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  • ll puns are intended! Competitive punning is a growing, worldwide pasttime, and Pundemonium! is based on the format used by pun contests in other cities, including the O. Henry Pun-Off in Austin, TX, Punderdome in New York, Pun DMV in Washington, D.C, It's Always Punny in Philadelphia, UK Pun-Off in London, and more. Watch, laugh, groan, or join punsters competing to see who is the wizard of wordplay, the dean of dad jokes, the punniest of them all. Competitive punning is a *thing* nationwide, and Pundemonium! is San Diego's home for the war of wordplay. Pundemonium! is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Austin, TX, San Francisco, and more. See: https://www.wired.com/2016/09/pun-competitions/ 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. Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style. Think of it as an on-the-spot rap battle with puns. You do not have to participate! You can just watch and PUNder your life choices while you do so. BUT if you want in, we ask that Battle of the PUNdits competitors 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! For PUNger games, sign up on the spot at the show!
  • Viktoriia Bulavina’s lawyers say her detention marks a new escalation in the Trump administration’s sweeping crackdown on immigration.
  • La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos acordó el viernes abordar la constitucionalidad de la orden del presidente Donald Trump sobre la ciudadanía por nacimiento, según la cual los niños nacidos de padres que están en Estados Unidos de manera ilegal o temporal no son ciudadanos estadounidenses.
  • Join us on Saturday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to kick off the Halloween season and find a fur-ever companion. Take the opportunity to meet over 100 dogs in one location with over 15 rescues participating in this Mega Adoption Event at Grossmont Center.
  • Extranjeros que tienen permitido venir a Estados Unidos sin visa pronto podrían verse obligados a presentar información sobre sus redes sociales, cuentas de correo electrónico e historia familiar extensa antes de ser aprobados para viajar.
  • Broadcast: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 at Noon and 8 p.m. on KPBS Radio. Host Meg Wolitzer presents three Christmas stories in different moods—satirical, fantastical, and nostalgic: “A Visit from Saint Nicholas (In the Ernest Hemingway Manner),” by James Thurber, performed by James Naughton; “O’Brien’s First Christmas,” by Jeanette Winterson, performed by Jayne Atkinson; and “One Christmas,” by Truman Capote, performed by John Shea.
  • Chris Ryall signs new "Daredevil: Born Again" and SDSU scholars break down comics from the U.S., France, Italy and Japan.
  • Mall-o-Ween Returns to Mershops North County Mall for a Spooktacular Celebration! October 13— Mershops North County Mall invites families from across North County to celebrate the return of its annual Mall-o-Ween celebration on Saturday, October 25, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. This beloved community event promises a frightfully fun afternoon filled with candy, costumes, crafts, and more—all conveniently indoors and perfect for all ages! Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best and enjoy: - Costume Contest in Center Court with prizes for standout looks - Spin-to-Win Giveaways for a chance to snag fun surprises - Crafting Stations for kids to create their own spooky masterpieces - Trick-or-Treating at participating stores throughout the mall “We’re thrilled to bring back Mall-o-Ween as a safe, family-friendly Halloween tradition,” said Nicole Shaw, Marketing Director at Mershops North County Mall. “It’s one of our favorite ways to see our community come together, kids in costumes, parents having fun, and stores joining in the spirit of the season.” The event is free and open to the public, offering a ghoulishly good time for children and families to celebrate Halloween in a safe, festive environment. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Mershops North County Mall, 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA About Mershops North County Mall Mershops North County Mall is North County’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, located in the heart of Escondido, California. The center features a dynamic mix of national and local restaurants and family-friendly experiences all in a vibrant, indoor environment. Dedicated to serving as a community hub, Mershops North County Mall regularly hosts engaging events, seasonal celebrations, and partnerships that bring people together. For more information, visit https://www.northcountymall.com/ or follow @northcountymall on social media.
  • This Halloween, La Jolla Shores Hotel is going full paws to the wall with a "Howl-O-Ween" Happy Hour and pet costume party at The Shores Restaurant on Friday, October 31 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to bring their pups and dine in the restaurant’s outdoor areas for a chance to win a one-night stay seaside vacation at the La Jolla Shores Hotel. To enter, enjoy lunch or dinner at the restaurant, snap a photo of your costumed four-legged friend at the doggy photo station, and tag @ljshoreshotel on social media. Select entries will be featured online. Pups can order from the restaurant's Canine menu, featuring favorites like the Hot Diggity Dog, Half Hound Hamburger and Good Dog New York Strip Steak, while pet parents enjoy oceanfront dining and drinks with Happy Hour pricing. The first furry friends to arrive will receive a complimentary wag bag loaded with goodies from local pet brands including Real Dog, Dexter’s Deli, Scoops La Jolla, Pooches Kitchen, and more, while supplies last. Visit: https://www.ljshoreshotel.com/upcoming-happenings/ La Jolla Shores Hotel & Restaurant on Instagram and Facebook
  • Broadcast: Dec. 14, 2025 at 6 p.m. (*updated) on KPBS Radio (first day of Hanukkah). This NPR favorite returns with some of our favorite stories from the archives. We’ll hear “A Gift of Light" by Dvora Zipkin, “Hanukkah Gelt, Hanukkah Money” by Sholem Aleichem, “Gifts of the Jewish Magi” by Allegra Goodman, How to Spell the Name of God” by Ellen Orleans and “Geek Week by Rebecca O’Connell.
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