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In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of the fourth heat wave of the summer.
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Sign painter and content creator Koy Sun argues that choosing the slower path — whether through art, storytelling or supporting local businesses — can be a powerful way to challenge the status quo.
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Tammy Murga | KPBSThe city wants to build a fire station on a steep canyon at 47th Street and Fairmount Avenue, a place considered a creekside, natural wildlife habitat. -
These residents are living on a private road maintained by the county through an assessment fee collected from homeowners. The county says the fees aren’t enough to cover the repair costs. -
From cosplay and gaming to pop-up experiences and street scenes, these photos capture the sights of Comic-Con 2026's second day. -
From Pokémon and Star Wars to horror icons and anime, these tattoos reflect the characters, stories and worlds that inspire Comic-Con attendees. -
For some families, Comic-Con International is more than panels and cosplay — it's a place where kids can discover the magic of comics, characters and imagination.
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In which Gwayne has a good eye. -
Fans transform into heroes, villains, icons and unexpected characters, showing off the imagination that makes Comic-Con unforgettable. -
A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.
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Every two years, participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, must renew their status. Approvals from the federal government now take three months on average — up from two weeks in 2025. -
An outside animal welfare consulting firm reviewed the county’s two animal shelters. Key recommendations include improving staff support and clarifying certain shelter policies.
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Part 1: Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with resisting an officer and nothing else
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First, why did some Chula Vista residents show up to oppose a voter initiative? Also, a heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Then, we’ll tell you how one local teen with a rare form of epilepsy is reaching milestones even his family didn’t think possible. And, a unique collaboration between two illustrators at Comic-Con blends Filipino culture with comic-inspired artwork. -
For four days, San Diego becomes the epicenter of pop culture. We sit down with local journalists, a podcast host, and San Diego-bred comic artists to talk about how pop culture continues to bind fans and creators alike.
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