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At Comic-Con, thousands of cosplayers are expected to turn heads with their costumes. But for many, the dressing up is just the beginning.

Family members said Victor Shaw, 66, was shy and reserved in nature, but had a deep love for sports and a tight-knit bond with his younger sister.

Professor Adam H. Rosenzweig is an expert on issues of international taxation, tax competition, international business, and cross-border capital markets. He has published extensively in both student-edited and peer-edited law reviews and tax journals, and is frequently invited to speak on these topics in national media and at forums across the world. He has published articles on issues ranging from corporate inversions, carried interest, tax havens, tax law & development, and the interaction of taxation and international trade. Prior to joining Washington University, Professor Rosenzweig served as an associate at the law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York and served as a law clerk to the Honorable James L. Dennis of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans. Registration is free and requested by emailing usdlawevent@sandiego.edu.

A network of rescue groups are caring for animals affected by wildfires still burning in the Los Angeles area. A multi-state operation is under way to help relieve local animal shelters.

The basic framework, officials familiar with the talks say, is an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and a six-week ceasefire. Mediators are applying pressure on all parties.

The Palisades fire has spread to more than 17,000 acres, while the Eaton fire now burns 10,600 acres, more than quintuple its size Wednesday morning. At least five people have died.

Latent Visions, an MFA thesis show by Emily Greenberg, features two short films that explore generative artificial intelligence as a subject and medium. Created with generative video and found footage, The Imitation Game is a short narrative film about what it means to be human in a world increasingly mediated by simulations and representations. In Deep Drew, a surprisingly vulnerable and philosophical deepfake of Drew Barrymore confronts her own complicities and traumas while reflecting on the harms generative AI poses to writers, actors, and one’s own sense of self. Reception: November 21, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Visit: https://visarts.ucsd.edu/news-events/20241118-22_emilygreenberg.html UC San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Joe Marich is a literary public relations and marketing expert who represented best-selling author Michael Crichton for over 16 years, and has launched over 800 books for other authors. He will share insider tips about literary marketing and public relations based on his 30+ years of experience. Topics covered will include: How to use literary marketing and media relations effectively; Ten questions to ask yourself before starting to write your book outline – or now, if it’s too late; -What you can do on your own to help market/promote your book; - When you need to hire an expert (and when you don’t); - What to expect from a marketing and PR expert—and what not to expect; - Other relevant topics. Pitch your book to Joe in a PR Lightning Round! In addition to getting answers to all of your PR questions, come prepared to “pitch” your book or book idea to Joe and he will give you a thumbnail sketch of how media-friendly your project may or may not be, and offer alternatives that might work even better. Note: This event is for SDWI members only. Join SDWI today. Please visit our website https://writeyourstorynow.org/ to join and register for this event. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Insurers are deploying private firefighters amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Are they an added bonus for all — or only for those who can afford them?

KPBS found six San Diego-based artists who are emerging into the comic industry and are either selling, signing or schmoozing in or around the convention.