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Honor thy Grand Strawberry in all its forms during our family friendly day of fun Sunday, May 28 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wear your most festive Strawberry attire and bring your berry happy grin… we can’t wait to see you! There’s something for everyone… contests, kids play zone, entertainment, art, film festival, vendors and, of course, Strawberry deliciousness! The Strawberry Run 5K is at 7:30 a.m. at Vista Magnet Middle School Kid Zone Opens! 8 a.m. at Vista Magnet Middle School Just-For-Fun Kids 1/4-Mile Run at 8:45 a.m. at Vista Magnet Middle School Just-For-Fun Kids 1-Mile Run at 8:55 a.m. at Vista Magnet Middle School Pompeo DJ 9 a.m. Beer Garden Stage Strawberry Run Costume Contest at 9:30 a.m. at Tri-City Medical Center Main Stage Dr. Bronner’s Amazing SnoFoam Fire Truck Experience! at 10 a.m. at Vista Magnet Middle School Film Festival Screening: 10 a.m. at The Film Hub Strawberry Pie Eating Contest Noon at Tri-City Medical Center Main Stage View the full schedule Visit: vistastrawberryfest.com Map and Parking Vista Strawberry Festival on Facebook / Instagram WHERE TO FIND ALL THE FUN Festival activities will be found throughout Vista’s Main Street Historical area. Tri-City Medical Center Main Stage is near the Belching Beaver Tavern & Grill. Many of the festival contests are here. Children’s Paradise Kid Zone is behind the Frazier Farms Flag Pavilion on Vista Magnet Middle School sports fields. Pavilion Stage is at the corner of Broadway and Citrus (look for the flag poles!). Musical acts, a DJ and other events are here. Vista Community Stage is near the roundabout at Eucalyptus and South Santa Fe. Many community groups perform here. Beer Garden Stage hosts lots of awesome music for adults and the beer stein holding contest. The Film Festival is hosted at the The Film Hub, 170 Eucalyptus Ave.

The exhibit of the works of Mexican photojournalists, never before shown north of the U.S. border, kicks off May 5 —Cinco de Mayo— at Cuyamaca College. The photographs offer a rare window into life in the state of Guerrero, chronicling the day-to-day experiences of indigenous and Afro-Mexican people and the tragedy of poverty and ongoing drug violence. The free exhibit, called “A Photo for Freedom,” will feature the work of 20 photojournalists, in the lobby of the Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center, and will run through early June. This exhibit will also feature an online presentation by the exhibit curator and independent journalist Marlén Castro, as well as a reception featuring Oaxacan cuisine from El Tejate Restaurant in Escondido. The digital theater is adjacent to the lobby where the photos will be exhibited. Mexico is among the most dangerous parts of the world to work as a journalist. Proceeds from the sale of the photos will go to support the Mexican journalism website, Amapola —the Spanish word for poppy—, Guerrero’s largest crop that supports farmers but also fuels violent drug gangs that terrorize residents. Date | Dpening reception and online presentation Thursday, May 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location | Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center Reserve your spot here! This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required. The digital theater presentation will also be streamed live on YouTube, at https://tinyurl.com/4rr5rd7v.

The most anticipated installment of San Diego Filipino Cinema’s year-long programming, the San Diego Filipino Film Festival (SDFFF) is back on its third year this fall from October 3-8, 2023. Held during Filipino American History Month in October, SDFFF is SDFC's centerpiece event that aims to raise awareness for Filipino cinema as an important art form and a powerful tool for representation, education, and entertainment. SDFFF will bring San Diego communities together to celebrate diversity, culture, and heritage through cinema with a diverse mix of narrative features, documentaries, and short films. Larger Than Life sheds light on films that showcase stories that address current world issues from different perspectives of all walks of life.

County Chairwoman Nora Vargas is encouraging San Diegans who want to help people and families impacted by last week’s devastating storms to participate in a “Day of Service” Wednesday, Jan. 31. Nine separate community groups are joining with County representatives at three locations to collect much-needed donations. The public can help in a few ways: They can sign up to help in person to collect and sort donations and put together kits to distribute to flood survivors. They can drop off donations to help people and families recovering from the rains and floods―items ranging from rain boots, towels, and plastic storage bins to laundry detergent, bottled water, diapers and pet food. All donated items should be new and unused. See the full list of needed items below. In addition to the Day of Service people can also support rain and flood victims by making financial donations to the flood response fund that County and San Diego Foundation created. The foundation will match donations up to $100,000. The community groups working with the County include Pillars of the Community; the Jackie Robinson YMCA; The Positive Movement Foundation; the Hip Hop Health and Wellness 5K and Festival; the Harvey Family Foundation; the Urban Collaborative Project; the Emo Brown Foundation; the Sherman Heights Community Center; and Exhaling Justice. Three community sites will accept donations Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA151 YMCA Way San Diego, CA 92102 Sherman Heights Community Center2258 Island Ave. San Diego, CA. 92102 National City Family Resource Center401 Mile of Cars Way National City, CA. 91950 Bedding Inflatable mattresses Pillows Cleaning Materials Bleach Latex gloves Trash containers Garden gloves Lysol wipes Aerosol spray Laundry detergent Laundry services Paper towels Trash bags Scrubbers, sponges Dish detergent Clothing Diabetic Socks Sports bras Underwear (men, women, and children) Equipment Plastic storage bins Power washers Wet/dry vacs Shovels Sandbags with sand Blower fans Air purifiers Construction materials Heavy duty storage Food and nutrition Bottled water Snacks Baby formula Nepro shakes (Ensure) Household items Blankets Towels Linens Plastic fold up chairs Storage bins Personal hygiene Diapers (Child & Adult) Toiletries Tampons Sanitary pads Hand sanitizer Pet supplies Dog food, cat food Work gear White personal protective equipment suits Rain boots

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is campaigning in competitive districts across the U.S. with the goal of flipping control of the House of Representatives in the November election.

An Israeli music critic and a Palestinian musician share some songs with NPR's Daniel Estrin — and reflect on more than a year of the war between Israel and Hamas.

The Ghost Army is credited with saving thousands of American lives and helping end WWII in Europe. But its contributions were kept secret for half a century before it was awarded Congress' top honor.

San Diego County libraries are offering numerous activities this summer for residents looking for something to do, or just stay cool, according to a news release Friday.

Join us this Labor Day weekend at the Piazza della Famiglia in Little Italy. Our Curated Marketplace will showcase over 55 local woman-owned small businesses, artisans and makers from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 1. We will feature live entertainment, activations like trucker hat bars, charm bars, permanent jewelry, and a live watercolorist too! For more information on this event, please visit our website at www.thefemalemakermarket.com and or via our social media page on Instagram @thefemalemakermarket

Circle K will offer 40 cents off per gallon of fuel between 4 and 7 p.m. local time tomorrow, Thursday, February 29 during Circle K Fuel Day Pop-Up along with a 50% discount on car washes all day at over 200 participating Circle K locations including San Diego. Circle K is turning Leap Day into an extra day of savings throughout the West Coast offering customers a chance to enjoy substantial savings while on the go. *Up to 40 cents per gallon in certain states in accordance with applicable laws. Fuel discount per gallon starts on February 29, 2024, at 4 p.m. (local time) and ends February 29 at 7 p.m. (local time) at participating company-operated and select franchise-operated fuel locations in California, Oregon and Washington, while supplies last. The price on the pump reflects the discounted price during that time. Locations: Circle K, 3154 EL CAJON BLVD San Diego Circle K, 724 CIVIC CENTER in National City Circle K, 1535 MORENA BLVD San Diego Circle K, 60 BROADWAY Chula Vista Circle K, 98 BONITA RD Chula Vista Circle K, 7647 BALBOA AVE San Diego Circle K, 4360 GENESEE AVE San Diego Circle K, 10821 TIERRASANTA BLVD San Diego Circle K, 10496 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD San Diego Circle K, 404 TELEGRAPH CANYON RD Chula Vista