A tidy line of tents that startled downtown commuters was not a new encampment but a staged set for a Netflix AI thriller. City film rebates helped bring the production to Battery Street.

Cal State is recasting its Basic Needs Initiative into proactive, campus‑wide hubs that connect food, housing and mental‑health supports to keep students enrolled. Early data show big increases in pantry use and new centers on several campuses.

Cemetery plots, embalming and ceremony fees can push San Diego funeral bills past $10,000. We break down where the money goes and lower‑cost options families can consider.