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Renowned keynote speaker, author, and extreme adventurer Brian Dickinson shares the gripping story of his solo summit of Mount Everest - where he went snow-blind in the Death Zone and was forced to descend alone. Drawing on this extraordinary survival feat and his background as a U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Brian delivers unforgettable lessons on leadership, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. His edge-of-your-seat presentation inspires audiences to push beyond limits, overcome adversity, and develop the mental toughness to lead with clarity when the path ahead is uncertain. National University Alumni on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office accused SDPD Officer Curtis Doll of purchasing more than $3,000 in personal items in recent years using the department’s School Safety Patrol bank account. Doll faces a felony charge.

Grape Day Park has long been a gathering place in Escondido — and a reflection of the city’s changing identity.

First, why El Cajon Police will no longer respond to all mental-health crisis calls. Plus, Imperial Valley’s oldest LGTQ+ center is in turmoil. Then, some changes are being made to San Diego grocery store's coupon system, making it more user-friendly and inclusive to seniors.

Romantasy — the fusion of romance and fantasy — is having a major moment. Boosted by #BookTok and shaped by the influence of fan fiction, the book genre is topping bestseller lists and drawing huge crowds at Comic-Con. But for all its success, it's often a target of ridicule. We look at what people get wrong about the misunderstood genre, and why it's connecting with so many readers right now.

More people around the U.S. are picking up the centuries-old tile game Mahjong and uncovering new community connections in the process.

A look at the extreme winter storm impacting two-thirds of the U.S.

The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.

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The announcement is a reversal for Trump, who initially initially praised the agreement with China as something Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "should be doing."