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The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, because the central bank is more concerned about the job market than it is with battling inflation.

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) This month, attendees will learn the art of memoir writing. Are you seeking a way to transform the stories of your life into a compelling, page-turning memoir? Join Tracy J. Jones, developmental editor and writing coach, for a fun, interactive writing workshop that will educate and inspire your own memoir-writing journey. Topics include: - The difference between a memoir, a personal essay, and an autobiography - Identifying your memoir's container - What's your character arc? - How to identify your memoir's theme - A checklist for effective scene writing This event will take place via zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/write-your-story-39857 Tracy J. Jones is a content writer, developmental editor, writing coach, and International Memoir Writers Association president. She co-produces the San Diego Memoir Showcase and co-edits the award-winning anthology, "Shaking the Tree": brazen. short. memoir. Tracy is a co-instructor for the Memoir Certificate program at San Diego Writers, Ink, and runs three writing groups. She is currently working on her memoir, "Starting Over at Ground Zero." Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

As the federal government shutdown drags on, tens of millions of people are at risk of losing food and nutrition aid as a result. The NPR Network wants to hear from you about the potential loss or delay of these food benefits.

States are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country.

Qué onda friends! En el episodio de hoy, concluimos nuestra serie de fronterizas que la están rompiendo en el cine y los medios con nada menos que con la tijuanense Paulina Casmur, ganadora de 19 premios Emmy. Nos sentamos a conversar sobre su impacto en el sector de noticias, los desafíos que ha enfrentado como mujer y fronteriza, cómo ha abierto camino para que las historias fronterizas sean reconocidos en los Emmy como categoría propia y su proyecto el Sin Spoilers podcast. Ah, y también está la historia de como fue el blanco Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los USA. ¡Definitivamente no querrás perderte este episodio! ¡Nos vemos pronto! *Nota del Productor: Desde que el episodio se publicó, Paulina recibió su decimooctavo y decimonoveno premio Emmy. Su gran total alcanza los 19 reconocimientos.

New titles include Dead and Alive from Smith, The Uncool by Crowe and Wreck by Catherine Newman. Plus, fresh fiction from Susan Straight and Mark Z. Danielewski and a biography of Jesse Jackson.

Volunteers with the LiTEArary society read to children who live in "book deserts" and bring them their own books.

Hey there, friends! In today's episode, we wrap up our conversation about fronterizas making waves in film and media with none other than Tijuana's own 19-time Emmy winner, Paulina Casmur. We sit down to discuss her impact on the news sector, the challenges she's faced, how she's paved the way for border issues to be recognized at the Emmys and her side project Sin Spoilers podcast. Oh, and there's also the story about being targeted by the Department of Homeland Security. You definitely don't want to miss this episode! Nos vemos pronto! *producers note: Since recording, Paulina has won two more Emmy recognitions, putting her grand total at 19.

“Every dish carries a story — of the land, the people, and the love that sustains them.” – Pyet DeSpain As the season of harvest and gathering arrives, join us for an inspiring evening with Pyet DeSpain, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s "Next Level Chef" and author of the stunning debut cookbook, "Rooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking." Pyet will share how her Native American and Mexican heritage infuses every recipe with tradition, resilience, and deep respect for the earth. Through stories, flavors, and ancestral wisdom, she invites us to celebrate the ways food can connect us, honor our roots, and nourish both body and spirit. “Pyet’s talent is evident in every recipe in this book. The way she weaves her heritage into her dishes is extraordinary… Trust me, you’re in for an absolute treat.” – Gordon Ramsay “[Pyet’s] voice is heartfelt, her vision and dedication are clear, and her talent within the Indigenous food movement is undeniable. This book marks an important chapter in her growing legacy.” – Sean Sherman, founder of the Sioux Chef/Natifs.Org and author of the Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen and Turtle Island. Visit: 'Rooted in Fire': a Carlsbad City Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure Stephanie Pyetwetmokwe DeSpain on Instagram

The city is trying to turn that around. But so far, it’s not working.