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Claudia Gusmano stars as Lia in "Pimadonna (The Girl From Tomorrow")" a film inspired by the real life case of Franca Viola, a young Sicilian woman who, in the 1960s, challenged Italy's "matrimonio riparatore" (translated as "rehabilitating marriage") that would have forced her to marry her rapist.

San Diego Italian Film Festival looks 'Forward' for 17th annual event

This annual film festival offers an Italian perspective on climate change, patriarchy, immigration and of course, love.

Colman Domingo as John “Divine G” Whitfield and Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin as himself.

‘Sing Sing’ tenderly probes the joys – and limits – of art in prison

Colman Domingo leads a dynamic ensemble in a stirring dramatization of Sing Sing prison's arts rehabilitation program.

New apartments are seen in the reflection of the front doors to the DMV field office in Hillcrest, Oct. 4, 2023.

DMV has made little progress on redeveloping Hillcrest field office with housing

In 2018 lawmakers and residents asked for a mixed-use project with housing. But five years later, the DMV appears no closer to making it happen.

Tweens and young teens are now major consumers of skin care products, but some ingredients are not good for young skin.

Social media is fueling a tween skin care craze. Some dermatologists are wary

Tweens are now major consumers of skin care products, fueled by social media. But dermatologists are seeing kids with rashes caused by products not meant for young skin. What should tweens be using?

San Diego State University President Adela de la Torre and San Diego Unified School District Deputy Superintendent Fabiola Bagula sign a memorandum of understanding to extend the College Avenue Compact on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

San Diego State University renews guaranteed admission to qualifying Hoover High students

The College Avenue Compact started in 2011 to guide students on a path to college, especially those who are the first in their family to attend.

A general view of Philadelphia City Hall on June 17, 2023.

Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not

The City of Philadelphia has ordered all city workers to return to the office five days a week starting July 15. A judge ruled the mandate could go forward, despite opposition from union workers.

Tom Waddington, who is rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, filmed an hours-long encounter with what he believes were long-finned pilot whales. He enjoyed their visit — until one smacked into his small boat.

‘Absolutely incredible’: Man rowing solo across Atlantic is surrounded by whales

The appearance of hundreds of whales was amazing, rower Tom Waddington said. But when one slammed into his boat, "suddenly it turned from David Attenborough into Moby Dick. And I was really scared."

Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., is one of the growing number of Democrats expressing public concerns about President Biden's ability to continue running for re-election.

Biden campaign rushes to convince Senate Democrats that Biden can win

Senate Democrats met Thursday with top campaign staff to President Biden in an effort to allay concerns about Biden's ability to lead.

San Diego weekend arts events: Border Blasters, Chopin and so much visual art

This weekend in the arts: Lots of new visual art across the county; contemporary dance; Chopin's piano works; painting with Panca; acrobatic theater; plus live music and more.

Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy's locations south of Los Angeles, works in the kitchen at his Wendy's restaurant in Fountain Valley, Calif., June 20, 2024. Cheng used to have nearly a dozen employees at his Fountain Valley location during the day. Now, he only schedules seven for each shift as he scrambles to absorb a dramatic jump in labor costs after a new California law boosted the hourly wage for fast food workers on April 1 from $16 to $20 an hour.

California fast food workers now earn $20 per hour. Franchisees are responding by cutting hours.

When California’s minimum wage increase went into effect in April, fast food workers across the state went from making $16 to $20 overnight. It's already having an impact, according to local operators for major fast food chains.

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