This convention is the largest comic book and pop culture event in the United States. It features major comic book publishers, artists, writers, movie studios, television networks, toy and game manufacturers/designers, and more. All aspects of comic books and popular comic art are here! 8am - 5pm. San Diego Convention Center. David Glanzer (619) 414-1020, www.comic-con.org

The excitement of racing season returns to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Be part of the magic and nostalgia of this long-time tradition dating back to 1937 when Bing Crosby greeted the first guests, and Seabiscuit won by a nose in the infamous race in 1938. (858)-755-1141, www.delmarracing.com

In a rainbow of color, San Diego’s most diversified festival features multiple stages of entertainment (music, comedy, dance) and hundreds of food and merchandise booths. Visit the Green Zone, Children’s Garden and Cocktail Gardens. This event is in conjuction with the “LGBT Pride Parade”. 12-10pm. Balboa Park. $15 - $20 (1 day pass) ~ $25 - $30 (2 day pass) ~ $10 (senior age 60+) ~ $10 (student age 16-24 with current ID) - Free (active duty military/youth age 14 and younger accompanied by an adult) Shuttle Service (Park Blvd/Presidents Way) Vernon Lowe 619-297-7683 x 109. www.sdpride.org

Children can practive bug collecting, hands-on insect arts and crafts and even taste cooked mealworm larva (in various flavors). Entomologists and other bug experts will be available for questions and more than 10 informational booths will teach and entertain children and adults alike. 10am - 4pm. San Diego Botanic Gardens: 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. 760-436-3036. www.sdbgarden.org

This rough and tubble Southern California sport is a form of softball played on sand. It’s a popular sport where crowds of people in beachware gather to watch the games with food, beer and music. The games are limited to 1,200 3-person teams on 50 courts for men and women in 9-age divisions. 7:30am-8pm. East Mission Bay (Fiesta Island) Tom Smith 858.571.0711, www.ombac.org

Legoland’s annual Red, White and Boom! 4th of July celebration is bigger and better than ever this year with fireworks (8:30pm), family picnic games and entertainment. 10am - 9pm. One legoland Dr. Carlsbad. www.legoland.com

Largest July 4th fireworks show in California. Show starts at 9pm from 4 barges around north San Diego Bay simulcast to music and live TV. Best viewing from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Coronado Ferry Landing boats. Over 8,000 pyro technical shots will be fired to coordinated music and live television.

Come experience delectable culinary creations from Del Mar’s highly regarded restaurants. Enjoy selction from some of California’s best wineries and breweries and participate in a lively silent/live auction. The enticing sounds of steel drums, amazing front-row sunsets views and balmy ocean breezes. 5 - 8pm. Powerhouse Park, Del Mar. 858-755-1179. www.delmarmainstreet.com

Beginning Tuesday, June 15 you may begin pre-ordering Apples latest iPhone which scheduled to be released June 24th. Pre-ordering may be done through the Apple or AT&T website at www.apple.com or www.att.com. Best Buy and Radio Shack will also begin taking orders tomorrow as well. The 16gb version will be $199 and 32gb version will be $299 each, with a 2 year contract.

Click on video link for more information on the new iPhone 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHngLJ0RlNg

Volunteers are coming together to spruce up the City Heights, neighborhood by doing minor landscaping, removing trash and debris, planting trees and flowers, and painting the exterior of homes of low income seniors, families, and disabled persons. 8am - 2pm. Linda Pennengton 619-563-4014