vocalists by Downbeat. “A voice, romantic without being cloying, warm but not forced, Jonathan carries songs with an emotional weight that reaches your soul. At the same time he can swing with the kind of jazz suave that was patented by Mel Torme.” - Jazz Corner Stay connected on social media Instagram + Facebook + Twitter

National Security Council officials welcomed recently-arrived Afghans and local volunteers helping them, at the White House last week. In other news, the San Diego Community College District has changed its policy on required COVID vaccinations for employees, with plans to rehire those who were terminated. Plus, we have details on what you need to know before heading to the Carlsbad Flower Fields.

Our view of the constellations has changed since they were first mapped thousands of years ago. That new perspective could also mess with your astrological horoscope in the new year.

Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories. Claude’s inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking, and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. A careful listen to Claude’s playing will reveal some of his influences: Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; J.J. Cale; and J.S. Bach. "A breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso…” Altadena News Presented by the nonprofit San Diego Folk Heritage. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Portugal cut drug deaths by 80%, using free health care and addiction treatment. The U.S., meanwhile, focused on drug busts and tough crime laws. Overdose deaths keep rising catastrophically.