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Smith played 10 seasons with the Chargers after being drafted with the No. 5 overall pick of the 1983 NFL draft out of Arkansas.
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Sign painter and content creator Koy Sun argues that choosing the slower path — whether through art, storytelling or supporting local businesses — can be a powerful way to challenge the status quo. -
The Port of San Diego recognizes the Kumeyaay people by naming a beach at Spanish Landing Park Kumeyaay Beach.
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KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando reflects on what makes Comic-Con special, from fan culture and cosplay to Hollywood activations and the comics community. -
The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again.
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Glen Hansard, the Irish singer who won an Oscar for the musical movie Once and the led the bands The Frames and The Swell Season, died on Wednesday. He died following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. -
Beginning Aug. 1, NPR Music will publish a week-long list of stories and podcast episodes exploring the legacy and future of the Grateful Dead. And we want to hear from you!
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Matt Dinniman says preserving the books’ tone, especially the relationship between Carl and Princess Donut, is his top priority as Peacock adapts the bestselling LitRPG series. -
In which Gwayne has a good eye.
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A San Ysidro pedestrian bridge is now home to glow-in-the-dark public art through a partnership between Caltrans and BLK Box Gallery. The project is designed to do more than brighten the space. -
Illustrators Patrick Ballesteros and Genevieve Santos collaborated on a Comic-Con print that reimagines beloved characters through the traditional Filipino dance tinikling.
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In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament. -
The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China. -
According to the county, those who became ill range in age from 27 to 60, and four people were hospitalized. -
FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including a firm run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner. -
The 2026 list includes new works from household names Douglas Stuart, Marlon James and Elizabeth Strout as well as a few debut authors.
Latest Arts Events
Taste of Art Workshop: Sculpting Clay Figures
Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
$50-$65
70s/80s Night with Cool Rush at San Diego Botanic Garden
Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM
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San Diego Botanic Garden – Gazebo Lawn
0-$20
Farm to Dinner mid Summer Feast with Music from Wild Caravan
Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM
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Barron Creek Farm
$100-150
Movie Themes & Light Classics: Hornswoggle at La Jolla Project
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6 PM
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UCSD Sun God Lawn
Free
Alzheimer's Association: Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia Behaviors-VIRTUAL
Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
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Pundemonium! San Diego's Only Pun Competition
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7 PM
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Finest City Improv
$6
Andy McKee
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7 PM
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Museum of Making Music
$40-45
aja monet | 'the color of rain'
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7 PM
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Epstein Family Amphitheater
$40–45
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