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The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the Republican president, clears the way for the U.S. Mint to begin production on the coin, whose size and denomination are still under discussion.

First, there was a show of support ahead of an immigration hearing for a North County market owner. Then, every single refugee admitted into the U.S. under the last administration will be re-screened under the current administration. Next, Rep. Mike Levin haa proposed a bill that would ban offshore drilling along the Central and Southern California coast. And, low vaccination rates across the county brings cause for concern. Finally, our KPBS Holiday Gift Guide and how one artist is challenging traditional ideas around/Black Friday consumerism.

Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy. Leaders of two of those studies say President Trump's goal is to rule as an autocrat.

The city is banning holes deeper than 2 feet. Burying someone in the sand will also be banned, and beachgoers will be required to refill the holes they've dug.

The attorney representing Chief Roxana Kennedy said city leaders are trying to get her to resign.

Do you want to see your writing in magazines? Would you like to receive a check for what you write? If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, this is the class for you. We will go through idea generation, how to find publications that are right for your idea, and how to pitch to editors and locate their e-mail addresses. You will finish the class with several ideas for essays, where to pitch them, and with a list of resources to build those bylines! Note: We are offering TWO scholarships for writers who self-identify as having financial need. If you are interested, please contact Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org. Thank you! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Money matters, but meaning does too. Explore careers that align with your values and mission. This interactive workshop explores options and matches interests and aspirations, highlighting self-discovery, opportunity awareness, and planning next steps with confidence. This is a free in-person program at Skyline Hills Library for High School age youth and Emerging Adults (ages 18-25). Registration is encouraged.

Find out how apprenticeships and co-ops let you earn money while gaining skills and credentials. This interactive workshop explores options and matches interests and aspirations, highlighting self-discovery, opportunity awareness, and planning next steps with confidence. This is a free in-person program at Logan Heights Library for High School age youth and adults (18+). Registration is encouraged.

The growing popularity of fast fiction – short stories under 1,000 words in length and sometimes drastically shorter than that – can be attributed to more than the digitalization of content and the shortening of attention spans. In truth, writers and readers alike are discovering that short fiction need not be lesser fiction. The flash-fiction form allows writers to not only be concise but to be creative in ways they perhaps hadn’t thought possible. This course is a guide to that form and its possibilities. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Not sure what kind of college you want to attend? Join us for an informative program covering what makes different types of colleges -- private, in-state, and out-of-state -- unique and what to expect when applying to them. This is a free in-person program at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library for High School age youth. Registration is encouraged.