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“Hometown Arlington West Memorial:” The San Diego Veterans For Peace will display their “Hometown Arlington West Memorial” from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 on the front lawn of the USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive. Chapter veterans from branches of the military will honor several hundred fallen service members from Southern California who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with special memorial markers.

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! March: Structure and Character: This class will explore the concept of character through the lens of structure. We will explore concepts that include character vs. characterization, character webs, character types (and archetypes), and character arcs. The emphasis will be on the function of a character to create a powerful story. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

In San Diego, hundreds of people took part in protests at several locations to call for an end to the war in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel. In other news, a San Diego-based Navy SEAL is under investigation for associating with extremist hate groups. Plus, the San Diego Symphony performs a rare concert in Tijuana.

Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn't fancy enough — but they also say it's too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up big changes.

The Louisiana plantation home where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began has Black owners for the first time. They say the 1811 uprising can inspire a new generation to fight racism.

Frontwave Arena proudly welcomes the Holo Holo Music Festival to Oceanside on Saturday, January 18th. The Holo Holo Music Festival, hosted by Western Conference, brings together fans of island and reggae music and features amazing performances from artists such as Common Kings, Josh Tatofi, Spawnbreezie, K'Nova, and 8R08. This Holo Holo Festival will include island vendors and food options great for families of all ages. Grab your friends and family for an evening of good music, good food and good vibez! Visit: https://www.axs.com/events/757076/holo-holo-music-festival-tickets Holo Holo Music Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.

Morning Edition caught up with NPR’s John Ruwitch, who has covered China for decades. Here’s our conversation.

After years of delay, Boeing's Starliner is flying people for the first time with two NASA astronauts heading to the International Space Station. The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla.

The Air Force Band of the Golden West brass quintet, "Travis Brass" will be performing the following FREE concerts in the San Diego area: Thursday February 22: San Diego State University Smith Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Saturday February 24: Veterans Museum at Balboa Park, 2 p.m. For more information and to reserve FREE tickets please visit www.afbandconcerts.com. About Travis Brass Travis Brass is a quintet made up of two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba. One of the Band of the Golden West's most flexible ensembles, the brass quintet excels at community recitals, educational outreach, anthems at sporting events, and military ceremonies. They have had the distinct honor of supporting many high-profile events over the years, from memorial services aboard the USS Midway to national anthems with the NFL and NBA. Through musical performances Travis Brass honors those who've served, inspires patriotism, and connects the American public with their military. The excellence demonstrated by our brass quintet reflects the professionalism displayed by all Airmen stationed worldwide, whose selfless service and sacrifice ensures the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States of America. About the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is dedicated to engaging communities and building partnerships, telling the Air Force story, honoring military heritage, enhancing morale for uniformed service members, and recruiting the finest Americans to serve in the United States Air Force. The Band of the Golden West is proud to represent the excellence of Air Mobility Command and the 680,000 Airmen in over 130 career fields serving around the world, protecting our freedoms and delivering hope to those in need. These concerts are our way of saying thank you for your continued support to the men and women of the Armed Forces, at home and abroad. For more information, go to www.afbandconcerts.com. United States Air Force Bands on Facebook