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San Diego Italian Film Festival Presents "Primadonna" (The Girl From Tomorrow) The Girl from Tomorrow tells the story of Lia, a young woman who reacts to the most terrible form of violence with an act of rebellion which blows apart the social conventions of the time. In a world where the strongest dictate the rules, and where the powerful make decisions while the weak do as they’re told, her courage will pave the way for the fight for women’s rights. Italian with English subtitles. Directed by Marta Savina For more information visit: sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Suzie Hicks the Climate Chick is an up-and-coming educator and TV host with a YouTube series tailored to kids ages 4 through 8.

A recreational boat crashed into a ferry transporting 45 people on the final day of a sand-sculpting festival in Florida, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others, officials said.

After eight Air Force airmen were killed in a November crash near Japan, the Pentagon last week grounded its entire fleet of V-22 Ospreys. In other news, we look at what the money raised through parking meters is used for in light of the San Diego City Council voting to create new "community parking districts" in Kearny Mesa and San Ysidro. Plus, we check in with some local independent bookstores on their top picks to gift the reader in your life.

Three climate stations in San Diego received record rainfall for the month of August, just with Sunday's rainfall.

All three of these books would make great gifts for gardeners and armchair oglers alike, and may tempt you to book a garden tour — or maybe even plant some bulbs and seeds yourself.

The 2023 Kowit Awards is this Friday. We speak with Lee Herrick, the California Poet Laureate and a featured speaker at the event. Plus, other arts and culture events happening in San Diego this weekend.

Cinema Under the Stars presents "The Fifth Element" Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 18+ “THE FIFTH ELEMENT” (1997. 126 minutes. R) - Visionary filmmaker Luc Besson’s futuristic cyberpunk space opera. A 23rd century taxi driver (Bruce Willis ) and the mysterious Leeloo (Milla Jovovich ) must wrangle all 5 elements needed to stave off the imminent space evil heading the planet’s way. Co-stars Gary Oldman. More Information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 6 p.m. or your card will be charged — Cancel online before 5 p.m. or call the theater before 6 p.m. A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.

As we head into the holiday season, hundreds of migrants are sleeping at the San Diego International Airport, and advocates see this as a sign that taxpayer dollars targeted toward migrants aren’t being well spent. In other news, a new report says more than half of those detained by immigration officials in the San Diego area are held for too long. Plus, we hear from our resident movie critics about the films they’re thankful for.

The Barona Band of Mission Indians proudly invites the San Diego community to celebrate Native American heritage at the 51st Annual Barona Powwow over Labor Day Weekend. The three-day cultural celebration starts on Friday, September 1 with gourd dancing at 6 p.m. and a dramatic grand entry of dancers in colorful regalia at 8 p.m. The Barona Powwow will continue Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Hundreds of Native American participants of all ages and from across the country will showcase their dancing skills as they compete in a variety of categories, such as the Fancy Shawl Dance and Grass Dance, for more than $75,000 in prize money. In addition to beautiful regalia and dancing, spectators will be able to enjoy Hand Drum contests, singing and music, popular Native American food including delicious Indian fry bread tacos, arts and crafts, and handcrafted jewelry. The Barona Powwow will be held at the Barona Sports Complex located on the Barona Indian Reservation just one mile north of the Barona Resort & Casino on Wildcat Canyon Road in Lakeside. Connect with Barona Powwow on Facebook!