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The Secret Life of a Cemetery is a paean to the renowned Parisian cemetery, Père Lachaise. There, 10,000 visitors a day seek the graves of some 4,500 notable figures.

Michael Vu alleges that though a plan was in place for him to succeed the retiring Chief Administrative Officer, current Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and former Supervisor Nora Vargas intervened to disrupt those plans.

Join in the joy of live, up-close storytelling--the original social media. Tellabration!™ is a worldwide synchronous celebration of storytelling. Our Ocean Beach storytelling concert reflects on the theme of "In a Grain of Sand". This phrase is parsed from a poem by William Blake--"To see the world in a grain of sand". Come hear members of Storytellers of San Diego interpret and expand on the theme with humor, empathy and pathos. Tales are personal, original, folkloric, literary. The storytellers are Marilyn McPhie, Jim Dieckmann, Emily Stamets, Patchwork Story Theatre (Patti Christensen and James Nelson-Lucas,) Carol Jaksa, JT Moring with guitar, Aunt Li-Anne, and David Schmidt. Stories are designed for ages twelve and up. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2024/nov/16/storytelling-tellabration-b519d6f2/

Weinstein's sex crimes conviction in New York was overturned last year. In a new trial, three accusers have testified that Weinstein assaulted them. Closing arguments are underway.

Emergency responders kept hope alive as they combed through fallen trees and other debris that littered hard-hit central Texas communities on the fifth day after devastating floods killed more than 100.

The Burke Revival Film Screening & Discussion Series is launching its second season with a special screening of Kent McKenzie’s 1961 drama The Exiles at Digital Gym Cinema at UC San Diego’s Park & Market. The Exiles chronicles a night in the life of a group of 20-something Native Americans who left reservation life in the 1950s to live in the Bunker Hill district of Los Angeles. The film is a narrative feature with a script pieced together from interviews with the documentary subjects. As a bonus, attendees will also view a screening of the 1965 short documentary film Bunker Hill. After the films, UC San Diego’s Campus Minister/Religious Advisor Rev. Scott Young will lead a special discussion with a panel of guests, a film reviewer, and attendees about the film. Tickets are $13 for the general public and $11 for students and seniors. Visit: The Burke Revival Film Screening & Discussion Series: The Exiles + Bunker Hill UC San Diego Park & Market on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump says he has authority to carry out the strikes, but international experts are asking if the attacks are truly about countering narcotics or instead toppling Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.

On Friday, July 4, head to Grand Social for an evening of unforgettable celebration at Red, White & Brews Night with Cedrice performing. Savor delicious wood-fired cuisine and enjoy lively entertainment in a festive, relaxed atmosphere. As the sun sets and the canyon begins to glow, gather on the lawn for the evening’s highlight: a spectacular, eco-friendly drone show beginning at 9 p.m. Watch as hundreds of choreographed lights dance across the sky, creating a dazzling display without the loud booms—perfect for families, kids, and even pets. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the canyon, it’s a truly magical way to celebrate Independence Day. Grand Social at Fairmont Gran Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

Often, discussions around screen time and kids can feel like an all-or-nothing approach to screens is needed. Dr. Michael Rich prefers a more nuanced approach. The pediatrician and founder of the Digital Wellness Lab shares his tips for achieving a balanced and nuanced relationship to screens for families. Research from the Digital Wellness Lab: https://digitalwellnesslab.org/resources/ “The Mediatrician’s Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World.” https://digitalwellnesslab.org/articles/dr-rich-highlights-lab-research-in-his-new-book/

Nine San Diego County high schools sent teams to compete at Houston's FIRST Robotics World Championships.