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The price of cocoa is on a wild historic ride: It topped the all-time record before Valentine's Day and almost doubled since then, in time for Easter. The culprit is the weather.

Join Film Geeks San Diego and Media Arts Center San Diego as they present a 12 Hour Marathon of Zombie-themed horror movies at Balboa Park's Comic-Con Museum. Your ticket for our fourth Secret Morgue Marathon Event will include 6 Secret Zombie Films, 2 catered meal breaks & fun Trivia Games with many exciting prizes. This event will also include live educational film Introductions by Neuroscientists Bradley Voytek and Eric Leonardis, as well as an actual brain dissection performed in-person. Check for emails and visit our Film Geeks SD Facebook page for additional updates and information. Regarding the film lineup, this is a SECRET Morgue, consequently, we will not reveal ANY titles until they screen. You just have to trust us to reanimate some worthy films! We hope you'll be interred with us.

Make sure you have backup power sources and an emergency plan in the event of a prolonged blackout. And be aware of potential dangers like carbon monoxide poisoning when using a generator.

ABOUT Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, hotel owner (Soulshine Bali) and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,” as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. His current independent project Michael Franti & Spearhead’s 12th studio album Follow Your Heart was released in June 2022 and debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Harry Styles. “One thing I learned these last couple of years is that people need people,” shares Franti. “I wrote many songs about connection, resilience and finding the light, even in the midst of all the crazy. Somewhere in there we find resilience, and I hope Follow Your Heart gives fans the courage to continue looking for and holding onto that perseverance. ”Deemed a “groundbreaking musician” by Entrepreneur, Franti kicked off the Follow Your Heart World Tour in the Spring of 2022, with over 75 shows through the summer, performing at venues across North America, including a sold-out show at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo., and festival plays at some of the US’s top festivals including BottleRock, Summerfest, Wonderstruck, Borderland and Sea.Hear.Now. Franti’s 2023 calendar kicks off with 13 shows in Europe and then the band returns to Australia in April, including stops at Bluesfest Perth and Byron Bay. Please note: This is a Rental event of The Rady Shell; the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this rental event. PRE-PAID PARKING Ace Parking has provided a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for this event. Connect with Michael Franti and Spearhead on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Insurers wanted to charge San Diego Pride $300,000 this year for coverage that cost the nonprofit about $10,000 last year.

The 6th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge is a social/netoworking mixer for adults after opening day of San Diego Comic-Con. Now on its sixth iteration. The Afrofuturism Lounge was initially conceived as a private after party which we were convinced to make open to the public. We highlight Black artists, writers, publishers, and creative thinkers in a culturally competent and relevant environment with music, art, and small bites, with drinks available for purchase. Obichukwu Udehm of Kola Nut Productions Tony Washington, Artist and Music Producer Marcus Newsome, Lightning Strike Comic Tim Fielder, OG Afrofuturist, Illistrator, Illustrator, concept designer, cartoonist, and animator Afrobeat social vibe Cosplayers welcome, encouraged, and possibly rewarded. Afrofuturismlounge.com for more background

We will be participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork and Judaica available for purchase. The topic of the Art Walk at our gallery will be “an unorthodox unboxing”. Join us for drinks, snacks, entertainment, and the opportunity to see wonderful, original artwork. A free parking pass registration form will be sent to guests who register before 10 a.m. on Friday, July 7.

Imperial County's main power utility said its goal is to prevent the skyrocketing energy bills some residents saw during last summer's heat waves.

In early January 2023, John Cheeks saw that the winning Powerball numbers online matched his lottery ticket. But when he tried to redeem the prize, he was told it was a "mistake." Now, he's suing.

Four senators — all parents of young kids or teens — are pushing new legislation to set the minimum age to use social media platforms at 13, and require parental consent for teens signing up.