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A look back at SDCC 2025's highlights and tips for celebrating pop culture all year long.

John Porten, former director of research at USD's Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, says grassroots work on issues such as homelessness, hunger and dirty beaches can strengthen community bonds and make Americans less susceptible to outside forces determined to further divide the country.

Year over year,  San Diego's Taste of the IRC brings the community together to learn about the life-changing impact of the IRC's resettlement, safety and wellness, and economic empowerment programs. This event celebrates and uplifts the rich tapestry of local refugee and immigrant stories, businesses, and experiences, adding to the vibrant culture of San Diego. You will hear from IRC community partners, leadership, and staff working throughout San Diego about our essential work that spearheads opportunities for refugee communities to thrive. Join us for our signature fundraising event, featuring 'tastes' from around the world, to raise critical funds to support IRC services for refugees, asylum-seekers, and immigrants. International Rescue Committee San Diego on Facebook

Critics said the proposals are part of an ongoing effort by the board’s conservative majority to inject partisan politics into the district’s business.

Immigrants in California’s newest ICE detention center allege they’re experiencing inhumane conditions and that they’re not getting access to lawyers. Until recently, the site was a state prison.

The complaint filed by a solar energy advocacy group urges the California Public Utilities Commission to hold utilities accountable when they fail to meet such deadlines. The commission is formally reviewing it.

Experts doubt the effectiveness of ‘no tax on tips,’ especially for California workers who are facing cuts in other benefits.

Set in a Southern California high school in 1999, "Winner" is an electrifying new musical about ambition, identity, and the messy business of growing up. Autumn has spent her whole life preparing for this student election. But when her best friend (with benefits) launches a surprise campaign against her, buried secrets, long-simmering tensions, and unexpected truths threaten to upend everything. Following acclaimed workshops at Goodspeed Musicals, New York Theatre Barn, and London’s West End, this world premiere developmental production features a cast of 26 rising stars and a powerhouse live band. With a high-octane pop-rock score by Nico Juber and Joe Barros, "Winner" pulses with heart, humor, and the raw energy of a generation on the cusp of change. The class of 1999 is coming out and coming of age. Everything’s about to glitch. Recommended for audiences 13+ due to mature language. Presented by: Blindspot Collective Blindspot Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Interior Department proposed reviving a suite of changes to Endangered Species Act regulations first made during the Republican's first term. Those changes were reversed under former President Biden.

One of the biggest mergers of the year, worth $49 billion, comes just weeks after the Trump administration linked the common painkiller to autism, which the company is fighting.