October 18, 2019

SDPD Investigating Suspected Hate Crime, San Diego Opera Opens New Season With ‘Aida’ And Lizzo Is Bringing Her ‘Cuz I Love You Too’ Tour To San Diego

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The San Diego Police Department says surveillance video corroborates a Syrian teen’s report of being attacked on the trolley by a man shouting Islamaphobic slurs. Now, police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. It’s one of several recent incidents targeting the local Muslim community. Plus, the San Diego Opera opens its new season with Verdi’s “Aida.” This is a scaled-back version but KPBS’ Beth Accomando says it still keeps the “grand” in grand opera. And KPBS alum, and new editor of Pacific Magazine, Nina Garin, returns for a preview of the top local events happening in October, including rapper and singer Lizzo’s show at SDSU.

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October 18, 2019

SDPD Investigating Suspected Hate Crime, San Diego Opera Opens New Season With ‘Aida’ And Lizzo Is Bringing Her ‘Cuz I Love You Too’ Tour To San Diego

Listen Later

18 minutes

The San Diego Police Department says surveillance video corroborates a Syrian teen’s report of being attacked on the trolley by a man shouting Islamaphobic slurs. Now, police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. It’s one of several recent incidents targeting the local Muslim community. Plus, the San Diego Opera opens its new season with Verdi’s “Aida.” This is a scaled-back version but KPBS’ Beth Accomando says it still keeps the “grand” in grand opera. And KPBS alum, and new editor of Pacific Magazine, Nina Garin, returns for a preview of the top local events happening in October, including rapper and singer Lizzo’s show at SDSU.

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