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This year's single-elimination tournament will see 16 competitors face off, compared to 12 in past years. Officials report more cubs in Katmai National Park than they've seen in recent memory.

Program: Biber - "Battalia" Haihui Zhang - 2026-2027 Nee Commission World Premiere Shostakovich - Symphony No. 11, "The Year 1905" From the vividly imaginative world of Biber’s "Battalia"—a striking 1673 portrait of soldiers’ lives that experiments boldly with texture and polytonality—to a compelling new voice in Haihui Zhang’s world premiere, this program draws a clear line across centuries of musical narrative and historical reflection. Biber’s flair for musical drama and innovative use of sound finds a natural counterpart in Shostakovich’s sweeping vision, both composers pushing the boundaries of how music can depict human conflict. The journey culminates in Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905,” a gripping masterpiece of program music that captures the tragedy, unrest, and collective memory of the Russian Revolution. Visit: www.ljsc.org/concerts/ La Jolla Symphony & Chorus on Facebook / Instagram

LAVEL launches its new Zumba® program in La Jolla with a free 90-minute Master Class on Saturday, October 17, at La Jolla Martial Arts on Girard Avenue. The class is led by Lavel Bryant, a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 14 years of experience teaching Zumba® and group fitness. Expect Latin and world rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. No dance experience is needed, and everyone can go at their own pace. Admission is free, but advance registration is required at lajollatkd.com/zumba. Bring a friend.

Whether you're chasing celebrity panels or discovering comics creators, here's our guide to navigating Comic-Con's Wednesday and Thursday programming.

Kick off our fall Wine & Lecture season with an engaging panel discussion on one of Coronado's most iconic landmarks! Join the Coronado Historical Association for The Silver Strand: Nature’s Bridge to Discovery as our featured speakers explore the fascinating history, present preservation efforts, and future outlook of this unique narrow strip of land. Enjoy a glass of wine, connect with fellow history enthusiasts, and discover the ecological and historical impact of the Strand on our island community. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today to join the conversation! Join us on Thursday, September 10, at 5:30 p.m. for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available now by clicking Register Now above! Member: $20 each Non-Member: $30 each Important Registration Information: Reservations are required. Please be aware that tickets for the wine & lecture events are nonrefundable, as proceeds support our educational mission. If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242. Liza Butler has been a driving force in transforming Coronado’s southern boundary for nearly four decades. Guided by her lifelong belief in "beauty and nature above all else," the New Jersey native and clinical social worker turned her beach walks along Silver Strand into a monumental grassroots movement. As a founder of the Silver Strand Beautification Project (SSBP), Liza united local residents, city leaders, state agencies, and the U.S. Navy to revitalize public spaces. Her vision and tenacity led to landmark achievements, including the award-winning Nature’s Bridge to Discovery interactive trail, the undergrounding of coastal utilities, five landscaped highway medians, the unique Silver Strand bus shelters, and the creation of Grand Caribe Shoreline Park. Today, Liza continues her advocacy, inspiring the community to protect and preserve these scenic coastal treasures for future generations. David R. Landon is a native of Guilford, Connecticut, who graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1975 with a BS in Business Administration. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1976 and retired as a Captain in 2006 after 30 years on active duty. He has commanded HSL-51 in Atsugi Japan, HSL-41 in San Diego California, Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility in San Diego and Naval Base Coronado, which included NAS North Island, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, NALF San Clemente Island, the Silver Strand Training Complex, La Posta Mountain Warfare Training Complex and OLF Imperial Beach. Since retiring from the Navy, David has worked as the Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Priority Solutions, a permanent placement- recruiting firm and as a Program Manager and leadership advisor for Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC). He assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Systems Technology Incorporated (STI) in 2011 and retired from STI in DEC 2017. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

The San Diego Padres are playing their best baseball after sweeping the Chicago Cubs out of the NL Wild Card Series.

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Wednesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 6-8 p.m. (last class 6-8:30 p.m.) For those looking to begin their journey into the world of ceramics, Ceramicist and marine biologist Fran De Castro will guide you step-by-step as we center, pinch, pull, and push clay into the functional shapes we envision. From cementing your understanding of the basic fundamentals of wheel throwing, to creating beautiful functional ceramic forms, this 5-week evening course will take you through the many steps of throwing, trimming, and glazing clay to make a glossy finished piece. In this course, Fran will provide demonstrations of throwing various pottery shapes and students may decide which pieces they make (cups, bowls, vessels, plates). Week 1: Intro to the studio & ceramics (What is a damp box, what is the difference between leather-hard, bone dry, and bisqued clay)- Different types of clay and clay anatomy, How wheels work, how to wedge, how to center clay and pull walls, and the Art of Not Getting Too Attached. Week 2: Refresh the ergonomics of centering clay and pulling walls, intro to trimming Week 3: Refresh the basics of trimming, introduce trimming on chucks, handle pulling, and the four S’s of ceramics (Score, Slip, Stick, Smooth) Week 4: Introduce glazing basics and community kiln etiquette Week 5: Glazing basics & kiln etiquette continued – wax resists, differences in glazes, and glaze layering Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 13+ years We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.

Patrick Colm Hogan is the author of "The Death of the Goddess: A Poem in Twelve Cantos" (2014), a book-length, narrative poem based on Hindu Goddess myths, as well as lyric poems and short fiction, published in such outlets as Minnesota review, The Journal of Irish Literature, and the Journal of Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies. A Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut, he is the author of twenty-seven scholarly and interpretive books, most of which treat postcolonial or world literature. Hogan has regularly taught courses in postcolonial literature (often with a focus on Africa), as well as courses on the pre-colonial and postcolonial literary traditions of India and China. In keeping with these interests, he has worked to acquire at least some knowledge of French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin, Hindi, Mandarin, and Sanskrit. "A People Without Shame" is his first novel. "A People Without Shame" is an artistic triumph composed by a master craftsman whose courageous eye makes all too vivid the abundant horrors suffered by beautiful people and their culture at the hands of soul-dead colonizers eager to extinguish them. Patrick Colm Hogan is – as Kurosawa says an artist must be – one who does not look away. Inside this grand and ambitious novel beats an urgent and epic dirge written with magic enough to awaken our collective humanity to the poetry preserved in the raging hearts of people whose stories refuse to die. – Matt Cashion, author of "Last Words of the Holy Ghost"

America’s Air Show returns on September 25-27, celebrating 250 years of American spirit, innovation, and aviation excellence. As the nation’s largest military air show, this one-of-a-kind event delivers an unforgettable flight line experience featuring immersive experiences, military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic performers, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft, and iconic warbirds. Join us at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar for three action-packed days of high-flying excitement, patriotism, and fun for the whole family. Open to the public Friday through Sunday, the Miramar Air Show is where friends and families come together to create unforgettable memories while honoring America’s proud legacy and the future of flight. Admission, parking, and blanket seating are completely FREE, with no ticket required to attend. Grab your chairs, bring the family, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend of aviation excitement at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. ID Requirement: All attendees ages 18 and older must present a valid form of government-issued identification for entry to the Air Show. Entry will not be permitted without proper ID. For non-U.S. citizens planning to attend, please ensure you possess valid documentation demonstrating your current legal status in the United States. Miramar Air Show on Facebook / Instagram

In parts of the Great Plains and Midwest, Democrats are betting that harnessing anger at corporate power and both parties might succeed when voters believe the economy and government are not working.