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No Comic-Con Badge? No Problem With These Free Events
It’s officially Comic-Con season in San Diego, and even if you have no Comic-Con badge, there are still plenty of fun things you can do — often for free. Comic-Con is an iconic piece of San Diego’s cultural fabric, and it takes place in downtown San Diego near Seaport Village and Petco Park. Here’s a quick list of fun things you can do while Comic-Con is no town with no badge.
Multi-Family Home Builder Has Beaten All Expectations
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 26, 2024-- A multi-family development platform that launched less than 4 years ago with little more than a single lot and a vision for urban infill development in San Diego has beaten all expectations. Atlas West Group has become one of the largest and most influential multi-family builders in San Diego. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240726094807/en/ San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria touring a new Atlas West community | Photo credit: Office of Mayor Todd Gloria.
Ex-U-T Editor and Publisher Jeff Light Reveals How He Left, Where He Went
Just over a year ago, Jeff Light left The San Diego Union-Tribune as editor and publisher after a 13-year tenure under five owners. Biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong had just sold the paper to a “vulture” hedge fund’s subsidiary called MediaNews Group, sparking detailed reporting on the new publisher and its reputation.
‘Battlestar Galactica’ Would Have To Look Different If It Were Produced Today, Says Ronald D. Moore
What would Battlestar Galactica look like if it were launched today?Producer Roy Lee Says Netflix's 'Bioshock' Movie Still In Works; Will Be Smaller, "More Personal" Take Than Originally Envisioned That was the question posted to Ronald D. Moore, the uber-producer who returned to his native habitat on Thursday — San Diego Comic-Con — to discuss his life’s work with former muse Mary McDonnell. McDonnell, who played President Laura Roslin on the sci-fi series, wondered if Moore’s 2004 reimagining of the 1978 Battlestar Galactica series would look and sound any different today given the state of politics and our culture. “I mean, the story...
San Diego Wave FC Sign Emma Vanderhyden as National Team Replacement Player
SAN DIEGO (July 26, 2024) – San Diego Wave FC announced today that the club has signed defender/midfielder Emma Vanderhyden to a National Team Replacement Player contract. The local Southern California standout will be available for selection starting with the Wave’s group stage match of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup against Club América Femenil tonight.
Baseball Reflections with Malaika Underwood, USA Baseball Women’s National Team Assistant Coach
Ever since Malaika Underwood first began playing Little League®, the slogan her local league Tee Ball team adopted has inspired her to always pursue her baseball dreams – “where the stars of tomorrow play today.”. Ms. Underwood’s passion for baseball at an early age helped turn that...
Beach Boys draw big crowd for final Friday of 2024 California State Fair
SACRAMENTO — The 2024 California State Fair is nearing its end, and this year's run has had even more triple-digit heat days than last year.On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see one of the fair's concert headliners: the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days."They sold out very quickly with our concert series," fair spokesperson Darla Givens said.So far, the West Coast sunshine has brought triple-digit heat days to the fair this year.Many people said it would be nice if the state fair moved to...
Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old girl who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale - was arrested Friday on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses.According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao, who vanished July 16 but was found safe on Tuesday."The department's dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao's safety," according to a statement...
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
Freeway connecting California to Las Vegas shut down after truck hauling batteries crashes
The entire 15 Freeway was shut down east of Barstow Friday after a big rig hauling lithium-ion batteries crashed and caught fire, blocking Southern California's link to Las Vegas for more than nine hours, officials said. The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. in the freeway's northbound lanes between Barstow and Baker, according...
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
Small date palm ranch owners in Southern California's Coachella Valley have been petitioning for permission to host special events ranging from quinceañeras to weddings on their properties. The
Bankruptcy filing of large wine producer spells scary time for state of industry
One of the largest wine producers in the country filed for bankruptcy this week.The news of Vintage Wine Estates filing for bankruptcy sent shock waves throughout the industry."Execution of the IPO. I think it was rushed," said Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank executive vice president.The Santa Rosa-based company went public in 2020. Under it, over 30 wine and spirit brands.Most of its products are in the $15 to $20 range. To understand what might have gone wrong, we spoke with McMillan, one of the top wine-business analysts in the country.MORE: Invasive lanternflies that have potential to affect entire industries intercepted...
How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
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