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Firefighters are still battling a blaze at a massive frozen-food storage facility near downtown Los Angeles six days after the fire started.

Join more than 1,000 guests for a sold-out culinary festival featuring 50+ food, wine, beer, and spirit vendors from across California and beyond. Guests will enjoy a curated tasting experience showcasing standout local restaurants, regional wineries, craft beverages, and visiting producers while discovering new favorites throughout the evening. Featured participants include Vigilucci’s Trattoria, VAGA Restaurant and Bar, Fox Point Farms, Cox Family Vineyards, Negociant Urban Winery, Tap Truck, and Venga Tequila. More than a food and drink event, the festival supports 17 nonprofit organizations across North County focused on youth development, education, the arts, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and community wellness. Attendees can direct the nonprofit beneficiary connected to their ticket purchase, creating a direct impact through participation. The evening also includes a silent auction and raffle benefiting participating community organizations. Visit: https://www.encinitaswinefestival.com/ Encinitas Wine and Food Fest on Facebook / Instagram

There’s more budget trouble coming for the city of San Diego. Revenue from the recent fee for trash pick up is falling short and could go away completely.

Celebrate OMA’s Artist Alliance exhibition at Sparks Gallery! Enjoy refreshments and creative conversations as you mingle with artists and art lovers. Sparks Gallery is located in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter at: 530 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Exhibition On View: August 9–October 4, 2026 Ticket Prices: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side. Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it. Sculpting Clay Figures Using fast-drying, versatile modeling clay, this art workshop will emphasize a 3-D form that looks good from every angle. Have fun, experiment, and add texture as you make each unique clay piece. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Ticket Prices: Adult: $65 Member: $50 Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Helen Woodward Animal Center invites dolled-up and dapper, furry alumni and friends for a celebration of animal rescue. You can sashay your way down the runway, and claim your pet's regal title! McGregor's Bar & Grill will donate 30% of all food and drink purchases during the event to support the Center pets and programs! The Center’s 12th Annual Puppy Prom brings our four-legged companions together in search of the Prom King & Queen! This year, attendees can enter three costume catagories and all pets entered have the chance to win the people choice awards! This is event is open to the public 21+ and free to attend. If you wish to be part of the contests, a $20 registration donation goes to supporting the pets and programs! Join us at the 12th Annual Puppy Prom on Sunday, May 17 from 11a.m. to 1p.m. Hosted by McGregor’s Bar & Grill located at 10475 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 Helen Woodward Animal Center on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

The scythe-winged birds have nested in the cracks of the Western Wall and other holy sites in Jerusalem for thousands of years.

All eyes are on one billionaire’s spending for governor. A CalMatters analysis shows the story may lie in the millions spent by down-ballot candidates.

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In this zany 1940s comedy, Oliver Adams is on the brink of a major success. His novel “The Angel Next Door” is set to be published, and famed Broadway playwrights Charlotte and Arthur Sanders have already adapted his book for what is sure to be a huge stage hit. And who do they have their eye on as the leading lady? Margot Bell, of course – the very person Oliver adores and about whom he has written his novel (though he hasn’t told her yet). When they all converge for a weekend in Newport, Rhode Island, the thin walls of the well-appointed mansion reveal that the angel may not be angelic, and only the power of theatre can save the play, Oliver’s novel, and perhaps most importantly, his heart. Scripps Ranch Theatre on Facebook / Instagram