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The ruling invalidated an earlier decision by California’s 9th circuit court of appeals on what a judge should consider when reviewing an asylum appeal.

A racist conspiracy theory is believed to have motivated the suspected gunman in the Buffalo attack. It was once a fringe belief, but it's found its way into the mainstream.

Oscar-winning film director and screenwriter Paul Haggis is being detained on sexual assault charges. He has previously been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.

The San Diego Police Department released new procedures this week for interactions between police and transgender and nonbinary people. Meanwhile, security cameras are poised to go up all over downtown Oceanside. Plus, a look at the San Diego Arab Film Festival and our KPBS Weekend Arts Preview.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Stray, Joni Mitchell, and more.

Spanish and Swahili dictionaries are banned in Michigan prisons. An official says the ban is to prevent prisoners from being disruptive.

15 months into the pandemic, San Diego has moved into California’s least restrictive yellow Covid-19 tier, opening up bars and restaurants to bigger crowds. And, a grassroots non-profit called Breakfast Block works to feed, clothe and provide other essential items to San Diego's growing unsheltered population. It was founded early this year by a woman who lost her job in the pandemic. Plus, changes to San Pasqual Academy have inspired a conversation about foster care in San Diego County.

So you’ve finished writing your novel — what next? What do published novelists do between that raw first draft and the final manuscript to make their plots sizzle and their prose sing? The key lies in reworking your manuscript until your writing jumps off of the page. If you have completed the first draft of a novel, this workshop will help you develop skills to shape your plot for maximum dramatic impact and give life and texture to characters, dialogue, and setting. Please note: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. Date | Saturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to noon Location | Online Register here! Members: $216 Nonmembers: $252 You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. Follow our social media! San Diego Writers, Ink. on Facebook San Diego Writers, Ink. on Instagram @SDWritersInk on Twitter For more information, please visit sandiegowriters.org.

A championship San Diego County high school basketball game-turned tortilla hurling fracas continues to make national headlines. It’s what happened after the game that continues to dumbfound observers. Plus, the San Diego Unified School Board voted unanimously to fund an expansion of ethnic studies and anti-racism training, prompting some debate in the community over how much racism should be confronted in the classroom. And a joint effort by the city and county of San Diego to address homelessness is set to begin next week. Then, while early pandemic predictions of a tsunami of evictions seem unlikely, advocates are worried that there could still be a steady stream. Finally, Madrid-based contemporary artist Ana de Alvear’s colored-pencil drawings call reality into question at San Diego Museum of Art.

The Movement has been winning the hearts and minds of alternative-reggae fans since their inception in Columbia, SC in 2003. Drawing inspiration from Sublime, 311, Slightly Stoopid and John Brown’s Body, they’ve come to be known as musical shapeshifters with a foundation of heavy drum and bass. Performing alongside this band is DENM! The 16-track, self-produced collection is biographical in presentation, showcasing snapshots of DENM’s life growing up around Southern California while displaying his eclectic and unique blend of alternative rock, reggae, and hip-hop. Nirvana Goberdhan a.k.a Vana Liya will also be there! The combination of the ukulele and her soft voice put a unique twist on some reggae-rock staples. Artists like 311, Rebelution, Stick Figure and SOJA shared Vana’s covers across social media platforms, which was the beginning of Vana finding her audience. They will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Thursday, November 18 at 9 p.m., doors open at 8:30 p.m. Get tickets here! Advanced admission: $25 advanced / $30 day of show / $44 reserved loft seating (available over the phone)