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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Comic-Con week kicked off with a furry twist as costumed pets and their owners gathered at San Diego's Balboa Park for Helen Woodward Animal Center's PAWmicon 2026. -
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Several groups cited affordability concerns in their filings, which come at the outset of a lengthy regulatory process with the California Public Utilities Commission. -
Mayor Todd Gloria joined city Transportation Department officials at Willow Elementary School in San Ysidro to announce that the surrounding neighborhood and Otay Mesa would see the first reductions in school zones — but work will continue throughout the city in coming weeks. -
The final day of SDCC brings the science of Frankenstein, the paleontology of Pokémon and the geeky insanity of Starship Smackdown. -
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Beyond the hats, fashion and horses you see, there’s one constant that fans can hear. -
Friday panel highlights include Guillermo Del Toro, the Oscars of the comics industry, lumpia and sick-and-twisted animation. -
Founder Jamie Broadnax said the meetup celebrates Black women in fandom while welcoming anyone who loves geek culture.
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