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Cura Smiles, a nonprofit dental clinic based in City Heights, is proud to announce its Sips & Smiles Soirée, a fundraising event dedicated to expanding access to free dental care in San Diego. The event will take place on Friday, September 26, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the beautiful BoujieMana Estate in Point Loma, offering guests a stunning backdrop of harbor views as they support a vital cause. The evening promises a lively, elegant atmosphere complete with a champagne welcome, curated wine and beer selections, gourmet bites, and a silent auction featuring exclusive items and experiences. Guests will mingle at sunset while supporting Cura Smiles’ mission to provide free, comprehensive dental care to underserved individuals and families across the region. With demand for services continuing to rise, this upcoming fundraiser marks a pivotal moment for the organization. Proceeds will go directly toward expanding services, reaching more individuals without access to dental care, and continuing Cura Smiles’ vision of a healthier community—one smile at a time. To attend, donate or learn more, please visit https://www.curasmiles.org/get-involved. Cura Smiles on Facebook / Instagram

Action junkies can get their adrenaline fix this week with "Ballerina" in theaters or the behind-the-scenes documentary "Wick is Pain," now streaming.

Over 1,200 Hollywood figures, among them Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik and Sharon Osbourne, signed a letter on Thursday rejecting a previous call to boycott Israeli film groups.

In his first public remarks since leaving the Justice Department, Smith said he's sad and angry about the dismissals of career public servants and the loss of credibility the DOJ has suffered.

In silence – We resist greed and indifference. We stand with the suffering. We pray for earth repair As members of various faiths, we are called to stand together in silence for and solidarity with our Earth at this time of climate chaos and environmental devastation driven by human greed and indifference. We call out and resist federal policies that have reversed the progress made in addressing climate disruption and the ruthless steps of the current administration to monetize Earth in our name. Join us for our first (recurring monthly) Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice on Monday, August 4, at noon - 1 p.m. at the U.S. District Court building, 385 W. Broadway. Please wear black if you can. This event is open to persons of faith and no faith--do join us!! Please register online. Our Vigil is sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice. For more information contact Phil Petrie at phil@icejsd.org Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice on Instagram

As accusations of genocide in Gaza mount against Israel, NPR looks at how the term is defined legally and why previously reticent scholars have changed their minds.

Told he was wrong about his own history, Kumeyaay educator Ethan Banegas co-wrote a powerful comic book that brings truth, culture and survival into classrooms and pushes back against the silence that has erased Native stories for generations.

Artist Mary Jhun has been painting her "girls" for decades: surrealist silhouettes with intricate, dreamlike details. She's also struggled with sleep apnea her entire life, and when she introduced a CPAP machine to sleep better, she lost her dreams — and with them, her surreal, creative muse.

Jurors convicted Routh on five charges, including last year's attempted assassination of Trump as he golfed at his South Florida course. Routh represented himself in court and faces life in prison.

The Comic-Con Art Show, Located at the Manchester Hyatt, in Grand Hall CD is open to the public—you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show is expected to comply with all terms and conditions expected of our attendees. You’ll see numerous original drawings, paintings, sculptures, pieces of jewelry, and more “unusual” items, all created and displayed by professional and amateur artists. In 2024, more than 900 items were sold by the 116 artists exhibiting in the Comic-Con Art Show, and 20% of those art show sales were to the un-badged general public! If you want to add something to your collection, many of the pieces are offered for purchase by Silent Auction* or Quick Sale. Bidder numbers and Art Show information can be obtained from the administration table inside the Art Show. You must be 18 or older and have legal identification to purchase artwork, and payments may be made with cash or a credit card. The Art Show also displays the nominated books and comics for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Come and see the best new works of the year! For your convenience, the Art Show is open one hour after the Exhibit Hall closes on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday to make it easier to bid on or pick up your art. HOURS: Thursday 11 AM–8 PM Friday: 9 AM–8 PM Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM *Silent Auction final bidding closes Saturday at 6:00 PM.Winning bids are posted at 9:00 AM Sunday morning.Any Voice Auctions begin at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. All purchased art must be picked up Sunday by 6:30 p.m. Quick Sale items must be paid for immediately and picked up the same day.