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Do you want to see your writing in magazines? Would you like to receive a check for what you write? If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, this is the class for you. We will go through idea generation, how to find publications that are right for your idea, and how to pitch to editors and locate their e-mail addresses. You will finish the class with several ideas for essays, where to pitch them, and with a list of resources to build those bylines! This workshop is on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Cost is $36 for Members & $42 for Non-Members. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Writing doesn’t get more personal than the memoir. In it, the author shares a part or portions of his/her/their life with readers and seeks universality, understanding and connection. In this three-hour course, students will open that important window into themselves and identify what those life-changing moments and events are and how to express them in writing. As the author Emily Gordon once opined, “Your life story is a gift. It should be treated as such.” This workshop is on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. via Zoom. Cost is $54 for Members & $63 for Non-Members. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

An author platform is all about visibility and building an audience for your work. And here’s a surprise: Social media is only a small slice of the platform pie! In this workshop, we’ll clear up common misconceptions about what an author platform really is and explore the many components that make it thrive. You’ll assess your own strengths, identify areas to grow, and leave with a practical plan—and the confidence—to begin building a powerful, authentic platform that supports your writing career. This workshop is on Saturday, Sept.13, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @SDWI. Cost is $36 for Members & $42 for Non-Members. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The disgraced New York Republican was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a litany of federal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft.

The Trump administration filed an appeal to the Supreme Court on Friday, asking it to lift lower-court rulings blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois.

A newly released police report states that Joshua Jahn lived with his family and didn't have a job.

On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 593 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, a Democrat from Oakland, that forbids state and local departments from sharing sensitive personal data to increase food stamp enrollment.

2025 Oceanside Plein Air Festival Painting Southern California in the Open Air September 6 - 13, 2025 Come together to celebrate creativity and the natural environment with artists of various skills to take over our beautiful city with plein air painting. There will be Artist Workshops, Artist Networking Events, Easel Sales, Quick Paint Challenges, and Awards during the Festival. Artwork created during the Festival will also be up for selection for our Plein Air Exhibition that will run through November 2025 at OMA. Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~plein-air-festival?tab_6120=id%3A27835 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Several hundred volunteers are patrolling the streets of Chicago and its suburbs warning migrants of ICE's presence. This is part of a growing resistance to ICE's operations in Illinois.

If you’re turning 65, or you’re still working and planning to retire soon, it’s time to start thinking about Medicare and your coverage options. Attend this free class to learn about Medicare Parts A and B, special enrollment requirements if you start using Medicare after age 65 and the different plan options available.