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Trooper Brian North fired seven gunshots into a car, killing 19-year-old Mubarak Soulemane in 2020 after a high-speed chase. North said he feared Soulemane would attack other officers with a knife.

After two years of work, the city of Oceanside held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first municipal homeless shelter. The San Diego Rescue Mission will run the center and will begin to welcome people experiencing homelessness in two weeks.

Learn from the best in the business and join Ranch 45 on Tuesday July 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a butchery class with Bob the Butcher from Brandt Beef. Guests will learn the cooking process, timing, temperatures, seasonings and sauces while Bob breaks down a hind quarter. In true Ranch 45 style, there will also be plenty of time for enjoying the meat as well. For this class only, guests will have the opportunity to purchase steaks priced slightly above wholesale prices and cut to individual specifications. The class will cost $95 and include: class and recipes, tastes, non-alcoholic beverages, tax and service charge. Beer and wine are available for purchase and there will be a $25 corkage fee to any wine brought in. Reservations can be made via Ranch 45’s website.

Some of those who lost their homes in the earthquakes that devastated southern Turkey still need tents - and dream of someday having a container to live in.

Last week, SANDAG announced a plan to charge drivers a per-mile tax to fight climate change. The proposal caused a strong reaction from drivers, so how likely is it to move forward? Also, as San Diego works on implementing climate action in transportation, Californians at the United Nations climate conference in Scotland are working with world leaders on tackling the global threat of climate change. Plus, San Diego public health officials are urging residents to get their flu shots as soon as possible as they warn about the potential for a bad flu season ahead. Meanwhile, Veteran Affairs administrators are overruling doctors’ judgments and preventing them from sending their patients outside the VA health care system. And as the state of California is grappling with a racist past and the idea of reparations for Black descendants of slaves, CapRadio brings us the story of a Black Sacramento family and their fight to right history. Finally, Dia de los Muertos is being celebrated by many San Diegans today and tomorrow. It’s a Mexican tradition to remember and honor loved ones who have died.

So you’ve finished writing (and revising) your novel — what next? In this one day workshop, participants will learn about how to craft the ever-important query letter as well as how (and where) to submit it. We will discuss how to write a great hook, a captivating and concise summary, and how to pen your bio. We will also look at the various resources to help you research agents and editors as well as the etiquette of the submission process. Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. This class is offered via Digital Ink recording. You can purchase the recording of the live Zoom session for a discount of $10 off the live session price (select “Digital Ink” at checkout). Please also note that by attending the live version, you consent to being recorded. If you do not wish to be recorded, you can keep your microphone and camera off for the duration of the session. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link.

Learn about music and dance with Elizabeth Wistrich’s “Carnival of the Animals” set to the humorous musical suite of fourteen movements by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. WHEN| November 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. • The lobby opens at 1:30 p.m. with special activities for children. Crafts, coloring, and photo opportunities with the City Ballet dance artists. • The ballet performance begins at 2:00pm in the theatre. WHERE| Balboa Theatre • 868 4th Ave. San Diego, California 92101 ADMISSION| Tickets can be purchased here! • Tickets start at $43+

A lone gunman killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather Friday at multiple locations in the tiny rural community of Arkabutla, the local sheriff said.

Democratic state officials say they're ready to dispense thousands of mifepristone doses if access to the pill becomes difficult as a result of a pending federal lawsuit.

