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In his first public statement since leaving the state to enter a rehabilitation clinic, San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher officially resigned from the position.

Marisa DeLuca (She/Her) is a post-contemporary artist working in painting, drawing, and photography. Her practice examines intersections between time, memory, impermanence, and critical theory. She received her BA in Visual Arts (Studio) from UCSD in 2021 and is currently pursuing her MFA at San Diego State University's School of Art + Design. Sourcing original photographs from the Oceanside Historical Society's archives and incorporating materials from dismantled antique homes Marisa will continue to investigate the origins of cycles of disappearance and remnant from a new angle - anchored in the city she loves. Marisa continues her creative research into memory and forgetting, permanence and catastrophic change in this limited series, transubstantiating the charred remains of the home located at 610 Minnesota Avenue into reliquary paintings. Marisa’s Artist Occupancy runs from June 6, 2023 to July 15, 2023 with variable open studios opportunities Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. A closing exhibition is planned for 7/15/23 at 5:00 p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media Marisa DeLuca: Instagram Backfence Society: Facebook / Instagram

The 2023 Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) takes place June 8 - 11, 2023 at various locations throughout San Diego County, in celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day. The event will feature a total of 34 films; 11 feature films, 19 shorts, and 4 animated short films. Opening night will be held June 8 at MOPA in Balboa Park screening "THE WATER WALKER" with Oceanside-born Producer Stevie Salas in attendance and "WHO ARE THE MARCUSES?" with Director Matthew Mishory in attendance. ABOUT THE FILMS: "THE WATER WALKER" is a documentary-animation hybrid that illustrates the journey of an Indigenous youth climate activist, Autumn Peltier. Narrated by Indigenous Hollywood icon Graham Greene, "THE WATER WALKER" is a stunning documentary-animation hybrid tracing the roots, passion and perseverance of leading Indigenous youth climate activist, Autumn Peltier. "WHO ARE THE MARCUSES?" is Matthew Mishory’s feature documentary about a mysterious and unlikely pair of philanthropists: the unassuming Long Island couple and Holocaust refugees Lottie and Howard Marcus, whose half a billion-dollar gift to Ben-Gurion University in Israel—the single largest charitable donation to the State of Israel in its history—inspired peace and climate action through water technology. The film features Warren Buffett and Israeli President Isaac Herzog, among others. Blue Water Film Festival on Facebook

Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country's two biggest prisons.

Couples hoping to tie the knot on the most romantic day of the calendar will have the opportunity Wednesday, as the San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk has a limited number of appointments available to be married on Valentine's Day.

There were lots of smiles and wagging tails in El Cajon Wednesday as a flight carrying more than 100 rescued beagles arrived safely.

Step into a world of handwork with over 175 exhibits of beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, vintage finds, and antiquities at the San Diego Bead & Design Show. July 7 through 9, shop the beautiful array of exhibits presented by artists, artisans, and tradespeople at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Meet and shop directly from skilled artisans, many who have spent decades perfecting their skills, or from tradespeople and merchants who have searched the world for unique gems, beads and antiquities. Visions of an old world bazaar come to mind as you browse the aisles showcasing everything from lampwork beads, hand-cut gemstones, antique trade beads, and vintage findings, to tribal textiles, and eco-dyed clothing. Workshops are ongoing throughout the show for those who want to roll up their sleeves and explore their creative side, and are offered at all skill levels --in categories such as jewelry design, metal work, wirework, beadwork, decorative painting, mixed media, enameling, and soldering. Early workshop registration is recommended to reserve your seat. Explore over 175 exhibits, take part in workshops, socialize with other artful-minded souls, and watch designers and craftspeople demonstrate their work -San Diego Bead & Design Show is a place for creativity and self expression! Enjoy the beautiful and relaxed location of the Sheraton San Diego, and take in the creativity all weekend long! For more information visit: beadanddesign.com Stay Connected on Social Media San Diego Bead & Design Show Facebook and Instagram

Plenty of songs celebrate drinking. But what about music that finds joy in — well, not drinking? Music critic Sasha Frere-Jones reflects upon a few songs that have been meaningful to his sobriety.

Learn a few tricks of the editing trade on how to critique and rewrite your own pages. From questions to ask your first draft to tips on how to be a ninja assassin editor, this class will give you a set of editing tools to rewrite and craft your best pages. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org

The attacks set the stage for what is likely to be a new round of fighting a week after an exchange of fire between Israel and Islamic Jihad.