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Film editor Laurent Sénéchal just received an Oscar nomination for his work on 'Anatomy of a Fall' and he discusses the challenges of editing the tense thriller.

Ever wondered why ductal networks in your body are so crucial? Or how does one land a space shuttle (in a simulator)? Or how to be a citizen neuroscientist? Come learn about the dark passages that carry enzymes to our vitals, how to do neuroscience in the wild, and about the adrenaline-fueled science of simulated space shuttle landings! Looking for a night out that's both fun & brainy? Nerd Nite San Diego is a regular popular science event that takes place every other month at the Kensington Club in San Diego. The events feature science presentations, games, and networking. Nerd Nite is back on May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Kensington Club, and we’ve got an evening packed with science, drinks, and mingling. It’s like TEDx, but with more drinks and fewer suits! Outside food is allowed. The bar is cash only, ATM available. Street parking may be limited. Ride-sharing is encouraged.

In 2021, just 16% of Sequoia Elementary School’s third grade class met the state standard. Now, as fifth graders, more than half do.

Owners of affordable housing properties would face stricter noticing requirements when they want to sell their properties.

Join the excitement at the Gold Over America Tour, starring Simone Biles and featuring squad members Shilese Jones, Fred Richard, Melanie Johanna De Jesus Dos Santos, and more. This celebration of world-class gymnastics is designed to inspire the next generation of champions. Register for presale, or learn more about premium group experiences for this event!

As more rain is ready to hit San Diego County, Carlsbad has declared its third storm-related emergency in recent weeks. In other news, California State University professors and other faculty have approved a new contract. Plus, Point Loma Nazarene University is hosting the 29th annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea this week. We hear from one of the writers appearing at this year’s festival.

Starting in Chula Vista, more than 300 law enforcement agencies and Special Olympics athletes will carry the Flame of Hope across seven Southern California counties, culminating June 8 in Long Beach to launch the 2024 Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games. Members of San Diego Law Enforcement Agencies and Special Olympics Southern California Athletes, including: Chula Vista Chief of Police Roxana Kennedy San Diego Assistant Chief Bernie Colon Special Olympics Global Messenger, Athlete and Law Enforcement Torch Run Council Member, Thomas Selbe Members from additional law enforcement agencies and Special Olympics athletes ABOUT LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN (www.sosc.org/torchrun). Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is the largest public awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC). While Law Enforcement Torch Run is represented in all 50 U.S. states, Canadian provinces and 46 nations with 97,000 officers around the world, Southern California is one of the leading programs in the world, raising $1.7 million in 2023 alone. Since Law Enforcement Torch Run’s inception in 1981, it has raised more than $1 billion globally to support Special Olympics. ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (www.sosc.org) Special Olympics Southern California enriches the lives of athletes and their communities through sports, leadership programs and athlete health. Our free, year-round programs lead to improved health, self-confidence, and independence among athletes with intellectual disabilities and acceptance and inclusion in the community. Special Olympics Southern California has earned a four-star ranking from Charity Navigator for exceeding industry standards. This ranking is the highest Charity Navigator offers to an organization and is given because Special Olympics has demonstrated strong financial health and a commitment to accountability and transparency. Learn more at www.sosc.org.

After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general.

The woman who accused then-Fox News host of sexual assault in 2017 said that she "remembered saying 'no' a lot," according to a police report. Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of Defense.

This weekend in the arts: Tons of PST ART events at visual art spaces around the region; contemporary art meets contemporary composition; Karla Cordero's poetry with folk dance; "Tres Minutos" opera with the San Diego Symphony; plus live music picks and holiday events.