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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans react as George Lucas makes first-ever appearance at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — On the final day of Comic-Con, fans in San Diego were treated to a moment that was truly historic. For the first time in the convention's history, Star Wars creator George Lucas appeared onstage at the iconic pop culture event. Lucas joined fellow Oscar winners Guillermo del Toro and Doug Chiang for a Sunday morning panel that filled Hall H to capacity. Jerry Vanderstelt is known for his fine art reproductions and original Star Wars-themed work. He's been a regular at Comic-Con for nearly two decades and says the event has had a profound impact on his life. 'Some of the best things that have ever happened in my career were because of San Diego Comic-Con,' he said. George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro give first look at narrative art museum at Comic-Con On Sunday, things came full circle for Vanderstelt as Lucas took the stage, marking his first-ever Comic-Con panel appearance. 'It's wonderful that he participates in the pop culture of today, especially as the man who created a movie that changed film forever,' Vanderstelt said. Over at booth 2135, illustrator and fan Russell Walks reflected on Lucas's influence. Years ago, Walks pitched a trading card series based on Joseph Campbell's 'Hero's Journey' to Lucasfilm. He was initially turned down, but he didn't give up. Instead, he wrote a letter directly to Lucas. 'I get goosebumps when I talk about it,' Walks said. 'A month or so later, I got a phone call from Lucasfilm. It was George's secretary, and she read a note he had left her to read to me. It just said, 'I love the artwork you sent. I like the note even more. We're going to give you permission to do this story.'' During the panel, Lucas and Del Toro teased the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a project that's quickly becoming a must-see for fans. 'My favorite part was actually hearing the stories between George and Guillermo del Toro,' one fan said. 'They talked about the importance of narrative art, and how it's something we borrow for a time, then pass along to the next generation.' For artists like Walks, the moment was about more than nostalgia. 'To persevere, and to realize that Star Wars in general is more than just lightsabers and laser blasts, it's about redemption and finding what you're made to do, and doing it,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
The Hill
6 days ago
- Science
- The Hill
Rare, purple sea snails wash ashore on San Diego beaches
SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — Beachgoers in San Diego may have spotted some glistening, purple shells reminiscent of small gemstones in the sand recently. Scientists at the University of California, San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography have identified them as a rare species of sea snail called Janthina. They are known for their colorful, violet shells and their ability to float thanks to a natural 'bubble raft.' The Janthina, which were recently found on La Jolla Shores, are usually found in sub-tropical to tropical seas, according to Scripps Oceanography researchers. They can sometimes be found along the coast of Southern California due to warmer waters flowing toward the shore. Check out the photos by Scripps Oceanography PhD student, Anya Stajner, below. According to the researchers at Scripps Oceanography's Pelagic Invertebrate Collection, the snails can eat the by-the-wind sailors, or Velella velella, which have also washed ashore in San Diego in the winter and spring. Janthina are also known to consume the Portuguese man o'war, a creature that is similar to by-the-wind sailors due to its sail-like appendage.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Yahoo
San Diego standoff ends with woman's arrest
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A woman was arrested for reportedly assaulting someone after dozens of police officers surrounded a van on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego for over an hour Monday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of an alleged assault with a glass object around 4 p.m. Monday and could be seen shortly after surrounding a van parked on El Cajon Boulevard near 70th Street, in the Rolando neighborhood of San Diego. Woman arrested after bullet grazes boyfriend's head, leading to five-hour standoff For more than an hour, dozens of San Diego Police officers called for the woman to surrender from the van she was sitting inside of. SkyFOX/KUSI in the Sky was overhead as the situation unfolded, and officers were seen using gas just before moving in on the van. The woman was taken into custody around 5:30 p.m. Monday. A dog was also taken from the van. One person confirmed dead in early morning house fire in Oceanside The road was blocked to traffic as the situation unfolded. Check back for updates on this breaking story Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Newsom responds after court blocks indiscriminate immigration stops in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A federal court on Friday temporarily halted immigration enforcement tactics in several California counties that were challenged as unconstitutional, drawing swift praise from Governor Gavin Newsom. The ruling in Vasquez Perdomo, et al. v. Noem temporarily bars federal immigration agents from conducting suspicionless stops in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties (per The Los Angeles Times)—an approach critics say has led to racial profiling and violations of civil rights. In a statement released by the Governor's Office on Friday, Newsom hailed the decision as a victory for justice and constitutional protections. Worker to be removed from life support after suffering injury during California farm raid 'Justice prevailed today [Friday, July 11] — the court's decision puts a temporary stop to federal immigration officials violating people's rights and racial profiling,' stated the governor. Newsom directly criticized immigration policies tied to White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, Stephen Miller, calling his agenda 'one chaos, cruelty and fear.' 'Instead of targeting the most dangerous people, federal officials have been arbitrarily detaining Americans and hardworking people, ripping families apart, and disappearing people into cruel detention to meet outrageous arrest quotas without regard to due process and constitutional rights that protect all of us from cruelty and injustice,' Newsom asserted. 'That should stop now.' The lawsuit alleges that federal agents conducted stops without probable cause, disproportionately targeting Latino communities and violating due process. 'California stands with the law, and the foundation upon which our founding fathers built this country,' declared the Golden State governor. 'I call on the Trump administration to do the same.' The court's temporary block is the latest development in the broader legal battle over immigration enforcement practices in sanctuary jurisdictions like 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Outdoor light festival coming to San Diego
(FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego is set to host an outdoor light festival this summer and fall, which will take visitors through an interactive installation best viewed at night. The festival, 'Utopia,' is hosted by Imaginarium and will feature infinity mirrors, photo boxes and immersive activity rooms. The displays will reportedly be made up of five million lights. A new part of the festival will be John's Adrenaline Circus, acts that feature daredevil stunts and comedic acts. According to Imaginarium, Utopia will be installed on two acres of the grounds at Las Americas Premium Outlets, an outlet mall right at the San Diego-Tijuana border, and run from July 18 to October 12. The installation will be open seven days a week, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The entry costs $21 for each adult, with discounts available for children, seniors and military members. Parking is free and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
