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Something happened. A series of events shaped your life. Now you want to write about them. But what format will you choose? In this in-depth workshop, we’ll investigate whether to take real-life events and use them as the basis of a memoir or a work of fiction–and how to make the right choice for your story. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

What: Flower Crown Making + High Tea When: Sunday, July 13, 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Extraordinary Desserts, 1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 Limited Spots Available! We are so excited to announce a NEW workshop collaboration with sweet-treat pioneers, Extraordinary Desserts! This two part workshop is a dream afternoon: start by making your own whimsical flower crown; then, don your crown and enjoy a magical high tea service! This experience is perfect for all-skill levels. Snag your friends, or come alone to learn and build community! Ticket Includes: -All tools and supplies to make a flower crown -Professional instruction from Native Poppy florists -Your beautiful flower crown to take home -High tea service from Extraordinary Desserts including: loose leaf tea, savory toasts, and seasonal sweet selections. Option to upgrade with bubbles on-site! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs, and the future of its climate agenda.

This course will help aspiring memoirists differentiate between vulnerability and exposition. We’ll learn what the difference between the two are and what makes an author’s memoir resonate with its readers. Excerpts from a variety of memoirs will be examined and time will be allotted for students to explore which topics they’d like to write about, why they want to write about them, and how memoir differentiates from journal writing. This course is for those looking to expand their understanding of memoir writing, or those looking for a place to start. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego postal service workers join a national wave of protests against potential cuts by the Trump administration. Then, Chula Vista is falling short on its goals for building new affordable housing. Plus, the growth of women’s soccer in San Diego and Tijuana.

When it all feels like too much, how do you keep writing? This class offers tools to navigate creative blocks, whether from community crises or personal overwhelm. Blending therapeutic insight with practical strategies, we’ll explore ways to reconnect with your voice, sustain your creative practice, and write from the heart—for yourself and the world around you. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego County's unemployment rate decreased to 5% in August, down from a revised 5.2% in July and above last year's 4.9%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

Award-winning writer Lenore Greiner will show you how to bring your writing to life by creating a sense of place through journaling. Whether a novelist, non-fiction writer, or travel writer, discover the tools and techniques for capturing your experiences and thoughts and enriching your writing. A powerful way to unlock your creativity, learn how journal-keeping helps you capture your thoughts, feelings, lessons, and experiences, transforming your journal into a valuable resource for your future writing. Discover how to chronicle it all with dictation, video, water-resistant journals, or simply a pen. Lenore also provides you with powerful writing prompts to inspire your journaling. And she’ll teach you about the most important things to include in your notebook while on the road. Don’t miss this opportunity to create a sense of place through journaling. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud sessions! Engage with interpretive Rangers, participate in interactive activities, and discover how to access free park resources. Let us bring the park experience to you! Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Carmel Valley Library on Facebook

The Court of Federal Claims was a little-known court until the U.S. Supreme Court said that universities need to file suit there, and not in traditional district courts, to try to have their research grant funding restored. The Trump administration has terminated billions of dollars in science grants.