Warmer Weather Coming, Shark Myths and Vikings Climb

Today is Oct. 11. It is the 284th day of the year. We are under a waxing gibbous moon. Sunset will occur about 6:26 p.m. Here are five things to know:

1. The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for sunny skies with a highh near 74 degrees with a clear skies tonight and an overnight low around 61 degrees. Forecasters say an upper-level high pressure system will begin building off the coast today and will bring warmer temperatures Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the low 90s. Some cooling is expected Friday when the high should be near 81 degrees.

2. The poor shark has gotten a bad rap since the release of the horror blockbuster Jaws in 1975. At the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, which is operated by the nonprofit Heal the Bay, an effort is underway to take a bit out of misperceptions about sharks. Details right here.

3. The St. Bernard High School football team keeps on climbing in the CIF Northwest Division poll. The Vikings are ranked second under new first-year coach Larry Muno. Details right here.

4. Del Rey-based Ocean Charter School is vying for a spot on the Walgrove Elementary School campus in Venice, but some local residents are putting up a fight to keep charter schools out. Details right here.

5. Discover Marina del Rey day was celebrated Sunday and our Viewfinder photo feature captured the family-friendly event in pictures. Check them out right here.