Today in Encinitas: I-5 Closure, Surfing Event, Bill Maher and More

Here are 5 Things of interest to Encinitas residents:

1. Caltrans maintenance crews will close the southbound Interstate 5 (I- 5) connector to eastbound and westbound State Route (SR-78) for sign work on Saturdaymorning from 3-7, Caltrans reports. Detours will be posted directing travelers to continue on southbound I-5 to Las Flores, continue on Las Flores to northbound I-5, and continue northbound on I-5 to eastbound or westbound SR-78.
2. Oceanside will be host to the largest women's surfing event in the world. It  will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the pier (details).
3. Comedian Bill Maher will take the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday at Humphreys by the Bay. 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego.
4. Have soda sales gone flat? Last year, the average American guzzled 44 gallons of soda, down from 54 gallons a year in 1998. Analysts cite health concerns and an industry shift toward non-carbonated drinks. Have you cut your soda consumption? Tell us in the comments.
5. Friday and Saturday will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the 60s and low 70s, Weather.com reports. Sunday is expected to be sunny.