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Note: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. So you’ve finished writing your novel — what next? What do published novelists do between that raw first draft and the final manuscript to make their plots sizzle and their prose sing? The key lies in reworking your manuscript until your writing jumps off of the page. If you have completed the first draft of a novel, this workshop will help you develop skills to shape your plot for maximum dramatic impact and give life and texture to characters, dialogue, and setting. Note: There will be no class on Saturday, November 1st. Thank you for your understanding! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

What happens when you take high interest rates, unpredictable tariffs, a shortage of homes, a 50-year-old property tax law and mix them together? A housing market stuck in molasses.

Haunted car washes have become a national phenomenon, with hundreds of Halloween-themed locations around the country.

The state is bracing to lose hundreds of millions of dollars for permanent housing, which is the one thing experts agree on as the most effective way to solve homelessness.

A literary celebration for book lovers, authors, and local sellers. Discover hidden gems and connect with people passionate about reading. Explore a curated selection of used and rare books, including out-of-print titles. A portion of proceeds benefit Books Thru Bars. This special event will be happening in the Mini Park during the monthly North Park Vegan Market. Live DJ | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking The North Park Vegan Market is located next to the North Park Mini Park, a spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. Vendors are set up on both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave and on 29th St. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA, the North Park Vegan Market showcases the best plant-based food in SoCal on the 2nd Saturday of every month. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. This is a rain or shine event. Parking: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Vegan Food Popup Markets on Instagram and Facebook

Coffee growers are facing climate change, labor shortages and incomes below the poverty line. On International Coffee Day, we take stock of the industry behind the beverage.

CipherHacks is a free, student-led cybersecurity and computer science hackathon designed for high school students across San Diego. Over two days, participants will team up to design, code, and present projects while building technical skills, collaborating with peers, and connecting with industry mentors. The event is open to all skill levels — from first-time coders to experienced developers. Students will have access to hands-on workshops, mentorship, and panel discussions featuring both college students and industry professionals. Participants can compete in prize tracks such as: • Best Beginner Project • Best Design • Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place (Judge + Popular Vote) With free food, swag, prizes, and industry networking, CipherHacks creates an inclusive environment for students to learn, experiment, and showcase their creativity. Registration is free and open until September 30, 2025. Register at cipherhacks.tech/register Follow updates on Instagram: @CipherHacks2025

The attack, which took place in the city of Palmyra, comes a year after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the lifting of U.S. sanctions.

The federal government remains shut down, in what is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Reporters from the NPR Network are digging into the ways the government shutdown is playing out in their region.

If elected governor, Toni Atkins faces potential conflicts of interest with her spouse’s consulting firms. Atkins and her spouse, Jennifer LeSar, earn hundreds of thousands of dollars annually from clients that also lobby state government.