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Writer Omar Mora will publish their second graphic novel "Ancient Explorers: The Lost City of Peru" through his company Moras Productions. The hybrid book will be release at San Diego International Comic-Con on Wednesday July 20, 2022. Moras Productions will be part of the exhibitors at SDCC and will be located in the small press area at table M-05. "Ancient Explorers: The Lost City of Peru" is novel - comic book hybrid that features an adventure-action sci-fi narrative in which two best friends together with two archaeologists discover that the ancient map and compass they have are artifacts with hidden clues to discover the lost city of Peru: Paititi. As they discovered this, something put their lives in danger, a danger that drives our adventurous friends to follow what they were meant to do in life — to become what Mark’s Grandpa taught them when they were kids: explorers of the ancients. It is then when Luis, Mark, Jennifer and Sandy begin their journey into the unknown, a magical and adventurous journey to discover the Lost City of Peru, a journey that will change their lives forever. "Ancient Explorers" will be released digitally through Amazon-KINDLE. The book is written by Mora with additional writing by Jim Higgins. The art was helmed by Miguel Guzman, Colors & Letters by Edwin Estrada, Proofread by Shannon Mier and book designed by Phil Smith. For more information visit AncientExplorersTheNovel.com or MorasProductions.com Moras Productions on Facebook + Instagram

Notable artwork on view in town this month, featuring: Panca, Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley, Neil Kendricks, Ellis Duc Luu and the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Tribal Community with Hans Baumann

A monthlong anti-human trafficking operation targeting suspected traffickers and prospective commercial sex customers resulted in 48 arrests in San Diego and National City, authorities announced.

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman's famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb and more.

In a Richmond area special election, Virginia has elected its first Black woman to Congress. Democratic State Sen. Jennifer McClellan won easily in the heavily Democratic district.

San Diego writer Jac Jemc's new novel, "Empty Theatre," explores the stranger-than-fiction lives and deaths of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and his cousin Empress Sisi of Austria.

NBCU Universal couldn't pick just one. This year, the team is bringing a fleet of shows to their usual corner right in front of the Gaslamp Quarter sign, including the NBC 7 team themselves. Catch some of your favorite shows -- NBC’s “Quantum Leap” and “La Brea,” USA Network and SYFY’s “Chucky,” and Peacock’s “Vampire Academy,” “The End is Nye” and “The Resort.” and so much more next to Tin Fish from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event takes place Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Mike Hess Brewing is turning 12! Come and celebrate with us and be part of the party on August 13 as we celebrate 12 years of Great Beer, No Exceptions and raise money to help kids with cancer. This year's beneficiary of all net proceeds from HessFest is OAK (Oncology and Kids), an organization doing wonderful things for kids and families going through pediatric cancer. Grab your shades, blanket, and lawn chairs, grab the kids and your friendly pooch, and head beachside to Pier Plaza along Seacoast, just south of the Imperial Beach Fishing Pier for this super fun summertime event. An awesome way to enjoy summer with your friends and family! This year, enjoy an IBAC-run no-entry-fee cornhole tournament for prizes; food from FOUR food vendors including City Tacos, Doggos Gus, Dang Bros Pizza and more, plenty of beverages (Mike Hess Brewing beers, house-made root beer and more), and the main event: a concert featuring headliner The Sully Band, OB reggae sensation Sensi Trails and local IB favorites, The Payne Killers! To top it all off, have fun while doing good: Unlike so many other festivals, MHB will be donating the net proceeds from HessFest to our charity beneficiary partner, and each of the vendors at HessFest will also be donating a portion of the day's proceeds. Representatives from OAK will be on hand to talk to guests about their mission and why your support means so much to them and the people they serve. All this and more, including interactive booths from Boca Rio Ink (t-shirts on demand), Sky's Delights, Party Pop, and Bibbey Shell Shop. When | Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 Time | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Venue | Imperial Beach Pier Plaza Ticket options this year are: Kids under 6 are free admission! Youth Music Lover, 7 - 20 years old: $18 each all-day admission 3-ticket wrist band, good for 3 root beers, 3 tacos or any combination thereof (2 tacos + one soda or 2 sodas + 1 taco) Commemorative OAK shirt Designated Driver: $25 all-day admission Three-item wrist band (unique color for Non-Alc), good for 3 sodas or food items or combo thereof HESSFEST XII branded can glass Tier 1: General Admission is $30 and includes: all-day admission Four-item wrist band, good for any four items (4 drinks or 4 food items or any combination of either) HESSFEST XII branded can glass Tier 2: Super Fan is $50 and includes: all-day admission Six-item wrist band, good for any six items (6 drinks or 6 food items or any combination of either) HESSFEST XII branded can glass commemorative HessFest T-shirt Schedule: Doors at 11 a.m. Music Last Call, 4:30 p.m. Taps shut-off, 4:45 p.m. End, hit the exits, 5 p.m. For additional information about the event, please visit here! Follow Mike Hess Brewing on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Film Forum Coronado: “PAPERHOUSE” Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 at 6 p.m. Film and Discussion Free/Adults Coronado Public Library (Winn Room) 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 92118 “PAPERHOUSE” (1989. 92 minutes. PG-13) Bernard Rose’s striking and surreal fable blurs the line between dream and reality. An artistic, disillusioned girl (Charlotte Burke) immerses herself in a world of notebook illustrations. Through her feverish dreams, she can enter this other-world of her own creation. Co-stars Ben Cross and Glenne Headly.

The concept of a perma-long weekend is so attractive. But it's starting to feel like that mirage of an oasis in the desert. We're desperate for some relief but it always seems just out of reach.