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A new law Newsom signed last year says fast food restaurants must pay workers at least $20 per hour. The law includes an exception for restaurants with bakeries.

A weekly Latin jazz jam in Barrio Logan is a welcoming space for beginners and pros alike, with trumpeter Bill Caballero at its heart for nearly 18 years.

Cinema Society's 2022 Summer Film Series at Cinema Under The Stars in Mission Hills located at 4040 Goldfinch Street in San Diego. Series A: Monday, July 11 — Monday, August 29, or Series B: Tuesday, July 12 — Tuesday, August 30 Monday, July 11 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday July 12 at 8 p.m. “NOODLE” (Israel) At 37, Miri is a twice widowed, El-Al flight attendant. Her well-regulated existence is suddenly turned upside down by an abandoned Chinese boy whose migrant-worker mother has been summarily deported from Israel. (In Hebrew and Mandarin with English subtitles) Monday, July 18 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, July 19 at 8 p.m. “TOOTSIE” (USA) 40th Anniversary Celebration Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap. Monday, July 25 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, July 26 at 8 p.m. “THE KING OF MASKS” (China-Hong Kong) Winner of more than 25 top honors at film festivals worldwide, revered Chinese director Wu Tianming's “The King of Masks” is a poignant tale about a lonely old magician and a luckless child bound together by fate and suffering, and redeemed by the power of love. (In Mandarin with English subtitles) Monday, August 1 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 2 at 8 p.m. “Andy’s Favorite Short Films, Volume 2” If you hate a short film, it goes by quickly. If you love a short film, you’ll remember it forever. Here is a selection of shorts Andy has presented — and loved — over the past 38 years. Monday, August 8 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 9 at 8 p.m. “THE FULL MONTY” (United Kingdom, Italy, USA) Six unemployed men, inspired by a touring group of male strippers, decide they can make a small fortune by putting on a striptease show of their own, but with one small difference. They intend to go the "full monty" and strip completely naked! Monday, August 15 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 16 at 8 p.m. “MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING” (CANADA-USA) 20th Anniversary Celebration A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity. Monday, August 22 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 23 at 8 p.m. “SHALL WE DANCE?” (Japan) A successful but unhappy Japanese accountant finds the missing passion in his life when he begins to secretly take ballroom dance lessons. (In Japanese with English subtitles) Monday, August 29 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 30 at 8 p.m. "SIDEWAYS" (USA-Hungary) Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle. The 8-week 2022 Summer Film Series is $175 per person, or $225 for those wishing pre-reserved seats. If you can’t make one of the films, just call 619-280-1600, x 6 and invite a friend to take your seat. Extra guest tickets are $25 per person, based on availability. Your 2022 Summer Film Series subscription is for a specific night only. Seating is limited, and subscriptions for the 8-week series are only available on a “first reserved, first served” basis. To subscribe to the 2022 Summer Film Series: Phone: 619-280-1600, x 6 Email: andy@cinemasociety.com Online: www.cinemasociety.com (in the “San Diego News Center” section) Pay with Visa or MasterCard, or send your check to: Cinema Society PO Box 600622 San Diego, CA 92160 When subscribing to the 2022 Summer Film Series, please list all names of people in your party, contact information and choice of Series A (Mondays) or Series B (Tuesdays). If you request pre-reserved seating, a seating chart will be sent to you for your seat selection. In lieu of physical tickets, your name will be placed on a list at the door for check-in. For more information, please call 619-280-1600, x 6, or send an email to andy@cinemasociety.com See you at the movies…under the stars!

Over the past decade, jazz pianist and Origin Records recording artist Danny Green has earned recognition as a bandleader and as a composer with a gift for spinning absorbing narratives. Green’s growing portfolio of vibrant sounds – an enchanting mix of jazz, classical, and Brazilian rhythms – has captured the attention of critics around the world. Green has earned two San Diego Music awards for Best Jazz Album and an additional award for Best Jazz Artist. His long-time trio includes bassist Justin Grinnell and drummer Julien Cantelm, noteworthy musicians in their own right, and together they have developed a nearly psychic connection as they perform Green’s original compositions and jazz standards. Join the jazz trio for April's First Sunday Concert at Encinitas Library on Sunday, April 3 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the First Sunday Concert site or call (760) 753-7376.

Encore Sundays, Dec. 15, 2024 at 9 p.m. - Jan. 5, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Enjoy all seasons, free in the U.S. and Territories, from Nov. 28-Dec. 23, 2024. The series features James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire in a glorious new adaptation in a series based on his internationally celebrated books. Nicholas Ralph makes his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion and love of life.

After two years of a virtual presentation, Write Out Loud in association with The San Diego Shakespeare Society is thrilled to return in person to bring "The Bard" to life with the 17th Annual Student Shakespeare Festival. Attendees will enjoy performances of students from K-12 from throughout San Diego County, presenting scenes and monologues from Shakespeare's plays. The Festival begins with a parade led by “Shakespeare” himself followed by participating students. Performers will present monologues, sonnets and scenes from Shakespeare’s canon. In preparation for the Festival, in-class workshops were provided to area students on basic poetics and performance skills as well as finishing touches for performances. Date | Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. Location | Heritage Park This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit writeoutloudsd.com/shakesfest or call Walter Ritter, Festival Director, at (619) 297-8953.

The budget, dubbed "Ready to Rebuild" by the mayor's office, is intended to reflect the city's transition away from the COVID-19 pandemic and towards long-term projects.

Acrylic pour is also called fluid art or liquid art. Participants create abstract masterpieces by letting pigment run amok. September 23 from 2-3:30 p.m. September 26 from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $20/M, $30/NM Register Now: www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions La Jolla Community is on Facebook

The average price is 8.3 cents less than one week ago but 82.8 cents more than one month ago and $1.967 higher than one year ago.

Prosecutors say at the same time that Linwei Ding was working for Google and stealing the building blocks of its AI technology, he was also secretly employed by two China-based tech companies.