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Dinesh Goundar is the chief technology officer at KPBS, overseeing information technology, broadcast engineering, media operations, production services and facilities infrastructure. He focuses on modernizing technical operations, strengthening infrastructure security and building resilient systems that support KPBS’ mission to serve the San Diego community.

Comic-Con is officially here! The internationally recognized celebration of comics and pop culture runs through Sunday and is a major boost to the regional economy. But what does it really cost to attend?

We preview two featured books coming to the KPBS San Diego Book Festival — with topics ranging from mindfulness in motherhood, to the power of a good laugh.

BizCon is more than just a conference; it is a launchpad where students will engage with emerging entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and mentors who share their backgrounds, understand their unique journeys, and inspire them to believe in their own greatness. Throughout the day, your students will master the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, learn how to build generational wealth, and participate in high-impact breakout sessions—including a specialized workshop on the art of designing award-winning essays for scholarships, university admissions, and grants. By connecting with role models and exploring opportunities within our community tabling area, your students will gain the skills, insights, and professional networks necessary to turn their ambitions into reality. Young Black & 'N Business on Facebook / Instagram

Le Salon de Musiques is unique for its combination of an intimate, up-close setting that eliminates the stage barrier between performers and audience, a focus on lesser-known composers, and a traditional soiree format that includes a guided musicological introduction, followed by a high tea buffet, and a convivial gathering where the audience can meet and interact with the artists. This format fosters a magical, immersive experience and a deep connection between the music, the performers, and the audience, modeled after the 18th-century French Salon gatherings. Concert 2: Sunday November 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. (Including high tea buffet with Champagne after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist ADAM GILBERT - CLARA SCHUMANN: Piano Trio in G minor Op 17 - ROBERT SCHUMANN: "Kinderszenen" Op 15 for Cello & Piano - WOLDEMAR BARGIEL: Piano Trio No.1 in F Major Op 6 "US Premiere" Performed by: - KYLE GILNER, Violin, BEN SOLOMONOW, Cello, BIGUO EMMA XING, Piano Tickets ($69-$120) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com Or by phone: (310) 498 0257

Join singer-songwriter Niels Lund for an intimate evening honoring the timeless music and poetry of Leonard Cohen. With heartfelt performances of classics like “Suzanne,” “Hallelujah,” and “Bird On The Wire,” this tribute show captures the depth, mystery, and beauty of Cohen’s legendary catalog. Through thoughtful interpretations of Cohen’s most beloved songs, the show offers an intimate and reverent experience that celebrates the emotional depth, lyrical brilliance, and timeless spirit of Cohen’s work.

This Halloween season, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego's LandShark Bar & Grill will transform into “Lost Temple Tavern,” a haunted jungle pop-up running from October 10 through October 31. Guests will step into an abandoned tropical outpost overtaken by twisted vines, ancient relics and mysterious forces lurking deep within the jungle. The immersive experience will feature overgrown jungle décor, tropical skeletons, cursed castaways, ancient artifacts, eerie photo opportunities and spooky twists on familiar island-inspired elements. Guests can explore the tavern while enjoying themed tropical cocktails and island-inspired food specials available for purchase. The experience will also feature immersive entertainment and interactive elements throughout the month. On Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 7:30 p.m., a live DJ will add to the nighttime atmosphere with music and entertainment. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costume and ready to venture into the unknown. Located inside LandShark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego, “Lost Temple Tavern” runs daily from 7 a.m. until close, October 10 through October 31. Margaritaville Hotel San Diego on Instagram

Where San Diegans live, how much they drive, and how much energy their homes use are largely shaped by how—and where—housing gets built. That makes those decisions one of the most important levers for the region's climate goals This San Diego Climate Week panel brings together experts working that lever from different angles: land use and zoning, transit funding, clean energy, and the pollution burden industrial zoning places on nearby neighborhoods. Topics include a new state law requiring more housing near transit stops, rules that let builders add more homes when they build within existing neighborhoods instead of on undeveloped land, funding for public transit, how renters can get access to solar and other clean energy, and zoning that allows industrial sites like warehouses and factories near homes. Seats are limited. Register at https://luma.com/o348ec4l

The Ozone at Mission Pacific Beach Resort presents APOTHIA SOUL, a fragrance made for what moves you. Ron Robinson, the Founder of Apothia, will be at the Ozone to sign bottles. The Ozone on Instagram

As the El Niño intensifies, we check in with our local weather expert about what that could mean for our region. Then, we look at how the city is preparing.