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The Ghost Army is credited with saving thousands of American lives and helping end WWII in Europe. But its contributions were kept secret for half a century before it was awarded Congress' top honor.

President Biden was in the battleground state of Arizona to make the biggest announcement yet in his plan to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to America.

This week marks the start of the annual San Diego Latino Film Festival. Official selections include films by San Diego and Tijuana filmmakers.

This weekend in the arts: Christina McFaul, City Ballet, "Tartuffe," San Diego Dance Theatre, San Diego Latino Film Festival and Honor Choir. Plus, live music picks including Sleepy Pearls, Xin Xin, Buddha Trixie, Brittney Spencer and more.

Queen Bee’s Art and Culture Center, a community space and beacon for artists in North Park, San Diego, is thrilled to be celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. At the forefront of enriching the vibrant arts and culture scene in San Diego, Queen Bee’s has served as a nurturing haven where artistry flourishes, allowing for creatives of all walks of life to come together to express their talents in a welcoming community. Since 2008, Queen Bee’s has faced many challenges and achievements, and now, the community is invited to commemorate this anniversary milestone with a celebration on Tuesday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m. The donation-based community event will feature food and drinks, live performances from artists such as Rudy Francisco, Gilbert Castellanos, Mercedes Moore, Zzymzzy Quartet and Gregory Page, along with a proclamation from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. At 6:00 p.m., attendees are encouraged to grab their dancing shoes and participate in swing dancing classes featuring live swing music. The evening will be a night to remember! The donation-based event is open to the public and attendees must RSVP here. Queen Bee’s will be taking donations to be able to continue to support the arts for years to come. The swing class following the celebration will be $15 and tickets can be purchased here.

Collaborators, family and friends remember the life of Siobhán Arnold, a San Diego artist and educator who died in May after a brief and sudden illness. "She just loved so many people."

New York state Attorney General Letitia James said the food company is misleading the public about its efforts to cut its climate pollution.

We get a leap day only every four years. How will you spend it? Here's some inspiration from people celebrating all sorts of personal milestones — and those who just want to enjoy their extra day.

“Hometown Arlington West Memorial:” The San Diego Veterans For Peace will display their “Hometown Arlington West Memorial” from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 on the front lawn of the USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive. Chapter veterans from branches of the military will honor several hundred fallen service members from Southern California who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with special memorial markers.

Interview with Nick Hornby and Susan Orlean as part of the 29th Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, Writing That Inspires. Nick Hornby is an award-winning author and Oscar-nominated screenwriter whose stories explore human connection with a catchy blend of snappily observed humor and unsentimental emotion. His books, which have sold over 5 million copies, include the bestselling novels High Fidelity, About A Boy, How to Be Good, Juliet Naked, and 2020’s Just Like You. His latest nonfiction book is Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius. Susan Orlean has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1992. She is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including The Library Book, Rin Tin Tin, Saturday Night, and The Orchid Thief, which was made into the Academy Award–winning film Adaptation. Her most recent book is On Animals. Live music from Justin Grinnell Trio to begin when doors open for general admission seating at 6:15 p.m. Writer’s Symposium by the Sea is an annual event that brings interviews with innovative creators, life stories, examples of great writing, and evocative conversation to Point Loma Nazarene University that inspire readers and writers alike. The 29th Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be Feb. 20-23, 2024, featuring Paulette Jiles, and Elizabeth Gilbert. For more info visit pointloma.edu/2024writers