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Culture Lust
The Fight To Save Salvation Mountain
It took artist Leonard Knight almost 30 years to build a colorful mountain out of adobe and paint in the middle of the Imperial Valley desert. It’s called Salvation Mountain and it draws thousands of tourists to the area. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone finds out why a monument to religious salvation, now needs its own savior.
Weekend Preview: From Biblical Beheadings To Roller Skating In TJ
Diverse And International Choices For The Weekend
Our weekend preview includes an Asian celebration of the Lunar New Year, a favorite Tijuana pastime of roller-skating, and a Bible interpretation by Oscar Wilde and Richard Strauss.
Cinema Junkie
Review: Carnage
My general reaction to the name Roman Polanski used to be a sort of an indifferent ill-will, if there is such a thing. But Polanski’s latest, “Carnage,” playing at the Landmark Hillcrest, is a little gem, and you ought to see it PDQ.
San Diego Black Film Festival
10th Season Kicks Off Thursday
The San Diego Black Film Festival will launch its 10th season this Thursday at Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theaters.
Go to the Cinema Junkie blog page
Political Fix
Are Recall Elections Worth the Expense?
The city of Oceanside just went through a special election which cost the taxpayers half a million dollars. This is not chump change for a city facing a $10 million budget shortfall over the next two years and facing contract negotiations with the Oceanside Firefighters Association.
Go to the Political Fix blog page
Comic-Con
How Does Comic-Con Affect San Diego's Economy?
With tickets selling out in less than seven hours this year, Comic Con is an event that many San Diegans are looking forward to. Comic-Con is expected to attract over 125,000 visitors a day and contribute millions into the the City of San Diego. How is this affecting San Diego's economy?
Recap: Comic-Con 2010
My 2010 Comic-Con Scrapbook
The dust has settled on yet another Comic-Con and it’s taken me a couple days to recuperate from Con 2010 and reflect back on the experience. Here are some favorite memories and photos.
