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Thousands of miles from homes, folks in the Filipino diaspora have formed regional associations to maintain cultural and Catholic roots.
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A Costco tattoo. A viral rotisserie chicken event. A student club with hundreds of members. The Finest follows graduating UC San Diego student Jacob Hoang on his final Costco run as club president and try to understand why Costco inspires such unusual devotion. -
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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Two couples spend an ill-advised evening together in the tense comedy The Invite. Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, star in the film, which plays it a little too safe. -
Pierce says he's motivated by the "ticking clock of mortality" — and the desire to challenge himself as an actor. He's currently starring in the Shakespeare Theatre Company production of Othello.
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As the year reaches its mid-point, we have answers to a question more pressing than what to wear to the cookout or how early should we arrive at the fireworks show: What should I listen to? -
Bow Wow's transformation from child star to well-rounded entertainer serves as a blueprint for longevity. The rapper blazes through fresh takes of back-to-back hits.
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In which Rhaenyra goes from grief-stricken in bed to sword-swinging in the Red Keep. -
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to celebrate at Madison Square Garden on July 3, with speculation ranging from a wedding reception to surprise musical performances.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: The Rady Shell's opening night; new textile art at Visions; Andrew Alcasid at Mabel's Gone Fishing; "Stories in Cloth" at La Jolla Historical Society; "Hairspray" at NVA; the "Be Well" book launch; group crafting and a night of KPBS bands at Casbah. -
Juneteenth began as a celebration of Black people’s liberation after the Civil War and now serves as a day for community reflection, education and celebration.
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Richard Louv coined the term "nature-deficit disorder" two decades ago. On a hike near Julian, he explains why slowing down and paying attention to the natural world can improve our health, reshape how we think and help us feel more alive. -
The ruling allows states to ban transgender student athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams, but doesn’t require it. States like California can keep their current policies. -
Kevin O'Malley, a former part-owner of the San Diego Padres and minor league baseball team owner, has died. His father, Peter O'Malley, says he died from complications of sepsis in Santa Barbara. -
As the California fishing industry is entering a period where many captains are retiring and less seafood from off the our coasts end up on our plates, some fisherman and restaurants are leaning into the catch of the day concept. -
While the U.S. isn't a bona fide soccer nation yet, the past three weeks have perhaps shown what it would feel like if it were.
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'Sun God: Second Summer with Stuart kickoff' – Westwind Brass - Sun God Lawn
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San Diego Humane Society's 2027 Photo Fundraiser
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The Margot Hotel Debuts in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter
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La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local
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American Literary Heroes
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Carlsbad GPS-guided Walking Tour: The Village by the Sea
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