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After more than four hours of public testimony, the council voted to cap the number of ADUs allowed on each property to between four and six.

It's the Annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival! It's the oldest running children's kite festival in the United States. Generations have come to know and love the Kite Festival. Now it's bigger, and better than ever. Come enjoy free kite making, decorating, and flying. Marvel at spectacular demonstrations from top professional kitefliers. Enjoy free family fun, and games. Peruse the off-street fair. Enjoy delicious festival food. Listen to live music. Come see why Westways Magazine featured it as one of the "five worth the drive." The Kite Festival is perfect for kids from 0-102, who like building, designing, flying, and/or watching kites. Just come to the Kite Festival and see the community fair, food booths, professional kite fliers, and more. Visit: https://oceanbeachsandiego.com/attractions/annual-events/kiwanis-kite-festival?srsltid=AfmBOorv8n18ULZpszlQb0qayJHg2V_Jp-ssh8CVEPm3T0CzNXgXJ_jM

San Diego French Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Love, Diversity, and Cultural Connections The San Diego French Film Festival (SDFFF), presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, proudly returns for its fifth edition from May 4-7, 2025, at THE LOT La Jolla. This year’s theme, “Love in All Its Forms,” highlights the many facets of human connection—friendship, passion, solidarity, and resilience—through a compelling selection of French and francophone films. Festival Highlights Opening Night Gala – May 4 The festival launches with a glamorous red-carpet event and gala reception, featuring the screening of *En Fanfare* (*The Marching Band*, 2024). Directed by Emmanuel Courcol, this critically acclaimed drama tells the moving story of two estranged brothers brought together by music and an unexpected family discovery. The film, which received seven César Award nominations, stars Benjamin Lavernhe and Pierre Lottin. Following the screening, guests will enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres, champagne, live entertainment, and a dance party with DJ GreGTraXx. Gala attendees will also have the chance to win a luxury getaway at Club Med, courtesy of TravelBootik. Night with the Stars – May 5 A special highlight of this year’s festival is the screening of Neuilly-Poissy (2024, France), an engaging and humorous take on religious tolerance, social integration, and diversity. The film follows a wealthy businessman who is forced to rebuild his life in unexpected circumstances, using his wit to navigate a world far removed from his privileged past. Following the screening, attendees will have the unique opportunity to join a panel discussion with renowned French actor Max Boublil and director Gregory Boutboul, offering insights into the film’s themes and creative process. May 6 Screenings – Powerful Stories from Around the World Festivalgoers will have the choice between two compelling films: - Moto Taxi (*Bendskins*, 2021, Cameroon), directed by Narcisse Wandji, provides a raw and immersive look at urban life through the perspectives of three motorcycle taxi drivers in Cameroon. - Quelques Jours Pas Plus (*Just a Couple of Days*, 2024, France), directed by Julie Navarro, is a sharp and touching comedy-drama starring Camille Cottin and Benjamin Biolay. The film explores unexpected connections and personal transformation through the story of a journalist who reluctantly takes in a young Afghan refugee. Closing Night – May 7 The festival concludes with RU (2023, Canada), a poignant adaptation of Kim Thuy’s acclaimed novel. Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, the film follows a young Vietnamese girl and her family as they flee war-torn Vietnam and rebuild their lives in Quebec. With multiple award nominations, "RU" is a deeply moving story of exile, adaptation, and resilience. Beyond Film: Art, Community, and Education In addition to film screenings, SDFFF will feature two art exhibitions: - “Coeur D’Afghane, Amour À La Française” by Manaz Raiszadeh, a Franco-Afghan artist exploring themes of migration and love. - A showcase of student artworks from the Alliance Française of San Diego. The festival also includes a special educational screening on March 21, featuring *L’Océan Vu Du Coeur* (2023, Canada), a documentary about ocean conservation, presented to San Diego school students with a Q&A session. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/san-diego-french-film-festival-2025 Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a timely discussion exploring the complex security challenges, geopolitical dynamics and emerging opportunities facing Israel in the current regional and global landscape. Ambassador Ido Aharoni of Israel will provide insights into the nation's strategic decisions, internal developments and evolving international relations. This event will be moderated by Eli Berman, a professor at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) as well as a member of the Faculty Advisory Committee for the university’s Jewish Studies Program. This event is organized by the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and the Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative. The Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (MGSDII) seeks to strategically promote, support and catalyze knowledge discourse and interaction on the modern state of Israel through scholarship, engagement and collaboration.

North Korea will send thousands to support reconstruction work in Russia's Kursk region. North Korea has already supplied combat troops and conventional weapons to back Russia's war against Ukraine.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted the video profiling Christian Nationalist Pastor Doug Wilson, who opposes same-sex marriage.

The annual Play Days showcase was far more interesting than the reveals themselves.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the CEO of Hallow, a Catholic prayer app, about the next pope.

The White House could appeal the injunction issued by the judge but the decision in a federal court is a setback for President Trump.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to attack Iran for decades, but the U.S. and his own security chiefs deterred him. Now he's basking in the moment.