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Niki Capaci, 40, died in May 2023 after three days in the custody of a New York jail. Her family is suing the jail, claiming its medical provider, Wellpath, failed to treat her for opioid withdrawal.

Taking place on Saturday, August 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Downtown Chula Vista Association will completely transform Downtown Chula Vista’s Third Avenue into a lemon-filled oasis. In addition to the many citrus-themed bites and sips, attendees will be treated to two stages of live music, photo opps, a lemon cook-off competition, arts and crafts vendors, a wine and beer garden, and a kids zone for families. This year’s Lemon Festival will be filled with both new and returning activations for the whole community to enjoy. At each hour of the event, there will be a Lemon Squeeze off competition to find out who can squeeze the most lemon juice in a minute. There will also be a Lemon Costume Contest with categories for best dressed adult, child and dog. Along with the new competitions, the return of previous activations such as the Lemon Grove photo opportunity, Tartie the Lemon Character, the Lemon Cook Off and the Lemon Themed Chalk Art will also make a reappearance this year.

Watch parties are being hosted for all three of the United States’ group stage matches: USA vs. Vietnam (Friday, July 21 – 6 p.m. PT), USA vs. Netherlands (Wednesday, July 26 – 6 p.m. PT) and USA vs. Portugal (Tuesday, Aug. 1. – 12:00 a.m. PT). The opening group stage match on July 21 will take place at Novo Brazil Brewing in Otay Ranch. Following the USWNT match, San Diego Wave takes on the Portland Thorns at 7:30 p.m. PT in the team’s final stretch of UKG Challenge Cup group stage matches. The Wave’s signature “La Ola” will be available for a special price of $5. On July 26, the Wave will host a watch party at Guava Beach Bar & Grill in Mission Beach as the USWNT takes on the Netherlands. In the final group match for the USWNT on Aug. 1, the Wave and American Outlaws San Diego will be co-hosting a watch party at O’Brien’s Pub in Convoy. Additional watch parties and activations will continue to be added throughout the World Cup, with details here on the San Diego Wave website. Exclusive Merchandise, Prizes & Giveaways Throughout the city, San Diego Wave will have a presence at local pubs and restaurants. Exclusive coasters can be found and scanned for a chance to win a signed Alex Morgan jersey, along with additional prizes including tickets to the club’s World Cup Welcome Back Night on Sunday, Sept. 3. Limited-edition USWNT and San Diego Wave co-branded “One Nation. One Team” merchandise is also available here for purchase.

The SAMAHAN Filipino American Performance Arts & Education Center will hold its 36th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Balboa Park, at the Presidents Way Lawn on Park Boulevard. Admission is FREE! A family-oriented event focused on cultural heritage, entertainment and networking, this festival appeals to the whole family and allows San Diego locals as well as tourists the opportunity to learn about Philippine culture and performing arts through dances and music. The one-day event showcases performing arts with presentations of exhilarating folk and ethnic dances of the different regions of the Philippines by SAMAHAN’s graceful dancers accompanied with live music of the SAMAHAN Rondalla and Kulintang (gong) Music Ensembles. Every folk dance and ethnic ritual is performed in colorful, beautifully crafted traditional and ethnic attires that are particularly worn for each repertoire. Featured, as well, will be mainstream entertainment such as contemporary dances and vocals by invited local performers and martial arts exhibitions. The Festival also features visual arts by local artists, vendors offering crafts, books and other merchandise, as well as, delicious Filipino and Asian fusion food items, including deserts, like Halo Halo. Visit website at https://samahanarts.org for more information on how to participate as vendor, guest performer or festival volunteer, or call (619) 470-6024 or email at SamahanPhilDance@gmail.com.

KPBS launched a six-part series, "Where’s My Village," about the child care crisis. Last weekend, it hosted a child care resource fair.

If you dread getting on a scale to calculate your body mass index, there’s a good reason to ignore the measure. Body composition tests are an increasingly popular way to gauge health. Here’s why they're better than BMI.

This weekend in the arts: A children's book about gardening, immigration and memory; piano sensation plays Saint-Saëns; a Hitchcock spoof; a big (free) spring market; a new reading series; live music and more.

Morning Edition traveled to Ferguson and spoke to residents and leaders who have continued pushing for change in the city that was thrust into the national spotlight after the killing of an unarmed 18-year-old.

The center is intended to help those working to recover from January's devastating floods.

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern is the perfect spot to get into the American spirit and cheer on team USA during the FIFA Women’s World Cup! All-American favorites like burgers and brews will be served as the soccer match is streamed on the restaurant's TVs. The first USA game takes place on Wednesday, July 26 at 6 p.m., but guests are welcome to stop by earlier to enjoy happy hour specials from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. During happy hour guests can enjoy $7 beers, $10 cocktails, and specially priced dishes. While cheering on team USA, fans can enjoy unabashedly American dishes like the BBQ Ribs and Famous Cheeseburger. Whether you're a fan or new to women's soccer, mark your calendars and join us for a lively night of soccer with awesome food and drinks. To make a reservation or for more information visit j-fat.com Stay Connected on Instagram at @jimmys_famous and on Facebook