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The vice president spoke after a demonstration of Marine amphibious capabilities including firing howitzer guns over Interstate 5.

Knowing how to establish mood is essential to good writing. Hook readers early through the expression of believable feelings and a well-established mood. The best tools to create mood and atmosphere are simple literary elements. We will explore them in this three-hour workshop and write from prompts to try them out and build new stories. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

On Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, One Warm Coat will lead the nation in observing National Share the Warmth Day, a dedicated national day of awareness and action to ensure everyone has access to the warmth, comfort, and protection they need to thrive. Since 1992, One Warm Coat has helped distribute nearly 9 million coats and kept 22 million pounds of textiles out of landfills. Every coat collected stays within the local community where it was given, ensuring immediate impact. Observed annually on the third Tuesday of October, National Share the Warmth Day inspires thousands of individuals, schools, community groups, and companies to donate coats, host coat drives, and make financial contributions to provide warmth to children and adults in need. The need is more urgent than ever: More than 37 million Americans currently live in poverty. Homelessness rates jumped by 18% in 2024, with more than 771,000 people in the U.S. without housing. Last year, One Warm Coat supported 4,600 coat drives, facilitating the distribution of nearly 500,000 coats nationwide, yet 60% of local nonprofit partners reported not having enough coats to meet the need. 84% of One Warm Coat’s nonprofit partners expect an increased demand for services this year. Ways to get involved include: Give money: Every $1 donated warms one person in need. Give coats: Find a local drop-off site at onewarmcoat.org/donatecoats Give time: Organize a coat drive in your community with help from One Warm Coat. Lands’ End - $10 off in-store purchase with coat donation from 09/27/25 - 12/07/25 J.Crew - $25 off next purchase of $125 or more with coat donation 10/14/25 - 12/31/25 One Warm Coat thanks their 2025 sponsors: J.Crew, MOD Pizza, Lands’ End, Max Mara, The Samueli Foundation, Todd Synder, Vodafone Foundation, and Garnett Hill. One Warm Coat on Facebook / Instagram

The Support the Enlisted Project, or STEP, has a new, larger Miramar headquarters to facilitate national expansion.

Mexico has deployed some 10,000 troops in addition to civilian rescue teams. Helicopters have ferried food and water to the 200 some communities that remained cut off by ground.

"This release is an exciting step forward for bat conservation in our region, SDHS Wildlife Medical Supervisor Marie Bosch said in a statement. "Being able to track a species that is both migratory and arboreal will deepen our understanding of their needs and behaviors in Southern California."

This weekend in the arts: Get festive with Kitschmastime, December Nights, SoNoFest and more; catch a 1980s spin on "Twelfth Night"; new works of theater and contemporary dance; chamber folk; a pottery tour and more.

With a tap of their head, players will be able to trigger an automated review when they disagree with an umpire's call. In spring training this year, just over half of challenges were successful.

Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Where: L'Auberge Del Mar, 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 Limited Spots Available! We're excited to host a creative fundraiser for the ACLU — featuring a floral arranging workshop and a beautiful evening with an ocean view! Native Poppy is proud to support the ACLU, whose work to protect civil rights and fight for equity resonates deeply with our belief that everyone deserves freedom to live, love and express themselves fully and fearlessly. First, enjoy two hours of entertaining and educational floral design instruction from Native Poppy florists, where you'll create a stunning arrangement using flowers generously donated by Cali Wholesale. Finish the night by walking your arrangement over to a beautiful dinner party on L'Auberge's sunset terrace with an ocean view. Student work will become the centerpiece for a dinner party with delicious fare, with menu options fit for most dietary preferences. This experience is perfect for all skill levels, no prior floristry experience necessary. Bring your friends, or come alone to learn and build community! Your ticket includes: - Fun and comprehensive instruction of our best-selling Flower Arranging 101 class with Native Poppy florists - Dinner and drinks on an ocean-view terrace (GF, DF, and V options available) - Your beautiful arrangement to take home - 100% of all proceeds raised will be donated to the ACLU -Please note: we take care to create a safe workshop experience for our guests. By enrolling in this workshop, you accept the terms of Native Poppy's waiver of liability. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram ACLU on Facebook / Instagram

A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.