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There’s a push these days to inject political discourse with a heavy dose of civility. Best-selling author and social commentator Roxane Gay calls that a pipe dream. She sat down with KPBS to explain why and what political discourse should look like instead.

San Diego Comic Convention presents a one-day symposium for aspiring writers, artists, and professionals interested in the art of storytelling. SAM: Storytelling Across Media focuses on storytelling through a series of panels that cover the art of storytelling across trending topics and in diverse media, encompassing comics, books, gaming, movies, and more. Seating in all symposium events is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Panels: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Storytelling in Wrestling 12:30–1:30 p.m. Storytelling in Sound and Music 1:30–2:30 p.m. Storytelling in Audio Dramas 2:30–3:30 p.m. Science in Storytelling 3:30–4:30 p.m. Storytelling in Games: Tabletop Game Dungeon Masters & Storytellers More information is available here: https://www.comic-con.org/sam/ Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

First, there are claims that El Cajon is violating state law in regards to its license plate surveillance program. Then, a new study out of UC San Diego found that virtual visits lead to fewer hospital readmissions following medical procedures. Next, the future of San Diego’s largest community garden is at risk. Also, access to athletic fields near Jacumba Hot Springs has always been an issue, but changes are coming soon. Finally, another installment of POD behind the Package.

The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions.

The Mines Advisory Group has been removing landmines for more than three decades. This year, it received the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, a prestigious award with a $3 million prize.

President Trump recently embraced kei cars, tiny vehicles that are popular in Asia but hard to get in the U.S. Kei car enthusiasts are delighted — but doubt whether much will change.

Fearful of sharing sensitive information, California farmworkers began staying away from mobile medical clinics after President Trump took office. “There’s a lot of distrust,” said a doctor who works with them.

Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.

Farmers are struggling this fall despite a bountiful harvest. Production costs are high, crop prices are low and the trade war has closed off one of their biggest markets.

Learn to Measure & Pattern Read! November 1, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. In this 1-hour demonstration class, sewist and pattern designer Paige Plihal guides students through a complete introduction to demystifying sewing patterns. Paige will demonstrate printing and assembling a PDF pattern as well as laying out and cutting a simple tank top. Students will also learn how to read a printed pattern envelope, and leave with a list of resources for beginner garment sewists. Techniques are demonstration only, the last section of class will be Q&A. Come with questions and a place to take notes! Ages 10+ years. Children 8+ yrs are welcome to attend with an adult. Beginners welcome. No requirements. This class is a lecture-demonstration class, not a hands-on, project-based workshop. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the interest list to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the interest list to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Sewing Fundamentals: Pattern Reading 101 San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook