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Harvard professors wanted to flood social media with evidence-based information about conditions like anxiety and depression. So they turned to the people who already know how to go viral.

NPR Tiny Desk contest winner Quinn Christopherson, drag queen Pattie Gonia and world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma would like "Won't Give Up" to be sung at climate change rallies and in concert halls.

Brenden Tuccinardi is a news web producer at KPBS. He is part of the team responsible for writing and editing web stories, updating the station’s website, and producing content for social media.

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Charles Feeney, the philanthropist who quietly gave away $8 billion before his death this week.

Have you ever thought about becoming a writer? Or wondered how it feels to get published? Do you wish you had more time to write? Need a bit more motivation? If you want to get your stories down on paper… This course is for you! This 4-session creative writing course will give you the tools you need to start or continue your journey toward becoming a writer. You will receive plenty of advice, practical tips, and encouragement from an experienced writing teacher and published author. Short writing assignments will be given after each class. Share your stories with the group or keep them to yourself—whichever you prefer. All ideas are fine: autobiographical stories, novels, poems, travel experiences, childhood challenges… You name it! Come to our online class with a pen, notebook, and any original ideas you may have. Instructor: Anne Randerson, Ph.D., creative writing teacher & coach, published author, and former university lecturer. Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. 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. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The fast food and oil industries are only the latest to seek a referendum to stop, or at least delay, a law passed by the state Legislature. The return on investment can be huge — so much money that some are calling for changing the referendum rules in California.

From hiking local trails to studying black holes, some Americans are finding creative ways to mark America's busiest shopping day without spending a dime.

The Food and Drug Administration convened an expert panel to review the latest data on phenylephrine. That's found in over-the-counter versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other cold medicines.

The five people who died while trying to catch a glimpse of the wrecked ocean liner included a Guinness World Record holder, a deep sea entrepreneur, wealthy businessmen and "Mr. Titanic."

Beauty Beyond Bars is a new social justice project led by a former San Diego Unified student school board trustee supporting inmates in maintaining their appearance and humanity.