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Esports, or competitive gaming, is a huge scene. Is it still considered a niche hobby? And how does it bond together different communities of gamers?

We look into how despite its recent Grammy success there’s an eerie rise in crime in the inland empire.

Entrepreneurs and small business owners, connect with your resource partners in person this Summer! From new opportunities to funding options, join us Friday, June 16 at the Handlery Hotel San Diego for light refreshments and a bounty of information, insights, and connection. Featured Happenings: Support and lending – Get to know your small business resource centers and specialized lenders with guest speakers from the Women's Business Center, Small Business Development Center, SBA, San Diego/Orange/Imperial APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC), CalSouthern, and more Procurement – Learn about government contracting opportunities with guest speakers from San Diego Unified School District, San Diego Association of Governments, Harper Construction, and Department of General Services Networking – Meet key entities and others in the regional small business community This event is brought in part to you by support from Union Bank of California, County of San Diego, San Diego Gas & Electric, Civic Communities, California Department of General Services, General Atomics, Metropolitan Water District, Banner Bank, Pacific Premiere Bank, Primary Funding, Harper Construction, Otay Water District, SANDAG, LendSpark, CDC Small Business Finance, San Diego International Airport, San Diego Unified School District, Sundt Construction, Sweetwater Authority, Founders First Capital, and Wells Fargo Bank.

The mysterious ailments that became known as Havana syndrome left no physical evidence of injury or disease, according to two government studies.

The new series, based on creator and star Richard Gadd's one-man show, depicts queer sexuality as something that happens to people.

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Senior Expo “Embracing Retirement” will take place Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. The free event is open to the public and brought to the community by the Encinitas Chamber in partnership with the City of Encinitas. The Senior Expo offers valuable information to those retiring soon, those that are retired and families of aging individuals, all who need a little help navigating this new life chapter. Exhibitors include healthcare providers, housing options, senior lifestyle businesses, fitness & wellness, government agencies, financial and tax services, insurance and more. Activities include opportunity drawings, refreshments and a breakfast hosted by the Encinitas Rotary’s Home Team, a free community service for seniors having a difficult time with many common household repairs. Parking and admission are complimentary, and attendees will receive a free Embracing Retirement commemorative bag. About the Encinitas Chamber: A nonprofit organization that serves as the catalyst for business success in their community. They connect businesses and residents through events, networking opportunities and marketing initiatives. For more information visit www.encinitaschamber.com.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 11 p.m. / Watch now with the PBS App. Recent bank failures have roiled markets and spooked investors from Silicon Valley to Switzerland. But is this a banking crisis? Is capitalism broken? Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins Ian Bremmer to break it down.

Organizers of the Grace Hopper Celebration said some men lied about their gender to gain access to a space designed to help women and nonbinary tech workers meet with hiring managers.

Naturally San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating growth and entrepreneurship amongst environmentally and socially-conscious consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies throughout San Diego County, is proud to announce the six finalists of its Third Annual Pitch Slam. On the evening of April 27, each finalist will go head-to-head in a competition-style broadcast of San Diego’s most promising group of natural products. Entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their emerging brands to a panel of industry-expert judges and local audience members, ultimately winning a suite of prizes from the local San Diego community to help propel their brand’s industry growth. The winner will also represent Naturally San Diego at Natural Products Expo East in September at the national Pitch Slam competition in Philadelphia. This year’s Naturally San Diego Pitch Slam finalists include: Brixy - Sustainable shower bars. Cien Chiles - Bold fixins (sauces) crafted with chiles. Iam(aranth) - Amaranth-based snack foods. Rationale Brewing - Non-alcoholic craft beer. Root And Splendor - 100% natural, non-toxic products for the body and home. Wynn’s Kitchen - Healthy, all-natural Asian condiments. Event Schedule: 4:00 PM: Doors Open 5:00 PM: Program Begins 5:15 PM: Pitches Begin 6:00 PM: Food and drink break while judges deliberate 6:20 PM: Winner, Runner Up and People's Choice announced! 7:00 PM: Head to the Pitch Slam After Party, at THE LOT “We’re thrilled to host our third annual Pitch Slam this year and honor some of the most exciting up-and-coming brands and entrepreneurs in the San Diego natural products industry,” said Kierstin Rielly, executive director of Naturally San Diego. “It’s more than just bragging rights and an incredible prize pack that our winners will come away with; it’s powerful exposure in a dedicated community of CPG experts, business owners, investors, consumers and more that will empower these founders and encourage our overall community.” Presented by Jimbo's...Naturally!, San Diego entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, marketers and publicists, foodies and residents alike are invited to attend Pitch Slam on Thursday, April 27 from 4-7:30 p.m. at Building 177 (2875 Dewey Rd) in Liberty Station. In addition to the Pitch Slam itself, attendees will be able to network in-person with 300+ of the natural-products community’s best and brightest, enjoy hosted hors d’oeuvres and drinks from local restaurants and brands, vote on the People’s Choice Award, and take home goodies in a swag bag from local, emerging natural products brands. Tickets for Pitch Slam can be purchased here.

Bankman-Fried built a multibillion crypto business spearheaded by FTX with the help of a group of young colleagues. Now three of his closest associates have turned against him.