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Chile heads to a presidential runoff on Sunday, with far-right contender José Antonio Kast — a supporter of former dictator Augusto Pinochet — tipped to win.

KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando joined the crew at The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park to fulfill a bucket list item — stepping into the makeup chair, joining the monsters and learning the art of the perfect jump scare.

For years, La Mesa has chipped away at plans for a redeveloped city center. Residents are eager to see more progress on the ground.

The Interior Department proposed reviving a suite of changes to Endangered Species Act regulations first made during the Republican's first term. Those changes were reversed under former President Biden.

Meditation on love is very powerful. Buddha taught that love is the supreme method for solving all problems and fulfilling all wishes. If we really want to help our world and heal our lives we need to learn how to develop authentic love. Meditation retreat led by Gen-la Jampa. Gen-la Jampa is an internationally renowned, ordained Buddhist teacher and the Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). Meditation Retreat Saturday, Aug. 23 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Session 1 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Session 2 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Session 3 Light lunch provided across the street at the Rec Center. Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego on Facebook

From cosplay to comics legends, monsters to manga, here are some of the most compelling panels happening Friday at Comic-Con 2025 — grouped by theme to help you plan your day.

Join UC San Diego Black Like Water for a special event featuring the screening of the powerful documentary film, "Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture." This award-winning film reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, Wade in the Water dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, delves into the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Prof. Caroline Collins (UCSD, Urban Studies and Planning) and featuring: David Mesfin (Director, Wade in the Water), Prof. Kevin Dawson (UC Merced, History, author of Undercurrents of Power: Aquatic Culture in the African Diaspora) and Risa Bell (Founder, Paddle for Peace). This event is brought to you by Black Like Water, a scholarly research collaboration between Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the 8 Colleges, UC San Diego Recreation, the Black Resource Center, Black Diaspora and African American Studies Program, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. This screening was made possible by support from the UC San Diego Black Studies project and a Healing Through Nature Grant from The Prebys Foundation. Please register for the event through our Eventbrite page. Additionally, free parking passes at the UCSD Scholars Parking Structure are available to the first 100 attendees of the event. UCSD Black Like Water on Instagram

The three octogenarian nuns broke out of a nursing home to go back to live in their convent, sparking a dispute with their church superior. Both sides have appealed to the Vatican for a resolution.

Bill Steiger, who served in the George W. Bush and first Trump administrations, reflects on the past year's changes in the U.S. role — and on his new job as head of Malaria No More.

The San Diego Italian Film Festival opens Oct. 1, offering a blend of Italian and Italian American films that explore the theme of courage through shorts, features and conversation.