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Iran's top officials pushed back against a U.S. ceasefire plan and President Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.

This weekend in the arts: Tons of PST ART events at visual art spaces around the region; contemporary art meets contemporary composition; Karla Cordero's poetry with folk dance; "Tres Minutos" opera with the San Diego Symphony; plus live music picks and holiday events.

Get ready for an unforgettable literary experience! Join us for a delightful celebration as Kristin Harmel, beloved international and New York Times bestselling author of "The Forest of Vanishing Stars," "The Book of Lost Names," and "The Winemaker’s Wife," takes the stage to introduce her highly anticipated new novel, "The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau." Kristin is not only adored around the world for her captivating historical novels, but also as the inspiring co-founder of the "Friends & Fiction" podcast and for her brave battle with breast cancer. This exclusive event offers you the rare chance to meet Kristin in person, hear all about her newest book, and enjoy a delectable French-themed brunch complete with freshly made sweet and savory crepes—served alongside a glass of bubbly champagne (non-alcoholic options available, of course). Ooh la la! Your unforgettable experience includes: - A signed hardcover copy of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau - A delightful French crepes brunch (both sweet and savory) - A glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic beverage) Tax and gratuity included. An intimate presentation and conversation between Kristin Harmel and New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris Spaces are limited for this special afternoon meeting two fabulous authors in the warmth of Kristina McMorris’s beautiful Mission Hills home in San Diego—don’t miss your chance to indulge in a memorable celebration of literature, friendship, and French flair! Registration: This event is ticketed and open to the public, but seating is limited, so make sure to secure your seat early to guarantee your spot. Just scroll down and select “Event Registration.” Additional books are also available below for pre-order and delivery to the event for signing, and will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. Kristin Harmel on Facebook / Instagram Kristina McMorris on Facebook / Instagram

Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has not been seen since returning home from a family dinner the evening of Jan. 31.

In an interview with NPR's Michel Martin, singer-songwriter Raye talks about her journey to the top of the charts, what is important to her as an artist and her new album, This Music May Contain Hope.

Following a lengthy, boisterous meeting, the San Diego City Council Tuesday passed a solid-waste fee, breaking a 106-year-old precedent of the city not charging single-family homeowners a fee for trash pickup.

Explore mindfulness-based writing using fun prompts to collectively inspire and deepen your intuitive expression. Participants in this one-session creative writing workshop will be inspired by a series of short, in-class prompts with a poem and pictures. The aim is to boost creativity and deepen each participant’s intuitive expression through contemplative practices. We will start this workshop with a brief mindfulness settling-in exercise—and a poem to accompany the session’s theme. And after each writing prompt, participants will be encouraged to discuss their work in small groups. This intuitive creation process is highly motivating; it enhances self-awareness and the flow of ideas and connection with others. This course is designed for every type of writer: novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, journalists, essayists, etc., with all levels of experience: from novice writers to seasoned authors. We will focus on the collective inspiration derived from a fresh series of fun and original writing prompts. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

In this meet-and-greet with artist Matt Devine, learn about his immersive installation "Walk With Me." Matt will lead a brief tour of the gallery while in conversation with OMA's Director of Exhibitions and Collections, Katie Dolgov. Questions are encouraged. Leave behind the chaos of modern life and step into a tranquil space where the restorative qualities of nature take center stage. This program is free with regular museum admission. Visit: Special Event | Gallery Walkthrough with Matt Devine Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

What holds many would-be published authors back? Fear. The fear of writing and editing a manuscript is daunting. Equally scary are unknown parts of the publishing process, which are complicated and difficult enough to stop many potential authors in their tracks. This workshop covers everything needed to finally make it happen—or happen again. A published book, e-book, audio book, or other form that people will buy, read, and embrace. This workshop is for both new and experienced writers who want to know about all paths to publishing and what works best for each. This workshop is on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 1p.m. - 3 p.m. @ SDWI. Cost is $36 for Members & $42 for Non-Members. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

California teachers scored 16 on the Teacher Morale Index, which is based on three questions from the Education Week survey. The morale score for U.S. teachers overall was 13. The scale measures teacher morale from -100 to +100.