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New President and CEO of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Shawn Dixon as its new president and chief executive officer. Following an extensive global search conducted by Korn Ferry, Dixon was selected to lead the organization into its next chapter. Having served as interim president and CEO for the past seven months, and […]
Winners Announced at the 2025 San Diego International Film Festival
The San Diego International Film Festival closed its 2025 edition with a sold-out crowd and a celebration of powerful storytelling from around the world. At the center of the awards night was “Hamnet,” which won both the Best Gala Film (jury award) and the Audience Choice Gala Award, making it one of the most celebrated films of the festival. […]
24th Annual Film Festival Announces 2025 Festival Footprint
The San Diego International Film Festival, where culture, coast and cinema collide is back with curated screenings that inform, inspire and entertain. Festival events include the Opening Night Film Premiere & Party the Night of the Stars Tribute, “Party with a Purpose,” Culinary Cinema, Studio Premieres, curated features, documentaries and shorts from Independent Filmmakers around the […]
New World Premiere Exhibits Celebrating Classic Characters
As Comic-Con Museum’s parent convention approaches, the Museum is debuting two new never-before-seen exhibits, 20 Years of Kawaii & Chaos highlighting tokidoki, and Growing up Luann: 40 Years of Comics, opened Monday, June 30, in Balboa Park. “We’re honored to be the home of two celebratory milestones: 40 years of the Luann comic strip and 20 years of the tokidoki brand,” […]
The Old Globe Presents “The Comedy of Errors”
The Old Globe is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors.” Globe Resident Artist James Vásquez (The Old Globe’s “Under a Baseball Sky,” “American Mariachi”) directs a cast of 22. “The Comedy of Errors,” which concludes the Globe’s 2025 Shakespeare Festival, will play in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre at The Old Globe […]
Lauffey Announces “A Matter of Time Tour”
On the heels of announcing her highly anticipated forthcoming album A Matter of Time, coming August 22, and its lead single “Tough Luck,” GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has confirmed the “A Matter of Time Tour” in partnership with AEG Presents. Starting in September, the tour will see Laufey bringing her enchanting […]
Surgeon General Advises Communities to End Fluoridation
Florida’s State Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, held a press conference on Friday, November 22nd to announce that his office is advising all communities within the state to stop adding fluoridation chemicals to the public drinking water due to the neurotoxic risk the practice poses to the developing brain. Dr. Ladapo has both a […]
When to Make a Homeowners Insurance Claim: A Comprehensive Guide
Filing a homeowners insurance claim is a critical decision that requires careful consideration. While insurance is designed to protect you financially in times of need, not every incident warrants a claim. Understanding when to file can save you money, preserve your claims history, and ensure you’re making the most of your coverage. Assessing the Situation […]
Daughter of NASA Orbital Mechanics Pioneer to Represent Her Mother at Gala Event
Katherine Johnson, whose groundbreaking calculations in orbital mechanics were instrumental to the success of America’s early crewed space flight programs and the historic Apollo Moon landings, will be represented by her daughter Katherine Moore when Johnson is inducted into the prestigious International Air & Space Hall of Fame at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on Saturday, November 9 at […]
Together for a Cure
Susan G. Komen(R), the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Balboa Park at the corner of 6th Avenue and Laurel Street. The event will bring together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing […]
