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After months of intense campaigning, the special election for the District 1 county supervisor seat is finally coming to a close. We dig into the latest and what this could all mean for politics in the South Bay and San Diego County as a whole.

Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival on the University of San Diego campus is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including independent booksellers, and more. If you’re attending, please join us at our Producers Club member-only hospitality lounge where PC members can take a rest, find a cold soft-drink, a sweet snack and mingle with fellow PC members and KPBS staff. Add the code, "PC" at checkout to reserve your spot!

Four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Kalani Pe‘a is a singer of power, sensitivity, and charisma. He is one of the most exceptional talents in a new generation of Hawaiian musicians and the only Hawaiian artist to win a GRAMMY® Award for Best Regional Roots album. Pe‘a is the first Hawaiian artist to be presented by Lincoln Center’s American Songbook. Kalani Pe‘a on Instagram / Facebook

Winners in each category will be featured online, with select Best in Show winners photographed by Allison Shamrell, an award-winning pet photographer, and featured in the December issue of San Diego Magazine. Key Dates: Submissions: July 9 - August 17 Voting: August 22 – September 14 How to Enter: Select your pet’s group: Dog or Cat PLEASE SELECT YOUR PET'S GROUP AND CATEGORY BEFORE CLICKING START. If you do not, your entry will default to the first category listed. Upload a photo of your pet Enter your pet’s name Check out: $14.99 per entry (A portion of all proceeds benefits the San Diego Humane Society🐾) The Tiny Print: All photos must be your property or used with express permission. By submitting, you agree to allow San Diego Magazine to use the image for the Cutest Pets contest promotion in print and digital formats.

Watch, laugh, groan, or join word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win a coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy! "Pundemonium!" is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. Want in? We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! - Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium! San Diego Pundemonium! on Instagram

Join Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino in an intimate conversation with Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer of Pixar and the visionary behind "Inside Out," "Monsters, Inc.," and "Soul." As longtime collaborators on multiple films, including the beloved "Up," "Giacchino" and "Docter" will share stories, creative insights, and reflections on Pete’s work at the heart of some of Pixar’s most iconic films. Experience this unique conversation up close and in person. Pete Docter on Instagram Michael Giacchino on Instagram

King Stingray is a story of lifelong friendship. Growing up together in Yirrkala North-East Arnhem Land (a very remote Aboriginal community on in the northern tip of Australia) founding members Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga (frontman) and Roy Kellaway (guitar) have been playing and making music together for as long as they can remember. The band blend ancient indigenous melodies (Yolŋu Manikay) with surf, indie and funk influences to create their unique “Yolŋu surf-rock” sound which has captivated the nation. Hailed as "one of the most exciting acts in the country today" (NME), King Stingray took out triple j's "Unearthed Artist of the Year" J Award for 2021, NME Australia's "Best New Act From Australia" and Rolling Stone Australia's "Best New Artist" award all before an album was released. Their much-anticipated debut LP "King Stingray" dropped in August 2022, supported by a typically cheeky campaign encouraging fans to take #kingstingday off to celebrate the album’s release. The band was nominated for a whopping five ARIA Awards (including a win for the "Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist"). In 2023 the band won the "Australian Music Prize." A total of five singles from the album made it into triple j’s Hottest 100 making it the second most successful Aussie debuts in the history of the countdown. King Stingray on Facebook / Instagram

Just steps from the convention center, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is turning its signature restaurant, LandShark Bar & Grill, into a themed escape for Comic-Con fans looking to pair capes and comic books with cocktails and cantina beats. From Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, guests can expect a daily lineup of themed drinks, with costumed attendees entered into daily raffles for a chance to win prizes during Comic-Con. Daily Themes: Thursday, July 24: Anime Takeover — Sip on the Sailor Moon Margarita and Dragon Ball Daiquiri in your best anime cosplay Friday, July 25: A Galaxy Far, Far Away — The Force Margarita & Dark Side Daiquiri (served with lightsaber drink stirrers) join a special “Cantina Vibes” menu Saturday, July 26: Gaming Icons — Mario, Pokémon, Zelda, and Sonic take center stage with Gold Coin Margaritas and Pika Punch Sunday, July 27: Superhero Showdown — Marvel meets DC in this final face-off, complete with Hulk Smash and Wonder Woman-tini cocktails It’s Comic-Con, Margaritaville-style, because even superheroes need a little break in paradise! Up on the rooftop, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar will serve as a relaxing escape from the Comic-Con hustle – offering an island-inspired getaway for superheroes, villains, and aliens alike. Maps & Directions

Join Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas and local favorite Solento Tequila for a sun-soaked summer series celebrating community, craft tequila, and coastal vibes. Each Saturday in July (7/5, 7/12, 7/19, and 7/26), Solento will pop up by the resort’s oceanfront pool with complimentary tastings of their award-winning organic tequila. Free for hotel guests, and those who book pool day passes via ResortPass. Special Event – Saturday, July 12: Meet Solento founder and acclaimed surf filmmaker Taylor Steele, known for redefining modern surf cinema with iconic films like "Proximity" and "The Drifter." All month long, guests can also enjoy the Solento Eastside, a signature summer cocktail available at The Pocket, the resort’s poolside restaurant and bar. Details: - Free tequila tastings by Solento (21+) - Exclusive appearance by Taylor Steele on 7/12 - Poolside vibes with stunning ocean views - Signature cocktails at The Pocket Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram