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Fox knocks it out with ‘Pitch’

By Esai Melendez October 4, 2016

A new sports drama premiered on Fox by the name of "Pitch" and the setting of the show just so happens to be sunny San Diego. The show focuses on the first woman to become a pitcher in Major League Baseball....

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These film gems shine brightly

These film gems shine brightly

By Ricardo Soltero October 4, 2016

The 15th annual San Diego International Film Festival gave us a first look at many films before they hit theaters and many films that remain undiscovered. The festival showcased more than 100 films,...

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Bekah Church is one of the protagonists of the play "Good Kids" that dramatizes the aftermath of a real-life rape. Play will be stage at City through Oct. 9. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

‘Good Kids’ is worth watching

By Gabe Rivera October 4, 2016

She was asking for it. She was a slut. Boys will be boys. In today's society, a culture of rape is being formed and Naomi Iizuka's "Good Kids" takes on the difficult task of unmasking this horror masterfully. Based...

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SD Film Festival offers some gems

Ricardo Soltero October 1, 2016

The 15th annual San Diego International Film Festival gave us a first look at many films before they hit theaters and many films that remain undiscovered. The festival showcased more 100 films, including...

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Beckah Church and Julian Martinez interpret Chloe and Ty from  the play "Good Kids" during a rehearsal at The Box Theatre at  City College on Sept. 22. The play is based on a rape in 2012 in Steubenville that received national attention. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

‘Good Kids’ explores cruel treatment of rape victim

Gabe Rivera September 26, 2016

Imagine going to a party with your friend to have a normal, fun night. The next thing you know, you are laying in a hospital bed without your underwear and you're in excruciating pain. You were raped. The...

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Juan Gabriel was one of Latin America's musical icons.

World mourns Mexican icon Juan Gabriel

By Ricardo Soltero August 30, 2016

City College student Daniel Jordan grew up listening to Mexican pop icon Juan Gabriel. “Since I was a little girl, my parents, my mom, dad and grandparents would listen to Juan Gabriel. His music...

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Ethan Van Thillo, founder of the Media Arts Center, with the cast and director of “El Tamaño Sí Importa” at the opening night of the Éxito del Cine Film Festival.

Empowering film shows that size, in fact, matters

By Ricardo Soltero August 29, 2016

NATIONAL CITY -- The romantic comedy “El Tamaño Sí Importa” starring Ximena Ayala, Vadhir Derbez and Eugenio Derbez made a huge splash during its U.S. debut screening Friday night. It's one of...

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A scene from “Cien Años de Perdón," a thriller from Spain and Argentina.

Latino film festival, stars come to South Bay

By Ricardo Soltero August 28, 2016

NATIONAL CITY -- Organizers of the San Diego Latino Film Festival kicked off the third annual Éxitos del Cine Latino Film Festival on Aug. 26 at Westfield Plaza Bonita shopping center. The week-long...

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Local Band Spooky Cigarette releases its nee album  As Loud As I Can.  Official album cover.

Spooky Cigarette unleashes debut record

Ricardo Soltero June 12, 2016

San Diego band Spooky Cigarette has unleashed its debut extended play “ As Loud As I Can” digitally and on cassette via local label Bleeding Gold Records. “As Loud As I Can” is...

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The San Diego County Fair runs through July 4.   Courtesy photo of the fair. Photo credit: Dave Gatley

Smart tips to save money at the fair

Luisa Sausedo June 11, 2016

We all know that the San Diego County Fair, through July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, can be a great place to have fun with friends and family, but going can be costly for college students -- or anyone...

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Great show of talent at Saville

Natalie Hanson May 17, 2016

The stage lights dim red and blue, a familiar guitar riff sounds and a young woman in white rises from a man's shoulders to the ceiling to the tune of "Purple Rain."While the late Prince's voice casts...

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