Seniors are running out of time to take advantage of the National Parks Service lifetime pass before the price goes up by 700 percent.

It's the deal of a lifetime for seniors who enjoy the great outdoors.

"Last year, we saw about 200 passes sold annually," said Olivia Walker, a spokesperson with the Cleveland National Forest. "This year, already we've seen almost a thousand and we expect that to continue."

Since 1994, the lifetime senior pass has sold for just $10. On Aug. 28, the price jumps up to the one time fee of $80. That boosted Diane Von Tunglen's motivation to go get her pass before the price increases.

"Because of prices going up and we're getting ready to go on a mobile home trip," said Von Tunglen.

The lifetime passes are valid at national parks, forests and monuments across the country including the Cabrillo Monument, Yosemite, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon. Seniors must be 62 years old to qualify and bring a valid ID to purchase the pass. The pass is for sale at many national parks and forest offices.

Another popular pass in Southern California is the Explorer Pass. It sells for $195 and offers parking at most state parks. The Explorer Pass can be used at Torrey Pines, Cardiff Reef, Ponto and Tamarac beach parking. During the Summer months, those parking lots charge around $15 per day. Prices also increase during the holidays.

"If you like to spend lots of time with your family and friends at the beach, or you come surfing often, it's a really great value," said Nicole Van Doren, a spokesperson for the California State Parks.

Erin McPeak owns a pass and was at Cardiff Reef with her husband and three daughters.

"Because if you come on a regular basis like we do, you end up paying 15 bucks per time," explained McPeak.

Van Doren said people who own a pass often come to the beach more often because they don't have to worry about paying every time.

"You can easily sneak in for an hour or two or several days in a row," said Van Doren.

Along with the Explorer Pass, there is a Golden Bear pass for low-income visitors. There is also a limited-use Golden Bear pass for people age 62 or older, that is only available in off-peak times of the year.

There are state passes available for the disabled and for military veterans that offer discounts on parking and camping. But the current paper passes need to be exchanged for the newly created credit card type of pass. There is no extra charge for the exchange, according to Van Doren.

For more information, call the CA State Park District office at (619) 688-3260.

A dog died just moments after hiking a popular trail on Cowles mountain Friday morning, and his owners want to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else.

Heat exhaustion may have been the cause. The County of San Diego Animal Services told NBC 7 they'd have to perform a necropsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Before starting the trail, the dog's owners noticed a sign warning hikers the trail may be too hot for dogs. They decided to continue anyway and started the hike with their dog Hogan around 10 a.m. 

Their four-year-old dog, Hogan, was a German Shepherd mix who couldn't get enough of the outdoors. Lexi Bouck and her family took Hogan to Cowles Mountain for a hike, unaware that the rising heat posed a looming danger to their dog.

Near the top of the mountain, the family decided to head back.

"We finally turned around and he was doing great. And then all of a sudden, it just hit him and he was so tired," said Bouck.

Several hikers along the way were trying to help Hogan, but time was running out and his condition was getting worse by the minute.

"He started bleeding really bad from his paws so we put water on them," said Bouck.

The family also stopped numerous times on the way down the trail, but the heat was just too much for Hogan.

"The entrance of getting off the trail or getting on the trail -- you just saw his body collapse," explained Bouck.

The dog was rushed immediately to a veterinarian, but it was too late and he died shortly after.

Hogan's family hopes others will think twice before taking their cherished pet out on a hike in this heat.

"He was having fun but he's only four. You don't want to risk that because you lose them forever," Bouck said, holding back tears.   

The owners aren't facing any charges at this time.

Health experts warn constant panting and drooling are signs of heatstroke in dogs, but it's also important to not over cool your dog in this situation.

They suggest not using cold water or ice, as that can trap heat in the body's core where it can cause the most damage.

County Animal Service officials have warned that dogs are much more susceptible to heat stroke than humans are. If you plan to bring a beloved pet on a hike, it's important to plan it out carefully.

If the ground is too hot for your hand, it will burn your dog's paws, said county officials. This is significant because dogs' only sweat glands are on their feet.

Be careful not to take your dog hiking at a hot time of day, especially if the dog is not used to that type of rigorous exercise. County officials said they can easily succumb to heat exhaustion.

Visit the County parks trails online to check the terrain and know how long the trail is. Make sure you match the trail to your dog's fitness level.

Some other tips to keep dogs safe on hikes include staying on the marked trail and bringing plenty of water. Be sure to pack a few doggie treats and search for shaded areas to take breaks occasionally, said county officials.

