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Cinema Junkie wants to extend the spooky season to 365 days a year with some home haunting memories and scary movie recommendations.

San Diego's high cost of living, especially for housing, has many millennials and Gen Zers struggling to build a life in the region.

Federal prosecutors say they’ve unraveled another Navy corruption scheme centered in San Diego, after a civilian employee pleaded guilty to bribery last week. In other news, it’s been nearly a year since California voters passed a measure to guarantee arts and music funding in public schools. We learn about some of what that funding has accomplished so far. Plus, our KPBS Cinema Junkie is joined by a special guest with some movie suggestions for Halloween.

New La Jolla Historical Society exhibit pays tribute to iconic landmark of 60s and 70s.

A closer look at Kehinde Wiley's work and its influence on the art world. Plus, what this weekend has in store for the arts. And Midday Movies is back with some frightening Halloween picks.

County Supervisor Jim Desmond wants to close the border. He says Hamas fighters could enter the country illegally, but Middle East experts say those concerns are preposterous, unhinged and irresponsible. In other news, California utility regulators are looking ahead to the winter to see if natural gas prices will spike like they did last year. Plus, we have details on arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.

There’s already a homeless camping ban in place in the cities of San Diego and Poway, and now, San Diego County is moving forward with a similar ban. In other news, 20 years ago today, a lost hunter in East San Diego County lit a small campfire that became one of the biggest wildfires in California history. Residents and firefighters look back at the Cedar Fire and the lessons it taught us. Plus, how an organization in Oceanside is striving to increase literacy in the county.

Cinema Junkie speaks with filmmaker Errol Morris about his new documentary "The Pigeon Tunnel," which explores the life and work of David Cornwell, better known by his pen name of John Le Carré.

A bill that would expand protections for some non-citizens from potential deportation was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Also, Oceanside moves forward with a proposal for a new safe parking location for those experiencing homelessness. And, a San Diego school sets up an altar for the upcoming Day of the Dead celebrations.

Mexican National Guard troops were caught on tape trying to illegally raid a migrant shelter. Also, local scientists voice displeasure with the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. And, muralist Shepard Fairey’s public art contribution to South Park.