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Camino Books welcomes award-winning author Shobha Rao for a discussion and signing of her novel "Indian Country" on Thursday, August 14 at 6 p.m., on the Pacific Breeze Cafe Deck at Del Mar Plaza. Joining Rao in conversation will be Jason Blitman, who hosts the podcast "Gays Reading." "Indian Country" follows a newly arranged married couple’s journey from India to Montana, and their firsthand experiences enduring colonialism and racism in the American West. Rao, who moved to the United States at age seven, is also the author of the short story collection, "An Unrestored Woman," and the novel, "Girls Burn Brighter." Rao is also the winner of the Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Fiction and was a Grace Paley Teaching Fellow at The New School. The event is free and open to the public. Reserved seating is limited, but guests can purchase a signed copy of the book in exchange for one seat. For more details and to reserve a seat, visit https://caminobks.com/event/2025-08-14/shobha-rao-indian-country. Camino Books on Facebook / Instagram

Often called the "Oscars of the comics industry," Comic-Con hosts the 37th annual Eisner Awards on Friday, celebrating top comics creators and titles across 32 categories.

With 7 of its most ambitious rules for cars, trucks and trains repealed, California officials now must find new ways to clean up the nation’s worst air pollution. But officials face growing pushback about affordability and costs.

Women in India were told they couldn't be paid for their eggs. The result: a black market for eggs from women in need of money to survive.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Societe Brewing Company. Societe was founded in 2012 on the idea that beer is the world’s greatest social uniter. This mindset inspired our name and it keeps us focused on every ounce we brew. We see our brewery as a vehicle for bringing people together from all walks of life. Beer by beer, we’re working hard to build our community, starting with our rally cry– BEER FOLK UNITE! Under 21 policy: Please contact Societe Brewing Company for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/societe-brewing-company Happens on the following Dates: Aug 26, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Timezone: PDT Sep 23, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Timezone: PDT Oct 21, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Timezone: PDT

From fantasy finales to animated spinoffs, here's a quick breakdown of the biggest Comic-Con 2025 announcements, grouped by genre for easy reading.

Premieres Sundays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 15, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Post-WWII London is a dangerous place. Especially for men like Gabriel Book. But every good bookseller needs a hobby -- and Book's is solving murders.

John Gutmann (1905–1998) and Max Yavno (1911–1985) were photographers who spent most of their careers in California’s two largest cities of the mid-twentieth century. Gutmann fled Nazi persecution in Germany and immigrated to San Francisco in 1933 while Yavno, a native New Yorker, moved to California in 1945, living in San Francisco and Los Angeles. These contemporaries photographed prominent aspects of modern American life, especially in their adopted home state of California. From a pervasive car culture to street life, signage, architecture, and sports and entertainment, they emphasized urban grit and energy while revealing distinct ways of seeing. Trained as an Expressionist painter in Germany, Gutmann approached these themes as a European in a new country, using the strong diagonals and daring, often low angles he learned from popular magazines in interwar Berlin to defamiliarize the everyday. Yavno’s more plainspoken and detached observations, by contrast, embody the prevailing direction of American photography of this era and his greater sociological impulse. Taken together, Gutmann and Yavno demonstrate how California was home to interconnecting, even conflicting strains in modern photography of the American scene. On Display: Aug. 9, 2025–Jan. 11, 2026 Visit: https://www.sdmart.org/exhibition/john-gutmann-max-yavno-california-photographers/ First Floor: Galleries 14/15: Mrs. Thomas J. Fleming Sr. Foyer San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, The USS Midway Museum will host a truly memorable day that combines two powerful tributes: Heroes Among Us: 80 Years After WWII and the 250th Birthday of the United States Navy. Together, these events honor the courage of the Greatest Generation while celebrating the Navy’s proud 250-year legacy. Both experiences are included with museum admission. Special One-Day Exhibit: Model Ships by Joe Frangiosa Jr. - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - As part of the celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 250th Birthday, the USS Midway Museum is honored to present a special one-day exhibit featuring handcrafted model ships from the Nautical History Gallery & Museum. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Joe Frangiosa Jr., the builder and founder of the Nautical History Gallery, and hear firsthand about his passion for naval history and shipbuilding. On display will be a selection of his finely detailed models displaying Navy history in miniature. Learn more about Joe’s work at www.nhgallery.org. Heroes Among Us: 80 Years After WWII – 11 a.m. - Heroes Among Us offers a rare and unforgettable opportunity to meet and interact with living World War II veterans — the courageous men and women of the Greatest Generation who answered the call of duty eight decades ago. Guests will have the chance to: Meet WWII veterans in person Capture a photo and create lasting memories Hear stories of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience This is more than a meet-and-greet. It’s a celebration of legacy, a tribute to service, and a chance to say thank you to those who fought for freedom around the world. Are you a WWII veteran or know someone who is? We would be honored to include you in this meaningful event. Please contact Paulette Mello at pmello@midway.org for more information about participating. U.S. Navy’s 250th Birthday Celebration – 1 p.m. Join us as we honor the 250th Birthday of the United States Navy aboard the Midway. Birthday Cake – Enjoy a complimentary slice of Navy birthday cake, available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Photo Opportunity – Capture the moment with a special birthday-themed photo op. Meet Middie – Say hello to Midway’s lovable mascot, Middie, for fun photos and high-fives. Be part of this milestone celebration as we honor 250 years of courage, service, and tradition in the U.S. Navy.

This fall, we’re thrilled to announce a special Singer-Songwriter Concert featuring top talent straight from Nashville. Set against the sun-drenched shores of Mission Bay, this exclusive event brings some of country music’s most celebrated songwriters to San Diego for one unforgettable evening. These artists have penned chart-topping hits for stars like Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, HARDY, Jake Owen, and many more—now, they’re taking the stage themselves. Join us on Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. as the sun sets and the stories behind the songs come to life in an intimate, bayside setting. Expect acoustic magic, heartfelt lyrics, and a whole lot of soul. Our famed singer songwriters cannot wait to take the stage! Join Ben Williams, Beau Bailey, Summer Overstreet, Carson Wallace, Meghan Patrick, KK Johnson, Cole Miracle, Will Weatherly and more. *Price includes tax. By purchasing a ticket, guests consent to photography for promotion use by San Diego Mission Bay Resort & Noble House Hotels & Resorts. Visit: https://www.missionbayresort.com/ San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Facebook / Instagram