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During the pandemic, it felt as if the world went digital all at once, but San Diego Public Library would like to invite you to switch gears back into the analog world of handwriting as we begin hosting in-person programming once again.  We will be hosting Christian Michaels from The Writing Den as he facilitates a small group in chatting, writing, and sharing what's on your mind as you put pens to paper. The Writing Den is a nonprofit organization that helps those in need create, communicate, and connect through the power of handwriting. Prompts, supplies, and stamps as well as support will be provided by staff. Date | Every last Monday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., starting on February 28 through December 26. Location | San Diego Central Library This is a free event, open to the public. You may also join us virtually on the second Tuesday of each month hosted by the Rancho Peňasquitos Library. For more information, please visit sandiego.librarymarket.com/events/the-writing-den or call SD Central Library at (619) 236-5800.

For women with spouses who have serious medical issues, access to paid family leave reduces the likelihood that they leave work, according to a new study.

Newsom was re-elected Tuesday by beating little-known Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle. Newsom mostly ignored Dahle in the months leading up to the election.

A report released Thursday by the state’s political watchdog agency examines contributions solicited by an elected official to be given to another individual or organization.

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Susan Claassen in the award-winning A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD, A behind the scenes feast of great movie lore and delicious stories as told by 8 time Academy Award winning costume designer, Edith Head. Susan Claassen stars in her internationally acclaimed portrayal of legendary costume designer, Edith Head. Hollywood’s golden age comes to life in an evening of wit, wisdom, and a whisper of gossip! A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD based on “Edith Head’s Hollywood” by Edith Head & Paddy Calistro, is a feast of delicious behind-the-scenes stories about Hollywood’s greatest stars that provide an intimate portrait of Hollywood’s legendary costume designer. In addition, Claassen and Calistro collected insights from Hollywood insiders who knew Ms. Head best: costume designer Bob Mackie, who once worked as Ms. Head's sketch artist; her dear friend Edie Wasserman, wife of the late Universal Studio head Lew Wasserman; and Art Linkletter, award-winning host of “House Party”, the daytime television show of the 1950s that brought Edith Head into the homes of America. Dates | Monday, March 21, 2022 and Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7:30pm Location | North Coast Repertory Theatre Purchase tickets here! $40/ticket Call the Box Office at 858-481-2155 or online at https://northcoastrep.org/variety_night/a-conversation-with-edith-head/

Love will be in the air! Coomber Craft Wines proudly presents Gregory Page on their newly expanded outdoor stage. Gregory will share his original and reimagined love songs. This event will be the "perfect pairing" of live music, food and fine wine making for a Valentine's Day to remember! Gregory Page is a critically acclaimed international performing songwriter whose music graces film and television soundtracks, major music festivals and iconic theaters from America to Amsterdam! Date | Monday, February 14, first show at 5:30 p.m., second show at 7 p.m. Location | Coomber Craft Wines Admission |The cost at the door to enter is $55 per person. Couples (parties of 2) who pay $110 will receive artisan pizza and a bottle of wine along with the concert. For more information, please visit www.coomberwines.com or call (760) 231-8022.

Nominated for an Oscar and debuting on HBO this week, All That Breathes explores the mission of two Muslim brothers: saving raptors cut down by smog and deadly kite strings.

Join OnStage Playhouse for their first show of the 2022 season: Ad(mission)s, written by Josh Harmon and directed by James P. Darvas. About the play: Bill and Sherri are the white, progressive-and-proud headmaster and dean of admissions at Hillcrest, a mid-tier New Hampshire boarding school. Over the last fifteen years, they’ve worked to diversify the school’s mostly white population.  But when their high-achieving son Charlie’s Ivy League dreams are jeopardized, the family's reaction blasts open a deep rift between their public values and private decisions. A no-holds-barred look at privilege, power, and the perils of whiteness from the author of Bad Jews. You can enjoy Ad(mission)s from February 4 through February 27 at OnStage Playhouse Theatre on the following schedule: • Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. • Sundays at 2 p.m. Get tickets here! Adult admission: $25 Military, senior and student admission: $22 Please select desired attendace date. For more information, please visit onstageplayhouse.org/2021-2022-season or call (619) 422-7787.

What began with Lord Shorty's song "Indrani" in 1973 has evolved considerably since – to follow along, here's a playlist with a song for every year, along with the history of its most notable tracks.

The Netflix employee resource group supporting trans and nonbinary people is demanding better representation, both on-screen and in management.