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The 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival included a satisfying mix of independent film stalwarts like Steven Soderbergh and Richard Linklater — plus plenty of bold new voices, too.

The UN secretary-general has called on countries to continue funding the main agency that provides aid in Gaza, following claims that some of its employees were involved in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

"We are bringing together the city, county and state resources to help those that need it the most," said Chairwoman Nora Vargas, San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Supporters of Friendship Park marked the 51st anniversary of its inauguration on Saturday.

Recently, on a flight from San Diego to New York, reporter Jasmine Garsd sat next to a young man from Ecuador, who told her the story of his journey to the U.S.

To celebrate the pure magic that tacos offer to the world, the San Diego Reader is pleased to invite you to the beautiful land of tacos referred to as Reader Tacotopia 2023! The largest UNLIMITED taco event in San Diego on Sept. 9, 2023. This event will once again take place in beautiful Golden Hill Park. At Tacotopia, we take advantage of our SoCal surroundings by gathering the very best taco vendors all in one place for your gastronomic pleasure. We combed the region, searching far and wide from TJ to LA, only extending invites to the true elite. From established taco chains to mom and pop taco stands and trucks, Tacotopia has a diverse selection for every kind of taco aficionado. At the end of the day, attendees will ultimately decide who will win the Best Taco Award at Tacotopia 2023! The unlimited taco tasting, full-sized pours and margaritas available at the bar, live music, lawn games and San Diego sun makes this our most popular event every year. While you eat your weight in tacos and bask in the San Diego sunshine, there will be live music, a bar with beer, margaritas, and more! Proceeds from the bar will benefit The Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation. 21+ ONLY Choose from two ticket options: General Admission Ticket: Valid from 2-5 p.m. Includes tacos from all vendors while supplies last from 2-5 p.m. Enjoy live music, live art demonstrations and beer & margaritas from the bar. Discounted pre-sale tickets available for a limited time. These tickets are likely to sell out. Does not include drink tickets! VIP Ticket: Valid from 1- 5 p.m. (early admittance). VIP hour from 1-2 p.m.! Includes 1 drink ticket, tacos from all vendors from 1pm-5pm while supplies last. Enjoy LIVE music, live art demonstrations and beer & margaritas from the bar. Discounted pre-sale tickets available for a limited time. These tickets are likely to sell out. The party will be happening, rain or shine. Sorry, but infants, children, and pets will not be permitted. No refunds will be issued. Remember, no smoking in the park. Samples are all while supplies last!

Free to attend. Join us on Memorial Day, Monday May 29 for a special commemorative wreath ceremony in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This event will include guest speakers, a flyover, and tossing a memorial wreath over the ship in honor of the fallen. Doors close at 9:20 a.m. Can’t make it to the event? Join the ceremony live on Facebook. U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY ARIZONA BAND PERFORMANCE - Enjoy entertaining patriotic music by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Band Arizona instrumentalists on the flight deck! There are two timed performances at 11:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Don’t miss out! This event is included in regular Museum admission. THE MUSIC MACHINE, BONITA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL MIXED SHOW CHOIR - Enjoy patriotic entertainment by one of San Diego’s top-ranked advanced mixed show choirs, Bonita Vista High School’s Music Machine! Be sure to head to the flight deck to get your seats for this entertaining performance. This event is included in regular Museum admission. NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE – MAY 29 AT 3 p.m. - Established into law by Congress in 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance is when Americans pause and observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to honor those who have fallen while serving in the U.S. military. Join us on the flight deck to observe a moment of silence, or wherever you are, to pause and remember those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in uniform. This event is included with regular museum admission. Visit: midway.org/exhibits-activities/special-days/legacy-week

After years of being stuck in bureaucratic limbo, it appears that the old Central Library in Downtown San Diego will begin offering shelter services to the homeless later this month. Then, a volunteer group is providing medical care to unhoused people in Sacramento, where in 2021, almost 200 unsheltered people died. The practice of bringing medicine to the people is taking off around the state. Next, plastic waste is a huge environmental problem for the earth and its oceans. One answer to the problem is being explored in San Diego. Then, while in some ways the world-famous Hollywood-dwelling mountain lion, P-22 was unique, mountain lions aren’t uncommon here and they make their homes closer to humans than you might think. Finally, we talk to Jeff Speck, author of, “Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time” about efforts to transform America’s cities away from cars, toward a more walkable future.

Conservation groups have worked out details to buy a critical parcel of land in San Diego’s Proctor Valley.

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to ensure its military does not take actions that violate the Genocide Convention, but the court did not call for a cease-fire.