Sunny Afternoon, Boating Safely and Prostate Cancer Awareness

Today is Sept. 22. It is the 265th day of the year. We are under a waning crescent moon. Sunset will occur about 6:52 p.m. Here are five things to know:

1. The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for sunny skies with a high near 70 degrees with patchy fog after 11 p.m. and an overnight low around 61 degrees. Forecasters expect patchy fog Friday morning with gradual clearing in the afternoon with sunshine and a high near 70 degrees.

2. Boating columnist Paul M.J. Suchecki in his latest column offers safety tips on two problems that can occur while boating: hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn more right here.

3. This month is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Mark Scholz of the Marina del Rey-based Prostate Oncology Specialists says he's encouraged by a new drug called Provenge and also offers tips for men concernced about prostate cancer. Details right here.

4. Patch blogger Rosemary Lichtman takes a look at the links between biology and fatherhood in her latest article. Check it out right here.

5. Patch is looking for bloggers. We recently rolled out a new blogging platform and are looking for local bloggers to write about whatever they want, whenever they want. If you're interested or want to learn more, send me an email: Paul.Chavez@patch.com.