The family said there were volunteers walking up and down Cowles Mountain helping people and dogs with water. They told the family that four dogs have died hiking the trail this week.

A multi-vehicle collision on Ted Williams Parkway left three people hospitalized Friday night, and one of the victims suffered major trauma.

The collision happened on Interstate 56, just east of the Interstate 15 around 7 p.m., said Monica Munoz, a spokesperson for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD).

The I-56 east and westbound lanes were closed for nearly three hours because of the crash.

One woman suffered major trauma with head and leg injuries. San Diego Fire-Rescue crews had to extricate her from a vehicle.

She has several fractures and is expected to survive, said police.

According to one witness, the driver of one vehicle was attempting to turn left from the I-56 to get on the I-15 north and crashed head-on into another vehicle.

A Sig Alert issued at 8:18 p.m. was still in effect as of 10:30 p.m. Friday, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP).

A pursuit ended with the suspect crashing in San Marcos, confirmed the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO).

Deputies chased the suspect for two minutes before he crashed on the westbound Interstate 78, near Knoll Road. It happened around 8:50 p.m.

They are still investigating the scene. It was not yet clear what the suspect was wanted for.

No other information was immediately available.

Please refresh this page for updates on this story. Details may change as more information becomes available.

For the third time, California Gov. Jerry Brown has rejected parole for a man convicted of gunning down a San Diego police officer.

It happened back in 1978 when Jesus Cecena was a 17-year-old gang member.

Brown's decision late Friday rejected the February recommendation of a state parole board, which said Cecena is fit to be released.

Brown also blocked Cecena's parole in 2014 and 2016, citing nearly identical reasons, primarily his "resistance to explore the motivations behind the killing."

Although Brown acknowledged Cecena's youth at the time of the crime, and that he has improved himself while in prison, he said that other factors override those benefits.

The governor said that while Cecena admitted for the first time this year that he had wanted to execute Officer Archie Buggs, he still refuses to give a real account of the night in November, 1978 when he shot Buggs four times during a traffic stop.

"Mr. Cecena has yet to offer a plausible explanation for the reasons he killed Officer Buggs," the governor wrote in his decision.

Cecena said in his parole hearing that he feared his father, upon learning he had gotten a traffic ticket and had been caught with alcohol, would abandon him. He said that drove him to act impulsively and shoot Buggs.

But the governor said the evidence presented at Cecena's trial, including the patter of the shots fired, indicate that he acted with calm, cool calculation.

Cecena was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life with no parole, but his term was later modified, giving him a chance at parole under a state law that allows youth offenders serving life sentences to petition for release once they have served at least 15 years.

Brown has made a regular practice of blocking recommended parole for the state's most high-profile murderers, including frequent rejections for followers of Charles Manson.

As a lobbyist bridging the worlds of the former Soviet Union and the United States, Rinat Akhmetshin has the reputation of a charming, skillful, behind-the-scenes operator, NBC News reported.

But now Akhmetshin, 49, finds himself in the spotlight after being revealed as the man who accompanied Moscow lawyer Natalia Veselniskaya to a meeting with top Trump campaign officials in June 2016, including Donald Trump Jr., the president's son.

His background in counterintelligence in the Soviet military for a couple of years as young man is under scrutiny, along with his client list, and court cases that include unproven accusations of involvement in hacking and smear campaigns.

Akhmetshin denies he is doing the bidding of Russian intelligence.

Thermal images of North Korea's main nuclear site show more plutonium than previously thought that can be used to enlarge its nuclear weapons stockpile, a U.S. think tank said on Friday.

The analysis by 38 North, a Washington-based North Korean monitoring project, was based on satellite images of the radiochemical laboratory at the Yongbyon nuclear plant from September until the end of June, NBC News reported, citing Reuters.

Images of the uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon could also indicate operation of centrifuges used to increase North Korea’s stock of enriched uranium, its other source of bomb fuel, 38 North said.

North Korea has been working to develop a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the U.S. Last week North Korea tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile, which experts said had the range to hit all of Alaska and parts of the Pacific Northwest.

Republicans are considering advancing their health care bill without an analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on a major new provision that insurers warn would wreak havoc on customers, NBC News reported.

The CBO analyzed a previous version of the Senate bill last month, finding it would cover 22 million fewer people than current law. That was also before GOP leaders added a new amendment pushed by conservative members that would allow insurers to sell unregulated plans without protections for pre-existing conditions and without requirements that they cover various benefits guaranteed under the Affordable Care Act.

The CBO score on the new bill is expected to be announced early next week, days ahead of the expected vote. But senators say the score may not include the sweeping changes to insurance regulations initially proposed by Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee.

