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Some noted that despite years of difficulty crafting a deal that satisfies commercial and tribal casinos and card rooms, California is simply too big a market not to offer internet gambling.

New exhibit now open: "The Science of Surfing" On display through April 2024 “The Science of Surfing,” featuring the wave art of Phil Roberts, is an eye-opening fun and informative journey exploring the many surprising connections between science, its applications, and the advancement of modern surfing. This new multi-media exhibit is designed to engage all visitors, regardless of their familiarity with surfing. This educational display was created to comply STEAM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). Museum Store Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission Fees: Adults: $7 Seniors (62+), Military, Students: $5 Kids 11 and under: Free CSM Members: Free California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

These races will be some of the most competitive in the country this fall, and the outcomes will help determine which political party controls Congress.

Until August is the last novel of the Nobel Prize-winning author, a work he asked his sons to destroy. But, nearly 10 years after his death, they have decided to publish his final novel.

One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, the Athenaeum’s 31st Annual Juried Exhibition will be on view this summer in the Clayes Gallery. Nearly 300 artists entered 900 works for consideration. Juror Isabel Casso, Assistant Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, selected the final 25 artists and 35 works to exhibit. The exhibition will continue in the Rotunda Gallery. Prizewinners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, July 14, which will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Artists in the exhibition are Elizabeth Burger, Dillon Chapman, Morgan DeLuna, Raul Espinoza, Angela Figueroa, Kaori Fukuyama, Sarah Garcia, Neville Greene, Sam Grenier, Marina Grize, Becky Guttin, Andres Hernandez, Terri Hughes, Mayce Keeler, Gianna LaPonte, Monica Loss, Maria Mathioudakis, Leslie Nemour, Oriana Poindexter, Vincent Robles, Amir Saadiq, Sean Sarmiento, Michael Upton, Leslye Villaseñor, and Lizzie Zelter.  Juror: Isabel Casso, Assistant Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Isabel Casso is the Assistant Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Casso’s recent projects include a special exhibition with Carmen Argote and a retrospective of Celia Álvarez Muñoz. Previously, she was the Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, where she organized Grain of a Hand: Drawings with Graphite and a solo exhibition of Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar. She has held positions at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Casso earned an MA in art history from Williams College and a BA in art history and economics from Loyola Marymount University. The exhibition can be viewed in the Joseph Clayes III Gallery at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037) during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments are not required. Related links: The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram | Facebook

Offsite Petco Interactive Zone, the Lexus Premier Lot on the corner of Park Blvd and Imperial Ave, will once again be home to several activations during San Diego Comic-Con 2023. Fans can stop by the FREE event, which will feature several activations throughout the week from Thursday, July 20 – Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 23 from 10 a.m.,- 4 p.m. There will also be food and beverage available for purchase from themed food trucks. On-site, you’ll find the already-announced fan-favorite Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, which will be serving up sweet treats and even sweeter merch. You’ll also be able to stop by for a “plate-shaking collab” between Marvel and GNC. The protein and vitamin supplements company will be launching three “show-stopping” flavors inspired by iconic Marvel superheroes, including Captain America Birthday Cake, Iron Man S’Mores, and Black Panther Caramel Cookie. Stop by to learn more about GNC’s mission of supporting the health goals for every hero, get free samples, giveaways, and you’ll also find a “strength-defying photobooth”. Additional activations are still to be announced.

Stern is happy to announce we will be back at San Diego @Comic_Con International, and we're bringing something special. #SDCC will be the first and only place to play our brand new title, VENOM. Join us and our friends from Rebellion Republic at Booth 3721, and at the Stern Pop-Up Arcade inside the Marriott Marquis Ballroom. We can't wait to see you! The hours for the Pop-Up Arcade are: Thursday, July 20 – 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, July 21 – 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22 – 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23 – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Stern Pinball on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter https://sdccblog.com/2023/07/stern-pinball-returns-to-san-diego-comic-con-for-pop-up-arcade/

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., who ran a longshot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination against President Biden and against the national party's wishes, is suspending his campaign.

For the sixth year, Fandom, the world’s largest fan platform, is bringing back their annual bash to the con — and it just so happens to be among the best parties at the convention. This year’s event will be on Thursday, July 20 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at FLOAT atop the Hard Rock Hotel, for an evening of live music, plenty of entertainment, interactive photo booths, giveaways, and more. K-pop group NCT DOJAEJUNG will be headling the party. The group also has a new original graphic novel, "NCT 127: Limitless," with Z2 Comics, which you can pre-order now. To try for tickets this year, you’ll need to enter the giveaway, with 170 lucky fans being randomly selected for themselves and a plus one. Fandom on Facebook / Instagram

"Biden's chances of a second term are hurting, but not because of my campaign," the Baltimore, Md.-based entrepreneur says of his bid to win the Democratic nomination over the incumbent.