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The era of generic coffee may be over, according to a coffee industry group. Now people are looking for an experience and this Carlsbad microroaster is delivering one.
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Ahmad Joudeh once danced under the threat of ISIS in a Syrian refugee camp. Now he performs on world stages. He shares how survival became art, how he reclaimed his story and what it takes to live fully as a dancer. -
Cinema Junkie has a new book recommendation, David F. Walker's "Black Film: A History of Black Representation and Participation in the Movies."
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The Writers Guild of America went on strike for months in 2023 in a dispute with Hollywood studios. This year the union announced a new four-year contract after just a few weeks of negotiations. -
Early on, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new movie The Drama takes a turn. We're talking about it here: spoilers ahead.
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This weekend in the arts: Edra Soto added to ICA's sculpture trail; Medium Festival of Photography comes to MCASD; "Matt & Ben" at New Village Arts; Flamy Grant at Soda Bar and more. -
The Comic-Con sister convention overlaps with No Kings protests this year, so attendees may need to plan for additional crowds and possible traffic impacts.
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The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis. -
The Artemis II mission is the first time humans have headed to the moon since 1972. That year also marked the debut of The Godfather and the Egg McMuffin.
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The rapper previously known as Kanye West, scheduled to perform this summer in London, was denied entry into the U.K. on the grounds that his presence "would not be conducive to the public good." -
Independent venue closures, social media algorithms and the rise of generative AI are all part of an ecosystem that artists say is becoming increasingly difficult for working musicians to weather.
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This month, the Trump administration ended CalFresh nutrition assistance eligibility for many immigrant groups, including asylees and refugees. The cuts apply to nearly 13,000 San Diego County residents. -
The books we're spotlighting this month don't exactly radiate escapist good vibes — but they do offer the opportunity to step into someone else's life and get to know their view of our shared world. -
High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn. -
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Hall's late-night show gave hip-hop a home on TV and helped propel Bill Clinton to the White House. "I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid," he says. Hall's memoir is Arsenio.
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Entries Open for San Diego County Fair Arts and Crafts Competitions
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'Many Hands, One Passion'
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