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When writing a novel, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand their desires, motivations, and frustrations, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic characters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and residing within the context of the other novelistic elements, and we will examine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main character(s) in their novels-in-progress. No texts required. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Writing a novel? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel. From Concept to Conclusion, we will evaluate your work so far and check the foundation for cracks. Written lessons, curated online resources, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you in your novel-writing process. Note: This course is a good follow-up to T. Greenwood’s Write That Novel! workshop. No texts required. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of a separate government agency purchasing thousands of air purifiers for South County residents affected by pollution, including sewage odor.

Flood victims say the city’s failure to maintain its stormwater drainage system contributed to the Jan. 22 flooding.

An outbreak of Arctic air brought harsh weather of all kinds from blizzards to snow and sleet. Forecasters say the extreme cold will continue into the week in the Midwest and the South.

Lots of urban areas will be either in or adjacent to the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8. Experts advise getting into this path, as even a 99% partial eclipse is nothing like a total one.

In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of feng shui, as well as ways to incorporate these tips into daily life. Specifically, students will learn more about how to create an environment that best supports them in day-to-day life and in their artistic endeavors. By the end of the workshop, participants will have suggestions for inviting in new opportunities via increasing productivity and finding creative flow, as well as gaining recognition through aligning with the “right” people to assist on the creative journey. Class will be two hours and will be both lecture and participatory. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society Plant Show and Sale See incredible out-of-this-world succulents and cacti from around the globe, and shop for unique plants from dozens of plant vendors and local artisans. This show and sale traditionally attracts enthusiasts from much of SoCal. There will be specialty plant vendors/growers from AZ, NM, CA. Ceramic potters will offer unusual, artistic pots to compliment your newest garden treasures. The show is open to anyone who grows succulent plants, and there is no limit to the number of entries per class or number of classes entered. Detailed show information is available on our website. If purchasing, customers select desired items from one or multiple vendors then pay for all items in a single transaction. Free admission. Early-bird sale access on Saturday for members (with membership card)! For more information visit: sdcss.net Stay Connected on Facebook

After an already-slow spring, movie theater attendance over Memorial Day Weekend was the lowest in decades, apart from 2020.

The state news agency Xinhua said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2. It reportedly damaged water, electricity, transport, communications and other infrastructure in the mountainous region.