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The longtime restaurant Villa Manila and pop-up tea cafe Thaiyo partnered to launch the market with a focus on pan-Asian culture.
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What happens to a lifetime of belongings — and the stories they hold — when it's time to downsize? This episode explores aging, memory and the San Diego woman helping older adults navigate one of life's biggest transitions with dignity and compassion. -
Port of Entry producer Julio makes his case to hosts Alan and Nat about why the World Cup is so special, recruiting both old and new friends to help him explain.
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Rashida Jones and Will McCormack met decades ago, when McCormack's sister set them up on a date. It didn't work out as a romantic pairing, but it was the start of a long-running creative partnership. -
In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in Sydney, according to a statement posted to the actor's social media page.
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The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse. -
Social media can make a song go viral — even push it up the pop charts — seemingly overnight. Perhaps it's not surprising that some influencers are being paid to promote music without disclosing it.
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The All-American Rejects could be playing arenas, but instead, the rock band is throwing house parties to protest rising concert ticket prices. One San Diego couple's Sunday night turned into an unforgettable backyard show.
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The San Diego Black Arts and Culture District is reviving the spirit of the historic Encanto Street Fair with the Encanto Block Party Music Festival, celebrating local artists, businesses and community. -
This weekend's arts top picks: Koy Sun x The Finest live taping; mika Castañeda and Cat Gunn at Best Practice; AAPI Emerging Artists Fellowship; San Diego Black Pride's Sunday Service; an in-store sitar and rock show at Folk Arts Rare Records and more
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AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise — but also risks crowding out the human relationships children need most. -
We're at the final stretch of the World Cup. It feels like just yesterday, international fans were arriving in the U.S. and marveling at Buc-ee's and unlimited free soda. -
The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world's top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. Now, the semifinals are both heavyweight matchups. -
At the Otay Mesa Detention Center, dozens of detainees gather around the facility’s four televisions to watch the games. While Mexico is the most popular team, other detainees have adopted a surprising nation as their second choice. -
After four decades as a founding member of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea goes solo with a stellar jazz band.
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Steampunk Tea at UCSD Geisel Library
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 12 PM to 2 PM
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UC San Diego Library
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NU Speaker Series: Your DNA is Not Your Destination
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5 PM
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'Trumpetiscally, Clora Bryant'
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6 PM
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San Diego Central Public Library
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VolunBEERS: A Hoppy Service Event!
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Seek Beer Co.
$25-50
San Diego Humane Society's 2027 Photo Fundraiser
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6 AM
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The Margot Hotel Debuts in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2026
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The Margot Hotel
Discover UC San Diego: A GPS-Guided Walking Tour for Prospective Students, Parents, New Staff and You!
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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UCSD Town Square
$9.99
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