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Rep. George Santos, a Republican freshman who fabricated much of his life story but has defiantly resisted public pressure to leave, has shown just how much things have changed.

Getting a team through to the Final Four is a major boost for mid-major conferences — financially, promotionally and for visibility on a national scale.

Join 5-time Grammy nominee David Arkenstone and The Oceanside Theatre for an intimate candlelit evening with special friends. He will also play selections from his newest album, "Music Inspired by Middle Earth: Vol. 2". With over 60 albums to his credit and composing numerous themes for NBC, film, and game scores, David promises a family friendly night to remember! VIP Seating is first two rows which includes lanyard and laminate, a free CD and a signed photograph. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Snacks and drinks available (along with beer and wine available for purchase). Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The company says the AmazonSmile program didn't have enough financial impact. But some charities say the support "made a huge difference," and shoppers have expressed disapproval on social media.

On Friday, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled next year’s city budget, signaling a shift away from pandemic emergency planning. Next, antiviral treatments to help fight serious COVID-19 disease were once very hard to access. But now as COVID-19 cases start to decrease in San Diego, are there enough doses? After, Sempra Energy, the parent company of San Diego Gas & Electric, paid out its highest profits ever to its investors Friday. Some SDG&E ratepayers might be wondering if there is a connection to the massive spike in bills they’ve paid in recent months. Then, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with San Diego Comic Fest’s new president Alonso Nunez about the fest events happening this week. Finally, award-winning pianist Jeeyoon Kim is debuting a mixed-media concert to coincide with the release of her new album this week. Kim joined Midday Edition to share selections and insights from her upcoming concert.

Every day, hundreds of people are taken into law enforcement custody in New York City. Former President Donald Trump is expected to become one of them as early as next week.

Hundreds of San Diegans are being evicted regardless of their ability to pay rent. Meanwhile, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria says he’s committed to installing bike lanes in the city, despite local opposition. Plus, California has kept new regulations for its rooftop solar market a closely guarded secret.

Founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, armed with a rich Alvin Ailey lineage and a cadre of 18 spectacular dancers, have re-envisioned ballet through technical precision, athletic prowess, and sheer passion. Their blockbuster hit, STAR DUST: From Bach to David Bowie, honoring two musical icons, has rocked the dance world and will make your spirits soar! “This was simply one of the most exciting performances I’ve seen on the dance series, less a rock ballet than a rock concert…” – The Washington Post Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Do you find it difficult, confusing, or exhausting to have conversations about race or identity? Does the topic of racism bring up complicated feelings for you? Do you want to understand the issues better and become an engaged ally for racial justice? Start building bridges of understanding and take action for racial justice with Racial Resilience, a 7-week online series gathering weekly beginning Wednesday, September 7th. Led by highly sought after antiracism experts Dr. Seth Schoen and Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter, Racial Resilience will equip you to understand and respond to racism in all its forms, have compassion for your feelings and experiences around race and racism, cultivate understanding and awareness of the experiences of others, and take antiracist compassionate action that feels right for you. We'll utilize compassion-based contemplative practices as we engage with this critical issue facing our world, our communities, our faith communities, and our personal relationships. Discover how compassion can move us to understanding and sustain us in taking compassionate antiracist action for racial justice and equity.

This weekend in the arts: Coachella or "couch-ella," Desert X; piñatas, Wayne Thiebaud, contemporary dance and contemporary classical music