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First, the county is considering a proposal that would bolster access to healthcare benefits starting at the end of next year when stricter federal eligibility requirements take effect.. Then, the latest on the charges against Poway councilman Tony Blain. Finally, we bring you a story on challenges in the workplace for women in the age of telework and hybrid offices.

From the breakout Brooklyn band Geese to the Puerto Rican star and soon-to-be Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny and dozens in between, NPR Music shares its picks for the best songs of 2025.

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. As a creative writing teacher and published author since 2007, and a trained mindfulness teacher since 2017, I enjoy fostering unique and brave spaces for participants to gather from all backgrounds and walks of life. 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. Just bring a pen and notebook to our online class… And come as you are! Please Note: you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join improviser and freestyle rapper Maria Sweeney for a 2.5 hour workshop that dives into the world of freestyle hip-hop improv at OTC's Studio 219 (219 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from Maria, who performs with the San Diego-based freestyle hip-hop improv group, Optimus Rhyme, and LA-based group, Chrome XX. The workshop fee is $35, and registration is limited. Contact Chris Shurland at cshurland@oceansidetheatre.org to register.

Join Gelson’s Markets in spreading holiday cheer during its annual holiday toy drive, running December 1-17. All Gelson’s locations will feature festive red bins where customers can donate new, unwrapped toys for children and teens across Southern California. This year’s drive supports returning regional partners, with all San Diego stores benefiting Promises2Kids. Only new, unwrapped gifts for infants, children and adolescents can be accepted. Suggested items include educational toys, dolls, action figures, craft kits, coloring books, board games, sports gear, books, gift cards, socks, blankets, makeup, pajamas, movies and more. Items that cannot be accepted include stuffed toys, toys filled with pellets or beans, fragile items, toys with sharp edges, violent-themed items, and food products. For more information, visit https://www.gelsons.com/events/view/toydrive. Gelson’s Markets on Instagram

The Coronado Historical Association invites you to join us for this month’s installment of the popular Wine & Lecture Series on Thursday, March 19. "Rooted in History: The Coronado Flower Show's Century of Blooms" will dive into the vibrant history of the Flower Show, a community tradition spanning over 100 years. Join our panel of organizers as they share personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the show's evolution from a village event to a cherished community centerpiece. Join us for a wine & cheese reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the panel discussion from 6 to 7 p.m. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

The Coronado Historical Association invites you to join us for this month’s installment of the popular Wine & Lecture Series on Thursday, February 19th! Enjoy a captivating evening with a fascinating look into the life and legacy of Ellen Browning Scripps (1836–1932)—the celebrated philanthropist who appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in 1926 after giving away the equivalent of $100 million to institutions such as the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Scripps Memorial Hospital, and Scripps College. This engaging lecture will explore Scripps’s remarkable career as a journalist, her lifelong dedication to social advocacy, and the pivotal role she played in shaping modern philanthropy. We will also highlight the broader legacy of women in philanthropy—a powerful tradition of leadership that continues today. Join us for a wine & cheese reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the lecture from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/ellen-browning-scripps-new-money-and-american-philanthropy/ Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

Honduras' attorney general said Monday that he had ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Indulge in a delightful Holiday Tea experience with us. Following this enchanting tea, immerse yourself in the magic of the season as the talented dancers from Scripps Performing Arts Academy present the timeless holiday ballet: The Nutcracker tea will be followed by a narrated, abridged version of the show. December 22 & 23 | 1p.m., 2 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Show Times Visit: Nutcracker Tea Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

The 13th Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival arrives January 14 – 18, 2026! Beginning December 15, you can get your Festival Passes and Block Passes at the website: borregospringsfilmfestival.org. Borrego Springs Film Festival on YouTube / Facebook