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At a glance: Padres games at Petco Park are a San Diego summer favorite. But prices for tickets, concessions, and everything else that goes into catching a game can run up the bill, especially for a family. KPBS went to a game at Petco Park to tally up the cost, and that total had reporter Jake Gotta looking for another — possibly cheaper — way to watch baseball. His search took him up the coast to Anaheim, where the Padres played against the Los Angeles Angels.

Summer is back and so are Margaritaville Hotel San Diego’s Yappy Hours! Starting off on Thursday, June 25 from 4 to 6 p.m., and running every last Thursday through October, furry friends and their owners are invited to kickback at the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Rooftop, downtown’s pup-friendly oasis. June’s theme is Paws & Relax, and four-legged friends are invited to attend dressed in their best summer outfit complete with sunglasses, leis and island vibes. To kick off summer on a pawsitive note, each pup will even receive a summer-themed bandana and a Margaritaville tennis ball to take home. During the Yappy Hour, pups will also enjoy a special doggy menu complete with dog friendly bites to keep their bellies full. From the Pupa Coladas, a coconut purée and ice blend, to the Bark Burgers, a perfectly grilled beef patty, the menu is paw licking good. Mark your calendars for every last Thursday of each month through October for a new fun theme! Yappy hour is the best way to soak up sun on the Margaritaville Hotel San Diego rooftop while spending time with the ones that matter most - our pets!

All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted after a wildfire burned 347 acres near Ramona Mountain on Wednesday.

The city of San Diego's budget is up for a final vote Tuesday. We break down the latest proposal.

An extreme heat warning will take effect Wednesday morning for the county's valleys and mountains and remain in effect through Thursday evening.

What do you do when the law won’t allow the kind of death you want? For a growing number of Americans, the answer is: go to Switzerland. Join the Hemlock Society of San Diego for a candid and eye-opening conversation about Voluntary Assisted Death abroad—why people consider it, how it works, and what families experience along the way. Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. Live on Zoom | Recording available This 90-minute program brings together perspectives rarely heard side by side: A wife’s story – Pat Spears shares her deeply personal journey and the decisions she and her husband, Bert – facing Alzheimer’s – made to travel to Switzerland. A practical roadmap – John Watson, the mastermind behind The Switzerland Alternative, introduces a trusted resource for navigating end-of-life options in Switzerland. Inside perspective – Experts from Pegasos explain the process, requirements, and realities of Voluntary Assisted Death in Switzerland Your questions answered – A live, open Q&A Whether you are planning ahead or simply want to understand what options exist beyond U.S. borders, this program offers insight you won’t find in the headlines. Hemlock Society of San Diego on Facebook

"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience. “Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history.  A 5-time Grammy Award winner, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Queen, U2 and Lady Gaga, all with their personal blessings.  His many hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” His last album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200.  Yankovic’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations, including appearances at such iconic venues as Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden. In 2022, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role. VIP Meet & Greet and Backstage Tour Packages are available for this show. Follow this link for more information on VIP packages. --- Special Guest Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is “comparable to any Grammy winner” (Los Angeles Times), has amassed over 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed on stage with such legends as Eric Idle, Nick Offerman, Jack Black, Maynard James Keenan and Primus. Puddles’ one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).  Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Be advised that this concert will contain strobe lighting elements. "Weird Al" Yankovic on Facebook / Instagram

Julia Masli’s award-winning solo phenomenon "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha" (a New York Times Top Pick of the Year) arrives in San Diego for two weeks only following a string of critically acclaimed runs across the world, from Edinburgh to New York to Melbourne. The Guardian says it's “The year's most exciting, have-to-be-there comedy moment." Theatermania agrees: “It’s a testament to what a community can achieve when it works together.” La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Mizani, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 12-year-old male western lowland gorilla, had sinusitis and mastoiditis, an infection of the large bone behind the ear that can occur in both humans and gorillas.

From the haunting sitar of “Paint It Black” to the driving energy of “Start Me Up,” the music of The Rolling Stones has fueled generations of rock fans. Now, Paint It Black brings that legendary catalog to life at The Bornemann in a high-energy tribute celebrating one of the greatest bands in rock history. Led by multi-talented powerhouse vocalist Amanda Dickson, Paint It Black is San Diego’s only female-led Rolling Stones tribute band, delivering all the swagger, attitude, and unforgettable songs that made Mick Jagger and company icons of popular music. Featuring a collection of some of San Diego County’s most talented musicians, the band recreates the magic of the Stones' most celebrated era with classics like “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Brown Sugar,” “Miss You,” “Wild Horses,” “Honky Tonk Women,” and more. Their performances capture the excitement of a live Stones concert while bringing a fresh energy all their own. Whether you grew up with these songs blasting from your car radio or discovered them through decades of rock influence, this is more than a tribute show—it's a chance to relive the soundtrack of a generation. Gather your friends, enjoy a night out, and sing along to the timeless hits that continue to fill stadiums around the world. You can't always get what you want—but if what you want is a night of unforgettable rock and roll, Paint It Black delivers. Paint It Black on Facebook / Instagram