🌧 Local weather impacts

• As of yesterday, the National Weather Service anticipates the heaviest rain will be east of San Diego County — areas like Borrego Springs, Julian, and Mount Laguna could see up to 7 inches.
• Coastal communities will see less rain, with downtown San Diego expected to receive 1.5 inches.
• A flash flood warning is in effect from Saturday to Monday, with the greatest risk in the most eastern parts of San Diego county. The county has resources to prepare for flooding and a list of places to get sandbags.
• Wind speeds are expected to increase Sunday and peak that evening into Monday morning — maximum gusts could exceed 50 mph early Monday. High surf is also expected along the coast both days.

• Night Fishing at Lake Poway | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6-11:30 p.m. | Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd., Poway | $3-$7 | Reel ‘em in under the stars — boats can stay out on the water until 11 p.m., and catfish will be stocked.
• Rachel Hollis: “Happy In The Same Pants Tour” | Friday, Aug. 18 | 7 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $26-$56 | The author, blogger, and motivational speaker brings her tour to SD.
• Stars at West Sycamore | Friday, Aug. 18 | Dusk | 17160 Stonebridge Parkway, Mission Trails Regional Park | Free | Join members from the San Diego Astronomy Association at the West Sycamore Staging Area to view the nighttime sky through telescopes.

• Pacific Beach Car Show | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pacific Beach, Garnet Avenue, San Diego | Free | Vroom, vroom — this car show features awards in all categories and a performance by Music Box Burlesque Review.
• Fairy Tales in the Park | Saturday, Aug. 19 + Sunday, Aug. 20 | 11 a.m. + 2 p.m. | Casa del Prado Theatre, 1650 El Prado, Balboa Park | $25 | San Diego Civic Youth Ballet brings the timeless magic of fairy tales to life through dance.
• Creation Station: Community Painting & Chalk Art | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 1:30-5 p.m. | Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park | Free | A local artist leads this community collaboration project using paint and chalk.
• Gladys Knight + Patti LaBelle | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 7 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego | $63-$220 | Living legends much? The iconic singers take the stage for an evening of historic hits and showstoppers.
• San Diego Wave FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 7 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego | $15+ | This match-up on our home turf has big playoff implications — and it’s Dr. Seuss night at the stadium.

• One Drop Redemption Featuring Josh Barrett | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $14 | This Bob Marley & The Wailers tribute group features the former lead singer of The Wailers.
• Pundemonium! | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 9-10 p.m. | Finest City Improv, 3746 Sixth Ave., San Diego | Free | Bring your finest dad jokes to this competition of epic pun-portions, the only one of its kind in San Diego.

No. 3: San Francisco

• Last year, the Going team found 89 flight deals here.
• Fun fact: San Francisco International Airport has direct flights from 88 US cities.

No. 2: Los Angeles

• Going finds ~10 deals per month to LA — like Chicago to LA for $138 roundtrip.

• The race for the District 4 supervisor seat is heading to a runoff election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The two top candidates from the special primary election are Democrat Monica Montgomery Steppe — who received the greatest number of votes — and Republican Amy Reichert. (Times of San Diego)

• Poway’s homeless encampment ban is now in effect. The policy will allow police officers to issue citations and remove tents in public spaces if a person refuses an available shelter bed. The city says it will prioritize offering resources over policy enforcement. (ABC 10)

• Locals have reported an increase in tarantula sightings across San Diego County, especially in suburban, inland communities. If you see one, it’s most likely a California Black Tarantula or San Diego Bronze Tarantula looking for a mate — so it won’t bother you if you leave it alone. (CBS 8)

• San Diego Wave FC has signed San Diego native Kyra Carusa for the rest of the 2023 season. Locally, she’s played for Del Norte High School and for the San Diego Surf soccer club. Most recently, the striker competed as part of Ireland’s World Cup team. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• UC San Diego received high marks on the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities. It was named the No. 4 best public university in the US — up one spot from last year — and the No. 19 university in the world. (UC San Diego Today)

• School is back in session for Poway Unified, but something different is on the menu. Thanks to an increase in state and federal funding, the district will focus on serving meals and sides made from fresh ingredients — like carnitas street tacos or habanero-mango chicken wings. (NBC 7)

• Locals are flipping out for Tanner’s Prime Burgers, a pop-up operating in the Blue Moon Celebrity Grill at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. The brand comes from Michelin-starred restaurateur Brandon Rogers, and it plans to open a stand-alone restaurant in the area after this summer’s racing season. (Eater San Diego)

• Locals know to head to The Marine Room in La Jolla during high tide — and its famous, wave-crashing views have made the restaurant go viral. Thrillist has ranked the oceanfront spot as the No. 3 most TikTok-famous restaurant, but we know the views are better in real life. (Thrillist)

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• Viewpoint Brewing in Del Mar landed at No. 11 for its ample outdoor seating, views of the San Dieguito River, and proximity to walking trails.
• Kairoa Brewing Company in University Heights was ranked No. 20 for its love of pups and pints. It’s known to host adoption events and even features a dog of the week on its Instagram.
• Queenstown Public House in Little Italy came in at No. 49 and is noted for its cozy atmosphere with plenty of outdoor space.