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'Call Of Duty Black Ops 4' Is Coming To Gaming Consoles Soon
- Aug. 14
- Phillip Lorenzo
Video game releases generate as much excitement as blockbuster movies and what’s even more impressive is that the artistry and production values found in many of the games rival what Hollywood puts into its movie. That’s why I have asked Phillip Lorenzo to do a guest blog about the new "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4"that will be released soon.
New Book Argues That Hidden Costs Are Eroding The Middle Class
- Aug. 14
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
A new book argues that the fees we encounter are draining our resources and increasing wealth inequality.
August Noir Book of The Month Club: Catching Up With James M. Cain
- Aug. 13
- D. A. Kolodenko
Guest blogger D.A. Kolodenko looks to James M. Cain’s "The Postman Always Rings Twice" and Marty Holland's Can-inspired "Fallen Angel" for the August Noir Book of the Month Club to complement the Film Geeks SD Noir on the Boulevard film series at Digital Gym Cinema.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: 'Hairspray' And Indie Rock Pioneers
- Aug. 10
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
This weekend brings a fun twist on the popular musical, "Hairspray," plus a super-sized concert by two giants of alternative rock: Weezer and The Pixies.
'BlacKkKlansman' Tops This Week's Movie Picks
- Aug. 10
- By Beth Accomando
It’s a wild weekend at the movies with a new Spike Lee film, a radically fun reimagining of Shakespeare, and Jason Statham facing off against a giant, prehistoric shark.
Quaker Organization Marks 100 Years Of ‘Waging Peace’
- Aug. 9
- By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh
The American Friends Service Committee is marking its centennial with a traveling exhibit that showcases the group’s work in past and present social justice movements. The exhibit is on display now through September 30 at the New Americans Museum in Liberty Station.
More Than Beaches And Dunes, Author Explains How We Rely On Sand In Surprising Ways
- Aug. 8
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
People depend on sand in unexpected ways. It is used to build houses, from the foundation to the windows, and pave our roads. It's in toothpaste and shampoo and used to make underwear bands. Author Vince Beiser writes the resource that may seem plentiful is actually finite.
Tiki Oasis 18 Sets South Seas Cinema As Its Theme
- Aug. 7
- By Beth Accomando
Tiki Oasis 18 has chosen South Seas Cinema as its theme and will host a number of symposiums on the topic during its five-day event that kicks off Wednesday.
San Diego City Council Approves 20-Year Lease For Chicano Park Museum
- Aug. 7
- By City News Service
The San Diego City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a 20-year lease that will pave the way for a museum and community center at a city-owned property adjacent to Chicano Park.
Tijuana Artist Highlights Trump's Family Separation Policy Through San Diego Murals
- Aug. 7
- By Jean Guerrero
A Tijuana artist is painting murals to raise awareness about the Trump administration’s family separations in San Diego.