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Comic-Con International 2009: Daily Spotlights

The world's largest annual convention of everything and anything about comics, the comic book industry, as well as sci-fi, adventure and horror film, illustration, art, retail, merchandising, and more. Held at the San Diego Convention Center.

Fan Boys (and Girls) Unite! It's Time For Comic-Con

The world's largest annual convention of everything and anything about comics, the comic book industry, as well as sci-fi, adventure and horror film, illustration, art, retail, merchandising, and more. Held at the San Diego Convention Center.

San Diego Concert Roundup

Here's a month-by-month listing of live concerts and shows throughout San Diego. Find out which artists are playing concerts in San Diego.

Ooooh! Aaahhh! 2009 Fourth of July Fireworks

Where to go to see Fourth of July firework displays around San Diego County.

It's Music Mania at the 2009 San Diego County Fair

As summer approaches, San Diegans know that it’s time to head out to the San Diego County Fair. The Fair will bring forth a range of fun exhibits, contests, concerts and attractions sure to satisfy both new and long-time visitors to the fifth largest Fair in North America. This special section is a small taste of what you can expect to encounter at this year's San Diego County Fair.

2009 Gay Pride Festival and Parade Marches On, July 18-19

This two day Pride Festival in Balboa Park has become one of California's premier Pride events, and is San Diego's largest civic event.

San Diego's Farmer's Markets: Fresh Is Best

Not only can farmers markets be found almost every day of the week throughout San Diego county, but they’re also a year-round occurrence (ah, the beauty of perfect weather). But it’s during spring and summer when you find the local bumper crops of fruits, vegetables and flowers grown by San Diego and California farmers.

Hidden San Diego: The Legend of the Munchkin Homes

One of San Diego's longest-standing urban legends is the story that a midget - or munchkin - colony of homes existed somewhere near La Jolla. It may be an urban legend, but it's a pretty good story anyway.

Hidden San Diego: Coronado Sand Dunes

Did you know that the sand dunes on Coronado beach spell out the word "Coronado?"

April Means It's Time For ArtWalk

ArtWalk is San Diego's largest urban arts festival. Hundreds of local and national artists show and sell their creations in a variety of media including paint, sculpture, dance, photography, digital imagery, architecture and design.

Flower Power

The colorful Carlsbad Flower Fields are an annual rite of spring.

A Whale Of A Time Around San Diego

San Diego is whale watching territory. Here's the lowdown on seeing these majestic creatures of the sea.

The 2009 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines, Feb. 2-8

The 2008 Buick Invitational PGA golf tournament features defending champion Tiger Woods, along with top PGA Tour pros like Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, John Daly, Jose Maria Olazabel and more. The tournament is played at famous Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course in San Diego.

Who Let the Dogs Out?

The Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is the San Diego area's largest dog show.

New Year's Eve, San Diego-Style

Here are some suggestions for celebrating New Year's Eve around San Diego County.

Hundreds of New Cars, and No Salesmen In Sight

The San Diego International Auto Show is one of the largest auto shows in the country, visitors can cruise over 525,000 contiguous square feet of automotive exhibits.

San Diego County: Home of the Poinsettia

San Diego County is the home of the poinsettia, the traditional holiday flower.

Poinsettia Bowl Pits Undefeated Boise State Against TCU

The Poinsettia Bowl is the newest NCAA college football bowl game to be played in San Diego at Qualcomm Stadium.

It's Oregon vs. Oklahoma State in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl

The Pacific Life Holiday Bowl continues to live up to its reputation as "America's Most Exciting Bowl Game."

Holiday Light Displays

A partial list of where to view the best Christmas light displays around San Diego County

Shopping The Outlet Centers

San Diego County has a number of outlet shopping centers that feature big name merchandise and discount prices.

San Diego Voter Guide

A rundown of resources for voting, election and government info for San Diego County.

Balboa Park's December Nights 2008

For two nights the first weekend of December, Balboa Park December Nights attracts tens of thousands of San Diegans who are primed for a night of holiday festivities amid the splendor of Balboa Park.

Haunted in San Diego

Where to go for frights and screams in San Diego for Halloween. Well, there are still some fun - and hopefully scary - things to do around San Diego.

San Diego 2008 General Election Info

A rundown of resources for voting, election and government info for San Diego County.

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