Court Rejects San Diego Convention Center Expansion Tax

WWII Veteran Recalls Surviving 1945 Shipwreck, Shark Attacks

Aug. 1

Evening Edition

This story was updated at 3:33 p.m.

Verlin "Buzz" Fortin was on the USS Indianapolis when it was sunk by Japanese torpedoes, and he has a harrowing tale to tell of sharks, hallucinations and rescue.

California Bill Would Regulate Pet Insurance Industry

Aug. 1

By Max Pringle, Capital Radio News

Pet insurance companies would have to disclose more information to consumers about what exactly their policies cover.

San Diego Seafood Market Opens Saturday

Aug. 1

By City News Service

Freshly caught seafood will be on many San Diegans' menus tomorrow with the launch of an open-air seafood market near Seaport Village.

Atlanta Doctors Gear Up To Treat Two Ebola Patients

Aug. 1

By Michaeleen Doucleff / NPR

Two Americans infected with Ebola in West Africa are flying to Atlanta. They will be the first patients treated for the disease in the U.S. What's the risk of Ebola spreading during the transport?

Killing Of Four Latino Men Sparks Protests In Salinas, Calif.

Aug. 1

By Richard Gonzales / NPR

Calling the shootings "questionable," a civil rights attorney in Oakland requested action by the Justice Department. The Salinas police chief said that would be premature.

Cheap Eats: Cookbook Shows How To Eat Well On A Food Stamp Budget

Aug. 1

By Molly Roberts / NPR

A Canadian scholar was unimpressed with the cookbooks available for people on food stamps in the U.S. So she decided to come up with her own set of tips and recipes for eating well on $4 a day.

'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Conquer The Summer Doldroms

Aug. 1

By Beth Accomando

“Guardians of the Galaxy” is the perfect summer movie, delivering exactly what you want from a comic book adaptation.

Comic-Con 2014: A Crossplay Haven

Aug. 1

By Nathan John

San Diego's Comic-Con weakens the knees of nerds, geeks, TV addicts and comic enthusiasts around the globe. But the event also makes waves as a premier venue for costume play — or "cosplay." Some players even venture beyond their own gender to thrill attendees. And I found them.

Rounding Up The Usual Suspects At 'Circustantial Evidence'

Aug. 1

By Beth Accomando, Nicholas McVicker

The Circus Collective of San Diego wants to expand awareness of the circus arts through the development and production of original shows such as "Circustantial Evidence: A Circus Noir Murder Mystery."

Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour 2014

Back by popular demand and fresh off the success of their GRAMMY®-nominated album, Dave Koz and Friends return with the Summer Horns Tour 2014.

San Diego Symphony Summer Pops: Ray Charles, Motown & Beyond Presented By Ellis Hall

Ellis Hall, a former protégé of Charles and multi-dimensional performer in his own right, pays a Summer Pops tribute to the master with hits such as "I Can’t Stop Loving You," "Hit the Road Jack" and perhaps his most popular, "Georgia on My Mind."

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: Opening Night - Four Seasons

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest is a nationally-recognized chamber music festival featuring over 81 world-class artists and ensembles performing concerts from July 30 - August 22, 2014.