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The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is now accepting applications for its upcoming leadership conference. YLA is a transformative one-day workshop designed to empower and educate LGBTQ+ youth, their parents, caregivers, and educators. Through engaging discussions, outdoor activities, and team-building exercises, participants will gain valuable knowledge on LGBT history, youth advocacy, higher education, and civic engagement. The Youth Leadership Academy will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the SSDCCE ECC Campus, located at 4343 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113. Applications are open to all middle and high school-aged youth interested in learning, growing, and connecting with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. To cater to diverse needs and roles, separate workshops will be offered with a focus on the following key areas: Building resilience & self-confidence / Mental health & wellness Communication & advocacy / LGBTQ+ rights & policies Leadership development / Building inclusive community Managing an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom By participating in YLA, attendees will acquire essential tools and resources to thrive as leaders and build inclusive, supportive communities. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity – apply for the Youth Leadership Academy today and embark on a journey of personal growth and empowerment! San Diego LGBT Pride is accepting applications until Nov 2, 2024. Youth Leadership Academy attendees at at a table “I learned how to be a leader in my community from listening to the panelists of elected officials, business people, and students who are out in our community talking about their stories,” said Jay Sieber, freshman at San Diego High School. “When I first did the Youth Leadership Academy, I met so many new friends that I still have to this day.” Visit: Pride Youth Leadership Academy San Diego Pride on Instagram and Facebook

Author Zadie Smith says she'll miss being young. In this week's Wild Card, Smith opens up about having enough time and growing older.

Join us for our 14th Annual Community in Unity as we return to the City Hall Rotunda for this annual kick-off to the Holiday Season. The evening's festivities will include a variety of local restaurants, breweries, and wineries showcasing their epicurean delights, savory dishes, sweet desserts, and libations for everyone to enjoy. Holiday entertainment from local choirs provides a truly joyful atmosphere, and guests are encouraged to bring NEW pajamas and toys to help spread some holiday cheer! Pajama Drive: Please bring NEW, unused Pajamas of ALL sizes to benefit the children and teens at Solutions For Change. Toy Drive: Please bring NEW, unwrapped toys for both boys & girls ages 4-12, to benefit the Escondido Police Athletic League. Escondido Chamber of Commerce on Facebook / Instagram

Congestion pricing was introduced on Sunday morning in the center of New York City — despite a late attempt by New Jersey to stop it in court.

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration comes at a pivotal time in American history. Insulated from controversy, Trump will enter the White House more prepared than when he first won in 2016.

Celebrate the spooky season and enjoy daily chapters of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus" sent straight to your email. Register to be sent a chapter of the story each day. No strings, no time commitments!* Your email will not be shared with other participants. Late sign-ups will receive a link to previous chapters and be added to the main newsletter list within two business days. New sign-ups may not be accepted after October 13. *An entirely optional Zoom discussion will be held on November 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., a few days after the final chapter is sent out. A Zoom link will be included in the final email and the session is visible on our event calendar to register for without joining the email newsletter club. For parents: This book is generally considered appropriate for older teens and adults, particularly high school age and up. There are descriptions of murder, child death, death, depression, xenophobia (briefly), corpses, and some common horror elements. Descriptions are not overly gratuitous or severely graphic. Some themes are a product of their time and should be read with that context in mind. Newsletter extras and linked-to documents will usually have content warnings, but you are the best judge for what is appropriate for your child. The views and descriptions within this book and the newsletter extras are those of their individual creators and do not represent the views of the San Diego Public Library. https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/frankenstein-spooky-email-serial-401659

Agencies from Social Security to the IRS store sensitive data on millions of Americans. Here's what the government knows about us – and what's at risk as DOGE seeks access to the data.

The SBA’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday. The agency expects to receive new funding from Congress, and will continue to accept applications in the meantime.

After meetings in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to push President Trump's plan for Gaza and to meet with Russian counterparts on steps to ending the war in Ukraine.

Streaming has turned the once-rare deluxe edition into a given for pop albums. Many feel clunky or inessential — but a few artists have found ways to take the format high-concept.