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A new proposal in the state legislature would require the state to lead on setting homelessness reduction goals, tie grant funding to how well cities and counties can meet those goals and would provide ongoing funding from the state. And President Biden’s visit to Ukraine is giving hope to some Ukrainians here in San Diego. Plus, as the city of San Diego rolls out its organic waste program, we have composting tips for you.

Conversation with author Frank Uhle (Cinema Ann Arbor) and a curated program of rare experimental films from the 1960s and ’70s with Ann Arbor connections. 60 min film program includes: works by George Manupelli (founder of the Ann Arbor Film Festival); Pat Oleszko (beloved festival performance artist); Mary Cybulski and John Tintori (she a script supervisor for Ang Lee; he the editor of Eight Men Out); Danny Plotnik’s (Skate Witches and author of Super 8, an illustrated history); and Andrew Lugg (filmmaker/philosophy professor). The experimental shorts will be intercut with oddities and extras including snippets of film used to promote campus screenings, audience-created work from the Ann Arbor Film Festival, and pre-show informational reels. These works have been digitally transferred from original 16mm prints, many for the first time, for Uhle’s book tour film program. Discussion + book signing with author Frank Uhle to follow the film program. Program: Once Kittyhawk (Doug Rideout) – 1972 (36 minutes) A profile of Ann Arbor’s legendary avant-garde music/theater troupe which includes a recreation of one of their signature pieces. Starring Robert and Mary Ashley, Joe and Anne Wehrer, Nick Bertoni, Milton Cohen, George Manupelli, Cynthia Liddell, and others. Gerard Malanga as the Baron von Richthofen (George Manupelli) – 1967 (4 minutes) A musical sendup of the WWI flying ace starring poet/Warhol associate Gerard Malanga, then in town as a film festival juror Footsi (Pat Oleszko – with soundtrack by “Blue” Gene Tyranny) – 1978 (5 minutes) A comical exploration of the world by a tiny pair of fingers, made by the film festival’s longtime performance artist No Smoke (Mary Cybulski/John Tintori) – ca 1975 (2 minutes) An experimental short made by Cinema Guild members to inform audiences about smoking rules in campus auditoriums. Gemini Fire Extension (Andrew Lugg) – 1972 (5 minutes) Experimental short featuring performance artist John Orentlicher Skate Witches (Danny Plotnick) – 1986 (2 minutes) An 8mm short about some punky female skateboarders. Shot in the heart of U-M campus, and an award winner at the Ann Arbor 8mm Film Festival. 23rd Ann Arbor Film Festival Clear Leader Film – 1986 (3 minutes) Animation drawn by audience members on a strip of film in the festival lobby. All are HD transfers from 16mm, except Skate Witches, which was shot on Super 8 For more information visit: digitalgym.org Stay Connected on Social Media Instagram / Facebook

A Secret 16 MM Bruce Willis Film! See It On 16MM is back with a big summer surprise! It’s going to be a Bruce Willis Banger… Run Time: 120 min. Starring: Bruce Willis For more information visit: digitalgym.org Stay Connected on Social Media Instagram / Facebook

Join us for the ultimate poolside cinema experience at Lakehouse Resort! Located on the 80-acre Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse Resort is hosting Dive-in Movies on the pool deck all summer long. The series kicks off on July 14th with a screening of Jaws on the Water, and the lineup will continue with Finding Nemo on July 21st, Top Gun: Maverick on July 28th, Moana on August 4th and Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl on August 11th. Guests can also purchase a lounge chair for $20 or a pool float for $10 to float on the water while watching the movie. Each showing will have signature-themed cocktails and mocktails, a full bar, along with popcorn, nachos, and hot dogs for purchase to indulge in poolside treats while enjoying the film. Guests are encouraged to take a dip in the water as the movie plays. For more information visit: lakehousehotelandresort.com Jaws PG Finding Nemo G Top Gun: Maverick PG-13 Moana PG Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl PG-13

Batool Cakes, a professional bakery in Rafah, has reopened to meet the demand of displaced Palestinians seeking cakes to celebrate life even amid war.

The county's COVID-19 rental assistance program continued to approve requests for April to June, without knowing if funds would be available.

During a surprise visit to Ukraine Monday, President Joe Biden said the U.S. will back the country for as long as it takes. Nearly a year after the Russian invasion, a group of retired U.S. military personnel has been volunteering to help Ukrainian authorities disarm mines and other explosives. Then, San Diego County is set to experience some of its wettest, coldest weather of the year this week. A preview of what to expect. Next, we tag along for a boat ride on Lake Tahoe with researchers studying the threats to the lake's famous crystal clear water. And, a preview of some of the films screening at the Oceanside International Film Festival which returns this week to The Brooks Theater in Oceanside. Finally, a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anthony Doerr about writing and more ahead of his appearance Tuesday at the Writers Symposium by the Sea at Point Loma Nazarene University.

Three National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent were on board when a helicopter crashed near the Mexican border. A soldier was seriously injured.

NPR's Scott Simon recounts the heroic actions of a Chicago bus driver and his passengers, who saw buildings on fire at 2 a.m. and raced to warn residents.

It was a night of few surprises, but felt triumphant nonetheless. Here's what NPR pop culture critics had to say as they watched the 96th Academy Awards — from red carpet to the final winners.