It's extremely rare for significant legislation to be voted on without a score from the CBO.

A series of spot fires sparked along State Route 78 in Vista Saturday morning, leading officials to temporarily shut down traffic on the impacted part of the freeway. 

The small brush fires were reported at around 7:50 a.m. along eastbound SR-78 at Civic Center Drive. In all, fire crews tackled four blazes, while California Highway Patrol officials helped with traffic control, shutting down access to the off-ramp at eastbound Civic Center Drive while firefighters worked.

Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fires. Crews remained at the scene monitoring for flare-ups and mopping up hot spots. As of 8:20 a.m., crews planned to stay there for at least another hour.

There is no word yet on the cause of the spot fires. No one was hurt.

As San Diegans pull out their rainbow flags and get ready to march in the pride parade in Hillcrest, here's a guide on what the weekend will bring.

San Diego Pride weekend, which runs Friday through Sunday, will include a rally, block party, pride parade, music festival, and workshops.

Friday, July 14: Spirit of Stonewall Rally

Come kick off San Diego Pride Weekend with the Spirit of Stonewall Rally Friday at 5 p.m. It will be held at the Hillcrest Pride Flag, located at the intersection of University Avenue and Normal Street.

San Diego Pride’s Spirit of Stonewall Rally is a time to recognize and honor leaders who are working hard to preserve achievements and address challenges still facing the LGBT community.

If you plan to use public transportation to get to this event, visit the Trip Planner page for MTS.

Free parking is available at the San Diego Unified School Central Office parking lot at the 4100 block of Normal St. Public parking is available in any spot on the Normal St. side, in the front loop and on the Campus street size.

Friday, July 14: Pride Block Party                                                         

Rock out with live music, dancing, food, a full-service bar, and much more at the Pride Block Party.

Hillcrest will be hosting its Pride of Hillcrest Block Party on Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the intersection of University Avenue and Normal Street.  

This year the block party will feature local DJ’s K-Swift and DJ Dirty Kurty, along with headliner DJ Nina Sky. Special guest performer, of "American Idol" fame, David Hernandez, will be performing his new hit single "Beautiful."

Pre-sale general admission tickets are $20, and VIP tickets are $55. Tickets can be purchased here.

Saturday, July 15: Pride Parade

The annual San Diego Pride Parade is among the largest in the United States, attracting over 100,000 cheering spectators. The theme this year is "Allied in Action: United for Justice."

The parade will start at 11 a.m. at the Hillcrest Pride Flag, located at the intersection of Normal Street and University Avenue. Head west on University until Sixth Avenue. Then the parade turns south and travels along Sixth Avenue, ending at Laurel Street.

From there, you can enter another part of the festivities, too, the music festival at the Main Gate, located on Balboa Drive south of Laurel Street or the Juniper Gate, east of Sixth Avenue.

Free parking lots are available courtesy of San Diego Pride both Saturday and Sunday at the Old Naval Hospital, located at Park Boulevard and President’s Way. For information on accessibility to the parade, click here.

Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16: Music Festival

The annual San Diego Pride Music Festival in Balboa Park includes multiple stages of entertainment, more than 200 musicians, bands, comedians, and dancers; marvelous shopping at dozens of vendor booths, an art exhibit, cultural presentations and plenty of delicious bites.

Some of the artists at the music festival are En Vogue, Estelle, and Tinashe. For a list of artists and the full lineup, click here.

On Saturday, the music festival will be from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Festival-goers can enter at Balboa Drive and Laurel Street.

Weekend general admission tickets are $20, weekend VIP tickets (21+) are $120, and Estelle Meet & Greet plus VIP tickets are $300. To purchase tickets, click here. For more information on accessibility to the event, click here.

Parking and Transportation

Traffic and parking can be a challenge due to the large crowds at these events.

San Diego Pride organizers will do their best to assist with additional free shuttles and parking. They advise you to try to leave early, bike and walk when possible, use public transportation, or ride-share with Uber. All information on free shuttles and where to park can be found here.

Street Closures

Normal Street and Harvey Milk Street are closed starting at 6 a.m. Friday for the Pride of Hillcrest Block Party.

