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Do you want to see your writing in magazines? Would you like to receive a check for what you write? If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, this is the class for you. We will go through idea generation, how to find publications that are right for your idea, and how to pitch to editors and locate their e-mail addresses. You will finish the class with several ideas for essays, where to pitch them, and with a list of resources to build those bylines! Note: We are offering TWO scholarships for writers who self-identify as having financial need. If you are interested, please contact Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org. Thank you! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

La oficina de presupuesto de la Casa Blanca dijo el viernes que han comenzado los despidos masivos de trabajadores federales, en un intento de ejercer mayor presión sobre los legisladores demócratas mientras continúa el cierre del gobierno.

Stream now with KPBS+ through Nov. 12, 2025 / Encore Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in THE WEST WING and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.

Enjoy a dinner inspired by the cuisine of Guatemala, curated by Culinary Director Tim Kolanko, Chef Wesley Johnson, and Chef Tony Coito! ARTIFACT+ CRAFT CAFÉ at Mingei on Instagram

In celebration of the centennial of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, multi-award-winning pianist Emmet Cohen brings together an all-star quintet. Alongside saxophonist Tivon Pennicott and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, Cohen continues the journey set forth by these artistic geniuses—seeking deeper truths through sound. Join Cohen and his ensemble for a bold, reimagined experience of the music that forever changed the course of jazz. Emmet Cohen on Facebook / Instagram

This award-winning immersive dramedy is sure to please. Vera wants to be a nun, but can’t let go of her past, or v*brators. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers, leading the audience to become advice-giving “saints” who help Vera make the biggest decisions of her life, starting with what shirt to wear. WINNER, Best of Fringe, DC Theatre Arts WINNER, Minnesota Fringe Golden Lanyard Award “Amazing storyteller” (Lavender Magazine) “A deeply thought-out, patiently crafted story” (STIR Vancouver) “Hance is clearly comfortable on any stage; she has mastered the art of conversational, immersive theater in a way that is both approachable and moving.” (Rochester City Magazine) Performance Details: Thursday, 5.15 @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 5.17 @ 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 5.18 @ 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 5.22 @ 7:30 p.m. Friday, 5.23 @10:30 p.m. Presented through the San Diego International Fringe Festival Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater: 2130 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 Tickets are $13 with a fringe tag and can be purchased through San Diego Fringe. San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram / X

The condensed five-day event features more than 100 films from around the world, plus live music, food and an art market.

Bómbita was terminated from the state’s top cybersecurity post in a phone call from the governor’s office Sept. 23; his last day is Friday. He had been on the job less than a year but repeatedly found himself at odds, he said, with officials at the Office of Emergency Services. That agency oversees the one Bómbita ran, the Cybersecurity Integration Center, through its Homeland Security division.

Mark your calendars for our Summer Artisan Market & Wine Tasting on Saturday, August 9 at the Mission Bay Beach Club (2688 E Mission Bay Dr)! The market is free entry and runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with local vendors—perfect for shopping. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy 10 wine tastings on our scenic bayside patio, with live music and delicious food and drinks available onsite. Tickets are limited, don’t miss out! Mission Bay Beach Club on Facebook / Instagram

Lisa Phillips, who says she was sex trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, tells NPR that releasing files about the late convicted sex offender is about human rights, not politics.