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The regional water authority uses an army of plant-munching grass carp to maintain the channels.

Come enjoy the original social media, storytelling, with members of Storytellers of San Diego. Rita Mooney hosts and emcees the proceedings, always lively, up close and live--with no notes--Moth-style. Personal, folkloric and literary stories will enliven the Template stage with Fred Laskowski, Arlyn Hackett, Mindy Donner, and introducing Emily Stamets and Milo Shapiro. Storytellers will reveal the Before, During and After. Great java is available in an arts-filled, eclectic atmosphere. Ages 12 and up.

Neopets, the original virtual pet site that galvanized a generation of online gamers, is celebrating 25 years of epic fandom at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con! Following two fan-fuelled years at the iconic convention, the brand will be back with even more merchandise and activations to connect with passionate event-goers. Neopets will be setting up shop from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, July 28 at booth #3839 where fans can meet The Neopets Team (TNT) and access exclusive PhatMojo plush, Neohoods with exclusive codes, Con bag, contests, rare photo opportunities, new plot sneak peeks, and MORE! The brand’s appearance at SDCC will bring color to Neopets’ 25th Anniversary celebrations, and round-off an exciting year of new updates, which kicked off with a leadership change this time last year. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/neopets-returns-to-san-diego-comic-con-2024-with-exclusives-panels-more/ “We can’t wait to celebrate with our dedicated players and fans,” said Dominic Law, CEO, Neopets. “We are so indebted to our wonderful community who have supported Neopets through the years and to showcase all our latest projects, we’ve taken out our biggest booth to date!” Full Booth #3839 Activities Include: ● EXCLUSIVE Phat Mojo SDCC plush: Collect the limited edition Aisha and Shoyru plushes from Phat Mojo, along with an exclusive in-game code! This very limited run of 500 Aisha plush can only be found at the Neopets booth, while the 500 Shoyru plush can be found at the UCC Distributing booth. Purchases at either of these booths will give you access to exclusive codes, which will NEVER be available again – a true SDCC exclusive! ● Marvelous Merch: Be sure to check out all of the other exciting merch we’ll have in store at booth #3839, including What’s Your Passion pins, lanyards, NeoHoods and some epic surprises! Every Neohood and WYP Pin Set will come with an exclusive in-game code, redeemable in the Grundo Warehouse on Neopets.com! ● Social Media Giveaways: Attendees are encouraged to share photos from the event on social media and tag our official account handle (see below) with the hashtag #NeopetsSDCC2024 to be entered for a chance to win a Neopets prize pack! Winners will be selected each day of the convention. ● Meet Big Aisha: Our mascot, Big Aisha will be present every day throughout the show for photo opportunities. Stay tuned to our socials for more information on exactly when and where you can meet our big pink pal. ● Wheel of Excitement: Try your luck at Faerieland’s most famous attraction! Will you win it big? There’s only one way to find out! In addition to all the booth activity, Dominic Law and Jason Masherah, President at Upper Deck will be hosting an on-site panel titled “Neopia Reimagined!” Upper Deck and Neopets will chat on bringing virtual characters to life on Thursday, July 25 from Noon - 1 p.m. at Room 28DE! For more information on Neopets, head to Neopets.com and join the community! Make sure to follow the Neopets social channels to keep track of all upcoming Neopets events, including highlights from San Diego Comic-Con: ● Facebook: @Neopets ● Instagram: @NeopetsOfficialAccount ● Twitter: @Neopets ● TikTok: @OfficialNeopets Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram / X / YouTube

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Zovargo on Friday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Zovargo will be introducing our guests to exciting tidepool creatures! The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more! Included with Museum admission. No registration required. Opportunities to pet the animals are limited and timed-tickets will be provided upon checking in. **Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals' well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to pet the animals. Visit: https://www.sdcdm.org/fun-animal-friday-tidepool-creatures San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

A trio of exciting abstract artists will show at the popular “Expressions in the Abstract” exhibit at the Borrego Art Institute starting Nov. 9 in the McQuown-Wermers Gallery. The colorful abstract paintings and mixed media of Antonio Escalante are personal representations of the landscape in which his work is made, be it the sea, desert, mountains, or built environment. Through intimacy and abstraction, he creates a compelling visual narrative. Painter Jennifer McHugh’s loose, free-flowing work features emotional pieces influenced by the everyday and her response to it. “My work serves as a visual journal, and my hope is that each viewer interprets a story, an inspiration, as unique and spontaneous as what moved me to paint it,” she said. Mixed media artist Robert Wright will present assemblages made from detritus of the Southwest that invite inquiry and contemplation. “Happenstance and serendipity are integral in the revival of these objects,” Wright said. “Giving them a new purpose and a second chance is the pleasure of presenting this body of work.” The opening reception is Nov. 9 from 5-7 p.m. The shows run through Dec. 8. Music will be provided by the jazz duo The Baker Brothers. Visit: Expressions in the Abstract Borrego Art Institute on Instagram and Facebook

Develop new skills and strategies for connecting and communicating more effectively with a person experiencing memory loss, and responding when interactions are challenging. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is recommended. Register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education.

Ksenia Karelina, jailed over a $50 donation to Ukraine, released after U.S.-Russia prisoner swap.

A bill to ban homeless encampments statewide near parks, schools and transit hubs failed to get out of the same legislative committee as last year.

Madhushree Ghosh & KhabaarCo present a ticketed supper club and conversation with Priyanka Mattoo for her new memoir, Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones on Tuesday, August 20 at Garage Collective in Barrio Logan. KhabaarCo Supper Club is a literary supper club presented by author and TEDx speaker, Mahushree Ghosh, highlighting change makers, activists, writers, and leaders. The debut event will be an exciting conversation with debut author Priyanka Mattoo on the peripatetic search for home from Kashmir to England to Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles. Dinner tickets come with an array of appetizers: Samosas from Punjabi Tandoor KhabaarCo signature chutneys and poppadoms Spicy tapioca pearl sabudana khidchi with chutney KhabaarCo signature masala chai This is a ticketed event with TWO ticket options: $60 - one admission ticket to the discussion with Priyanka Mattoo and Madhushree Ghosh, plus appetizers & drink, PLUS a copy of Priyanka's memoir, Bird Milk and Mosquito Bones. $30 - one admission ticket to the discussion with Priyanka Mattoo and Madhushree Ghosh, plus appetizers & drink. (Book not included) The Book Catapult will also be at the event with copies of Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones for sale. Priyanka will also be signing copies of the book after the discussion. Priyanka Mattoo is a writer, filmmaker, former talent agent, and a cofounder of Earios, a women-led podcast network. She is a contributor to The New York Times and The New Yorker, and a recipient of a MacDowell Fellowship. Mattoo holds degrees in Italian and law from the University of Michigan and currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and kids. Madhushree Ghosh works in oncology diagnostics, and is a social justice activist. Her work has been awarded a Notable Mention in Best American Essays in Food Writing and a Pushcart Prize nomination. She is the author of the award-winning memoir, Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family and she lives in San Diego, California. Related links: The Book Catapult: website | Instagram | Facebook

Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after an editor rejected her sketch satirizing tech chiefs, including the Post's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.