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Poster art for La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere musical, "The Heart." (2025)

La Jolla Playhouse gives the human heart center stage in 'The Heart'

"The Heart" follows 24 hours in the life of a human heart, blending electronic beats, high-stakes drama and a message about connection.

The sign marking the border between El Cajon and unincorporated San Diego County along SR67 is where a homeless encampment has sprung up, April 29, 2022.

How El Cajon became a flashpoint in the fight over immigration

Mayor Bill Wells and others have openly supported President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. Advocates say this has deepened divisions in the community and eroded trust in the police department.

"Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios (Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires)" takes DC Comics' superhero south of the border for a re-imagining.

345 days until Comic-Con: Reflections and ways to keep the geek spirit alive

A look back at SDCC 2025's highlights and tips for celebrating pop culture all year long.

Stan Sakai, creator of "Usagi Yojimbo," will be on panels and signing at booth 4807 at Comic-Con.

Your Comic-Con 2025 Saturday panel guide: What to see for every kind of fan

Legendary creators, banned books, K-pop fandom, horror deep dives and more — Saturday's Comic-Con lineup as something for everyone. We've grouped our top panel picks by theme to help you plan your day.

Ben Abatti III stands for a portrait in one of his family's fields outside El Centro in Imperial County on July 16, 2025. Sugarbeets make up over a third of the crops that Abatti and his family grow every year.

California’s last beet sugar plant is closing. Can Imperial County keep the industry alive?

The closure of the Spreckels Sugar factory will shutter a $243 million industry and hundreds of jobs in a county with the highest unemployment rate in the state.

Khalid Hassan dribbles a soccer ball at Colina Del Sol Park's basketball courts, July 10, 2025.

Soccer program in City Heights mentors youth on and off the field

Soccer is played everywhere in San Diego and Tijuana. But accessing the sport can be a financial challenge. In one San Diego park, a soccer program is supporting refugee and immigrant youth, on and off the pitch.

Jason Haas, owner of Tablas Creek Vineyard, stands amongst rows of grape vines at his vineyard in Paso Robles on July 30, 2025.

California wine industry torn on Trump tariffs

American wine industry stakeholders have different opinions about the potential fallout from tariffs on European wine, with California likely feeling the biggest impact.

Phil LaMarr and Tom Lennon hosted the Eisner Awards at Comic-Con in 2022.

Comic-Con's Eisner Awards honor the best in comics, from superheroes to scholarship

Often called the "Oscars of the comics industry," Comic-Con hosts the 37th annual Eisner Awards on Friday, celebrating top comics creators and titles across 32 categories.

This R2D2 might look like it just rolled off the set but it is actually the creation of San Diego Droid Builder John Boisvert. July 10, 2023.

Your Comic-Con 2025 Thursday panel guide: What to see based on your fandom

Planning for Comic-Con 2025? Check out our Wednesday and Thursday panel picks covering Marvel legends, anime, horror and more to help build your perfect schedule.

Dogs in kennels at the Bonita shelter are shown in this photo from June 3, 2025. Former shelter employees and volunteers say the dogs spend most of their time in the kennels, waiting to go for a walk or get some playtime.

As dog euthanasias spike in San Diego County shelters, former employees say the system is broken

A KPBS investigation reveals the shelters are beset by poor recordkeeping and high turnover rates. Former staffers claim many dogs are being put down unnecessarily.

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