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State Sen. Steve Padilla’s letter comes as Imperial Valley residents and advocates say they were blindsided by plans for the project.

Welcome to Coffee & Focus: Career Moms Connect, your new essential morning session. This gathering is designed for career-driven mothers who are ready for actionable strategies and genuine peer support. The Mission: Strategies, Balance, and Connection Join us for career growth, work-life balance, and networking with local career moms. This is not a presentation or a large, impersonal networking mixer. This is a small, facilitated group designed for peer-to-peer strategy exchange where we build a trusted, local advisory circle. We help each other define boundaries, share successful tactics, and support ambition. Who Should Attend? This session is designed for any working mother who is serious about their professional growth and community. We welcome all career levels (from new professionals to senior leaders) and all industries. Why This Session is Essential for You: Actionable Takeaways: Each session is built around a specific, relevant challenge. You won't leave with vague advice. You'll leave with a concrete strategy identified and validated through collaborative discussion with your peers. The Power of Peer Support: Connect with other professional moms across various career levels and industries who truly understand the unique demands of your life. Come as a mentor or find your next trusted advisor. Cross-Industry Wisdom: The challenges of leadership, time management, and negotiation are universal. Gain fresh perspectives and solutions from leaders in tech, finance, marketing, and beyond. Respect for Your Time: This is a focused, morning meeting designed to boost your clarity and connection before your official workday begins. High impact, minimal time commitment. This Month's Focus: Setting Boundaries That Stick Topic: "Setting Boundaries That Stick: How to Protect Your Focus (and Your Sanity)" During this session, we will collectively exchange proven tactics for saying "no" professionally, scheduling non-negotiable time, and communicating capacity to reduce stress. You'll leave with one actionable strategy for implementing better work/life boundaries this week, validated by your peers. Visit: https://luma.com/hj5onnv4 Farmer & The Seahorse on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at the annual University Heights Fall Festival in San Diego! This free event is open to the public and features live music, food trucks, craft beer, a pumpkin patch to purchase your perfect carving pumpkin, and tons of fun activities for adults and children like face painting, lawn games, and hayrides. View schedule of live performances Explore festival activities 100% of Fall Festival proceeds help San Diego kids All proceeds from University Heights Fall Festival help make it possible for the 530+ students at Alice Birney Elementary to experience classes in garden, dance, language and a full art, theatre, and music program, and more. University Heights Fall Festival on Instagram

Award-winning writer Jamaica Kincaid will be a featured guest at the 31st Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, "Writing Across the Divide." One of the most decorated writers of her generation, Jamaica Kincaid is a writer with a clear, illuminating vision of humanity. Written in a deceptively simple and unadorned style, Kincaid’s books are informed by her status as an uprooted subject, born in the Caribbean island of Antigua, but living in North America. Kincaid deals with such universal themes as coming-of-age and the necessity of separation from parents and establishing identity. After leaving Antigua for New York to work as an au pair, Kincaid studied photography at the New York School for Social Research and attended Franconia College in New Hampshire. A staff writer at The New Yorker from 1974-1996, she published her first book, a collection of pieces for The New Yorker called "At the Bottom of the River," in 1983. Her first novel, "Annie John," followed in 1985—the coming-of-age story of a willful ten-year-old growing up on Antigua. With thirteen translations, it is estimated it is the most translated book by an Antiguan author. Further novels include "Lucy," the story of a teenage girl from the West Indies who comes to North America to work as an au pair for a wealthy family; "The Autobiography of My Mother," a novel set on the island of Dominica and told by a 70-year-old woman looking back on her life; and "Mr. Potter" which follows the life of an illiterate taxi chauffeur. Kincaid’s deeply personal and reflective style has made her one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature. She has received numerous awards, including the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and the Lannan Literary Award for Fiction. Tickets are offered in partnership with Warwick’s. Included in the ticket is live music, which begins at 6:15 p.m. when doors open for seating. The 31st Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be February 25-27, 2026, also featuring broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff and award-winning writer George Saunders. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2026writers. Jamaica Kincaid on Instagram

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.

Wondering how to help a teen get better sleep? This weekend's time change can be a boost. Here's why. Plus tips from sleep doctors to get more zzzs.

We talk about the Supreme Court's pending decision on whether to undermine a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Plus, a scholarship for Black students at UC San Diego is rebranded for all students.

Sales of non-chocolate candy are growing faster than those of chocolate. With cocoa in shortage, manufacturers are changing pack sizes, adding fillers and dipping candy in "white creme."

First, the El Cajon City Council made it clear on Tuesday that it has no intention of stopping the sharing of license plate surveillance data with out of state agencies. Then, Governor Newsom is not supporting a ban on glitter, we tell you why. Next, California is taking a closer look at exactly what it would take to bring a university to Chula Vista. Plus, a big change is coming to the registrar of voters office, we tell you its possible impact. Finally, a conversation with author and social commentator Roxane Gay.

“Mystery is the wine of this universe.” – Mehmet Murat ildan And what better way to savor both than with a glass in hand and a spine-tingling story to match? Join Adventures by the Book® as we proudly welcome New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary Kubica for Happy Hour celebrating the launch of her chilling new thriller, "It’s Not Her." We’re thrilled to partner with Napatini Wine Bar in Carlsbad, California, for this exclusive literary Adventure—where mystery meets the vine in the most delicious way. Event tickets includes a hardcover copy of "It’s Not Her" for signing at the event, a glass of wine (with non-alcoholic options available), delectable flatbreads and nibbles, tax, gratuity, and the opportunity to meet the author up close and personal. Companion tickets are available to share a copy of the book. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to reserve your seat soon! Mary Kubica on Facebook / Instagram