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From cosplay to comics legends, monsters to manga, here are some of the most compelling panels happening Friday at Comic-Con 2025 — grouped by theme to help you plan your day.

A nature photographer stumbled upon thousands of 210-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in Italy's central Alps, near where some Olympic skiing and snowboarding events will be held in February.

Pete Smith, a longtime community watchdog in Ramona, is now serving on the board of Nuevo Memory Gardens. He found records of health insurance payments he’d been told were terminated, and an “unheard of” severance agreement.

It has happened to all of us before. We walk into a family gathering and rather than saying hello, our child darts the other way and tries to hide behind us. This can make us feel self conscious. To make things trickier, the more we want our child to engage, the more they burrow into our legs. This is temperament at work. Temperament is a child’s inborn way of approaching the world — the “why” that explains the meaning of her behavior.

City officials Monday announced that Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar's widest road, is set to receive two inches of fresh blacktop as part of a $3.5 million paving and striping program scheduled to be completed by spring next year.

Planning for Comic-Con 2025? Check out our Wednesday and Thursday panel picks covering Marvel legends, anime, horror and more to help build your perfect schedule.

The International California Surf Museum, celebrating 40 years in 2026 and the first and oldest surf museum in the country, invites you to attend the 17th Annual Gala. Since 1986, CSM has been collecting and preserving the surfing history and artifacts of this popular lifestyle sport and culture as well as producing fascinating exhibits and dynamic educational programs. The funds generated from the Gala help the museum continue these efforts. The 17th Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the NEW LOCATION, Oceanside’s beachfront 5-star resort, the Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, 101 Mission Ave, Oceanside, California. Overlooking there Oceanside Pier and the Pacific Ocean. The event begins with a 2 p.m. cocktail hour on the outdoor patio adjacent to our silent auction room with dinner service in the main ballroom following at 4 p.m. Once meal service is completed, the excitement begins with a live auction of surfboards made specifically for this event. Our evening is then completed with the presentation of the Silver Surfer award for this year’s honorees. Tickets - Table of 10 - $ 2,850 (Includes appetizers, dinner (vegetarian option available), and dessert) - Individual - $ 285 (Includes appetizers, dinner (vegetarian option available), and dessert) Award Winners - Bruce and Dana Brown - Mike Hynson - Robert August - Pat O'Connell - Robert "Wingnut" Weaver To purchase tickets and for more information visit surfmuseum.org or contact Museum Manager Camille Cacas - csm@surfmuseum.org / (760) 721-6876. California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Club Kokomo Spirits is bringing the heat to San Marcos with an electrifying Bartender Battle at Draft Republic. On October 6, some of San Diego’s most talented bartenders will face off in a high-energy showdown that celebrates creativity, craft, and community. With spirits flowing, bowling rolling and cocktails shaking, this is more than a competition—it’s an evening of flavor, flair, and fun. What to Expect: Kick off the night with Happy Hour Bowling from 5–7 p.m., then grab a front-row seat as the competition begins: - Round 1 – Stirred, Not Shaken 8 bartenders bring their best stirred cocktail. - Round 2 – Straight Shots 6 bartenders battle it out with spirit-forward shots—no mixers allowed. - Round 3 – Reimagined Classics 4 bartenders take tiki and timeless cocktails to new heights. - Final Showdown – Secret Ingredient Cocktail 2 bartenders, 1 mystery ingredient, unlimited creativity. All night long, Draft Republic’s bartenders will be serving Happy Hour-priced drinks and bowling, so the crowd can sip and play while the action unfolds. Price: Free to enter! Happy Hour pricing for drinks and bowling all evening. Venue and Address: Draft Republic San Marcos | 255 Redel Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. A Toast to Community: This Bartender Battle carries a special purpose beyond the competition. A portion of the day’s beverage sales will be donated to support CRG’s Bar Development Manager, Julio Medina, as he undergoes treatment for cancer. We invite you to join us in standing by a cherished member of our community. Club Kokomo Spirits on Facebook / Instagram

Alicia Graf Mack says her new role as artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is like coming full circle after a stint as principal dancer for the beloved group.

This Fourth of July, head to Hilton San Diego Bayfront for a festive evening by the water! From 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., enjoy an All-American buffet at Hudson & Nash, the hotel’s waterfront kitchen, featuring endless delicious dishes and oceanview dining. Guests with a 7:30 p.m. dinner reservation can enjoy prime views of the Big Bay Boom fireworks as they dine. Prefer something more casual? Grab a spot on the hotel’s scenic park lawn to take in the show. Reservations available via OpenTable. Visit: https://experiences.hiltonhonors.com/celebrate-4th-of-july-like-a-vip-at-hilton-san-diego/isynmv1/aucd/5643458