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San Diego's wildfire season is growing longer and more dangerous. We have a conversation with a wildfire researcher on what we can do to be better prepared.

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.

Combining a string quartet and girls’ choir, two daring ensembles give visceral power to a millennium of women-centered music. This spellbinding concert includes the Allemande from Caroline Shaw’s Pulitzer Prize–winning "Partita for 8 Voices"; the US première of David Lang’s "in wildness", co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall; as well as repertoire from Lotta Wennäkoski, Shubert, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Rune Sørensen, Astrid Sonne, and Nielsen. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

On Monday, August 25 join Mavericks Beach Club for a Love Island Reunion Watch Party! The drama begins at 6 p.m., but arrive early to enjoy half off all drinks during Mavericks’ Happy Hour, from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sip on specialty cocktails, bubbles, draft and canned beer, and house wine. The beach bar had around 700 people join in for the Love Island finale, so they’re anticipating the reunion to be just as popular! Mavericks Beach Club is located at 860 Garnet Avenue. Mavericks Beach Club on Facebook / Instagram

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption trial that's bitterly divided the country.

We continue our reading, with Helen having followed Bertram to Italy, completed her tasks, and all other matters are finally resolved. Our director is Kim Keeline. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

Join us in reading how Helen heals the King of France, and the King grants her permission to marry Bertram, the man she loves. Bertram rejects her and leaves a list of tasks that she must do to have him acknowledge their marriage. Our director is Kim Keeline. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

Dive deep into Doctor Who with two awesome fan panels in one afternoon! 1 p.m. - "The Making of Futuristic Props and Costumes": From space-age vehicles and gadgets to futuristic uniforms and high tech armor, props and costumes play a key role in bringing the worlds of science fiction film and television to life. Come and learn how science-related fields such as material engineering, computer science, color theory, and others play a role in the conception, design, and fabrication of these essential components of some of your favorite fantastic fictional realms. 2 p.m. - "Timey-Wimey Robotics and Biotechnology in Doctor Who": Robotics are a cornerstone of science fiction, which in turn inspires real-life scientists and engineers. The futuristic robots and biotechnology of Doctor Who, from K9 to Cybermen, enable society to consider both the applications and implications of similar tech. Our panelists will discuss how Doctor Who’s stories of artificial intelligence, cyborgs, and other “upgrades” match up with our future and analyze the relationship between science fiction and real-life scientific advances. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine.

NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with Kevin Demko of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.