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Federal law requires the Education Department to erase the student loans of borrowers whose colleges close suddenly. A new lawsuit claims the department isn't fully following those rules.

Artificial intelligence programs have been described in many ways, but perhaps the best way to understand how we can benefit as writers from the use of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and others is to think of them as our sidekicks. Eager and helpful assistants that can do things faster and better than us as long as we give them the right instructions. This course is about which AI programs are the best for which tasks, what is possible with AI, and how to use it without crossing any ethical lines. You’ll learn how to benefit from AI when it comes to research and writing and how to design and produce amazing covers, websites, and marketing materials. AI can do things for a fraction of the cost and in the blink of an eye, including creating audio books, apps, and other complimentary (and lucrative) ancillary items. As promising as this sounds, we’ll also look at the ways in which we can lose authenticity and credibility if we take it too far. This is a hands-on, interactive, and solution-oriented program presented as a discussion and brainstorming session so we learn how to make the most of these powerful new tools to take our ideas, bring them to life, and get them out to the masses. Come with your questions and suggestions, and leave with a whole new way of working that opens up possibilities that weren’t available just a couple of years ago. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The Mexican artist's masked wrestler-turned-paranormal detective celebrates his 30th anniversary with his work featured in the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's Comics Gallery.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: BeeWorthy Farms / 441 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 Limited Spots Available! Join us at BeeWorthy Farms for a morning immersed in flowers, rooted in place and seasonality. This Flower Arranging 101 workshop invites you to connect with San Diego's unique floriculture as you arrange locally grown flowers—harvested just hours before class. This foundation-building workshop explores our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, guided by the color, texture and form of the flowers that are in season and harvested on a single local flower farm. Appropriate for all skill levels, this workshop begins with a guided tour of BeeWorthy Farms led by the growers, which begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. The tour is followed by a hands-on Flower Arranging 101 workshop in their outdoor classroom. This style of flower workshop offers a deeper connection to the land and the flowers, giving new meaning to your design process. Tickets include: - A guided farm tour led by the growers of BeeWorthy Farms - Comprehensive, engaging instruction in our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum - Hands-on assistance from Native Poppy’s professional florists - All materials, tools, and freshly harvested seasonal flowers grown exclusively at BeeWorthy Farms - Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed for our workshops - Plus: the floral arrangement you design to take home Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach / 142 S Cedros Ave San Diego CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Learn to arrange flowers like your favorite Native Poppy designers in this entertaining, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop, part of our in-person Color Play Series. This foundational class introduces the core mechanics of flower arranging while inviting you to explore how color shapes balance, mood, and composition. Each workshop features a curated seasonal palette, with hands-on guidance in how we work with color through flower choice, placement, and overall design. Every month in 2026 highlights a new color palette inspired by our signature mood boards. August's Floral Color Palette: pastel rainbow! Missed the January - July classes? No problem! This workshop can be taken as a stand-alone class or as part of a series throughout the year. Instruction is tailored to your skill level, making it a welcoming and engaging way to build confidence, creativity, and floral design skills. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build our signature classic arrangement - Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Complimentary refreshments - Plus: the arrangement you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

While risk to the general public remains very low, county officials said anyone who develops mpox-like symptoms — such as rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes — especially after travel or potential exposure should contact their healthcare provider.

City of San Diego voters are deciding whether to tax second homes in the city that are vacant for most of the year.

Up to SPED, Inc. is a new San Diego based nonprofit offering special education information and services to families. We are hosting a Free Back-to-School Meet & Greet at the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library. It's a family-friendly community event designed to help parents of special needs students prepare for a successful year ahead. We will have FREE Backpacks (with a sensory or fidget item inside) being distributed to attendees while supplies last. Our special education expert will present on Special Education topics including Parent Rights and the Relevant Education Statutes. Overall, it's a time to gather valuable information, guidance, and tools tailored for exceptional families and their special needs students. Families can come and connect with other families, meet with the nonprofit's founder, get answers to questions, engage with community members, and enjoy some light snacks in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The fourth annual Punches in the Piazza returns to Little Italy San Diego on Friday, September 11, 2026, bringing together amateur boxing, philanthropy and a powerful tribute to those affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Taking place at 6 p.m. in the Piazza della Famiglia, the beloved charitable event honors the legacy of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bobby DePhilippis and raises funds for the Washington Elementary School Foundation and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Held on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, this year's event carries special significance as attendees gather to recognize first responders, remember those whose lives were forever changed by the tragedy and support organizations dedicated to serving children, families and communities in need. Punches in the Piazza combines USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur bouts, community engagement and philanthropic giving in a unique outdoor setting in the heart of Little Italy. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy nine amateur boxing matches featuring local athletes, special ceremonial tributes, silent auction opportunities, raffle prizes, VIP experiences and commemorative merchandise. The event has become an annual tradition bringing together boxing enthusiasts, first responders and residents for an evening centered on remembrance, unity and giving back. Founded in honor of Bobby DePhilippis, the event celebrates the lasting impact of one of San Diego's most influential boxing figures. During his career, DePhilippis promoted more than 60 boxing events at the El Cortez Convention Center and was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012. Today, the Bobby D. Foundation, established by his daughter Michelle DePhilippis, carries on his legacy by supporting community programs with a focus on providing opportunities and resources for underprivileged children throughout San Diego. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Washington Elementary School Foundation and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit that honors the sacrifice of military service members, veterans and first responders while supporting their families through housing assistance programs. Organizers aim to raise $50,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, donations and fundraising activities throughout the evening. As one of the few public events in San Diego commemorating the anniversary of 9/11, Punches in the Piazza offers a uniquely meaningful experience that blends remembrance, community connection and charitable impact. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect, connect and contribute while enjoying an exciting evening of amateur boxing and entertainment. Visit: https://www.bobbyde.org/ Bobby D. Foundation on Facebook

The new law will expand coverage of FDA-cleared scalp-cooling technology for some cancer patients starting Jan. 1.