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The pandemic decimated the box office and the reshaped the moviegoing experience. NPR's movie critic, Bob Mondello, looks back on how his job changed during the early months of COVID-19.

A months-long investigation from KPBS examined the unraveling civic discourse happening at the local level. We hear from the KPBS team who took on this three-part story. Plus, a look into the “extreme” wildfire risk facing the city of Chula Vista.

The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you adapt.

Rudy Sunderman, commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, said Sunday that the fires were 100% "knocked down," which means there are no visible flames.

Some researchers say these recent attacks are examples of "nonideological" terrorism — the result of several antisocial, decentralized, online networks coming together.

The Los Angeles Public Library stores thousands of index cards with staff reviews of books dating back to the 1920s. A librarian explains how they were used and what we can learn from them today.

Wildfires are one of the biggest dangers San Diego County faces when it comes to climate change. In other news, Oceanside Harbor now has its first fishermen's market, selling local fish caught by local fishermen. Plus, the 2024 Olympics start in just a few weeks, and the U.S. men's rugby team is getting ready in Chula Vista.

We are excited to announce the much-anticipated return of Salt & Straw ice cream’s Halloween series. Through the month of October, the series features the return of five unique flavors from co-founder and head ice cream innovator Tyler Malek, including flavors with long-standing partner Monica Martinez, founder of Don Bugito, and Paola Briseño-González, food writer and leader of Los Angeles’ Dia de los Muertos festival, the largest in the United States. The series is also a nostalgic nod to founders’ Kim and Tyler Malek’s grandmother, who hosted an annual Halloween party where she completely transformed her basement into a haunted house for all kids in the neighborhood to enjoy. The flavors serve as a perfect way to celebrate all of the traditions of the season and satisfy your sweet tooth. Additionally, Salt & Straw is offering free scoops for kids under age 16 in costumes and free Pup Cups to furry friends in costume on Halloween as well as Chocolate Covered Crickets for purchase, to highlight the cult-following flavor collaboration with long-standing partner, Don Bugito and will continue to offer its seasonal Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Cone, in collaboration with Diaspora Co. Flavors include: The Great Candycopia — Housemade candy—inspired by Kit Kats, Reeses, Snickers, and Heath bars—folded into salted butterscotch ice cream. Jack o’ Lantern Pumpkin Bread — Pumpkin-spiced ice cream with sweet pieces of freshly-baked pumpkin bread, swaths of whipped cream cheese frosting and pinches of warming spices. Don Bugito's Creepy Crawly Critters — Matcha ice cream with toffee-brittle mealworms and crunchy chocolate crickets (yes, real bugs!) from Don Bugito, a company on a mission to change how the world sees (and eats) insects. Essence of Ghost — Last served in 2018, Bone-white scotch-spiked sorbet wisped with a black licorice sorbet. Blackberry & Masa Tamale Sherbet (v) — A monster vegan mashup in tribute to Michoacán's tamal from the Purépecha region: half masa coconut cream sherbet, half juicy marionberry sherbet, made in collaboration with Paola Briseño-González Locations: Westfield UTC: 4575 La Jolla Village Dr #1150, San Diego, CA 92122 One Paseo: 3705 Caminito Ct Suite 0580, San Diego, CA 92130 Little Italy: 1670 India Street

Gelson’s Market is partnering with Real California Milk to celebrate all things cheesy at the Gelson’s California Cheese Fest, running from October 2-8 at all 27 Gelson’s locations in Southern California. Cheese enthusiasts can indulge in a delicious array of new and classic varieties, featuring the best local flavors from talented cheesemakers. Throughout the week, attendees can celebrate California cheese by meeting talented local cheese makers at the Meet the Cheesemaker events and enjoying new and classic varieties. For this exciting sampling event, we have partnered with many highly reputable cheese brands, such as Central Coast Creamery, Cowgirl Creamery, Fiscalini Farmstead, Marin French Cheese Company, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Nicasio Valley Cheese Company, and many others. Attendees are encouraged to enter for a chance to win the exclusive Real California Milk giveaway. Twenty-seven lucky cheese enthusiasts (one winner per store) will receive a California-shaped cutting board, along with four expert-approved California cheeses, jam, and crackers! To enter for a chance to win, visit https://www.gelsons.com/cacheesegiveaway. Event times vary by store. Visit: https://www.gelsons.com/events/view/ca-cheese-fest Gelson's Markets on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for the 6th Annual 2024 Halloween in La Mesa Village trick-or-treating event! This is a FREE community event and provides a fun & safe environment for all! WHEN: Oct. 31, 2024 from 4 - 6 p.m. WHAT: The La Mesa Village Association will host its 6th annual Halloween in La Mesa Trick-or-Treating event. It will be a spooktacular event as the downtown Village gets into the Halloween spirit by handing out treats to our community. This is a free, family-friendly event for all to enjoy. Dress up in costume and trick-or-treat at participating businesses along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th St. - Acacia and adjacent streets (both sides of Spring St.). Remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bag to collect all those goodies! WHERE: Downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. and adjacent streets between 4th St. - Acacia (both sides of Spring St.)! Entertainment*Halloween-Themed Stilt Walkers - spot fun-themed characters walking down La Mesa Blvd. for a frightfully fun selfie! *Halloween-Themed Organ Concert at the La Mesa First United Methodist Church, located at 4690 Palm Ave./La Mesa Blvd. Their organist will play a "spooky" variety of Halloween tunes you're sure to enjoy beginning at 4:45 p.m.! 3rd Annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume ContestDress up your pet for a fun Halloween costume contest! Melissa McCune Realty is hosting this year's event and it's bigger and better than ever! Click here for the flyer for details! WHAT: Dress up your pet(s) and enter them into one of the following categories at the event - "Most Creative", "Spookiest", "Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo", "Cutest" and "Funniest"! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category, plus "Boo Bags" for the first 50 attendees! Guests can also enjoy a FREE photo booth for pictures with your pet, special guests, on-site vendors sharing treats for the pets and families and just good fun for all! WHERE: It all takes place at the Fountain Courtyard by the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station (near Yogurt Mill) Shops and restaurants will be open for business and we encourage participants to explore the variety of stores and eateries we have to offer while you are here for the festivities! Trick-Or-Treat Locations - Stay Tuned!