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Fan fiction may not command the same respect as other literary pursuits, but it's a rich mode of expression, says one author who mounts a passionate case for the style.

Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir will be bringing his latest Wolf Bros project featuring Jay Lane, Jeff Chimenti and Don Was on a new U.S. tour later in 2022. The 21-date outing takes place in October/November visiting major markets like Washington DC, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Denver. Joining the tour in support will be special guests The Wolfpack along with Barry Sless on pedal steel. Follow on social media! Bob Weir on Facebook + Instagram Humphreys Concerts by the bay on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is pushing to change conservatorship laws to force more of the homeless population into treatment, but some argue that changing the laws won’t help without somewhere for them to go, and that forcing people into care could backfire. Also, San Diego city leaders announced Wednesday how they would help San Diegans comply with a new state law that requires organic waste to be diverted from landfills. Plus, another new state law requires schools to expand their mental health instruction.

Two essential elements of a good work of two-dimensional art - not matter what the subject and no matter whether it is realistic or abstract - are value and composition. To explore what makes a good composition, we will consider the following important ideas when creating an image: *Verticals, horizontals and diagonals; *Focal Point and the Rule of Thirds; and *Overall design: triangular or circular. During the session, participants will sketch and make preliminary designs for three artworks. Please visit the website for required materials for this session and to register. RSVP at: www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions La Jolla Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

Gelson's Markets is hosting a pet adoption event at the Pacific Beach location for Passion for Pitties. The San Diego based, 100% percent volunteer-led organization strives to prevent euthanasia of American Pit Bull Terriers by providing them positive training, reinforcement, and gentle human touch until they are united with their forever homes. Visit the Gelson’s Pacific Beach location at 730 Turquoise St. on Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to grab your weekly groceries and possibly have a positive impact on a pup in need. Passion for Pitties on Instagram + Facebook

Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS Video app. Meet the influential author and key figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Also, an anthropologist, Hurston collected folklore throughout the South and Caribbean - reclaiming, honoring and celebrating Black life on its own terms.

John Blake's story is about growing up as a Black kid in West Baltimore in the 1980s, learning painful secrets about his white mother and, as he recalls, a ghost.

Join San Diego Parks Ranger Tiffany and learn about animals and nature. This storytime is recommended for ages 2-5, and will include books, songs, and early literacy fun! Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors. When: Thursday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mission Valley Library Age: 2 to 5 Price: Free

It's the second time in less than a year that House Republicans have pushed to remove their elected leader.