Carolyne Corelis

Food, music and traditional dancing will be featured at “Oaxaca de Mis Amores” on Sunday at the Junior Seau Amphitheatre.

Before the gates open at The Haunted Trail in Balboa Park, scare actors transform into monsters, zombies and ghouls. Step inside the makeup room with KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando for a look at how the scares begin.

Lucky's breakfast, also known as Lucky's Golden Phenix, closed after nearly 50 years in North Park. Owner Lucky Wong was a legend, serving simple breakfasts to diners well into his 80s. The Finest producer Anthony Wallace shows how the community is honoring his legacy, and what's next for the space.

The 13-month pilot program, approved by the Oceanside City Council in April, aims to improve response time and increase officer safety during responses to calls.

Comic-Con isn't just about the panels and cosplay — it's a collector's paradise. From limited edition Funkos to nostalgia-fueled designer toys, the exhibit hall floor is packed with Comic-Con exclusives that can be worth thousands. But for many fans, it's not about the resale value — it's about the thrill of the hunt.

Pala Rez Radio provides native programming and vital information to its community, with an eye to reaching more tribes.

At the same time, the fair also closed the book on the 2025 fair with lower revenues and lower turnouts for some grandstand concerts.

The city is holding a special election Nov. 4 to determine whether the first-time councilman will keep his seat.

The Barrio Logan art and community space celebrates three years as a museum and 10 years as an organization. With the loss of EPA funding to vital programs, leaders remain hopeful.