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With rain on the way, Imperial Beach braces for Tijuana River sewage

With rain on the way, Imperial Beach braces for Tijuana River sewage

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — Two winter storms expected to roll over San Diego County this month are renewing worries over sewage flows from the Tijuana River Valley.

New plans released for Sports Arena site redevelopment

New plans released for Sports Arena site redevelopment

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — The two proposals submitted, from Midway Rising and Midway Village+, intend to construct a new Sports Arena, provide thousands of new housing units, and add space for retail, entertainment, and parks.

Pacific footballfish washes up on Encinitas beach; Third deep-sea find in a month

Pacific footballfish washes up on Encinitas beach; Third deep-sea find in a month

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego said Tuesday that a Pacific footballfish, the same type of fish found along Black's Beach in November, washed ashore on Dec. 10 at Swami's Beach in Encinitas.

What to know: Types of droughts and how they impact you

What to know: Types of droughts and how they impact you

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — About halfway through 2021 and much of California is experiencing some form of drought conditions.

Beyond California's reopening: Mask, gathering rules that will continue

Beyond California's reopening: Mask, gathering rules that will continue

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — California is set to "reopen" on June 15 by lifting its color-coded tier system and relaxing most of its coronavirus-related restrictions on capacity and social distancing at businesses.

Aquatica San Diego, Chula Vista Police warn trespassers after viral video

Aquatica San Diego, Chula Vista Police warn trespassers after viral video

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — Aquatica SeaWorld says since stay-at-home orders began, the water park has had multiple incidents of trespassing.

Glimpse of a lifetime: Rare beluga whale sighting off San Diego's coast

Glimpse of a lifetime: Rare beluga whale sighting off San Diego's coast

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — Last week, whale watchers caught the glimpse of a lifetime, a beluga whale swimming through San Diego's waters.

San Diego 10-year-old using drone to spread shark awareness

San Diego 10-year-old using drone to spread shark awareness

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — On Wednesday, 10-year-old Elijah Franklin flew his drone above the shores of Del Mar in search of great white sharks. Several times a week, you'll find him flying his drone around the reefs, fueling his passion for sharks.

Red tide creates eerie glow on San Diego coast

Red tide creates eerie glow on San Diego coast

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — San Diego photographers are taking advantage of the serene and luminous glow of the surf this week.

'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge': First impressions of Disneyland's new land

'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge': First impressions of Disneyland's new land

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — (KGTV) - From the Millennium Falcon to building your own lightsaber to guzzling down blue or green milk, there are plenty of moments fans at Disneyland's "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" land will enjoy. Both young and old fans will undoubtedly leave with a sense that their Star Wars fandom has been satisfied whether they consider themselves a casual or diehard fan.

Review: 'Rise of the Resistance' fulfills missing 'Star Wars' feel at Galaxy's Edge

Review: 'Rise of the Resistance' fulfills missing 'Star Wars' feel at Galaxy's Edge

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — It took some months after opening for Disneyland to finally make good on its promise of living out your Star Wars dreams, but boy did it deliver. "Rise of the Resistance" opens on Friday, Jan. 17 at the park's "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" land with one mission: Put riders in the middle of a galaxy far, far away. While not without a few slower moments, the attraction brings a new standard to theme park rides.

Taking the family to Avengers Campus? What you need to know to get the most out of your money

Taking the family to Avengers Campus? What you need to know to get the most out of your money

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — Before heading into California Adventure's Avengers Campus, knowing the bill is important, and planning what to spend and where will make the trip that much easier - and less surprising to your bank account.

Experience a blast from the past at Escondido's Heartbreak Hotel

Experience a blast from the past at Escondido's Heartbreak Hotel

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — The sign out front Andre Villa's Escondido home says "heartbreak," though a visit brings anything but.

A taste of New Zealand moves into University Heights with Kairoa Brewing

A taste of New Zealand moves into University Heights with Kairoa Brewing

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — Kairoa Brewing Company recently opened at the corner of Park Blvd. and Madison Ave., boasting an array of New Zealand inspired drinks and eats in a two story brewpub.

Life in Chula Vista: Craft beer scene brewing in Chula Vista

Life in Chula Vista: Craft beer scene brewing in Chula Vista

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — There's something delicious brewing in Chula Vista. It's frothy, malty, hoppy flavor has already become award-winning.

Beer 101 with Stone Brewery in Escondido

Beer 101 with Stone Brewery in Escondido

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — Padraic "Paddy" Lenehan, Stone Brewing's global beer curator, walked 10News through the different tastes that San Diegans crave when it comes to craft beers.

See how music is molded - for free - at El Cajon's Taylor Guitar factory

See how music is molded - for free - at El Cajon's Taylor Guitar factory

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — Taylor Guitars' El Cajon facility is working to usher in the latest era of guitars and, thus, creators. In doing so, the company offers free tours of the facility to help strum up that interest.

Bonsall animal center critters help give 'Baby Yoda' a voice

Bonsall animal center critters help give 'Baby Yoda' a voice

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — "The Mandalorian" may take place several — fictional — lightyears away from Earth, but much closer to home, San Diegans can hear the voice of "Baby Yoda" in person.

Interactive map: Exploring San Diego's history, culture through street art

Interactive map: Exploring San Diego's history, culture through street art

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — There's no better way to observe San Diego's history, and perhaps future, than through public murals throughout the county.

Star of India's ghostly past on tour in October

Star of India's ghostly past on tour in October

KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA) — The Star of India may be at bay in San Diego, but some former crew members still yearn for the seven seas.

Run DMC's Darryl McDaniels talks comics, music at San Diego Comic-Con...

Run DMC's Darryl McDaniels talks comics, music at San Diego Comic-Con...

Facebook — Mild-mannered Darryl "DMC" McDaniels talks with Mark Saunders about how comics helped transform him into hip-hop's "Devastating Mic Controller."