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A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Sarah Beckman is Executive Director of Outside The Lens (OTL), a San Diego nonprofit media arts organization that engages 2,700+ young people annually—97% from systemically marginalized communities—to build creative confidence, explore career pathways, and drive social impact through storytelling. A creative strategist and visual storyteller with 25 years of nonprofit leadership, Sarah has guided Outside The Lens from a grassroots organization into a recognized innovator in creative youth development and media literacy, partnering with institutions like The Getty Museum on Voice Out, a regional exhibition that amplifies the perspectives of young artists. Sarah’s leadership philosophy is simple: create conditions for others to thrive. Whether expanding programs like Media Makers—which serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—or securing catalyst funding for Balboa Park's Botanical Building during her tenure at Forever Balboa Park, she leads with curiosity and trust. She’s also the creative mind behind Culture & Cocktails at the San Diego Museum of Art and has presented at Public Lands Alliance and International Placemaking Week conferences. A Minnesota native with degrees in Journalism and Gender & Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sarah was recently named a 2025 San Diego Magazine Nonprofit Pioneer. A writer and photographer who believes in magic, hustle, and flow, she lives in Rancho Peñasquitos with her husband and twin sons who attend Cal Poly. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The deal secures funding for most of the government while giving lawmakers two weeks to negotiate changes to immigration enforcement. It still needs to pass the House, which is in recess until Monday.

San Diego's unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5%, as the Federal Reserve decided to lower rates. What do these latest moves mean for the San Diego-Tijuana economy?

Join Komé Collective and a group of San Diego restaurants for an unforgettable dining experience at Sky Deck in Del Mar Highlands on December 2. This one-of-a-kind evening invites guests to explore the vibrant world of sake through a curated journey across three of Sky Deck’s celebrated restaurants - Marufuku Ramen, Glass Box, and Zen Modern Asian. Each stop will feature different food courses paired with premium sake selected by Komé Collective. The cost is $85 per person. The food menu includes: - Shrimp Lettuce Wrap @ Zen - Peking Duck Wrap @ Zen - Shrimp Tempura Bao Bun @ Marufuku - 'Fontch Cous' Tonkotsu Ramen @ Marufuku - Chirashi Bowl @ Glass Box - Ube Burnt Cheesecake with a Hint of Yuzu @ Glass Box Throughout the night, guests will rotate between restaurants, enjoying a six-course meal that blends exceptional food and culture. Between courses, guests will take part in lighthearted activities like quick origami-making for a beautiful keepsake to take home - adding a creative, interactive touch to the evening. There will be two seating times: 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Please check in at Zen at the front of Sky Deck! We encourage you to check in 30-20 minutes before the event starts so you can find your seat and get settled in before the fun starts! Tickets are limited and can be purchased here. *Please note a 22% gratuity, taxes, and fees are included in the ticket price. Japanese Sake on Facebook / Instagram

A Justice Department probe of the Federal Reserve marks the latest escalation in the Trump administration's effort to bend the independent central bank to the president's will.

Participants in the midday protest, organized by a coalition of labor groups, marched, chanted and carried signs outside Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, calling for "justice" over the death of 37-year-old Renee Good, a poet and mother of three.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Craft Camp for Kids, 7-12yrs! In this half-day Craft Camp, kids will explore craft making and corn! First Nations Peoples of North America have been masters of art and craft for thousands of years. One very humble but beautiful craft is their functional arts using corn and corn husks. After corn is ripened and harvested it needs to be fully dried. To do this the husks were carefully braided to form a long strong strand. The braided strands were then hung in their dwellings for safe keeping. A side benefit is the braids are beautiful works of art that doubles as a highly nutritious food for later use. Another creative use for some of the leftover corn husks is corn husk figures. These could vary from female dolls with colorful dresses to stout men figures with traditional simple clothing. These figures could be for children’s play toys or ceremonial gatherings. This class will share techniques on how these hand made crafts come to life. Students will take home the corn husk figures and corn braid they make. OPTIONAL | Crafty Lunch Hour: Click here to read more & add the lunch break. Need a full day of Camp support? Visit The Music & Arts Center — The MAAC — to see other camps in our building! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

As Immigration Customs Enforcement goes on a historic hiring spree, social media posts and other materials contain coded language, experts say.

The inaugural Hidden City Film Festival (HCFF) is more than a weekend of movies. It’s a bold new celebration of independent cinema, emerging storytellers, and creative connection. September 26–28 All screenings at Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX (350 W Valley Pkwy), across from the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Over three days, Escondido becomes a stage for: - Feature film spotlights - Curated short film showcases - Live filmmaker Q&As - A closing awards ceremony honoring outstanding films “This festival is about building bridges — between artists and audiences, institutions and individuals, and most importantly, between people and the stories that move them.” — The HCFF Team California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Often called the "Oscars of the comics industry," Comic-Con hosts the 37th annual Eisner Awards on Friday, celebrating top comics creators and titles across 32 categories.