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Mexican poet and Nobel laureate Octavio Paz says poetry makes real “the unspoken, the spirit, the soul.” Tijuana is proudly continuing that tradition with a national poetry prize and the window for submissions is now open.

Halloween is getting a four-legged twist at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, where the hotel’s pup-friendly rooftop Yappy Hour will transform 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar into a festive Howl-O-Ween celebration on Thursday, October 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The festive evening puts a fun spin on the hotel’s weekly Yappy Hour, inviting local dog lovers to bring their pups for an afternoon of Halloween fun, including a dog costume contest, festive treats and a Halloween pup parade against the backdrop of the rooftop bar. The costume contest will kick off around 5:30 p.m., giving guests plenty of time to arrive, settle in and show off their pups’ Halloween looks before the parade. One lucky winner will receive a one-night stay at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego, plus a $50 dining credit, pending approval from the hotel team. The second-place winner will receive a gift basket from Kahoots Gaslamp. Guests arriving with pups dressed in their Halloween best can also receive fun dog-themed handouts, available while supplies last. For the humans, the bar will offer its regular happy hour cocktail deals, plus one festive specialty cocktail created just for the occasion: The Black Bat, made with tequila, lime and black agave syrup. A playful bat- or dog-themed stir stick will add an extra Halloween touch to each cocktail. Beyond the costumes, the regular Yappy Hour experience is designed with dogs in mind, featuring a menu of canine-friendly “barktails” and bites. Pups can cool down with a Pawgarita, a cucumber-and-ice blend, or a Pupa Colada made with coconut purée, while the food menu includes options like Canine Crudité, a Bark Burger made with a grilled beef patty and Paw-lickin’ Chicken. With festive cocktails, costumed pups, a rooftop parade and plenty of photo-worthy moments, the Howl-O-Ween celebration offers a playful way for San Diego dog lovers to celebrate Halloween together.

Tanner Blackman’s job is to push housing projects through Los Angeles’ famously Byzantine permitting process. With a torrent of state laws aimed at streamlining and speeding up approvals to combat the housing shortage, will the humble permit expediter profession survive?

Fun times are brewing at PorchLight Coffee shop in the heart of Pacific Beach! Bring a few drinks (BYOB) and have some laughs (LOL) A Comedy Night at Porchlight Coffee! Date: Saturday, October 24 Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Location: Porchlight Coffee, 4865 Cass St., Pacific Beach Featuring Headliner Dauood Naimyar and other hilarious acts! Dauood's clips online have amassed millions of views. Raw and unpredictable, he takes on race, politics, and religion head-on, finding clarity and big laughs in uncomfortable truths. Get ready for a night of laughs, good vibes, and great company at Porchlight Coffee in PB! Its a BYOB event :) Whether you're rolling in with a date, your friends, or just flying solo, this is the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy the night with some laughs. Dauood Naimyar on TikTok / Instagram

As California farmers face worsening drought, extreme heat and rising costs, the state is racing to expand solar energy infrastructure.

Stream now with KPBS+. Ten survivors of 9/11 reflect on the lasting effects of that day and share how, more than two decades later, they continue to find resilience and hope.

Beloved for its dinosaurs, Philadelphia's storied Academy of Natural Sciences closed down this week, amid an intense fight by local residents, politicians and scientists to save it.

Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are the latest to urge caution amid fears the industry is racing too fast to build powerful AI while safety measures lag.

National University's Speaker Series returns September 29 at 5 p.m. with a conversation between NU President Dr. Mark Milliron and Dr. Joe Sallustio, Chief of Industry Engagement at Ellucian and co-founder of "The EdUp Experience Podcast." The session, titled "Higher Ed's Blockbuster Moment: Why Relevance Outranks Reputation," will explore how colleges and universities can adapt to changing learner expectations, better serve working adults, and reduce friction across the student experience. The award-winning NU Speaker Series is free and open to the public. National University Alumni on Instagram

Don’t miss San Diego’s best night market! Come hungry for pizza, tacos, BBQ, donuts, noodles, ice cream, sushi, and so much more. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available. San Diego Sustainable Night Market Friday, September 4 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego, CA 92126 In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. • Live Music • Golf & Other Games • Family-Friendly • Dogs Welcome • Free Onsite Parking The San Diego Sustainable Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features live music, several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and other games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. Presented by Viridian Productions and hosted at AleSmith Brewing Company on the first Friday of every month. This is a rain-or-shine event. Free onsite parking is available, with additional free street parking nearby. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram