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As of Wednesday, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.305, according to AAA. Both ride-share companies say they're adding surcharges to deal with the spike in gas prices in the U.S.

This weekend in the arts: Cog•nate Collective at ICA North; LITVAKdance's fall performances; Bocón Arts' "Mía'; the San Diego Symphony with Brahms, Liszt and Wagner; Iranian folk music at UC San Diego; 'As You Like It" at La Jolla Playhouse and more.

The Silverado fire in Orange county sparked on Monday morning, forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Strong, and dry winds forced power outages for a million people in the Orange county and Los Angeles region. In North County power outages affected more than 2500 residents. Also, Border Patrol agents shot and killed a Mexican citizen just feet away from the pedestrian port of entry in San Ysidro. And, our partners at inewsource found UC San Diego didn't tell state prisoners about an egregious privacy breach that took place during a research study.

Ukraine's prosecutor general, Iryna Venediktova, is determined to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for what she says are war crimes. Reviewing the evidence has taken a toll on her.

The U.N.-brokered deal to ship Ukrainian grain exports was set to expire on Saturday and will now continue for at least another 120 days.

Tess Gunty's "The Rabbit Hutch," a sweeping novel set in a low-income housing community in Indiana, has won the National Book Award for fiction.

Isaiah Lee is accused of four counts, including battery. He was initially booked by police on a felony charge but prosecutors said they didn't have enough evidence to pursue it.

Come to the seaside oval to watch many of the country’s top horses compete in Del Mar’s signature event, the Pacific Classic. Known as Del Mar’s richest and most prestigious race, the Pacific Classic carries a $1 million purse and this year's winner will receive an automatic bid to race in Breeders' Cup, the World Racing Championships that will be held at Del Mar on November 5-6, 2021. The Pacific Classic takes place on August 21 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Del Mar Racetrack.Get your tickets here! Tickets go on sale online 10 AM Friday, June 18th and by phone on Monday, June 21st. All fans wishing to attend must obtain a seating package in advance of their arrival. Admission tickets and parking passes will be included in the package. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will be hosting at 100% capacity for fans in its seating areas throughout its facility. Under current California Department of Public Health guidelines, fans will be required to wear masks when visiting Del Mar, except when eating or drinking in designated areas. Requirements on face coverings may be subject to change along with state guidelines.

Most writers have a story that needs to be told. What prevents us from creating a book is the fear of unknown. “I have never done that before!” Looking back, you’ll be surprised at how some of your greatest accomplishments came with no previous experience: marriage, parenthood, work! Learn from a writer who has “been there and done that” how to find your unique voice and proceed with confidence. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their work for group discussions. Date | Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to noon Location | Online via Zoom Register here! Member admission: $36 nonmembers admission: $42 You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. For more information, please visit sandiegowriters.org/online-first-novel-phobia-with-zoe-ghahremani or call (619) 696-0363.

RELATED: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla reopens to the public (KPBS feature) After five years of renovation, we are excited to welcome you back to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's Flagship location in La Jolla. We reopen with the special exhibition Niki de Saint Halle in the 1960𝘴, the first exhibition to survey the experimental work of the French-American artist during this pivotal decade, from the artist’s Tirr, or “shooting paintings,” to the exuberant sculptures of women she called Nanas. RELATED: Artist Niki de Saint Phalle's radical decade We invite you to experience the new collection galleries, including works from artists such as Ruth Asawa, Lorna Simpson, Robert Irwin, Tschabala Self, John Baldessari, James Luna, and more. Enjoy architectural tours of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building designed by Selldorf Architects, picnic in the oceanview Art Park, peruse the new event spaces and outdoor terraces, and celebrate the future of contemporary art in our community. Be among the first to experience the newly expanded Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Flagship location in La Jolla. Join us today to receive a special invitation to our Members’ Reopening Celebration. More details are forthcoming, including music, entertainment, activities, and more! Date | Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location | Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla Plan your visit here! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit mcasd.org/events/mcasd-grand-reopening or call (858) 454-3541.