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Following the Celtic year, drawing on the phase of the moon, and pulling inspiration from the Celtic myth of "The Oak and The Holly," we’ll write and share in this Writing Circle. Come share in Helga’s magic as a Wyrds Witch with this in person class. Practice your Writing Craft and experience your magic. Whether you are writing a story of any length or you’re jotting your thoughts in a journal, this vibrant writing circle is for you! For writers of all skill levels and ages. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Brunch with Santa at TERI Common Grounds! Enjoy a special brunch buffet, live music from David Topham, and festive photos with Santa. - Saturday, December 20 - $75 for adults | $35 for kids - Live music with David Topham from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Photos with Santa from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Gather your friends and family for a magical holiday celebration! View the full buffet menu at https://www.tericommongroundscafe.com/event-details/brunch-with-santa Photos with Santa and live music are free. Our bakery case items, hot or iced coffee and beverages, smoothies, beer, wine & mimosas are also available to order. Please note, our regular brunch menu will not be served. TERI Common Grounds Café on Facebook / Instagram

Discover how sensory details can elevate your writing from ordinary to extraordinary in this lecture and workshop. Through immersive exercises focusing on each of the five senses, followed by practical editing techniques, you’ll learn to craft vivid, evocative descriptions and master the art of selective prose. Sensory details can transform a story from something mundane into something truly beautiful, but they can also be easily overwritten. In this lecture, we practice writing about each of our senses in turn, then discuss how to edit so that only the most compelling descriptions remain in our final draft. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.

Local nurse practitioner Amanda Nasser traveled to Gaza in August to help treat patients at Nasser Hospital. She reflects on her month-long trip in the region and what she witnessed while on the ground.

A San Diego assemblymember co-authored the bill to recognize Diwali as an official state holiday. Diwali is celebrated by more than one billion people across India and around the world.

Kick-off the holiday season with La Valencia’s festive tree lighting tradition. Guests will enjoy cookie decorating, writing letters to Santa, a performance by UC San Diego’s Madrigal Singers chorus, and more while counting down to the tree lighting at 6 p.m. For those looking to make the evening even more special, dining reservations are strongly encouraged through OpenTable for seating in the Mediterranean Room and the Ocean View Terrace. The event is complimentary and open to the public. La Valencia on Instagram

The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.

Shrapnel from a Marine artillery round struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle Saturday. The mishap took place along the Interstate 5 during celebrations to mark the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday. Plus, we get a recap of Saturday's "No Kings" protests in San Diego, and what issues were on the minds of protestors.

Don't miss the fun and the flavor! Check out some of our chili makers and get that mouth watering. Sunday, December 7 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 32nd Street & Thorn Street North Park, San Diego This is a free-to-attend event with live music, a kids zone, booze garden, food trucks and artisan vendors! Buy tickets to participate in the EPIC chili Cook-Off and get a pass for 5 tastes - then you be the judge of who will get the fame and glory and Best Chili trophy this year. Visit: sonofestchilicookoff.com/ SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off on Facebook / Instagram