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The United States Tennis Association Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships will be played Saturday, August 5 through Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92107. Over 400 of the top junior tennis players in the country, aged 16 and 18 and under, will compete for the title of National Champion. In addition, the following wild cards to the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., will be awarded to the tournament’s top finishers. 18s Champion – US Open Main Draw and US Open Junior Main Draw 18s Finalist – US Open Junior Main Draw 18s 3rd Place – US Open Junior Main Draw 16s Champion – US Open Junior Main Draw 18s 4th & 5th Place – US Open Junior Qualifying “We are anticipating a very strong player field in both divisions for this year’s national championships. It’s going to be a spectacular event with so many talented players coming from across the country to play this tournament,” said Tournament Director Lornie Kuhle. “Fans coming to this event will get to watch the future of American women’s tennis as many of these players will play collegiate tennis and some will go on to compete on the WTA Tour.” Sofia Kenin, the 2015 Girls’ 18s champion, captured the Australian Open singles title in 2020 and achieved a career-high No. 4 in the WTA singles rankings. Coco Gauff, who reached the 18s semifinals in 2018, advanced to her first-career Grand Slam singles final at the 2022 French Open. Last August, Gauff became the No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world and this past October, she achieved a career-high No. 4 in the WTA singles rankings. The Girls’ 16s event will begin on Saturday, August 5 and conclude with the singles and doubles finals on Saturday, August 12. The Girls’ 18s tournament will get underway on Sunday, August 6 and conclude with the singles and doubles championships on Sunday, August 13. Both divisions feature 256-player singles draws with the top 32 players receiving a first-round bye. There will also be 128-team doubles draws with the top 16 teams getting first-round byes. The Opening Ceremony for the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships will take place at the Barnes Tennis Center on Saturday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m. (PDT). Admission is free each day of the tournament and there is no charge for parking at the Barnes Tennis Center. The daily starting times are subject to change. For the most current schedule information, please view the official tournament website: ustagirlsnationals.com

Dry weather is expected to move into Southern California Tuesday after a series of storms.

Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite El Niño conditions.

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The pilot program chose people on the city's long waitlist for housing vouchers to test how much direct cash payments can help. HUD, the federal housing agency, is interested in the possibility.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "The Game" Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 8 p.m. Friday, June 30, 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 GAME” (1997. 129 minutes. R) - David Fincher’s deliciously sinister and surreal thriller has Michael Douglas as a wealthy investment banker who takes a trip down the rabbit hole when his ne’er-do-well brother (Sean Penn) gives him a “life game” for a birthday present. With Deborah Kara Unger. 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.

You, a Pisces full of wisdom, have discovered a new song that lights up your soul. This week on 8 Tracks: Mild to wild obsessions with SZA, Bat for Lashes and Alice Coltrane.

The U.S. economy counts on you to borrow money and stay in debt for a credit score. But what if you were taught to never owe anybody anything?

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.

Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday's big game. Missouri and California are among the states that haven't yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.