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President John F. Kennedy's assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, during a news conference after his arrest in Dallas, on Nov. 22, 1963. Oswald was killed by Jack Ruby two days later, on the eve of Kennedy's burial.

Big reveals are unlikely in Trump-ordered Kennedy and MLK document drops, experts say

Historians say the Trump-ordered release of more information on the killings of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. could be interesting but unlikely to rewrite history.

Sasha Velour being interviewed at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Aug.22, 2024.

Sasha Velour celebrates queer expression through drag

The 'RuPaul Drag Race' winner talks about drag and the world premiere of 'Velour: A Drag Spectacular' at La Jolla Playhouse.

A sign at San Elijo State Beach stating, "Danger Active Bluff Failure." April 29, 2021.

Scripps researchers make strides on research into bluff collapse warning system

The scientists are optimistic that an early warning system is feasible, though they caution a lot more analysis is needed to determine whether it’s possible to reliably predict bluff failures.

Max (Ruaridh Mollica) forges a new identity for himself in the form of a ravenous sex worker in Mikko Mäkelä's new film "Sebastian," which screens at FilmOut San Diego. (2024)

5 film festivals to attend in San Diego this fall

Our top picks for film festivals in San Diego this season: Asian, Italian and LGBTQ+ film festival fill local cinemas.

Lon Chaney stars in the 1925 silent horror classic "The Phantom of the Opera." The film screens with live organ accompaniment on Oct. 28 at the Balboa Theatre as part of its Silent Movie Mondays. (1925)

5 Halloween-themed things to do in San Diego this fall

Our top picks for Halloween fun in San Diego this season: Lon Chaney, "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," and the return of 'Rocky Horror."

The band Mannequin Pussy is seen in an undated promotional image.

Our top picks for popular music in San Diego this season: garage rock, a country crooner, a sonic fusion of Arabic and Latin American music, and a theatrical metal show.

The cast of the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express," currently running at the Old Globe Theatre.

5 theater events to see in San Diego this fall

Our top picks for theater in San Diego this season: Agatha Christie, 'Midnight at the Never Get' and opera.

Greg DeFatta and his son Dylan in front of The Haunted Trail's iconic school bus that will be making an appearance at this year's haunted attraction in Balboa Park.

Greg DeFatta scares people for a living

Greg DeFatta has been been making people scream for 35 years, and he loves it.

San Diego Natural History Museum paleontologist Christopher Plouffe is shown holding a prepared brontothere shoulder blade fossil on Sept. 3, 2024.

In paleontology, visibility is power

The San Diego Natural History Museum (the Nat) is celebrating its 150th anniversary in Balboa Park this fall. Paleontologist Christopher Plouffe says that paleontologists are caretakers and historians — and that the best part is sharing this work with kids and adults alike.

How an unexpected reply changed the way one woman responds to fumbles

When Claire Burnside Och was a server at a high-end restaurant, she made a mistake opening a bottle of wine. But instead of acting annoyed, the customer handled it with grace.

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