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Her Universe is exhilarated to reveal the 20 designers selected to showcase their creations at this year's 12th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show. Featuring both returning designers and exciting newcomers, the show is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 23, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. PT. Hosted by founder Ashley Eckstein, “The Her Universe Fashion Show 2026 Presented by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products” will showcase emerging designers from across the world at the beloved and action-packed opening night event at San Diego Comic-Con. In celebration of this year’s theme, the selected finalists will debut one-of-a-kind creations blending fandom with fashion. This year's lineup features designs inspired by DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, including Batman, Superman, Harley Quinn, The Flash, Blue Beetle, Teen Titans, and MORE! They will unveil their creations rocking the runway at the Harbor Ballroom at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Aibrean Glaister (they/them) First Time Participant Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Social: @raven.glayster Ayana Martin (she/her) First Time Participant Hometown: Maitland, FL Social: @ayana_destiny Brooke Young (she/her) First Time Participant Hometown: Anaheim, CA Social: @starlinecosplay Cat Gravereaux (she/her) Returning Participant (2023,2024,2025) Hometown: Fort Edward, NY Social: @kyasarin.cosplay Christine Geiger (she/her) Returning Participant (2019,2021,2022,2024) Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Social: @geigeruppercut Eden Hite-Ruecker (she/her) First Time Participant Hometown: Encinitas, CA Social: @edenkillsrockstars Lisa Truong (she/they) First Time Participant Hometown: Corona, CA Social: @supreme_leader_honeypot Gina Iwata (they/she) First Time Participant Hometown: Sacramento, CA Social: @pixiegiftfashions Jax Foss (they/he) First Time Participant Hometown: Springfield, PA Social: @candescent_cosplay Jen Wolff (she/her) Returning Participant (2025) Hometown: Houston, TX Social: @jwolff501 Katherine Everything (they/she) Returning Participant (2025) Hometown: Lancaster, CA Social: @katherine_everything Katie Strube (she/her) Returning Participant (2024,2025) Hometown: Kissimmee, FL Social: @Kstroobzcosplay Ren Wilkinson (she/her) Returning Participant (2022) Hometown: Midlothian, VA Social: @electricseafoam Maggie Walker (she/her) First Time Participant Hometown: Clovis, CA Social: @maggiewalker4 Mandy McLean Couch (she/her) Returning Participant (2023,2024,2025) Hometown: Las Vegas, NV Social:@defiantly_mandy Marlena Dougherty (she/her) First Time Participant Hometown: Valley Stream, NY Social: @cobaltcosplay Paige Campbell (she/her) Returning Participant (2022,2025) Hometown: Ransomville, NY Social: @quasar__creations Ramon Sosongco (he/him) First Time Participant Hometown: Riverside, CA Social: @effekted Sean Quinn (she/her) Returning Participant (2024) Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA Social: @seanquinncosplay Terence Johnson (he/him) Returning Participant (2023, 2024,2025) Hometown: Van Nuys, CA Social: @terencebjohnson Two winners will be chosen by both the audience and an expert panel of judges and both winners will be awarded a cash prize of $2,000 USD and may also be offered the opportunity to design a fashion collection with Her Universe! Fans should follow Her Universe on social media (@heruniverse on IG, X, Facebook and @officialheruniverse on TikTok) and use hashtag #HerUniverseFashionShow for special behind-the-scenes event content. Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram / YouTube

President Trump has brought his New York real estate background to the White House. But experts say D.C. is a very different historic and legal landscape — and worry about the precedent he could set.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can end protections for people from Haiti and Syria. The ruling adds uncertainty for over 350,000 people, including thousands of Haitians in the San Diego region. We hear how the local Haitian community is reacting to the ruling.

Writing can often feel isolating. However, theatre is definitely a team sport. You don’t have to create in a bubble. In this class, you will get to hear selections of your play out loud so that you can assess if your dialogue, pace, and plot are working. These are things that are difficult to do in your own head. Join award-winning Playwright and teaching artist, Gill Sotu, as we share each other’s work and get valuable weekly feedback to get your short or long form play into shape to submit for readings or productions around the country. This workshop will be limited in size, and the focus will be on playwriting. Novice to experienced writers are encouraged to join. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Lavande Vitality House, a community-focused wellness destination centered around healing, connection and personal transformation, will celebrate its grand reopening on Friday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. following an extensive renovation that introduces new healing spaces, an organic café, an expanded outdoor sanctuary and enhanced experiences for the community. The free grand reopening celebration will invite guests to experience the newly transformed space through live music, 14 local pop-up vendors, mini tarot readings, healing sessions, giveaways, food and beverage offerings, and opportunities to connect with Lavande’s community of healers and facilitators. The event will include a special talk from founder Krystia Rae beginning at 1 p.m., where she will share the vision behind Lavande, introduce members of the wellness community and celebrate the next chapter of the space. Guests can reserve their spot in advance through Lavande Vitality House’s event calendar. The first 50 registered attendees will receive curated wellness gift bags featuring crystals, self-care products and other local offerings. The renovation marks a new chapter for Lavande Vitality House with thoughtfully designed spaces created to support healing, reflection and connection. The refreshed property now features a rose quartz healing room, three elevated healing rooms for one-on-one sessions, and a new outdoor sanctuary complete with an outdoor shower, soaking tub for sacred bath rituals, infrared sauna, firepit and quiet zone designed for moments of rest and renewal. At the center of the renovation is the new rose quartz cave, a community-created space infused with intention and collective energy. During the renovation, community members contributed personal prayers, love letters and messages of hope that were placed into a time capsule within the room. Guests also contributed crystals carrying their own intentions, which were incorporated into the space as a symbol of shared connection and collective healing. Lavande’s expanded offerings also include a new organic café serving thoughtfully crafted, whole-food options designed to nourish the body and mind. The menu features signature beverages such as the Blueberry Dream Latte and Salted Maple Cloud, along with grab-and-go meal options soon to be available, including smoothie bowls, toasts, soups and small bites with vegan and gluten-free options. “Our vision for Lavande has always been to create a space where people can reconnect with themselves, find community and experience healing in a way that feels authentic to who they are,” said Krystia Rae, founder of Lavande Vitality House. “This reopening represents the next evolution of that vision – a place where people can come exactly as they are and leave feeling more connected, inspired and empowered.” Lavande Vitality House aims to redefine what healing can look like by creating an inclusive environment where personal growth, beauty and transformation are accessible to all. Following the reopening, Lavande Vitality House will continue offering healing sessions, workshops and community events designed to support guests on their personal wellness journeys. For more information and to reserve a spot for the grand reopening celebration, visit www.loveandlavande.com. Lavande Vitality House on Instagram / TikTok

First, we’ll tell you what happened when a San Diego-based destroyer ship fired on an Iranian Cargo ship. An arrest has been made as part of continued-tension around a local data center’s development. Then, hundreds gathered outside of city hall to protest the near-elimination of arts and culture from the city’s budget. Also, we bring you a preview of the third annual WOW festival.

Rising singer/songwriter Solya is about to hit the road for a North American headline tour in support of her critically acclaimed debut album, "Queen of Texas." The 25-city tour will be coming through San Diego for a show at SOMA - sidestage on Sept. 16, 2026. Recorded to tape in Lockhart, TX with producer Danny Reisch (Khruangbin, Local Natives), "Queen of Texas" expands the 20-year-old’s bedroom-pop roots into a fully realized world—think goth Lana Del Rey with a bit of country twang. Blending warm Americana, dreamy indie rock, and retro pop harmonies, the LP pairs psychedelic storytelling with intimate reflections on heartbreak, identity, and growing up queer in a small town. Listen to the album's lead single "Tell Me It's Over," which received praise from Rolling Stone, NME, Ones To Watch: Watch her recent stripped-back performance for Medium Sized Backyard: Praise for Queen of Texas "The West Texas songwriter stands to be next in line among the grand tradition of brilliant female songwriters from the Lone Star State." Flood Magazine "You gotta hear Solya, the indie Queen of Texas." Uproxx "The West Texas singer-songwriter has carved out something distinctly hers: romantic, desolate, and quietly self-defined." Notion Magazine

The Contributor Development Partnership (CDP) announced that Deanna Mackey, general manager of KPBS, has been named chair of its Board of Directors. She will help guide CDP’s work at a moment when public media organizations are rethinking how they sustain both their mission and their revenue.

A recent study by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play shows that family spending on youth sports has increased by 46% since 2019. Making it out of reach for many low-income families.

En este episodio de Port of Entry, grabado ante un público en vivo, conversamos con Lourdes Ayón, tijuanense, comediante, activista y cabildera, sobre cómo la comedia puede convertirse en una poderosa forma de protesta.