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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.

Lead photo Weekend Preview: From Biblical Beheadings To Roller Skating In TJ

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.

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Review: Carnage

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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
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The San Diego Black Film Festival will launch its 10th season this Thursday at Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theaters.


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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.


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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?

Lead photo Recap: Comic-Con 2010

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.

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