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Shahe Koulloukian — founder of Mazvo Car Care Center in Phoenix, master automotive technician, educator, author of “Car Confidential: Insider Secrets About Automobile Ownership, Car Maintenance and Road Safety” and new podcast host (the first episode of “The Car Confidential Show” drops Friday, Nov. 1 on YouTube) — is coming to San Diego for a book-signing event this month. On Saturday, Oct. 26 from noon to 3 p.m., Koulloukian will be at Barnes and Noble in Encinitas to meet with guests and sign copies of their books. He is available for live television segment interviews to discuss his book and new upcoming podcast launch as well as driving and car ownership tips. During segments, the charismatic, witty and extremely knowledgeable Koulloukian can share educational tidbits from his book and topics that will be covered in his podcast including: -Avoiding dealership traps -Holiday hustle hacks (staying safe during the high season) -Surviving teen drivers, oh my! -How to become a road trip pro -Going electric -What to do in an accident -Haggle-free car-buying tips -And more... Each chapter of his book and each episode of his podcast are ultimately about self-advocacy, as Koulloukian aims to help car owners and drivers become their own greatest defenders. Koulloukian released “Car Confidential: Insider Secrets About Automobile Ownership, Car Maintenance and Road Safety,” a witty and user-friendly guide for automobile owners and drivers, in 2023. It is available on Amazon or via carconfidential.net.

KPBS is excited to join forces with the Verbatim Books North Park Book Fair on Saturday, October 26 for a special live event with María Dolores Águila, author of our 2024 One Book, One San Diego kids selection, "Barrio Rising: The Protest That Built Chicano Park." María will read "Barrio Rising," share her inspiration, answer questions, and sign books. Join us for a beautiful day celebrating literacy in North Park! Schedule: 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. - María Dolores Águila, Author Reading & Presentation 11:30 - Noon - Book Signing Fair from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Free for all ages! "Barrio Rising" invites readers to join a courageous young activist and her neighbors in their successful twelve-day land occupation and beyond, when Barrio Logan banned together and built the colorful park that would become the corazón of San Diego’s Chicane community. Verbatim Books brings you the North Park Book Fair! This year’s book fair promises to be bigger and better, bringing together book lovers, local authors, and vendors for a day of literary festivities in the heart of North Park. Expect a diverse vendor line-up, author readings and signings, hands-on activities, live music and performances, story time for kids, and food and beverages. Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a world of books, creativity, and community. One Book, One San Diego is a partnership, led by KPBS, with the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego County Library, San Diego State University, One Book Sin Fronteras and more than 40 other community organizations. For more information about One Book, One San Diego, please visit: kpbs.org/onebook One Book, One San Diego on Facebook One Book One San Diego is funded by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Frieda Berlinski Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, the University of San Diego, Francis Parker School, the City of San Diego, and Lloyd Pest Control.

Dearest Guest, Lights, camera, action! The time has come for a spine-tingling, star-studded night of ghoulish glamour at Estancia La Jolla’s Silver Screen Soirée. This year, we’re rolling out the red carpet for a Halloween celebration like no other, and we cordially invite you to join us on Saturday, October 26, at 7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening of Hollywood glitz and charm. Step into the shadows of the silver screen and immerse yourself in a world where the eerie elegance of old Hollywood meets the thrill of the supernatural. Come dressed as your favorite movie monsters, classic film stars, iconic celebrities, or silver screen scream queens. Dare to dazzle with your sinister style, as awards will be given for the most creative, glamorous, and frightful outfits. Prepare for a night filled with eerie entertainment and ghoulish glamour. We eagerly await your presence at our sparkling affair. Sincerely, Estancia La Jolla Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa on Facebook / Instagram

Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park, celebrates Halloween with a special Spooktacular concert featuring Phantom of the Opera and Haunted Organ Tour. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., The Haunted Pavilion opens to the public for a kid-friendly insider tour “Meet the Great Composers Decomposing,” joined by zombies from Thriller San Diego (first-come, first-served). At 6:30 p.m., the concert begins with Spooktacular organ solos, led by Spreckels Organ Artistic Director Raul Prieto Ramírez, who is also San Diego’s Civic Organist; followed by a “Phantom of the Opera” concert with Soprano Caroline Nelms and Tenor Bernardo Bermudez. The program – free and open to the public – includes state-of-the-art spooky projections on the Pavilion by SonderEyes to provide a unique Halloween visual experience that goes with the music. For more information about the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.SpreckelsOrgan.org. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-spooktacular-at-the-spreckels-organ-pavilion-in-balboa-park-tickets-1054229832809 Spreckels Organ Society on Instagram and Facebook

Elon Musk's claim that federal workers who ignore a mass email will lose their job isn't supported by the email's request — or OPM guidance that says responses to its mass emails are "voluntary."

Premieres Tuesdays, Oct. 15 - Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Saturdays Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 from Noon to 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. This four-part documentary series is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from across America as they face off in the nation's premier civics competition. Culminating in a championship showdown in the nation’s capital, high school students with diverse personal and political backgrounds grapple with critical questions about democracy.

Premieres Sunday, Jan. 12 - Feb. 9, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Tuesdays, Jan. 14 - Feb. 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Eliza’s agency is thriving, and her professional life is on a successful path – on the personal side however, Duke has now been away in New York for several months and Eliza is forced to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, a new Detective Inspector comes to Scotland Yard and Eliza must navigate building a relationship with him if she’s going to continue having access to police resources.

Dust off your lederhosen and get ready for a one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest celebration with a twist! Join us on Thursday, September 26th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 18 holes of mini golf, delicious bites, and refreshing drinks at the North Park Putt-Oberfest Mini Golf Crawl! Tickets are on sale —don’t miss your chance to snag them before they’re gone! Follow us on social media for the latest updates. As you putt your way through the course, you’ll discover exciting specials at participating North Park businesses, with exclusive discounts on food and drinks to keep you fueled and focused on scoring that hole-in-one. Visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/northparkmainstreet/events/north-park-putt-oberfest-113880

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website says a Social Security Administration office in Carlsbad was closed. However, the office is not in Carlsbad, it's in Oceanside.

A federally funded database helps track long-term, missing-person cases. Yet an NPR investigation finds that even in states legally required to use it, more than 2,000 people haven't been added.