In honor of National Roller Coaster Day on August 16, you are invited to SeaWorld San Diego to complete the COASTER CHALLENGE! SeaWorld San Diego is the Coaster Capital of San Diego, and we challenge you to ride the thrill coasters at the park – Emperor, Manta, Electric Eel, and Journey to Atlantis – to receive a special gift only available to event attendees. After you compete the Coaster Challenge, you’ll get a sneak peek and EXCLUSIVE FIRST TASTE of the all-new offerings at SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival, which runs weekends from August 19 – September 11! Sample ice-cold brews from renowned local breweries and delicious food inspired by craft beers. There will also be entertainment and games to enjoy. Make sure to RSVP! Attendees will receive admission tickets for you and a guest, general parking, one-time Quick Queues for each coaster, and the exclusive first tasting of Craft Beer Festival. SeaWorld San Diego is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers on select days with park admission from August 19 to September 11 Featuring two SeaWorld-inspired hops inspired by two SeaWorld drops, Shipwreck Lager named after popular water ride Shipwreck Rapids, and Emperor Hazy IPA, named after Emperor, the park’s newest floorless dive coaster Newly opened High Tide Brews tap room and Explorer’s Garden serving special beer tastings and flight options plus party atmosphere with live music and games Opportunities to hear from local breweries at the NEW Meet the Brewer Talks Special Pass Member-only perks with additional tastings to quench thirsty mouths SoCal Pass returns for a limited time at $10/month with unlimited admission for a year SAN DIEGO, CA (August 10, 2022) – Craft Beer Festival is returning to SeaWorld San Diego with even more delicious local brew and food options than ever before. The event will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from August 19 to September 11 and features an unbeatable mix of more than 100 domestic and local California crafts brews. Thanks to the newly opened High Tide Brews taproom, the event has expanded from last year to include a beer garden with live entertainment, Meet the Brewer talks, and special beer tasting and flight options. For guests who prefer alternative options to beer, the festival has a range of hard kombucha and cider options available. Cheers to Beers Craft Beer Festival will feature the best craft brews from California breweries and beyond. Guests will find brews they know and love, as well as delicious new beers to taste and try. Featured breweries including: Mike Hess Brewing Thorn Brewing Co. Pizza Port Brewing Company Mother Earth Brew Co. Abnormal Brewing Company Ballast Point Brewing Company Hop Valley Brewing Co. Harland Brewing Co. Gamecraft Brewing Alesmith Brewing Company Golden Road Brewing Karl Strauss Brewing Company For guests looking for a gluten-free or non-alcoholic drink, the park will be serving a variety of options including: Babe Kombucha Bivouac Ciderworks Juneshine Kombucha Bites for the Brews A craft beer festival wouldn’t be complete without delicious food inspired by and perfectly matched with drink selections. Guests will find festival food huts serving a variety of unique and flavorful options that incorporate brews into delicious menu offerings including: Beer Cheese-Steak – “Classic” Philly Cheese Steak with Mike Hess Shipwreck Lager Cheese sauce Tepache Glazed Pork Belly Bao - Pork Belly glazed with Thorn Brewing Co. Pineapple Sour and Bahn Mi veggies Lamb Kofta – Topped with Babe Kombucha Moroccan Citrus Cucumber Tzatziki Cowboy Sundae - Pulled pork, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and Pizza Port Bacon ‘N Eggs Porter Gravy Cali-Creamin’ Brulé - Vanilla Ale Crème Brulé made with Mother Earth Brew Co. Cali-Creamin’ Ale Stout Ice Cream Float - Abnormal Brewing Company’s Mocha Stout poured over vanilla ice cream Attendees can enjoy boundless combinations of food and drink selections with a purchase of a Craft Beer Festival Sampler. Tasting options start with an 8-item Sampler for only $50 or attendees can take it up a notch with the best savings and a 12-item Sampler for $65. SeaWorld Annual Pass Members get to enjoy 3 FREE menu items when they purchase an exclusive 15-item Craft Beer Festival Sampler for the price of a 12-item Sampler. Samplers are a separate purchase from park admission and are only valid for use on Craft Beer Festival dates. Life’s Better at the Beer Garden The newly opened High Tide Brews taproom will be serving tastings and flights and features two SeaWorld-inspired hops made by Mike Hess Brewing and inspired by two SeaWorld drops, Shipwreck Lager named after the popular water ride Shipwreck Rapids, and Emperor Hazy IPA, inspired and named after the park’s newest coaster, which is California’s tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster. In addition to beers on tap, the space will host Meet the Brewer talks where guests can hear from the minds behind some of their favorite breweries and learn more about the brewing process. Located next to the taproom, Explorer’s Garden will be transformed into a lively outdoor beer garden where guests can relax, play cornhole, and enjoy live music including local bands and DJs. Sweet Summer Savings on SoCal Pass The SeaWorld San Diego SoCal Pass is BACK for a limited time. From now through August 14, the SoCal Pass is available for just $10 a month. The pass provides unlimited admission for twelve months, 50% off general parking, and discounted Howl-O-Scream tickets. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Events and times are subject to change. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram