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Based on an actual criminal case in France in which a Senegalese woman killed her baby daughter, Alice Diop's film is rigorous, powerful and crackling with ideas about isolation and colonialism.

Cross-border COVID travel restrictions have kept Tijuana shoppers from visiting San Ysidro stores, which means a large number of businesses near the border have closed or have been struggling to stay open. Business owners are hoping that will change now that the travel restrictions at the border have been lifted. Plus: California’s economy is roaring back, food banks are battling rising food prices and more of the local news you need.

The "Pleasure of Your Company" music series sponsored by Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library welcomes the Me Kolme Trio on Sunday, May 8, at 2:30 p.m.. This virtuoso ensemble, comprised of violinist Päivikki Nykter, clarinetist Robert Zelickman, and pianist Kyle Adam Blair, will perform works by Mozart, Schumann and Arutiunian. A versatile recitalist and chamber musician, Päivikki Nykter, is equally at home with standard repertoire as well as contemporary music. A native of Finland, she has served as an Artist-in-Residence at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Music Department is now a freelance violinist maintaining a busy concert and teaching schedule, in both the U.S. and Europe. She has recorded on a number of labels. Robert Zelickman has been teaching and performing in San Diego since 1982. A member of the bass clarinet quartet JAMB and co-director of Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble, he was a member of Orchestra Nova for 23 seasons and has performed with the San Diego Symphony and the San Diego Opera. He recently retired from UCSD where he lectured on Jewish Music, conducted the Wind Ensemble, and performed regularly, premiering many new compositions. Kyle Adam Blair’s major focuses include the performance of new works in collaboration with composers, and the performance of works from the art music and song repertory of the 20th and 21st centuries. He earned his DMA from UCSD and currently is the staff pianist for the UCSD’s Department of Music and is also on the faculty of the UCSD’s Department of Theater and Dance. Come enjoy a delightful afternoon of chamber music in the intimate setting of the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. There is no charge for the concert, although donations are appreciated. In view of the current public health situation, masks will be required for all in attendance, and the number of attendees will be limited to 100. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd. Call (858) 538-8158 or visit www.srfol.org for more information.

Ken Block, an action sports legend who also co-founded Hoonigan Racing, died on Monday at 55 after his snowmobile fell backwards on a steep slope.

An atmospheric river is a relatively narrow channel of wind, hence the "river," that transports water vapor from the tropics to the West Coast, where it's producing rain and heavy winds.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Babel or The Necessity of Violence, Sultana's Dream, La última copa/The Last Cup, and Brick.

In a lawsuit, an ex-staffer alleges the late Fox News chief Roger Ailes, shown above, sexually abused her for years. She is also suing former top Fox executive Bill Shine, alleging he enabled Ailes.

From the organizers: Celebrating ballet masterworks from the 20th century by the father of American ballet, George Balanchine, and the famed New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Peter Martins. 'Rubies' In 1967, the great Russian-born choreographer, George Balanchine, created his world famous ballet Jewels for the New York City Ballet. The three act ballets all have a different composer and motif. Rubies, with music by Igor Stravinsky, is the second act of the ballet and truly captures the sexy energy and athleticism of our country. The ballet is packed with adventure, fun and playfulness, and the dazzling bejeweled costumes will take your breath away. 'Divertimento' from 'Le Baiser De La Fée' Divertimento from Le Baiser De La Fée (the Fairy’s Kiss) was created for the New York City Ballet for the 1972 Stravinsky Festival. The New York Times dance critic has described the ballet as one of George Balanchine’s greatest and most unusual works. The choreography is deeply poetic and has always moved audiences by its light and shade, creating an experience you will never forget. 'Ash' With accelerated tempi to the exciting music by Michael Torke, Peter Martins, former artistic director of New York City Ballet, launches 10 dancers on a non-stop series of thrilling solos, duets, and ensemble dances that leaves audiences amazed and thrilled. Performances: Sat, Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:00pm and Sun, Nov 13, 2022 at 2:00pm Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave, Downtown San Diego Thur, Nov 17, 2022 at 7:30pm Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido City Ballet of San Diego on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Critics of the Bangor Daily News said the redacted version promotes a whitewashed and sanitized version of Martin Luther King Jr. that does not convey his radical views and work as an activist.

And what about a cold or RSV? With all the illness spreading, it's virus soup out there these days. Some people feel so sick they're wondering if they're fighting more than one germ at once.