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President Biden has withdrawn as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Presidential election, and now California-born Vice President Kamala Harris takes center stage. Plus, Comic-Con makes its return to the Convention Center. We'll check out some of the events.
Studios and celebrities are due to return to Comic-Con 2024 — and so is the fandom we all know and love. Read stories, watch videos and check out events from the world's largest pop culture convention.
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Cosplaying is a big part of San Diego Comic-Con. And for Shawn Ritcher and Lisa Lower-Ritcher, it's how they first met. -
Thomas Fudge/KPBSEvolutionary biologists have observed some differences in urban lizards in San Diego. Genetic analysis will indicate whether they’ve evolved into different creatures. -
City of San DiegoThe ordinance would apply to any new or significantly renovated facilities on city property. -
Where to move more than 3.5 million pounds of nuclear waste is still a key barrier.
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Dylan Cease pitched the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday that completed a three-game sweep. -
Yes, there's other stuff going on this weekend — including new theater, visual art, contemporary dance, jazz, chamber music and rock. Plus: that big pop culture convention. -
Attendees and members of the public have the chance to immerse themselves in some of their favorite shows.
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As the debate surfaces again over police use of camera-equipped smart streetlights, the city’s Privacy Advisory Board is unable to meet and provide recommendations. -
Name-calling, mockery, outbursts and expletive-filled tirades are now standard fare at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ meetings, sinking the mood and obstructing the public’s business
Exploring Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum in northern Escondido
Reflecting on the San Ysidro 'McDonald’s Massacre', 40 years later
Migrants and asylum seekers living in San Diego's homeless encampments
San Diego is running out of 'quick fixes' at deadly intersections
Why a San Diego surf camp for people with autism doubled in size
Part 2: Threats, profanity, accusations skyrocketing at public meetings, KPBS analysis shows
Part 3: Threats, profanity, accusations skyrocketing at public meetings, KPBS analysis shows
Part 1: Threats, profanity, accusations skyrocketing at public meetings, KPBS analysis shows
Is Chula Vista doing enough to manage its wildfire risk?
Huge increase in homeless hospital admissions raises recuperative care shortage concerns
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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order directing state agencies to clear all homeless encampments statewide. In other news, two Lincoln High School sumo wrestlers qualified for the junior world championship in Poland, now they just need money to go. Plus, San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing downtown, and this year, Hollywood is making a grand return. -
Following the Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to ban homeless encampments on public property, the San Marcos City Council approved its own ban this week. In other news, state and local leaders are continuing their calls for the federal government to move nuclear waste away from the San Onofre power plant. Plus, the first full day of Comic-Con is today.
