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You are invited to be a part of the Awesomest Pop Culture and Fandom Convention where "Fan worlds collide!" - at Fangaea! For our sensational seventh year, we will be taking place on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego! This year, our theme is WOMEN IN POP-CULTURE! Fangaea (fan-JEE-uh) is a multi-faceted, action-packed, fandom event that will feature Table Top and Video Games, Anime, Sci-Fi, Cosplay, Fun Panels, and so much more! Fangaea is Where Fandoms Join Forces for Fun! This is an all-inclusive convention that includes many fan-worlds of the nerd, geek, and pop culture community to come together and celebrate our combined interests in one fun and immersive event! Our fun-filled event will be accessible to all and allow the different fandoms to reach out to new fans and create an exciting opportunity to share their interests with each other! Tickets at https://fangaea2026.eventbrite.com

A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.

America’s Schooner Cup Supporting Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society It is so unusual to see these gorgeous wooden schooners. The boats will sail competitively on San Diego Bay. Donations from local businesses and supporters go to NMCRS. A fundraiser auction will be held at Silver Gate Yacht Club after the race. NMCRS provides financial assistance and education, as well as other programs and services, to members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members, widows, and survivors. The Society receives and manages donated funds to administer these programs and services, and all funds raised remain in San Diego County to support local military families. For over a century, the Society has expanded its services and programs to support the changing needs of service members and their families.

Just three months after special event parking fees went into effect in downtown San Diego, City Councilman Raul Campillo Wednesday proposed walking them back.

Robin Henkel—five time recipient of “Best Blues Award” at the San Diego Music Awards— brings his six piece band to Lu Lu’s. With this group says Robin “I like to feature originally composed horn arrangements drawing from the deep rich traditions of blues, jazz, swing and funk.” The Robin Henkel Band with Horns features Steve Ebner: trumpet, Dave Castel de Oro: tenor sax, Troy Jennings: baritone sax, Ken Dow: bass and Paul Kimbarow: drums. As a solo blues artist Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has moulded his own intense and entertaining personal style. Robin has opened shows for: BB King, Dizzy Gillespie, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Jr. Wells, Jr. Walker, Arlo Guthrie, Hot Tuna, John McLaughlin, Todd Rundgren, Warren Zevon, Steve Stills, Dave Mason, Don McLean, Charles Brown, John Mayall, David Lindley. Robin has performed with: Johnny Almond, Buddy Miles, The San Diego Symphony, Lowell Fulson, Big Jay McNealy, Jimmy Witherspoon, Sha Na Na, Papa John Creach, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Hammond. Robin Henkel on Facebook

Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.

This weekend in the arts: A bargain last chance to see "Fashioning an Icon" at the Mingei; an exhibit mapping the history of women's fashion; an interactive game of CLUE; "Spring Awakening"; live music picks and more.

Temporary protected status was given to Haitians after the 2010 quake because Haiti was deemed too dangerous for a safe return. In June, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end TPS.

The visual album and documentary Songs from the Hole tells the story of James Jacobs, the hip-hop artist JJ'88, as he reflects on his coming-of-age within California's state prison system.

Lawmakers could tackle climate money, wildfires and California Forever before they adjourn for the year and hit the campaign trail.