The following streets will be closed starting at 6 a.m. Friday and open by 4 p.m. on Saturday:

• Centre Street (from University Avenue to Park Boulevard)
• Lincoln Avenue (from Cleveland Avenue to Park Boulevard)
• Normal Street (from University Avenue to Washington Avenue)
• Harvey Milk Street (from Cleveland Avenue to Centre Street)

Additionally, the following streets will be closed starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and open by 4 p.m. that day:

• University Avenue (from Sixth Avenue to Park Boulevard)
• Evans Place (from Fifth Avenue to Sixth Avenue)
• Sixth Avenue (from Upas Street to University Avenue)
• Pennsylvania Avenue (from Fifth Avenue to Sixth Avenue)
• Balboa Drive in Balboa Park
• Brookes Avenue (from Fifth Avenue to Sixth Avenue)
• Robinson Avenue (from Fifth Avenue to Sixth Avenue)
• Ivy Lane (from Fifth Avenue to Sixth Avenue)

For more information about San Diego Pride and events, please visit the San Diego Pride page.

TGI Weekend! The summer rolls on in San Diego with plenty of ways to enjoy our picture perfect city. From outdoor movie screenings and concerts to Pride parties and cool ways to explore Balboa Park, there is a lot to do across the county this weekend. Get up. Get Out. Play!

Thursday, July 13

Liberty Public Farmers Market
2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Near Liberty Public Market at Liberty Station
Liberty Station’s brand-new weekly farmers market goes down every Thursday near Liberty Public Market, off Perry Road. The farmers market features more than 60 vendors, from local produce growers and specialty food purveyors, to artisan gift merchants. While you peruse vendors, enjoy live performances from local musicians.

California Dreaming Beach Party
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Bahia Hotel
Every Thursday this summer – tonight through Aug. 31 – The Bahia Hotel in Mission Bay will host its “California Dreaming” Beach Party, which includes a clam bake, BBQ, brews and live beachside concert performed by The Mar Dels. Tickets are $49 for adults and $26 for kids ages 5 to 12; kids age 5 and under get in free. This is summer, SoCal style, that’s for sure.

Sunset Poolside Jazz Series
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., The Westgate Hotel
Downtown’s Westgate Hotel continues its “Sunset Poolside Jazz Series,” a summertime series featuring a different performance every Thursday night, through Aug. 31, from Southern California’s finest jazz talents at the hotel’s pool. The event includes drinks and appetizers, available for purchase. Attendees are asked to spend at least $25 on drinks and food; the entertainment is free. The Robert Dove Group performs on July 6.

Flicks at the Fountain
8 p.m., Carlsbad Village
Every Thursday night in July and August, the Carlsbad Village Association will host a free outdoor movie screening behind the famous fountain at the corner of State Street and Grand Avenue. The community’s annual summer movie series begins Thursday night with a screening of “The Secret Life of Pets.” Bring blankets, low-back lawn chairs, a picnic and enjoy the entertainment under the stars. Films begin as dusk – between 7:45 p.m. and 8 p.m.; seating starts at 6 p.m.

Latin Thursdays
9 p.m., Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Enjoy live Latin music at Harrah’s Resort Southern California every Thursday night this month at this 21+ fiesta. The shows cost $10 and are available at the door.

Nighttime Zoo
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo has extended its hours to 9 p.m. now through Sept. 4 so families can enjoy the annual “Nighttime Zoo.” Visitors can hear live music, check out special keeper talks and entertainment, and end the night by watching a parade of elaborate animal puppets. Nighttime Zoo activities are included with paid admission or zoo memberships.

Music in the Gardens: Levi Dean & The Americats
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido
Enjoy craft beer, live music and lush gardens at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido (1999 Citracado Parkway) during the brewery’s summer music series. All season long, patrons can groove to all kinds of musical styles – from folk and soul, to rock and pop. On July 13, Levi Dean & The Americats take center stage.

The Temptations & the Four Tops
7:30 p.m., Humphreys by the Bay
The multi-platinum Motown group performs at Humphreys by the Bay Thursday night, bringing beloved hits like “My Girl,” “Baby, I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) to the seaside stage. Tickets are $72.

The Velveteins
8:30 p.m., Soda Bar
Canadian indie-rockers, The Velventeins, play Soda Bar. Tickets are $10. Not bad, eh?

Friday, July 14

Sun & Sea Festival
8 a.m. Friday & 7 a.m. Saturday, Portwood Pier Plaza in Imperial Beach
This long-standing tradition in Imperial Beach returns Friday and Saturday to the Portwood Pier Plaza, showcasing the talents of world-class sandcastle sculptors. The free, two-day festival includes a community parade, live music, arts and crafts for the kids, an international food fair and a sand sculpting competition for children ages 5 to 12. The Sun & Sea Festival runs from 8 a.m. to dusk Friday, with a Sandcastle Ball for the 21+ crowd from 6 p.m. to midnight ($15 per person). This year’s theme is “Pirates in Paradise,” so those attending the ball are encouraged to wear their best pirate garb. On Saturday, the festival runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is limited but festival organizers say there are three paid lots near the festival: Mar Vista High School ($10); Imperial Beach Boulevard and Seacoast Drive ($20); Imperial Beach Charter West Campus ($10).

