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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. Here what's playing at La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas: Friday, June 9, 2023 - 5:00 PM: Screening of "ALOHA El DATIL," from Del Mar based non-profit WILDCOAST - 5:15 PM: Screening of "WATERMAN," From Encinitas based non-profit SeaTrees by "Sustainable Surf," Narrated by Jason Mamoa - 7:30 PM: Screening of "IN BETWEEN 2 WATERS" - 7:35 PM: Screening of "THE SEA TURTLE ARRIBADA" - 7:45 PM: Screening of "PATRICK AND THE WHALE" Q&A to follow with Director Mark Fletcher Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 5:00 PM: "WATER = LIFE" (short) - 5:05 PM: "JALPI," Patagonia Films’ documentary short - 5:25 PM: "THE SNAIL & THE WHALE" - 6:10 PM: "THE GOOD DOLPHINS" - 6:40 PM: "BLUEBACK" Virtual Q&A to follow with filmmaker - 7:30 PM: "HOT PINK DOLPHINS," Patagonia Films’ documentary short - 8:00 PM: "WILD ISLES" Q&A to follow with Director Jon Cleave Visit the website for tickets + more information. Tickets are sold online + at the door. Blue Water Film Festival on Facebook

Accessing the beach is now a little more difficult in one part of Encinitas. A beach parking lot south of the city has been temporarily closed due to recent storm damage.

There are a lot of cooks at NPR. Every time we ask our staff for recommendations for our annual, year-end books guide, we get back a veritable smorgasbord of cookbook offerings.

Come celebrate and honor the life of Coach Herb Meyer with Carol Meyer (spouse) Joe and David (sons) Meyer as they prepare to say goodbye. There are two events open to the public. Funeral mass at the Mission in Oceanside at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19 and a Celebration of Life on May 20 at 4 p.m. His wife Carol wants everyone two know that both events are open to everyone (public). Legendary High School Coaches Ed Burke and John Carroll are the keynote speakers for the Celebration of Life event at El Camino HS on May 20 at 3 - 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers , the family requests donating to the Herb Meyer Scholarship Memorial Fund. The fund will provide yearly scholarships to Oceanside Student Athletes. It has been filed as a 501c and as the family waits for it to be established, they have setup a gofundme page. The family asks if you can mention the Celebration of Life event for May 20 at Herb Meyer Stadium and the Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The South Bay city joins the growing patchwork of cities that have taken or are considering a harsher stance on homelessness.

Lane closures will begin at 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Tuesday stretching from West Main Street to Loren Drive.

The Catholic Diocese of San Diego says it may file for bankruptcy as it faces hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits. The legal claims date back as far as the 1940s. Then, the future of the Imperial Valley’s largest hospital is in jeopardy. A string of financial challenges have left multiple departments of El Centro Regional Medical center shuttered. Plus, the military is now allowing troops to serve even if they don't get vaccinated for COVID-19. Congress passed a law late last year that overturned the Pentagon's previous vaccine mandate. Also, we take a look into one of the state’s biggest upcoming political battles: the fight over labor conditions for fast food workers. Later, a new app looks to prepare and train people in CPR before an actual emergency. Finally, a local chef offers some tips and recommendations for a special Valentine’s Day dinner at home.

A lawsuit says Turner allegedly was not a resident or registered voter in San Diego 30 days before filing nomination papers.

In the valleys, Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee and Poway, a heat advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. High temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees.

In Spanish history, the "Golden Age" (Siglo de Oro) corresponds generally to the 16th and the 17th centuries, both politically and culturally. Politically, Spain became the most powerful country in Europe in the 16th century, but by the end of the 17th century, was reduced to being a bone of contention between France and Austria. Culturally, on the other hand, Spain gave to world literature Don Quijote (Cervantes) and Don Juan (Tirso de Molina), and in painting Ribera, El Greco (a Cretan by birth) Zurbarán, Murillo and Velázquez. *This is a virtual event that will take place over Zoom. Register for the event here!