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'Cruisin' Califas' Brings Lowrider Art To Oceanside Museum
A new exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art celebrates the art and artists of lowriding.
Weekend Preview: Surf Film Festival, Art Openings And Delta Spirit
From surf films to art openings to live music, there is no shortage of cultural offerings happening this weekend in San Diego.
Cinema Junkie
Review: 'Dark Shadows'
This One Should Have Stayed Dead And Buried
There was a time when a film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp was cause for celebration but sadly those days are gone. Their latest collaboration, an adaptation of the cult TV show "Dark Shadows" (opening May 11 throughout San Diego), is in desperate need of a transfusion.
'I Am Not A Hipster'
Film About San Diego Indie Music Scene Premieres Friday
"I Am Not A Hipster" was shot in San Diego by SDSU grads and focuses on the San Diego indie music scene. The film has its official San Diego premiere on Friday at 6pm and 9pm with a musical performance at 8pm at the Museum of Photographic Arts.
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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.
