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Can I quote song lyrics in my manuscript? Or talk about how much my main character enjoys eating at McDonald’s (TM)? What if I want to write about real people? Can I be sued for defamation? And what about publishing contracts? Are there red flags I should look out in contracts with agents and publishers? This session will answer these questions and more, in a user-friendly accessible manner. You will learn what to worry about and more importantly what NOT to worry about, and when (and how) to find affordable legal assistance if you need it. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The Teamsters union demands that Amazon recognize its unionized workers. The company refuses and says the strikes won't affect operations.

The Palomar Orchid Society is holding an orchid sale on Saturday, September 7 in the Gowland Meeting Room at the Carlsbad Library on Dove Lane. A wide variety of orchids will be available for sale, many of which can grow outdoors in our Southern California climate. Come see the many plants we will have for sale, and meet some of our members, who will be more than happy to answer your questions about growing orchids. Palomar Orchid Society on Facebook

Setting provides a reader with a sense of place, and without that…there is no story. Setting is also the time and environment the story exists in. It establishes the mood and reveals characters, conflicts, and themes. Settings can shape, influence, and change characters. Detailed descriptions about personal spaces inform the reader about the characters who inhabit them. The setting can even be its own character! This workshop addresses the crucial role of establishing settings for both fiction and non-fiction. We will write from prompts to set our characters in settings that establish place, moods, and themes. We will also write scenes within settings. For new and experienced writers! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2024-09-07-sinking-into-setting-with-aimee-truchan/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

High school and college students are now more likely to become the smugglers of choice for Mexican drug cartels, according to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

Collision of Rhythm delivers a high-energy performance with a wide range of instruments including drums and percussion, piano, marimba, saxophone, and beatboxing—with the unique elements of tap-dancing and bounce juggling. The duo is comprised of musical virtuoso and award-winning educator Aaron Williams and accomplished performer and keynote speaker Bronkar Lee. Together, they bring a mind-blowing and wildly captivating rhythmic experience with an empowering message of joy and connection through music. This inspiring show is jam-packed with audience interaction, laughter, engaging stories, and jaw-dropping performances for all ages and backgrounds. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/collision-of-rhythm/ Collision of Rhythm on Instagram and Facebook

Build your confidence & skills in the woodshop! Sunday, Sept 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us in the woodshop for this 3-hour skill-building workshop! This is a unique class on skills and safety for the home shop. No specific project will be built, but students will learn safe practices on tools that you’d normally find in a home woodshop. Specific tools covered will be jigsaw, router and circular saw. Bring your questions to class. We’re happy to answer questions as we work. If time allows, we can show other tools in the woodshop as well. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring their own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. ABOUT WOODWORKING FOR WOMEN The Woodworking for Women class series is designed to empower women & nonbinary individuals in a supportive and educational woodshop environment which is predominantly a male-dominated space. In this series, most workshops and classes are project-based. The series covers the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on various tools and machines. Most classes also introduce various machines, sanding, glue-up methods, and finish techniques for finishing your project. Choose from a variety of classes and projects to develop your skills. • Military discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. Visit: Woodworking for Women

It’s been more than two years since the northern Imperial County town lost its only post office in a fire.

The new legislation would lower the financial penalty for some employers and compel them to correct violations.

When an air raid siren went off recently in Kyiv, a young singer spontaneously began harmonizing with the alarm. The result went viral on social media.