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Hundreds of Padres fans clocked in from Petco Park on Wednesday, attempting to work remotely during the baseball game. From Zoom calls to insurance sales, productivity was up to bat.
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Three San Diego musicians — Divina, James Spaite and Shua — take the stage at Balboa Park's Spreckels Organ Pavilion for intimate performances and candid conversations about the songs they write and the experiences that inspired them. -
KPBS Midday EditionC.L. Hoang tells the story of his family's journey from war-torn Vietnam to America.
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They gave smartphones to 10 women from a working-class Indian community to make a documentary about their unseen and unheralded lives. The results are .... pretty cool. -
Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence.
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The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid. -
The French pianists celebrate more than a half century of recording together with a triple-disc set containing many brand new tracks.
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It's camp. It's drag. A Stormaganza is coming and the Glamazonian Express is in trouble! -
Quinceañeras are pricey, averaging almost $30K, but for many parents, it’s an important milestone marking a transition from childhood to adulthood. It’s also an opportunity to connect with culture, friends, family and faith. We spoke to families in San Diego to find out how they are affording them.
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This weekend's San Diego arts top picks: Luis Alonso Sánchez at Bread & Salt; San Diego Potters’ Guild; "The SpongeBob Musical"; "Measure for Measure"; Dear Tomorrow's jazz-and-pasta pop-up; Icelandic indie folk; ballet and more. -
Christopher Polentz’s design features a quill in the foreground. In the background, the sun breaks through the clouds.
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Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain's star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw. The veteran keeper was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated. -
The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off. -
In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says. -
Summer is the perfect time to go back to great books that whizzed by in spring, including The Family Man, by James Lasdun, The Hill, by Harriet Clark and A Beautiful Loan, by Mary Costello -
Now that the FIFA World Cup is underway in Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the drama has shifted to the fields, where there have been several surprising results heading into the first full week.
Latest Arts Events
The Margot Hotel Debuts in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2026
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World Cup Watch Parties at The Soap Factory
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until June 27, 2026
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Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld San Diego
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
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Cbar 1 Year Anniversary Week
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until June 20, 2026
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