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Journalist Thanassis Cambanis puts what has been going on in Egypt in a historical context — and explains what the popularity of other political parties, like Hezbollah, could mean for relations with Israel and the United States.

More than a thousand people living in Oceanside near the border of Camp Pendleton got reverse 911 calls telling them to evacuate. KPBS reporter Alison St John was at the evacuation center.

San Diego is home to some of the most famous “UFO religions,” Heaven’s Gate in Rancho Santa Fe and the Unarius Academy of Science in El Cajon. Although many dismiss these groups as crazy cults, a l

Even the merest hint of potential unrest in Saudi Arabia, which sits on a fifth of the world's oil reserves, is enough to spark fear in the oil markets and cause nightmares in Washington. Few analysts rule out the possibility of protests in Saudi Arabia, but they do say it is unlikely.

The boutique Hotel Albergo is the classiest, most relaxing and beautiful place to stay in Beirut, says Ivan Watson. He praises the hotel's tastefully decorated rooms, which stay true to Lebanese architectural tradition, and its restaurants' delicious food.

San Diego area firefighters are trying to make sure homeowners are prepared for this year’s wildfire season. KPBS reporter Katie Orr says firefighters fanned out around the county over the weekend to distribute safety information.

The Atlantic and Gulf coasts face a 69 percent risk of being buffeted by a major storm in the coming months, according to researchers at Colorado State University. That's ominous news for U.S. communities still recovering from major hurricanes in 2005 and '08. The report also warns that the Caribbean — including earthquake-stricken Haiti — is vulnerable.

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A spokesman at the US Consulate in Tijuana would not release the names of the dead and injured US citizens, nor other personal details about the trio.

From tiny toy pianos to street wide music festivals, this is set to be a euphonic (and euphoric) Culture Lust weekend. Don't miss The Ocean Beach Music & Arts Festival, the San Diego Music Awards or the Thrift Store Cowboys.