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'Tis the season for jingling and barking all the way with San Diego’s favorite feel-good holiday tradition, the Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Pet Parade and Pups in the Pub Party! Returning Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, this beloved community celebration highlights dogs, cats, and even more unique pets as the Gaslamp “decks the paws” for a howl-iday to remember. The Parade Check-in begins at 11 a.m. under the iconic Gaslamp Quarter Archway, where participants can also register their pets for the judging contest. A panel of experts will award prizes in categories like Best Christmas Spirit, Best Matching Costumes, and the coveted Best in Show. At 1 p.m., the parade sets off beneath the Archway, weaving through the historic Gaslamp Quarter with festive live music, cheering onlookers, and plenty of holiday spirit. Expect to see Santa Paws, dazzling costumes, and even pets dressed as your favorite movie characters in fur-form! Pups in the Pub Party After the parade, keep the tails wagging at the Pups in the Pub Party from 2–4 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Guests will enjoy craft beer, live music, boutique shopping, games for pups and people, photo ops, and complimentary goody bags. $30 Registration Includes: • Parade entry • A festive photo op trail • Complimentary goodie bag • Admission to the Pups in the Pub After Party • Opportunity to win “paw-mazing” awards Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Register today to guarantee your pet’s place in the parade. Register now

Legendary creators, banned books, K-pop fandom, horror deep dives and more — Saturday's Comic-Con lineup as something for everyone. We've grouped our top panel picks by theme to help you plan your day.

A lawsuit filed by Karina Alvarez sets up a legal battle over the independence of one of the county’s most important elected officials.

For over 50 years, KSDS Jazz 88 has brought jazz music of all kinds to fans across the San Diego region and beyond. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear about the importance of preserving jazz music today and what makes San Diego's jazz scene unique.

A KPBS investigation reveals the shelters are beset by poor recordkeeping and high turnover rates. Former staffers claim many dogs are being put down unnecessarily.

As COVID-19 surges across California, west coast governors are banding together to issue public health guidance to counter Trump administration policies.

Hundreds of Camp Pendleton Marines continue to rotate deployments to the U.S.-Mexico border.

California’s first-ever Indigi-Con celebrates Indigenous culture through arts and comics. It’s happening this week, just a few blocks from San Diego Comic-Con.

President Trump focused on California first as his administration rolled out its crackdown on unauthorized immigration, sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and carrying out high profile raids throughout the state.

Martin Cooper changed the world when he invented the portable phone. The Motorola company’s four-pound box has evolved into a global army of powerful smartphones weighing ounces.