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We break down the impact of Comic-Con on San Diego’s economy and discuss potential safety risks associated with major events. Plus, a new turf soccer field in City Heights will serve students as well as adults. Then, Beth Accomando walks us through the history and significance of the so-called, "Oscars of the comics industry."

A new law includes a provision that could mean bettors pay more during tax season. Major poker players are calling on Congress to royally flush the measure down the drain.

When it comes to breaking into the industry, understanding what a casting director (CD) looks for in a headshot and resume is crucial. It’s equally important to familiarize yourself with the best practices for finding and approaching auditions, as well as the nuances between agents and managers—do you need both, or just one? Knowing the differences can significantly shape your path. Additionally, mastering the self-submission process involves being aware of do's and don'ts, along with grasping what a CD expects from your audition, whether it's live or self-submitted. After you've submitted your audition, knowing the next steps can be a game-changer, all while keeping in mind the broader business aspects of the entertainment industry. Instructor’s Bio: D. Candis Paule, CSA, is the owner of Candis Casting. Since 2003, she has been the premier San Diego casting director and has cast over 300 commercials and 400 episodes of TV. Along with many telenovellas for Fox’s My Network, she has been the primary or local casting director on a wide variety of pilots and features and has worked on print jobs, voice-over projects, and industrials. Ms. Paule currently sits on three non-profit boards and is also an Intimacy Coordinator, an award-winning actor, and a private coach.

A judge rejected a request from a group of local homeowners to block the city of San Diego from collecting monthly trash collection fees, which they allege are unlawful because they say the fee exceeds the costs of providing trash services.

Critics said the proposals are part of an ongoing effort by the board’s conservative majority to inject partisan politics into the district’s business.

Oct. 10 is World Homeless Day. In San Diego, an event was held to honor those lost and help those currently without a home.

The Smarter Balanced standardized test results increased for almost every student group and every grade, in every subject.

Bómbita was terminated from the state’s top cybersecurity post in a phone call from the governor’s office Sept. 23; his last day is Friday. He had been on the job less than a year but repeatedly found himself at odds, he said, with officials at the Office of Emergency Services. That agency oversees the one Bómbita ran, the Cybersecurity Integration Center, through its Homeland Security division.

Photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia music in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.

The cough syrup was contaminated with industrial chemicals. Experts say this is no accident. It's the latest case of what is being called a global crime.