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

The Department of Homeland Security is adopting powerful new tools to monitor noncitizens. Privacy advocates are worried they erode privacy rights for all Americans.

Join Madison Gallery for the opening reception of "LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR," a new solo exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist RETNA, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The artist will be in attendance. Widely recognized for his iconic hieroglyphic script, large-scale public works, and influential presence in both the contemporary art world and street culture, RETNA now turns his focus inward—offering a rare and personal meditation on love, loss, and healing. In "CARTA DE AMOR," the artist explores the many forms of love and the redemptive power of connection. The exhibition will feature new large-scale canvases, mixed-media works, and site-specific installations that reflect RETNA's more authentic shift in artistic intention and tone. The exhibition runs from September 3 – October 11, 2025. RSVP by calling 858-523-9155 or emailing info@madisongalleries.com. Madison Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funding to provide SNAP benefits. But it's unclear how much, or when, those funds would be provided before the funding runs dry.

The action, announced Thursday, is largely seen as symbolic. Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992.

Ever gotten a text saying you forgot to pay a nonexistent road toll or need to pick up a mystery package? Google's going after the scammers behind those messages.

Come join us for a special evening at Cinema Under The Stars in San Diego! We're hosting a dinner and movie event to raise awareness about OCD. Enjoy a delicious meal while watching a thought-provoking film. We will be screening the new film, "Anxiety Club," followed by a Q and A with local OCD specialists and the director of the movie, Wendy Lobel. It's a great opportunity to learn more about OCD and show your support. Don't miss out on this unique event! "Anxiety Club," which had its world premiere in November at DOC NYC film festival (the first of 30 festival invitations) and recently won a Mental Health America Media Award, follows Tiffany Jenkins – a comedian and author with millions of followers – as she undergoes exposure therapy. Meditation teacher Tara Brach, Ph.D leads comedian Joe List through a guided meditation to help him transcend his fears and anxieties. Tiffany, Joe, and comedians Marc Maron, Aparna Nancherla, Mark Normand, Baron Vaughn, and Eva Victor offer candid reflections on their relationship with anxiety through exclusive interviews, standup performances, sketch videos and more. Watch the trailer for "Anxiety Club." We’re excited to offer this Dinner & a Movie event free for OCD Awareness Week! Please RSVP if you’re pretty sure you can attend, and if your plans change, kindly cancel your ticket so someone else can join. Keeping RSVPs accurate helps us continue offering free community events in the future. This event is brought to you by our sponsors Newport Healthcare and Rogers Behavioral Health. OCD SoCal: Website / Facebook

What’s there to do in this small town? In this episode of Voices del Valle, our hosts will discuss the fun that is to be had in the Valley.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog added a rare and powerful voice to what has been muted criticism by top Israeli officials of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Emmy-nominated journalist, public media host, and filmmaker Elsa E. Sevilla is spotlighting her debut book, "Camera Ready: From Hardship to the Spotlight." Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online, the book traces her journey from an uprooted childhood to becoming a pathfinder in university, journalism, business, and documentary filmmaking. Sevilla’s story began in Mexico, where at just five years old her father’s near-fatal accident in San Diego forced the family to relocate. While he fought for his life in the ICU, Sevilla and four of her siblings were placed in a shelter—an experience that marked her life until this day. Starting over in a new country, Sevilla faced the challenges of being a first-generation student with no mentors outside her home. Through instinct, determination, volunteerism, and a passion for storytelling, she turned pain into power. After 18 years as a broadcast journalist, she founded Sevilla Productions, LLC, and launched the Emmy-nominated KPBS/PBS series HISTORIC PLACES WITH ELSA SEVILLA, producing more than 80 documentaries that highlight San Diego’s history and overlooked stories of women and people of color. Today, she is a keynote speaker and author. “My passion for storytelling and history became my compass,” Sevilla said. “When we moved to the U.S., I lost my sense of identity. As I got older, I reconnected with my heritage and found my purpose. 'Camera Ready' is about turning pain into power and showing how our stories root us in where we come from while guiding us to our future.” Sevilla believes history is vital to who we are. Research shows that when students see themselves in culturally relevant curriculum, their engagement can rise by more than 30%. Yet Latinas/os make up just 8% of U.S. authors and Latina filmmakers less than 1%. Through books and film, Sevilla works to preserve culture, strengthen identity, and inspire the next generation to lead and create. *UPCOMING SCREENING & BOOK SIGNING - SPECIAL EVENT AT THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO Join Elsa Sevilla on Sept. 25, 2025, for a special screening and book signing at the historic Hotel del Coronado. Guests will enjoy an exclusive showing of her latest Historic Places episode documenting the resort’s six-year restoration and revitalization, followed by a Q&A and book signing where Sevilla shares behind-the-scenes stories of this landmark project. View the event on Facebook Instagram / TikTok