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The Poway Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2022-23 season with a rare performance by Misha Dichter, an acclaimed pianist of world renown. The concert will take place on November 20, 2022, at 4 p.m. at the Poway Center for Per-forming Arts. The concert will feature two concertos: Beethoven’s “Emperor Concerto” and Gershwin’s “Concerto in F”. Conductor John LoPiccolo said that "It’s a very rare event in the classical music world to have two concertos performed in a single evening, and to have Mr. Dichter join our orchestra for these two concertos is an exceptional honor.” To open the concert, the orchestra will play the bright and sparkling “Festive Overture” by Shostakovich. Mr. Dichter has performed and recorded with some of the most illustrious conductors of the 20th and 21st centuries and he appeared as soloist with some of the major orchestras in Europe and the USA. Follow the Poway Symphony Orchestra on social media: Facebook & Instagram

The award-winning San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International wants your voice to be heard. The Chorus, a 4-part a cappella harmony group singing in the barbershop style, invites interested singers to join them on October 5, 2022 from 6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. to learn more about the vocal assessment and audition process. The San Diego Chorus is looking for women and non-binary singers of all ages and backgrounds who love to sing to experience the joy of performing and competing in 4-part a cappella harmony. Social Media: Facebook

The newest military branch, the Space Force, is skipping annual physical fitness assessments, and will instead provide troops with fitness trackers. In other news, San Diego County received a $6 million dollar grant to help people released from jail. Plus, high school football is back full scale for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Film and TV writers on strike may soon be joined by actors currently negotiating their contract. As the writers strike enters its seventh week, unions beyond Hollywood are joining the movement.

How San Diego County health officials are distributing limited monkeypox vaccines. In other news, we take a look at San Diego's efforts to recycle food waste. Plus, San Diego will be getting nearly 69 million dollars in state budget funding.

The Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club’s 8th Taste of Rancho Santa Fe 2022: A Spectacular Food, Wine & Spirits Festival Grand Opening with Champaign toast and welcome by event chairman Luis Carranza, Club President Paulette Britton, District Governor Chuck Pretto and the entire Rancho Santa Fe Rotary team. Fabulous car displays and welcome by our title sponsors Hoehn Motors, Pacific Sotheby’s International and Future Legends. Scrumptious fun fare bites from restaurants and caterers of Rancho Santa Fe and beyond; Award winning wines, beers & spirits from vineyards of Napa Valley, Sonoma and many more; A sensational raffle; Shopping extravaganza; Great music and dance into the night on the green. Music: Cynthia Fletes, DC Entertainment Productions When you arrive at the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club event, club member and TV host & recording artistAmy Scruggs, will accompany and assist you with photo opportunities and interviews. 100% of the proceeds raised will go to the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Foundation which supports funds and service to aiding organizations in need. Our local Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club and Foundation takes on the toughest challenges in communities all over the world. In the past twelve months the RSF group of volunteers has visited, worked with and provided much needed funds to a Mexican children orphanage, Camp Pendleton military families as well as downtown San Diego homeless and disadvantaged housing groups, supported human trafficking victims organizations and Ukraine war refugees and funded a Ugandan international clean water project, and many more. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Learn what the future holds for marketing – leave inspired and armed with innovative strategies for growth. Select from four accelerated marketing education tracks: The Future is Now Amplifying DEI Like, Tweet, Snap, Tik ... What's Next The Future is Wow Tickets are available for in-person or virtual attendance. In-Person tickets include the Networking Cocktail Reception on Thursday October 20, 2022 as well as the conference on Friday, October 21, 2022. Tickets are also available for the Networking Cocktail Reception on Thursday, October 20, 2022 only. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

After a two-year hiatus, the Club will once again open the doors to welcome guests for this grand event. This year’s Boys and Girls Night Out Gala serves as the culminating celebration for our 70th Anniversary. More than 250 attendees, including local officials and supporters, attend each year. The fundraising event will feature a delectable dinner, performances from talented Club youth and ROAD’s members, a live and silent auction, a wine pull, and live entertainment. The evening will also feature BGCO’s 2022-2023 Youth of the Year, Melinda Maldonado. Melinda was awarded this coveted title by a panelist of judges for exemplifying our mission. Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A new mentor program in San Diego County aims to help youth stay away from gangs and drugs. In other news, the compromise climate legislation is getting mixed reactions from local experts. Plus, San Diego has some new regulations for shared electric scooters and bikes.

Our reporter spoke to residents of Kibera, known as Africa's largest urban slum. Many had not yet heard that the World Health Organization ended the state of "emergency." They had strong reactions.