Coronado’s Free Summer Shuttle Service
8:57 a.m. to 9:42 p.m. (shuttle service times), Coronado
Coronado’s free summer shuttle service is back, running now through Labor Day. The service aims to make it easier for locals and visitors to cruise around Coronado and catch a ride to popular spots during the busy summer months. Hop on!

Food Truck Friday
4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Plaza de Panama at Balboa Park
Balboa Park’s “Food Truck Friday” is a summertime event that brings more than a dozen food trucks to the Plaza de Panama and El Prado walkway every Friday evening through Sept. 29. As you grab some food, you’ll also be able to enjoy live entertainment at the park. Stick around and check out “Balboa Park After Dark” (see below), happening simultaneously at the park Friday nights this summer.

Cruisin’ Grand Escondido
5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Downtown Escondido(235 East Grand Ave.)
Downtown Escondido’s free, weekly vintage car show continues, running every Friday night through Sept. 29. Cruisin’ Grand Escondido takes over historical Grand Avenue, with more than 500 cool cars lining the streets. The event, now in its 18th year, draws thousands of attendees. Each Friday night, awards are given to the most impressive pre-1973 American-made cars. Musical entertainment includes performances across four stages: Broadway; Juniper Street; Maple Street Plaza; Kalmia & Grand.

Balboa Park After Dark
5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Balboa Park
Balboa Park’s sundown summertime program continues, with eight museums offering extended late-night hours every Friday through Sept. 29. Some museums are even offering $5 admission deals. Food vendors and live entertainment will also fill the landmark during this “Balboa Park After Dark” series.

Pride of Hillcrest Block Party
5 p.m. to 11 p.m., University Avenue & Normal Street
Hillcrest kicks of Pride weekend with its annual 21+ Block Party along University Avenue and Normal Street. The night includes the Stonewall Rally at the Hillcrest flag pole (this rally is free), plus food and art vendors, full-service bar areas, local DJs spinning tunes, and headliners DJ Nina Sky and “American Idol” alum David Hernandez. Pre-sale tickets cost $20.

Summer Movies in the Park
5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mountain View Community Park
San Diego’s fun and free “Summer Movies in the Park” series presents family-friendly flicks Friday night at five locations across the county. “Lilo & Stitch” will screen at Waterfront Park (1600 Pacific Highway; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.). “Moana” will play at Berry Street Park (7071 Mt. Vernon; 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) and at Ocean Air Community Park (4770 Fairport Way; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.). “Trolls” will play on the big outdoor screen at Pine Valley County Park (28810 Old Hwy. 80; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), while “Zootopia” screens at 4S Ranch Patriot Park (10502 Paseo de Linda; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) Bring a blanket and a picnic and you’ve got yourself a nice little summer night.

Balboa Park After Dark
5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Balboa Park
Balboa Park’s sundown summertime program continues, with eight museums offering extended late-night hours every Friday through Sept. 29. Some museums are even offering $5 admission deals. Food vendors and live entertainment will also fill the landmark during this “Balboa Park After Dark” series.

Sunset Luau on the Bay
6 p.m., Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Dreaming of Hawaii? The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in Pacific Beach hosts its 16th season of Sunset Luaus on the shores of Mission Bay, a Friday night event complete with tropical drinks, Polynesian cuisine, and authentic island-inspired music and dancing. The Sunset Luaus run through Sept. 1; tickets are $69 for adults, $32 for kids ages 5 to 12, and free for little one 5 and younger.

The Dirty Heads & Soja
7 p.m., Mattress Firm Amphitheater
Feel some summertime vibes as The Dirty Heads and Soja perform at Chula Vista’s Mattress Firm Amphitheater. Lawn seats start at $28.

San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants
7:10 p.m., Petco Park
The San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park, swinging into their 3-day series. BeerFest also goes down at the ballpark Friday night, for the 21+ crowd. Tickets to the game start at $17.

Air Supply
7:30 p.m.(Friday and Saturday), Embarcadero Marina Park South
Air Supply (“All Out of Love,” “Lost in Love,” “The One That You Love”) bring their 1980s hits to the stage along San Diego’s waterfront, part of the San Diego Symphony’s annual “Bayside Summer Nights” concert series. The group’s core duo, Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell, will perform both Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will close out the concert. Tickets range between $23 and $88.

