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Imperial County immigrants’ rights groups are calling for an investigation into the death of Huabing Xie, an immigrant from China.

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

A new draft White House memo suggests a 2019 law signed by President Trump that guarantees that federal employees get paid after a shutdown ends would not apply to furloughed workers.

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

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

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

The complaint filed by a solar energy advocacy group urges the California Public Utilities Commission to hold utilities accountable when they fail to meet such deadlines. The commission is formally reviewing it.

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

Beth McNellen, founder of "The Sound of Your Voice Memoir," has been writing life stories for everyday people for the past 15 years. “I knew when I started, I would have to have a streamline system for capturing a life story and taking it to print—or I wouldn’t be profitable. I also had to produce a compelling book, because my marketing plan was for people to pass their books around and have them read so that others would want to use my services.” This process is covered fully in her book, "Create a Sound of Your Voice Memoir: 10 Simple Steps," and this 3 hour workshop will cover the first 3 steps, which essentially get a project from ground zero to rough draft. Her rich, character driven memoirs have been called “portraits in words,” and it’s this system that takes it there. Whether you’re interested in doing your own memoir, your Aunt Ida’s, or starting a lucrative career rich in rewards, this class will give you the key to get the job done and done well. Dress comfortably and bring your water, a pen, and a pack of 3 X 5 index cards, lined or otherwise. Prepare to laugh, cry, and remember the golden days of childhood. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

In April 2024, the Board of Port Commissioners approved the splash pad at Portwood Pier Plaza with a $1.8 million budget. While design and permitting is not yet complete, port leaders anticipate the project will begin early next year and finish in late 2026.