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The Times accuses Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth of violating its constitutional rights with a press policy that, the paper says, deprives the public of access to critical national security information.

Pretending Chrissie returns to The Bornemann with an electrifying new concert, The Inspirations and Collaborations of Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders. This one-of-a-kind performance shines a spotlight not only on the Pretenders’ legendary catalog, but also on the incredible guest artists who join the band for this special evening. Sharing the stage will be powerhouse performers from some of Southern California’s most celebrated acts: - Tony Rivas (Custard Pie) - Debbra Sweet (Cher’d) - Al Reed (Good Company) - Plus additional surprise guests! Together, they’ll channel the songs and stories that influenced and inspired Chrissie Hynde, bringing fresh interpretations to music from Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Jimi Hendrix, Burt Bacharach, Juice Newton, The Rolling Stones, Robert Plant, Sam Cooke, and more. And of course, Pretending Chrissie will deliver the Pretenders’ greatest hits you know and love. This is more than a tribute—it’s a star-studded celebration of influence, collaboration, and timeless artistry, with every guest artist adding their own spark to Chrissie Hynde’s musical journey. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and collaboration at The Bornemann Theatre. Get your tickets now before they’re gone! Pretending Chrissie on Facebook / Instagram

Hamas said it would agree to release the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Despite not agreeing to the full U.S. peace proposal, President Trump said Hamas seemed ready for peace.

In a new book, analyst Dan Wang uses "engineering state" vs. "lawyerly society" to explain how China got ahead and America stagnated.

San Diego-area law-enforcement officials are planning heightened security Monday at Hanukkah events and places of worship this week after the weekend mass shooting in Australia that killed as many as 15 people.

The poet should develop a strategy of revision. Often the good poem is attained through rigorous revision of the original draft. We will examine different approaches to revision as well as the more esoteric poem-making tools and types of poems and their uses and effects. In this session we will begin discussion of the structure of published books of poetry. Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, you will have: Explored different revision techniques and how they match your writing style. Identified the importance of poem titles. Considered the nature of “truth” in contemporary poetry. Discussed the history of “deep image.” Explored different types of poems. Read and analyzed two poetry books. Assignments: Each participant will choose one book of poetry and one poetry craft book and submit, by week 5, a one to two page analysis of the book and its value, or not, to the individual’s poetry writing. Poem prompts will be given each week with the anticipation that the participants will generate new work. Participants are expected to actively participate in the read and critique portions of the workshop. 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. $270 for members, $315 for non-members -- per class. Certificate Discount: If you buy all five of the workshops in the certificate separately, the total cost amounts to $1,350. If you purchase all five of them as a package, you will receive a 20% discount and will only pay a total of $1,080. This discount is good only for members. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 a.m. on KPBS 2. Investigating Iran’s nuclear program in the aftermath of the U.S. and Israeli strikes. Using rare on the ground access in Iran and in-depth forensic analysis, an immersive investigation with the Washington Post, Evident Media, and Bellingcat.

The comet could be older than our solar system. The comet is also distinct because nickel vapor was detected in the gas surrounding it.

Hiring cooled this fall, according to delayed figures released by the Labor Department Tuesday. Employers added 64,000 jobs in November as the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%.

The two students killed in the attack at Brown University are MukhammadAziz Umurzokov,18, and Ella Cook, 19. The shooter was still at large as of Monday afternoon, police said.