Shawn Mendes & Charlie Puth
7:30 p.m., Valley View Casino Center
Hit-makers Shawn Mendes (“Mercy,” “There’s Nothing Holding Me Back”) and Charlie Puth (“One Call Away,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore”) perform Friday night at the Valley View Casino Center. Tickets to the all-ages show start at $47.50.

Stars at Mission Trails
8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Mission Trails Regional Park
The San Diego Astronomy Association leads another stargazing session at Mission Trails Friday night, this time at the east end of the Kumeyaay Lake Campground’s day use parking lot. The three-hour event is free; the Astronomy Association will provide telescopes for those in attendance to use during the event.

Schizophonics & The Creepy Creeps
9:30 p.m., The Casbah
The two of top-notch, local live bands land on the same bill at The Casbah Friday night. Tickets start at $15.

Saturday, July 15

64th Annual Over-the-Line Tournament
7:30 a.m., Fiesta Island
San Diego’s summertime tradition, the Over-the-Line (OTL) Tournament, returns for its 64th year. Hosted by the Old Mission Bay Athletic Club (OMBAC), the annual tournament typically gathers about 1,200 teams from around the world to play Over-the-Line, a bat and ball sport first played in Mission Beach in the 1950s. The rules are simple: games last three innings, no one had to run bases and the main goal is to hit the ball “over the line” about 55 feet in front of the batter. Teams dress up in wacky costumes and bring tents, chairs, beer and hilarious signs to the beach for the carefree, daytime tournament. OTL wraps up Sunday.

Youth Football Clinic
8 a.m., Qualcomm Stadium
Former NFL players will host a free youth football clinic inside Qualcomm Stadium, the former home of the San Diego Chargers, this Saturday. The clinic is open to both boys and girls aged six to 14 years old. Kids will partake in offense, defense, agility and tackling drills run by university coaches.

Healthy Living in the City: Yoga
9 a.m. to 10 a.m., The Headquarters at Seaport
Stretch, breathe and center yourself at this free yoga class in the courtyard of The Headquarters at Seaport Saturday morning. All levels are welcome; bring water and a yoga mat, and register for the class ahead of time here.

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market
10 a.m., Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station
More than 100 vintage, antique and handmade vendors will open shop at San Diego’s Liberty Station. As you browse, listen to live music, or grab nearby food and drinks. Additionally, there will be photo opportunities and plenty of design inspiration. Tickets start at $10.

PAWmicon
10 a.m., Hazard Center
San Diego International Comic-Con may be right around the corner, but dog lovers and Comic-Con goers may want to check out this Comic-Con-themed convention for their furry friends. Catch some of the cutest – and snugglist – superheroes in San Diego at this family-friendly event, which features carnival games, snack options, booths and, of course, the PAWSplay Contest. Contest participants can dress up with their furry friends, or just enter their pups. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Stagecoach Days: Women of the West
12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego continues its summer “Stagecoach Days” celebration with more historical demonstrations in the plaza, in the heart of the park. On Saturday, the “Women of the West” demo will celebrate stories of settlers who made the frontier home and the role the women played in Old Town San Diego. The event is free.

San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants
5:40 p.m., Petco Park
The Padres take on the Giants in game two of this weekend’s series at Petco Park. There will be a post-game fireworks display Saturday night. Tickets to the game start at $22. Play ball!

Spirits at Sunset: Summer Cocktail Cruise
5:30 p.m., Flagship Cruises and Events
Treat yourself to a nice evening on the Bay this Saturday for the all-new Spirits at Sunset cruise. Board an 82-foot yacht for an evening for 360 views of the beautiful San Diego and bay and your favorite cocktails. Tickets start at $42.50.

Little Italy Summer Film Festival
8 p.m., Amici Park
Every Saturday night this summer, stop by San Diego’s Little Italy Amici Park and enjoy a series of Italian films with English subtitles. The screenings start at 8 p.m. The entry fee is a $5 donation.

The Old Globe’s “King Richard II”
8 p.m., Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park
Shakespeare favorite “King Richard II” continues its run at The Globe. Actor Robert Sean Leonard takes on the title role in one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. The play runs through July 15.

Sunday, July 16

Ice Cream Day 5K
7 a.m., The Art Institute of California, San Diego (Mission Valley Road)
We all scream for ice cream! So why not celebrate one of the sweetest desserts? This Saturday, celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a virtual 5K run or walk. 15 percent of registration proceeds will be donated to Operation Smile, a non-profit which helps children with a cleft palate get surgical care. Registration starts at $17.

