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Midday Edition broadcasts live from the first day of Comic-Con. We walk you through what you can expect, dive into the meaning behind some of your favorite stories and give you an inside perspective on what it is like to be a voice actor.

A recent study by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play shows that family spending on youth sports has increased by 46% since 2019. Making it out of reach for many low-income families.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on how long Comic-Con will remain in San Diego. Then, hear what happened when Chula Vista’s city council tried to give themselves a big raise this week. And sticking with local governments, Lemon Grove considers a tenant protection ordinance. We’ve also got a conversation with Marnie Von Wilpert about how she’s juggling her campaign for Congress and her recent cancer diagnosis. Plus, reporter John Carroll takes us for a stroll on the new Pride Promenade.

Learn to make your own toy bug that moves on its own! This class will be led by a high school volunteer and library staff. A responsible adult must stay if a child is under the age of 8. All supplies are provided. Registration is required! Go to sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital to register. Audience: children ages 6-10. Location: Community Room

Join Emmy nominated and award winning journalist Elsa Sevilla for a bilingual Media and Public Speaking Training designed to help you speak with clarity, confidence and connect with your audience. Learn how to manage nerves, develop your main message and prepare for media interviews and public speaking opportunities. Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. California Coast Credit Union, Kearny Mesa 9201 Spectrum Center Blvd., Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92123 Cal Coast location details Early bird: $195 through August 31 Regular price: $225 Space is limited. Contact Elsa Sevilla to register and pay.

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Susie Ibarra joins acclaimed percussionist and UC San Diego professor Steven Schick for "CHAN: Sonnets and Devotions in the Wilderness," a striking contemporary work that blends music, poetry, voice, and sound. With an ensemble of instrumentalists and vocalists, they transform the rhythms of the natural world into a richly layered live experience. Visit: artpower.ucsd.edu/event/susie-ibarra-steven-schick/

GRAMMY-nominated brass quartet The Westerlies brings its signature blend of jazz, classical, folk, and American roots influences to "Fireside Brass," a festive program featuring beloved seasonal favorites. Praised for their dynamic precision and adventurous spirit, the ensemble has earned national acclaim for bringing these sounds together in unexpected ways. The Westerlies on Facebook / Instagram

Grammy-winning ensemble The Klezmatics returns with "A Happy Joyous Hanukkah," a festive program inspired by the music and traditions of Hanukkah. For more than three decades, the pioneering group has expanded the boundaries of klezmer, the celebratory folk music of Eastern European Jewish communities, blending it with influences from jazz, Latin, Balkan, and other global styles. The Klezmatics on Facebook / Instagram

Southern California ensemble QUITAPENAS draws inspiration from Afro-Latin rhythms and the rich musical traditions of Latin America. Formed by first-generation sons of Guatemalan and Mexican immigrants, the group blends influences from Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Angola, and beyond into a sound shaped by movement, celebration, and joy. QUITAPENAS on Instagram

The Annual Afghan Tea Party is the House of Afghanistan's signature lawn celebration — a public, family-friendly festival of Afghan culture, hospitality, food, music, poetry, art, and community. Bring a blanket, settle in, and expect a warm Afghan welcome. The name is a tribute to something deeply familiar in Afghan life: the way tea brings people together. Across Afghan homes and gatherings, tea is more than a drink. It is a gesture of welcome, a reason to sit, a pause before a story, and often the beginning of a long conversation. That spirit of hospitality is what inspired the name. But this is not a formal tea service. It is a full afternoon of live programming on the Prado lawn, created for Afghan families, neighbors, friends, and visitors of all backgrounds. From the stage, guests will experience live Afghan music and poetry — read aloud, then unpacked, so every guest leaves understanding why these verses have endured for centuries. There will be storytelling for children and a live demonstration of ta'arof — the intricate, affectionate ritual of Afghan courtesy that no visitor forgets. Guests will also go deeper into the culture itself: an introduction to Afghan food — what's on the table, how it's made, and what each dish means. Between programs, the lawn opens up: tea is poured, food is served, and vendor booths offer Afghan food, clothing, books, and artisan goods. The afternoon also carries a ceremonial heart. The house will present its inaugural Afghan Spirit Award, honoring an Afghan American whose life embodies the values of our people — resilience, bravery, leadership, and hospitality — along with a Community Service Award recognizing extraordinary service to the diaspora. For non-Afghan guests, it is an open invitation to experience Afghan culture in a warm, accessible, and joyful setting. For Afghan families, it is a day to see our heritage shared with pride — not only remembered, but brought to life in the heart of San Diego. Visit: https://www.afghanhouse.org/events/annual-lawn-program House of Afghanistan on Instagram