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Join us at Magic Hour: Meet & Greet Reception to kick off the 5th San Diego Filipino Film Festival. This is an intimate evening to gather, connect, and raise a glass to the films, artists, and community that make this festival shine. Meet our special guest, Maris Racal of the award-winning film "Sunshine" by Antoinette Jadaone. Your ticket includes appetizers and the chance to network with filmmakers, artists, and community leaders. Drinks are available for purchase. Limited spots available for this intimate event. Ticket/Pass Note: For everyone's safety, entry to these events will be strictly monitored. Please be ready to show your ticket or All-Access Pass upon entry. Filmmakers can retrieve their badges at this event by presenting their picture ID. Filmmakers will also have the chance to retrieve their badges at AMC from October 10-12. For security purposes, we prohibit the following items at all indoor festival venues: Large bags or backpacks (12" x 12" x 6" max.) Illegal substances or drug paraphernalia Weapons All ticket proceeds help support the Fifth Annual San Diego Filipino Film Festival and our year-long programs. Thank you for supporting our non-profit organization! Location Speakeasy X at Lime In the Coconut, 91910 San Diego Filipino Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Ten years, five chefs, one legendary table—where Burgundy’s finest meets the art of friendship. An evening a decade in the making—join Les Amis de Bernard for an extraordinary 10th anniversary celebration, featuring the rare elegance of Louis Latour Signature wines. Five acclaimed chefs—Suzette Gresham, Bernard Guillas, Katsuya Fukushima, Aron Schwartz, and Rafa Corniel—unite to craft a once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey where friendship, artistry, and Burgundy’s finest meet in perfect harmony. The 21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival, Nov 2–9, 2025. San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Join us for an exclusive evening with Napa Valley’s David Arthur Winery for a luxurious 5‑course dinner at San Diego’s iconic Mr. A’s. For 60 years this year, Mr. A’s has defined elevated dining in San Diego—housed in the historic Manchester Building, offering sweeping 180° views of the skyline, bay, Coronado, and beyond. Founded in 1985 by David Arthur Long and now helmed alongside his daughter Laura, David Arthur produces small‑lot, terroir‑driven wines known for their depth, structure, and vineyard expression. For this special dinner, David Arthur himself will pour and share stories behind each wine, showcasing varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Meritage blends, and Chardonnay crafted from ultra-premium volcanic soils. Set within Mr. A’s refined, newly refreshed dining rooms, guests will enjoy a custom menu by Executive Chef Stéphane Voitzwinkler. The evening blends Napa elegance with San Diego sophistication, creating a memorable culinary moment that celebrates family heritage, vineyard terroir, and elevated hospitality. Includes: - An intimate reception with sparkling wine Five thoughtfully paired courses - Presentation and storytelling by David Arthur - Full-service dining experience in one of San Diego’s top fine‑dining destinations with expansive views of San Diego’s bay and skyline Anticipated Wine List: (subject to change) - 2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay - 2024 Annalyce Rose - 2024 Quatro Pritchard Hill - 2021 Old Vine CS Pritchard Hill Estate - 2021 Le Boucher Pritchard Hill Estate - 2021 Elevation 1147 CS Pritchard Hill Estate Secure your seat at the table for an unforgettable night. Tax and gratuity included. Seating is extremely limited. San Diego Food + Wine Festival on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego thought leaders weigh in on how American society measures up to key civic values and why those values still matter.

The Grand Fiesta is the unforgettable finale of the San Diego Food + Wine Festival! Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of the rich cross-border culinary and cultural influence of Latin America on Southern California, featuring award-winning chefs creating world class cuisine, exceptional wines, craft beer, traditional and unique spirits of Mexico, and breathtaking, larger-than-life art installations. Stroll through the park filled with engaging experiences, savoring expertly crafted dishes from top chefs across San Diego, Southern California, and Baja. Enjoy captivating live music, engage in cultural conversations, and attend demonstrations that delve into the fascinating world of Mexican spirits and traditional culinary dishes. The 21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival, Nov 2–9, 2025. San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the Grand Tasting at the Port of San Diego, a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. The Grand Tasting is the city’s biggest foodie party of the year, featuring celebrated chefs and restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors, and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop with sailboats floating by. Indulge in a gastronomic playground of opportunity with over 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors to sip from and over 80 of the West Coast and Baja’s top chefs and restaurants serving up creative and diverse cuisine to taste through. Experience gourmet foods, art, live musical entertainment, and the thrilling “Chef of the Fest Competition,” an action-packed culinary showdown where chefs battle it out for your vote to be crowned “2025 People’s Choice – Chef of the Fest”, earn bragging rights for a year, a plaque to prove it, and up to $5,000 in cash and prizes. The 21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival, Nov 2–9, 2025. San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

All are invited to the 2025 Fellowship Forum - a showcase of cinematic creativity produced by Fellows of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego. Fellowships are a cornerstone of The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, fostering engagement, exploration, and innovation in film. They support students, faculty, and staff from across the UC San Diego academic community, providing funding or access to professional production equipment, helping bring bold cinematic ideas to life. The Fellowship Forum shines a spotlight on the diverse artistic visions and contemplative research produced by the fellows, offering audiences an inspiring look into the creative work shaping the future of cinematic arts. The event will feature a dynamic three-part program, blending film clips with lively panel discussions in 40-minute sessions, concluding with a reception of light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP! 2025 Featured Fellows: - Jamil Baldwin – Faculty: Visual Arts / FILM: "OWED" - Sophia Cleary – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "A Doll's House" - James DeLisio '25 – Alumni: Cognitive Science, Film Studies / FILM: "Lobsteropolis" - Lennon Lilienthal- Wynn '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Killjoy" - Alexander Lowe '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "If It's Not Love" - Wentao Ma – Graduate Student: Literature / RESEARCH: "Towards A Theory of Media Care in East Asia" - Myles Ortiz-Green – Graduate Student: Music / FILM: "The Month Between April and May" - Blake Riesenfeld – Undergraduate Student: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Closure" - Joe Riley – Graduate Student: Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Environmental Research / FILM: "R/V: Research Vessel" - Jorge Sánchez Cruz – Faculty: Literature / RESEARCH: "The Queer Sonic in Teo Hernández" - Hande Sever – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "In Search of 'My Beloved Pauline'" - Robert Twomey – Faculty: Visual Arts, Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination / FILM: "Becoming BFFs: Developing Cinematic Autoethnography with a Robot Dog" >> Preview Projects Online: https://surajisranicenter.ucsd.edu/events/fellowship-forum/2025/index.html Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

First, we tell you about a San Diego-based law firm that just filed a class-action suit against ICE over arrests in immigration court. Then, county supervisors just gave the green light to public health and economic impact studies in areas around the Tijuana River Valley. Next, the Veterans Affairs Secretary was in San Diego to tour the VA Medical Center and more. Finally, our Sci-Tech reporter takes a deeper look into the dangers of kids riding e-bikes.

It’s not the first time these variable-message signs have been hacked in Encinitas. It's happened four times within the past three months.

About 5,800 Sharp nurses and health care professionals are striking for better wages, staffing and sick leave during what they said to be one of the busiest hospital weeks of the year.