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Seth Combs

@CombsSeth

Writer. Editor. Critic. Progressive. Opinions are mine. Arts and books writer/columnist: @sdut he/him

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Joined March 2009
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Eli Saslow@elisaslow13 May 2023
The number of homeless people dying in San Diego has gone up almost 10x in the last decade. Same in LA. Same in Seattle. Same in Denver, Phoenix, Austin and and and. This is Abdul. His wife and 20+ friends died last year, and any night he could be next. nytimes.com/2023/05/13/us/sa…
‘A Daily Game of Russian Roulette’: Homeless in San Diego (Published 2023)

‘A Daily Game of Russian Roulette’: Homeless in San Diego (Published 2023)

As a record number of people die on America’s streets, Abdul Curry fights to stay alive.

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Jac Jemc@jacjemc19 Feb 2023
So grateful to @combsseth for this write-up in the @sandiegouniontribune! In which I admit that I didn’t much consider myself a “history person” before taking on this project! 😬😬😬
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Even if you cry on the package, the contents won't get wet.
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"Meet artist Francisco Eme: Seeing through the fog. The series is about death, but it’s also about family and memory, says Eme, whose real name is Francisco Morales, born and raised in Mexico City, though he considers himself a Oaxaqueño” @CombsSeth @sdut bit.ly/3VH0yv3
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LJ EXHIBITION OPENING—Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio: 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 in the Joseph Clayes III Gallery & Rotunda Gallery ▪️Opening Reception: Friday, November 11, 6:30–8:30 PM; Free admission Thank you @CombsSeth for the feature story on Tatiana: sandiegouniontribune.com/ent…
Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio channels existential questions into large charcoal murals

Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio channels existential questions into large charcoal murals

It’s a few days before Día de los Muertos and Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio is putting the final touches on an altar. She’s in her hometown of Mexico City, where she’s been commissioned by the University of...

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“A new exhibition at the @MingeiMuseum celebrates the piñata as both a traditional and contemporary art form. It will still contextualize this history and features installations that showcase how piñatas differ depending on region", via @CombsSeth @sdut bit.ly/3sqSgL0
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To report an animal-related emergency or if you need assistance with pets at the #Border32Fire, please call Department of Animals Services at 619-236-2341. Messages will be relayed to our Emergency Response Team, who are stationed nearby.
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PPP recipients hearing someone else had a loan forgiven
Dave Chappelle wearing a crown and jealously clutching a wad of $100 bills

ALT Dave Chappelle wearing a crown and jealously clutching a wad of $100 bills

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My intent is to help other not give up hope in spite of our often painful realities. I'm Not Broken made today's front cover of the @sdut Arts&Culture Sunday Edition! Thank you @CombsSeth sandiegouniontribune.com/ent…
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NYT review of Jared Kushner’s memoir.
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Your sexuality isn't determined by a book you read in Kindergarten. It's determined the way God intended -- by watching Labyrinth, starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
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LISA CURRY@lisa_curry9 Aug 2022
Force me to have a baby?
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If they can do it to a former President, imagine what they can do to you.
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Liv :P@liv_username30 Jul 2022
Ohhhh i get it. the beer is 12 dollars because it tastes weird
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In which @combsseth writes about me “belting along” at the @thechicks concert Sat night. I feel seen…. 😂 🎤 🎸 🪕 🤠 🎵 sandiegouniontribune.com/ent…
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Gail Roberts shows her true colors at Oceanside Museum of Art. @CombsSeth for the @sdut shares how this local painter shows off series of vibrant flower paintings at new @oceansidemuseum of Art exhibition sandiegouniontribune.com/ent…
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Great to read this @CombsSeth piece in the @SDUT about local author #RussellLow's new book detailing his uncle's experience as part of a #B24 #Liberator bomber crew in the #PacificTheater in #WorldWarII and their experiences in #NewGuinea and #Saipan bit.ly/3ciEQvT
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These A.I. generated book covers based on literary novels are the stuff of nightmares nytimes.com/2022/07/15/books…
If A.I. Generated Book Jackets Based on Literary Titles… (Published 2022)

If A.I. Generated Book Jackets Based on Literary Titles… (Published 2022)

This is why we don’t trust algorithms to design hardcovers.

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Opera returns this weekend to Calle Quinta in Tijuana's Colonia Libertad after two-year pandemic shutdown. Will the crowds return? voiceofsandiego.org/2022/07/…
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San Diego cop threatens to put attorney in handcuffs for documenting her client's personal belongings being thrown away by the @CityofSanDiego.
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