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Imran Ahmed, CEO and founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, is lobbying for tech companies to release data on how their algorithms and content enforcement work. He also urges people to put down their devices and "touch grass."

The San Diego Asian Film Festival showcases 150 films from 30 countries over the next 10 days.

Laugh-out-loud night with headliner Janesh Rahlan delivering sharp, relatable humor and unforgettable punchlines! Comedy Show in Gaslamp Quarter Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Location: Hilton Gaslamp Quarter, 401 K St, San Diego, CA 92101 Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs and amazing vibes in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter! Whether you’re out with friends, on a date, or flying solo, this is your chance to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy top-notch stand-up comedy from some of the funniest voices around. Great drinks, great crowd, and unforgettable jokes—don’t miss it! Dine or drink at the Wild Hare Bar Garden before the show! Featuring Headliner Janesh Rahlan (janeshrahlan) and other hilarious acts! Act fast—tickets won’t last! Get ready for a night packed with laughs, drinks, and good company. Comedy, connections, and good vibes await—don’t miss out! Janesh Rahlan on TikTok / Instagram

Applicable to comedy, drama, and reality, this unique course is designed for creative aspiring writers with no prior experience—as well as those with screenwriting experience—who seek to break into television writing. Learn in an interactive environment the basics of creating, writing, and presenting your first television script for both drama and/or comedy, including how to take your idea to the next step and create a complete half-hour or one-hour television script. Beginning and professional writers are welcome. Prior screenwriting experience is not required. The course will cover: - The steps usually taken for a first-time television writer towards writing the first script (general idea, character development, style, story acts, etc.) - Structure - Character development - The importance of your first script as a calling card - How to find an agent and get your script read - Who should you be writing for - Who does what job on a television series - The outlets for new shows and new ideas - Developing your idea - The best way to write for you - The Writers’ Room - Collaboration processes - Overview of winning past and current television show scripts - Feedback on your current concepts, outline, scenes and scripts Students will be emailed several TV scripts (shooting drafts) in PDF format prior to the first-class session (and more during the course) to be read in advance if possible. We’ll also be viewing videos related to the topics throughout the course. This course will also include special guests, including WGA writers and producers working in television today. Students will get the opportunity to ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look into how television is made, learning about the different career paths to becoming a professional television writer and what showrunners, producers, creative executives, and fellowship competitions are looking for from writers working today. Note: Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Be sure to sign up today! Please also note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum features amazing exhibits, all designed by volunteers.

CHA is proud to announce the opening of its newest WWII exhibit. In honor of this exhibit, join us Thursday, November 6, for an exhibit opening reception and lecture featuring author Kitty Morse. Kitty will discuss her new book, "Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France." This book was written after she discovered her great-grandfather's journal chronicling the advance of the Germans in Le Grand Est (Alsace-Lorraine) between April and December 1940, and two notebooks filled with recipes written in her great-grandmother’s hand in a suitcase left to her by her mother. "Bitter Sweet" takes place in and around her mother’s birthplace, Châlons-sur-Marne (now Châlons-en-Champagne.) Blanche Lévy-Neymarck, Morse's maternal great-grandmother, died at Auschwitz in 1944 along with one of her daughters and her son-in-law. Blanche's husband Prosper, an army surgeon in WWI, was twice the recipient of the Légion d'Honneur. This book is not just the story of a family torn apart by war, but it also features 70 unique recipes that show the rich history of a family. Join us on Thursday, November 6, at 5:30 p.m. for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are available now by clicking Register Now above! Member ($15.00 each) Non-Member ($20.00 each) Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted. If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242. About the Speaker: Award-winning author Kitty Morse was born in Casablanca, Morocco, to a French mother and a British father. She emigrated to the United States at the age of 17. While studying for her Master’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Kitty catered Moroccan diffas, or banquets, and went on to teach the intricacies of Moroccan cuisine in cooking schools and department stores nationwide. In June 2002, she conducted a Culinary Concert on Moroccan culture and cuisine hosted by Julia Child, as a benefit for the Harry Bell Foundation of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Kitty’s books have been translated into French, German, Polish, and Czech. In 1984 (and for the next 25 years) she initiated annual gastronomic tours to Morocco that included culinary demonstrations in her family home, a Moorish riad south of Casablanca. Her monthly e-newsletter, The Kasbah Chronicles, in French and in English, is now in its 12th year of circulation. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/exhibit-opening-reception-lecture-bitter-sweet-with-kitty-morse/ Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

A plane carrying more than 300 workers from South Korea who were detained during an immigration raid at a battery factory in Georgia last week left Atlanta around noon Thursday, bound for South Korea.

Lumi invites you to a festive evening on Thursday, December 18 from 5-7 p.m. for a Christmas-themed sushi-making class! Guided by a professional sushi chef, guests will craft Lumi’s new Specialty Roll, a hand roll, hosomaki, and the chef’s selection of nigiri, all while learning hands-on techniques to elevate their sushi-making skills. The experience includes a themed welcome cocktail plus a sake intro lesson from World Sake, featuring two complimentary pairings and exciting prize giveaways. Guests will also take home signature Lumi sauces, custom chopsticks, and a bamboo rolling mat to continue the fun at home. Christmas attire is encouraged–ugly sweaters, festive colors, and all your holiday flair! Space is extremely limited and these classes sell out every time, so be sure to reserve your spot. Tickets are $80, add on a Lumi Sake Flight for $25 to enhance your evening (taxes and fees will be applied). Lumi by Akira Back on Facebook / Instagram

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed top lawmakers on Wednesday on a series of strikes conducted by the Trump administration on alleged drug boats.

Insurance companies are dropping customers as the cost of disasters goes up. Some communities in California are working to reduce their risk, but so far, insurance companies often aren't factoring that in.