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Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The band announced his death on their official website on Friday.

Join us for our next Artists Meeting – a chance to connect, create, and inspire each other! Whether you’re a painter, photographer, or any kind of creative, we’d love to have you. Date: Saturday, October 18 Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Venue: Centro Cultural De La Raza, Balboa Park 2004 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 Instagram: @sandiegoartistsunified Come join us every 3rd Saturday of the month!

'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

First, new data from the state of California shows San Diego’s unemployment rate is the highest it’s been in several years. Then, next week the San Diego City Council is set to vote on water rate increases, but the Council President is worried the council might not pass the rate hike. Finally, a preview of the 3rd annual Chula Vista Art Festival.

The Finest team reflects on our season so far — the episodes that resonated most and what we're still thinking about months later. We also share our favorite things in San Diego right now, from soup dumplings to hidden trails. Plus, we call up one of our first guests to discuss a clip of our interview that went viral.

A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him.

In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes.

Keyla Parra Gamiño is currently an undergraduate student at San Diego State University majoring in economics in addition to her role supporting the KPBS newsroom.

How ICE recruiting efforts are using white nationalist messages and imagery and relying on veterans to fill job openings. Then, the use of isolation cells at San Diego's Otay Mesa Detention Center.

For the NPR Student Podcast Challenge, two students from High Tech Middle Media Arts in Point Loma looked to their heritage as inspiration for a podcast about growing up mixed race.