Barefoot Music Cruise
3 p.m., Hornblower Cruises and Events
Here’s a unique way to enjoy happy hour in San Diego: a two-hour cruise along the San Diego Bay, featuring live music, cocktails and snacks. Tickets start at $25 per person.

Avenue Q
3 p.m., OB Playhouse
A bright-eyed Princeton graduate comes to New York City with big dreams and a small bank account in this Tony Award-winning musical, back by popular demand. Laugh and cry-laugh as you follow the (oftentimes slightly raunchy and outrageous) lives of the neighborhood’s residents. The show is billed as a Sesame Streets for adults. Tickets start at $29.

Summer Sundays
5 p.m., Village Walk at Eastlake in Chula Vista
Come out and enjoy your summer evening with music from Lady J and Soulful knights at this family-friendly event. For kids 12 and under, there will be craft activities, free face painting, and free balloon sculptures. Merchants will be giving away free food samples and giveaways.

At The Old Place
2 p.m., La Jolla Playhouse
"At The Old Place", written by Rachel Bonds, makes its world premiere at the Playhouse this summer, one of five world premieres at the theater during their 2017-2018 season. The play follows a woman in her mid-40s who returns to her childhood home as she faces her breaking point. The show runs until July 30. Buy tickets here. http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org/at-the-old-place

Guys and Dolls
2 p.m., The Old Globe Theater
This Broadway classic, considered one of the greatest musicals of all time, comes to San Diego's Old Globe Theatre. The show follows Nathan Detroit, New York's infamous game organizer, who makes a bet with a notorious gambler: take mission girl Sarah Brown to dinner in Cuba. The beloved upbeat musical is directed by rising director and choreographer Josh Rhodes, who tells NBC 7 he went back to basics for his fresh take of a classic musical. The show runs until Aug. 13. 

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Looking to save some cash, but still enjoy the city? In San Diego, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy for free or on the cheap. Go for a hike at Torrey Pines State Park or Cowles Mountain, stroll Balboa Park, try a new craft brewery, admire the murals of Chicano Park or read a book at a downtown park. Get out there and explore America’s Finest City.

San Diego’s annual Pride celebration in Hillcrest is underway and Saturday morning brought the biggest event of the weekend: the famous Pride Parade.

With floats and colorful balloons galore, more than 240 LGBT organizations, schools, churches, businesses, government agencies and elected officials – including San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer – marched in the parade. Faulconer is a national chair for the Mayors for the Freedom to Marry program, which works with mayors across the country to be active advocates for the marriage of same-sex couples.

The procession – attended by thousands of spectators – began at 11 a.m. the Hillcrest Pride Flag and made its way to Quince Drive near Balboa Park. Along the way, floats showcased this year’s parade theme, “Allied in Action: United for Justice.”

As always, the 43rd annual Pride Parade aimed to shine the spotlight on the importance of inclusion and diversity, and support the LGBT community.

It was also a time to reflect on how far the community has come over the past four decades.

“If you look back to 1974, when we had the first San Diego Pride March, it was just a handful of brave activists in downtown San Diego, many of them marching with bags over their heads to protect their identities and make sure that they didn’t lose their jobs,” Cal Strode, the communications manager for San Diego Pride, told NBC 7 on Saturday. “Think of how far we’ve come today – being one of the biggest celebrations in San Diego; one of the largest civic events in the region.”

“Things have improved tremendously,” he added. “And, we really stand on the shoulders of those activists who went before us.”

Strode said this year’s theme is fitting, as many in the community feel division.

“People are feeling like their rights are under attack right now, so it’s a real message of unity,” Strode said.

The Pride party continues after the parade with the San Diego Pride Music Festival at Balboa Park, which runs from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and again on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets to the music fest are $20.

For a complete guide to San Diego Pride, including details on events, where to park and road closures, click here.

A San Diego woman survived a motorcycle crash in Chula Vista earlier this week, but her husband died as she crawled from the wreckage to flag down help from passing motorists.

On Thursday, at around 10:30 p.m., Promlikhit Khamhong, 27, and his wife, Carolina, were riding his motorcycle when they crashed westbound on Otay Lakes Road, east of Wueste Road.

A report released by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s (ME) office said Promlikhit failed to navigate a right curve on the road and his motorcycle veered off the street and down a steep embankment.

In the aftermath of the crash, Carolina searched for her husband, but couldn’t find him.

The ME report said she was able to crawl up the embankment and get herself back to the roadway, where she then flagged down passing motorists for help.

When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they made their way down into the embankment and found Promlikhit, unresponsive in the field.

There were no signs of life, the ME said. The husband died at the scene.

The ME said the husband and wife were wearing helmets at the time of the motorcycle accident.

An online fundraising page has been established by friends for the grieving family. The page describes Promlikhit as a “great friend, son, brother, family member” and “an amazing father and loving husband.”

The page says Carolina and the couple’s son are “devastated with their heart broken into a million pieces” in the wake of the tragedy.

In a post on social media, Carolina wrote, in part: “I don’t know where to start. I am so heartbroken, in disbelief. Last night I lost my husband in a motorcycle accident. He is so selfless that he pushed me off the motorcycle before we hit the bottom of the embankment. I miss my best friend, my soulmate, my everything.”

Carolina went on to write that she and her son feel “lost” without Promlikhit and that she replays the accident in her head.

“I couldn't find you, I was calling out for you, but I couldn't hear you. I know I had to get help, so I climbed up the hill, I kept falling, but I needed help to find you.”

In the post, the wife also said she’s grateful to the motorist who stopped to help her.

She adds: “But it was too late. I miss you so much baby I want to wake up from this nightmare. I can't stop crying; my heart is aching.” 

No one else was hurt in the crash.

“Sometimes you’re going to be the soldier on the bottom carrying somebody helping them out, but sometimes you’re going to need to be that warrior on top getting carried, getting through those hard times and troubles,” U.S. Army veteran Jeremy Robinette said Saturday. 

Robinette participated in the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride where veterans rodes bikes through North County Saturday.

Dozens of veterans rode along the scenic coastline for the event, which was held at various locations across the country.

He spent four years on active duty, and said that “you lose some of that camaraderie” when you come home. He said Wounded Warrior Project helped him with that transition when he took part in his first ride in 2015.

“Most of us have mental disabilities too,” U.S. Navy veteran Jewshua Arango told NBC 7. “It’s not only physical scars but mental scars. It helps being around people who help you get through that.”

Robinette said the illnesses and injuries represented in the ride range anywhere from PTSD and traumatic brain injury to amputation.

“We’ve got warriors out there on seated bikes and hand cycles and just getting after it. Some of them haven’t done it in a long time,” he said.

The vets received applause and honks of approval along their ride – something they admit is emotional.

“We want them to just look at us and see that we’re together,” Arango said. “We’re all here for each other.”

The leader of an ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan was killed in a U.S. airstrike on the groups’ headquarters this week, the Pentagon said Friday.

Abu Sayed, the emir of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in the Khorasan Province, called ISIS-K, died in Tuesday’s airstrike in Kunar Province, a region on Afghanistan’s northeast border with Pakistan.

"This operation is another success in our campaign to defeat ISIS-K in Afghanistan in 2017," commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan Gen. John Nicholson said.

Senate Armed Committee Chairman John McCain, R-Arizona, last month said the United States has no strategy to end what he called a stalemate in Afghanistan after 16 years of war.

Two small brush fires, just blocks apart, popped up in Mountain View Saturday.

Cal Fire got the call about a structure fire on south 46th Street that started in vegetation behind the neighborhood around 4 p.m. The fire, which was put out with the help of a helicopter, damaged three structures and some fencing.

The helicopter then saw flames at a second more than half-acre fire just three blocks away in a dumping ground at the 47th Street exit from Interstate 805.

Crews are “overhauling” the fire, which means the flames are out but officials will go over it to make sure no sparks of embers could reignite.

The USS John Finn was commissioned in Hawaii Saturday, honoring a San Diego Chief Aviation Ordinanceman who served in World War II.

Finn, who lived in Campo, received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941.

Finn manned a .50-caliber machine gun mounted on an instruction stand while under heavy fire, and had to be convinced to leave his post after he was injured multiple times. Once he received first aid treatment, he returned to the squadron area to supervise the rearming of returning planes.

Finn served throughout the war, and eventually earned the rank of lieutenant. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 100.

"The commissioning of USS John Finn marks the beginning of what will be decades of exceptional service for this ship," said the Honorable Sean Stackley, acting secretary of the Navy. "During World War II, Chief Finn distinguished himself through heroic service to his fellow Sailors and our nation. I know the men and women who make up the crew of USS John Finn will carry his legacy forward with the same selfless service he distinguished more than 75 years ago."

The USS John Finn is the 63rd Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and the first of her class commissioned since USS Michael Murphy joined the fleet October 2012.