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Katabasis: Academia is Hell in R.F. Kuang's New Novel

Descend into academic hell with Rebecca F. Kuang’s *Katabasis*, where grad students brave a campus underworld to rescue their professor’s soul. This dark satire, inspired by Dante and T.S. Eliot, exp…

00:01:45 | Fri 05 Sep 2025

Oz-Inspired Holiday Magic: There's No Place Like This Home

Escape to Oz this holiday season! A magical, nostalgia-filled destination inspired by the classic tale is drawing crowds seeking an immersive experience. Picture yellow-brick roads, charming cottages…

00:01:51 | Fri 05 Sep 2025

Huzzah! Swords, Songs, and Tony Nominees

Get ready for sword fights and show tunes! The Old Globe's world premiere of Huzzah! on September 5th isn't your typical musical. Created by Tony-nominated duo Nell Benjamin and Laurence O'Keefe, thi…

00:01:55 | Fri 05 Sep 2025

Chula Vista E-Bike Rules: Safety First

Chula Vista's new e-bike and e-scooter rules are here! Starting September 4th, kids under 12 can't ride, and no sidewalk riding in key areas. But don't worry, for the first three months, it's all abo…

00:01:56 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Oceanside Renters Face Eviction Changes: A City Divided

Oceanside City Council just passed new renter protections, but not everyone's happy. After a three-hour showdown, the council voted 3-2 to tweak state laws, sparking outrage from renters who wanted s…

00:02:01 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

California Thunderstorms Spark Fire Concerns

California's under siege by monsoonal moisture, triggering daily thunderstorms and lightning-sparked fires from San Diego to the Sierra Nevada. Fire crews are battling blazes as dry conditions fuel t…

00:01:52 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Journeys into the Unknown: Katabasis and Huzzah!

Descend into hell with R.F. Kuang's *Katabasis*, a dark fantasy where academia meets the underworld, exploring the price of knowledge and scholarly obsession. Then, escape to the renaissance with *Hu…

00:01:58 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Hit-and-Run: Justice Served After Tragedy

Justice served: Driver sentenced to minimum of 30 years for fatal hit-and-run that killed two young boys. A community grieves and seeks change after the tragic incident, as the driver faces the conse…

00:01:54 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

High-Speed Chase: A Tragedy in Mountain View

A broken headlight, a deadly chase, and two young lives lost: A 21-year-old is sentenced to life for a high-speed pursuit that killed two young brothers in San Diego, sparking a heated debate over po…

00:02:16 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Spirit Airlines Leaves San Diego: What It Means For Travelers

San Diego travelers, brace yourselves! Spirit Airlines is leaving town September 4th, ending budget-friendly flight options and leaving many wondering what's next for affordable air travel in the reg…

00:01:32 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Soaring High: Anthony Oshinuga's Airshow First

Valley Center pilot Anthony Oshinuga is set to make history at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach as the first African American pilot to compete! Hear how this seasoned pilot's dedication and pa…

00:01:56 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Desire, Calling: Books, Beats, and Community

Books, beats, and boogie: Verbatim Books throws a queer dance party! This Saturday, Desire, Calling transforms the bookstore into a literary dance floor with readings from LGBTQ+ writers, followed by…

00:02:08 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

San Clemente Surfers Shine at WSL Finals

San Clemente surfers rocked the World Surf League Finals in Fiji, claiming runner-up spots and igniting hometown pride! The high-stakes, one-day showdown saw these athletes shine, putting San Clement…

00:01:31 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Miss Teen San Diego: An Unsolved Murder

A beauty queen's dreams shattered: On September 4th, 1993, Mimi Barraza's life was tragically cut short in a drive-by shooting. A stolen white van became the center of a crime spree, leaving a commun…

00:02:02 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

San Diego Schools Tackle Housing Crisis: Affordable Units Coming?

San Diego Unified Schools are tackling the housing crisis head-on! Discover how their innovative plan to transform five district-owned sites into 1,500 affordable workforce housing units could revolu…

00:02:18 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Justice for Mimi: San Diego Cold Case Reopened

Thirty years after a violent crime spree rocked San Diego, police are renewing calls for information in the murder of Mimi Barraza, a young mother and former Miss Teen San Diego. Mimi was killed in a…

00:01:53 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

San Diego Arts and Culture: September's Sizzling Events

San Diego's arts and culture scene explodes on September 4th! Explore discounted museum nights at the Mingei, delve into fashion history at Mesa College, or witness protest art at City College. Outdo…

00:02:11 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Save the Western Monarch: California Biodiversity Day

California's iconic western monarch butterfly needs your help! Discover how habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change threaten these vital pollinators, and learn simple actions you can take – like…

00:01:51 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Spirit Airlines Cuts Routes: What It Means for Travelers

Spirit Airlines is drastically shrinking its U.S. footprint, cutting service to numerous cities this fall amid financial struggles and bankruptcy concerns. Find out which cities are losing Spirit fli…

00:01:57 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

Surfside Academy: A Renovation for Teen Parents' Success

Surfside Educational Academy is getting a multi-million dollar makeover, bringing updated classrooms and technology to this unique Oceanside school. But the real story? Surfside is one of the last lo…