Staff Photographer Michael Tiberi captured this long exposure of traffic zooming along I-5. Thanks to Tiberi’s photographic genius, he is able to distort simple automotive lights into speedy, death-laser look-a-likes.

Beyond all the fearmongering and apocalyptic rhetoric surrounding the California budget crisis, some serious issues have been forgotten. Our state prison system is overcrowded with returning inmates, which proves that our programs are failing to produce their desired effect on criminals.

You will have a son. He will grow inside you for almost nine months then arrive unannounced but most welcome.

Events around town and on campus.

It’s nothing new: California is in the throes of a major budget crisis. There have been numerous attempts and countless theories attempting to pull us out of the hole we’ve fallen into. The next big thing: Recruitment of out-of-state students to attend University of California campuses. From recruiting trips to promotional efforts on social networking sites, UC schools are itching for more revenue with the higher out-of-state tuition non-Californian students will bring to the state.

The San Diego State men’s basketball team faces St. Mary’s tonight at Viejas Arena, but it might not be at full strength. Take a look at an injury update and other notes as SDSU gets set to face the Gaels at 7:30 p.m.

“America’s Finest City” was not always so fine. Take a look into the history of San Diego; the dirty deeds of downtown’s former red-light district reveal this neighborhood as a place with a less than sparkling past.

San Diego isn’t typically associated with the stage, but some may be surprised to learn downtown San Diego has a thriving theater scene. As the weather cools and outdoor activities wane, San Diegans head inside to pass their time. Those looking for a taste of Broadway close to home can enjoy some of the productions in downtown’s many theaters this holiday season.