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Oversight board says Facebook parent Meta appears to be more concerned with avoiding "provoking" VIPs and evading accusations of censorship than balancing tricky questions of free speech and safety.

However, unlike Los Angeles County, no indoor mask-wearing mandate is being considered.

During Marcus Pollard’s tenure as warden of Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, he faced questions about a decision not to discipline an officer and his handling of COVID.

After months of studying virtually from childhood bedrooms and other remote locations, students could once again ask questions of professors face-to-face and socialize with their peers IRL. The transition didn’t always go smoothly.

Want to learn a thing or two about comedy from the guy who wrote the book (specifically The Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even if you’re Not)? Then don’t miss this workshop – party, really – ‘cause we’ll be looking at comedy through the specific filter of Halloween – and we’ll be doing it in costume! Is that right? Did you hear right? Are you really expected to come in costume to a Zoom writing workshop in the privacy of your own home? You bet you are. Just think about how daring you’ll feel, and recognize that daring is to comedy as apples are to candy apples – indispensable! Does this sound frivolous or really not like a writing class at all? Come on – haven’t you ever struggled to come up with a great Halloween costume? Isn’t it the same struggle as writing a joke? Can’t we fix that? Yes, we can! Or say, how about this? Have you ever thought of a great idea for a Halloween gag or event only to hear a little voice inside your head saying that they’ll never let you get away with that? Isn’t that the same as self-editing a non-Halloween joke or story? Can we fix that? Yes, we can! And even if you don’t care all that much about Halloween, it’ll still be a fun and festive workshop that’ll kick start your comedy and creativity just in time for… well, for whatever comes next. You want topics? We got topics! Fast iteration Clash of context Using taboo as a tool How to FAIL BIG! Plus plenty of time for Q&A Don’t miss out! DO COME IN COSTUME! It won’t be a party without you. This session is also available via Digital Ink recording. The recording price is $10 less than the live session price for both members and nonmembers. To purchase the Digital Ink version, please select “Digital Ink” at checkout. Please Note: By registering for the live version of this course, you give your consent to being recorded. If you do not wish to be recorded, you may keep your camera and microphone off during the session. Thank you for your understanding. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

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Even if you’re not writing “about” sports, this class is for you. Come discover ways the fiction writer can leverage sports to build character, navigate plot, and establish stakes. We will explore how sports offers all the stuff of great fiction: win/lose tension; characters with unambiguous wants; natural beginnings, middles, and endings (usually with literal ticking clocks); and clear opponents whose success is the protagonist’s failure. We’ll look at some examples of how well-known authors (who also weren’t writing about sports) have successfully leveraged sports and athletes to move their plots forward and give their characters believable motives. We’ll also consider how to avoid cliché and access the deep well of useful sports metaphors and themes in ways that nonfiction can’t. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start time of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics* for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers *Please be sure to check each class page for writing assignments! October’s Focus: October, Building Suspense: How do writers create suspense? How do they create and sustain suspense in scenes? What is a resolution? What is a reader most curious about when they read? What gets them to keep reading? Pre-Class Assignment: In one or two sentences, describe a problem a character has in the story. Make it simple and clear: Eg.: Johnny wants to plant a tree but he doesn’t have any seeds. Now, in bullet format, thing of ways you can create suspense for the character or create solutions for the character’s problem. Try to list at least 10! Be creative and explore the terrain. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Cinema Under The Stars presents "One Night In Miami" Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. (Closed on Saturday for Private Event) Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: (619) 295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 18+ “ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI” (2020. 110 minutes. R) — Revolution is in the air and the fireworks fly in Regina King’s entrancing debut that captures a pivotal moment in civil rights history. On Feb. 25, 1964, four black icons—Cassius Clay, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke and Malcolm X— gather for an evening of revelry, bonding and barring of their souls. The cast includes Leslie Odom, Jr., Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge. More information about Cinema Under the Stars: • Admission: Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online reservations - $20. • A unique and intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills, with heaters and blankets provided. • A waterproof canopy has been installed to keep you warm and dry. • Reservations for members begin 9.a.m. on Monday. • Reservations for non-members begin 9 a.m. on Tuesday. * Cancellations must be made before 6 p.m., or your card will be charged. • Box Office opens 6 p.m. on movie nights. • Films start at 8 p.m. • Concessions are $3 each (popcorn, candy, drinks). • Guests must follow health guidelines for COVID-19. • Now at 100% capacity and using all seats. Visit https://www.www.topspresents.com.com/ or call (619) 295-4221 for more information.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "One Night In Miami" Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. (Closed on Saturday for Private Event) Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: (619) 295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 18+ “ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI” (2020. 110 minutes. R) — Revolution is in the air and the fireworks fly in Regina King’s entrancing debut that captures a pivotal moment in civil rights history. On Feb. 25, 1964, four black icons—Cassius Clay, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke and Malcolm X— gather for an evening of revelry, bonding and barring of their souls. The cast includes Leslie Odom, Jr., Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge. More information about Cinema Under the Stars: • Admission: Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online reservations - $20. • A unique and intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills, with heaters, blankets and a waterproof canopy to keep you warm and dry. • A waterproof canopy has been installed to keep you warm and dry. • Reservations for members begin 9.a.m. on Monday. • Reservations for non-members begin 9 a.m. on Tuesday. * Reservations must be cancelled before 6 p.m., or your card will be charged. • Box Office opens 6 p.m. on movie nights. • Film starts at 8 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. on Sunday • Concessions are $3 each (popcorn, candy, drinks). • Guests must follow health guidelines for COVID-19. • Now at 100% capacity and using all seats. Visit https://www.www.topspresents.com.com/ or call (619) 295-4221 for more information.