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Join us for the Fall Open House at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego. This event is a fantastic opportunity to explore the wide range of classes and seminars offered for individuals aged 50 and older who are eager to expand their knowledge and enrich their lives. Discover the benefits of our Quarterly and Annual Memberships, meet our passionate volunteer advisory committee, and learn more about our vibrant community. The Open House will be held in person at our new location, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, as well as online via Zoom. Enjoy free parking on-site. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information visit: extendedstudies.ucsd.edu

Two days after firing vaccine experts who help set the nation's immunization policies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked eight successors for the CDC panel.

The roads and the San Diego International Airport are expected to be packed with crowds greater than pre-pandemic numbers.

U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm operations. NPR reports from Central Florida's strawberry region.

The Department of Homeland Security says federal agents arresting immigrants are hiding their faces for their own safety. Legal advocates say the practice undermines public trust.

Wherever you are in the writing process, submitting your work can be a helpful light at the end of the tunnel. But the world of literary magazines and small publishers is so expansive and diverse, it’s hard to know where and how to send your work out for publication. In this workshop with Dennis James Sweeney, author of "How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses", we’ll talk about the landscape of literary magazines and small presses, strategies for achieving your publication goals, and how to navigate the vulnerability of sending out the writing you’ve worked so hard on. You’ll leave the class with next steps for submitting your latest piece of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or hybrid work. This informational class will also include written reflection, group discussion, and Q&A time. Join us if you’d like company in the exciting but daunting process of sending out your writing. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-14-how-to-submit-with-dennis-james-sweeney/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.

Agents often share that what makes a memoir stand out in the marketplace is a strong author’s voice. In this workshop we will uncover the soul of the writing with fun and interactive voice techniques to make the storytelling as dynamic as possible. Students will also learn how to craft smooth transitions as well as how to enter and exit a chapter or scene. Participants will gain a better understanding how to create a seamless text that takes the reader between past memories (flashbacks) and present-day experiences and observations. We will work on bringing the theme of the piece to life so that the manuscript will resonate with universal meaning. Symbolism will also be explored as a way to deepen the writing and flesh out the theme of your book. Class structure: Except for the first class, the first hour will be lecture and the second hour will be read and critique where participants can workshop their material or class assignments. Tone of class: We strive to create a supportive, nurturing environment where participants feel encouraged to share, risk and connect to their most creative self. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-06-28-memoir-iv-with-marni-freedman-and-tracy-j-jones/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Amanda Knox was just 20 years old in 2007 when her British roommate was found dead in their apartment. A new Hulu series dramatizes the story of her wrongful murder conviction.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media don’t have to be difficult. This class will teach you how to cruise through the murky waters of hashtags, @ signs, and tweets. We’ll cover how to: set up an account write an effective bio post quality content find organic followers take stellar photos create your personal hashtag market yourself or your brand on major platforms avoid being shadowbanned how analytics prevent your posts from garnering likes truncate URLs to fit Twitter and much more don’t be intimidated. It’s much easier than you think…and fun! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-08-social-media-for-beginners-with-maggie-espinosa/https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-08-social-media-for-beginners-with-maggie-espinosa/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook