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Lamont Butler sent San Diego State to their first national championship game with a 72-71 win over fellow mid-major Florida Atlantic in the Final Four on Saturday night.

Comic-Con will be back in San Diego in 2022. The three-day conference, SDCC 2022, will be held Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24. Petco Park is always a must-visit during Comic-Con weekend, providing spectacles outside of the convention center for all, including those without a Comic-Con badge. This year, information has been slowly trickling in. Petco Park Interactive Zone Immerse yourself in more than a dozen activities and activations in the parking lot across the street from Comic-Con, see things too big to fit in the San Diego Convention Center! Note: The Interactive Zone is open to the public. Nintendo: Nintendo will have a strong presence in the Petco Park Interactive Zone from Thursday, July 21 – Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, and Sunday, July 24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fans will be allowed to demo new games (Nintendo Switch™ Sports, Mario Strikers™: Battle League, and Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land), pick up some cool takeaways and snap a Instagram-worthy photo or two. Star Trek: Wrath of P’Khan Anniversary Ice Cream from the Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck. (Learn more) Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: More desserts and collectibles GHOSTS (CBS) “Friend Zone” activation Visit: https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/comic-con

NPR's Scott Simon recounts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's words to a joint session of Congress this week, and how his country has managed to survive, so far, against Russian aggression.

The 2022 Masquerade on-stage costume competition (or Cosplay Competition for those who favor that term), a tradition at Comic-Con from almost its beginning, will be Saturday evening, July 23, starting at 8:30 p.m. The event celebrates not only the contribution of costuming to the popular arts, but also the amazing creations that our attendees make and bring to the convention. The costume presentations, intermission entertainment, and then awards presentation will run a bit over 2 hours and be set in the Convention Center’s 4,000-seat Ballroom 20. Not a dance or party as the name may imply, it is more akin to a talent show set on a large stage before an audience, showcasing amazing costumes crafted by our non-professional but still very creative and talented attendees. Most costumes will be impressive re-creations from movies, television, anime, comic books, fantasy, Broadway shows, video games, and history; others will be completely original designs from the imagination. Some will be solo entries; others will be groups with a shared theme. All genres are welcome, and no purchased costumes are allowed. The event is free to participate in, or to have a seat in the audience, for anyone with a convention badge valid for Saturday. Masquerade tickets assure a seat, but not required: Rather than see attendees line up for hours to be certain they get a seat, free tickets will be given out at 12 noon on Saturday to those lining up near Ballroom 20 and will be available again from 3-5 p.m. at the Masquerade Desk until all are given out. Once you have your ticket you are guaranteed a seat, and you can go enjoy other programming and line up later knowing there’s a chair for you. After the ticket-holders line has gone into the ballroom, it becomes open seating for anyone who shows up until the room is filled. Comic-Con International on Facebook + Instagram + @Comic_Con on Twitter

Zimbeat, a San Diego-based ensemble that performs the traditional and modern music of South Africa. Zimbeat combines the Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe with the music of South Africa. The members of Zimbeat include Robert Ackley, Max Berry, Nomsa Burkhardt, Randy Griswold and Garit Imhoff. Visit: https://www.encinitaslibfriends.org/new-events/2022/12/4/zimbeat

A software engineer proves MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell wrong and debunks a false election conspiracy. Then what happens?

Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy.

Police said $300,000 worth of merchandise was stolen and one of the robbers used bear spray on a security guard.

The pastor of a San Diego-area church promises to arrange entry to the United States for Russian-speaking asylum-seekers through connections with U.S. officials and unnamed “opportunists” who guarantee customers' safety in Mexico.

Al Dente, recently opened in University Heights, aims to provide a dining experience that transports you back to Sicily from appetizer to dessert! For one night only, this Valentine’s Day, guests can enjoy an exclusive menu! At $49 a person, their three-course menu includes a wide variety of options for everyone: The first course includes your choice of Caesar Salad, Soup of the Day, Burrata Vegetariana – burrata, grilled zucchini, and eggplant, heirloom tomato, and pesto sauce, or Beef Tartare, with capers, onions, lemon zest, olive oil, and quail egg. The second course includes Pollo al Funghi – chicken breast with wild mushroom sauce and mashed potato, Cavatelli al Cinghiale – wild boar sausage, garlic, shiitake mushroom, cherry tomatoes, and white wine sauce, Heart Shaped Ravioli filled with spinach and cheese in butter sage sauce, or Filetto alla Griglia – 8oz Filet mignon, potato puree, spinach, and cabernet wine reduction, with the option to add half lobster for an additional cost. And don’t forget about dessert! Choices include Limoncello Cake or Tiramisu. Al Dente is open from 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., so head to their website to make your special Valentine’s Day reservation today!