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Free summer programs help San Diego families keep kids engaged
The City of San Diego is offering numerous free programs to keep children busy and learning during summer break, providing families with cost-effective alternatives to expensive summer activities.
San Diego public libraries are hosting free summer reading programs where children can earn rewards for their reading efforts.
“They get badges by reading. If they read 10 books or for 10 hours, depending on how they wanna do their reading, and they can also do a combination of activities, like literacy-based game activities. And then once they hit that goal of 10, then they can come in and get their prizes,” Emily Derry from Youth and Family Services said.
Similar online reading programs can cost families anywhere from $35 to more than $130 depending on the program length and skill level.
Local libraries are also offering free educational presentations and exhibits, including sing-along performances for younger children and STEM-based activities for older kids.
For families looking to beat the heat, the city’s Parks and Recreation department is offering free swimming lessons at public pools for children ages 6 and older, as well as adults. These lessons would typically cost between $25 and $60 elsewhere.
“Of course, it’s tough living in San Diego, and we get that. We have so many families that have multiple children, and if you wanna sign up one kid for a program and then you want all of your kids to get involved, it can be very pricey,” Nicole McNeil from San Diego Parks and Recreation said.
Some city pools, including the City Heights Swim Center, are waiving their usual usage fees for the entire summer.
“Pool usage generally is $5 for adults and $3 for kids, seniors, and people with disabilities to come in and recreate in our pools. Here at the City Heights Swim Center, the pool will be completely free all summer. Just walk in the door, show up, and have fun,” McNeil said.
Beyond water activities, the city is hosting Summer in the Park programs featuring arts and crafts and health and fitness activities. Free movie screenings will also take place in various parks throughout the summer, saving families the typical $10 adult admission and $1 child admission they would pay at drive-in theaters.
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“Attack of the Killer Tomatoes” After Party for San Diego Comic-Con 2026
The Killer Tomatoes are loose in San Diego, and they’re ready to get sauced.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is taking over Good Night John Boy (401 G Street) in the Gaslamp on Saturday, July 25 from 7pm-11pm for the official Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence after party, celebrating the wild new chapter in the cult classic franchise that first got its start in San Diego back in 1978.
Fans can party alongside cast and crew with meet and greets, “killer” cosplay, exclusive giveaways, DJs, and dancing. There will also be specialty themed cocktails and bites available for purchase, because fighting off killer produce apparently works up an appetite.
Tickets will be available here, though they’re not yet available. We’ll update once we know more.
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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Wimbledon again
Jannik Sinner is starting to make a habit of responding to adversity in Paris with Wimbledon titles.
The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set.
Sinner’s fifth Grand Slam title came in his first tournament since a second-round meltdown at the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heat wave.
A year ago, Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final at the All England Club after wasting three match points against his rival in the Roland Garros final.
It was Sinner’s 10th straight victory over Zverev, who was coming off his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Linda Noskova beat Karolina Muchova in an all-Czech women’s final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title.
Prince William joined his wife Kate and two of their children for the final in a star-studded Royal Box that also included actors Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller.
Zverev slips
The top two seeds appeared perfectly matched until Zverev earned his first break point of the match at 3-3 in the third set — 2 hours and 42 minutes in. Sinner produced a drop shot and Zverev slipped and appeared to hyper-extend his right knee as he attempted to change directions behind the baseline.
Zverev grasped his knee in apparent discomfort and Sinner went around the net and helped his opponent up off the grass. Zverev quickly resumed playing but he appeared slightly hampered and slung his racket across the baseline in frustration when he missed a forehand and handed Sinner the first break of the match and a 5-3 lead in the third. Sinner then served it out.
Zverev had also lost 14 straight sets to Sinner and when he claimed the opening set of the final with a forehand winner up the line to conclude a tight tiebreaker, he let out a loud roar toward his box as he bent over in celebration.
Zverev continually cranked out serves at up to 139 mph (224 kph), while Sinner produced a series of well-placed aces at a slightly lower speed.
But Sinner began to read Zverev’s serve better in the second-set tiebreaker and Zverev started to miss forehands.
Paris meltdown
Amid stifling heat and humidity in Paris in late May, Sinner had his 30-match winning streak ended after coming within one game of a straight-set victory over Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who was ranked No. 56.
Conditions were cooler in southwest London for the final, with clear skies and a temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 Celsius) but it was also breezy — which led to a series of shanked shots from both players.
Sinner went in for medical exams in Milan after the Paris defeat and didn’t play an official match again until he arrived at Wimbledon, where he twice had to come back from a set down in a five-set marathon against Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round.
Sinner then didn’t drop a set the rest of the way until the final, having dominated against Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.
Despite the defeat in the final, Zverev will leapfrog Alcaraz into the No. 2 spot in the rankings on Monday.
Alcaraz missed both the French Open and Wimbledon this year due to a right wrist injury.
Associated Press writer Mattias Karén contributed.
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