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Pedestrians walk past the Fabulosa Books store in San Francisco's Castro District on Thursday. The bookstore is sending LGBTQ+ books to parts of the country where they are censored to counter the rapidly growing effort by anti-LGBTQ+ activists and lawmakers to ban queer-friendly books from public schools and libraries.

A San Francisco store is shipping LGBTQ+ books to places where they are banned

In what she calls "Books Not Bans," Becka Robbins sends titles to groups that want them in the face of a movement by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers to ban them from schools and libraries.

Second Tuesday Explorations: Thwarting Desire with Rich Farrell

Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. Open to writers of all genres. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Come check out Second Tuesday Explorations! February: Thwarting Desire: We will explore how to write an effective scene centered around the central concept of not letting your protagonist get what they want! The goal is to explore the concept of plotting based on the idea of resistance to resolution. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Three young spectators covering their faces from rubber debris and smoke at the spinning pitch, at Wheelz n Smoke arena, on July 7th 2024, Johannesburg, South Africa

From convict to cabinet: South Africa's new sports minister promotes gangland motorsport

South Africa's new sports minister once drove getaway cars in bank heists. Now he's in government, with plans to bring the dangerous pastime of car spinning into the mainstream.

'Treasures' an Art Exhibition

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Treasures”, juried by award-winning artist, Suzanne Nicolaison. The water-based media exhibition runs Jan 28 – Feb 24, 2024, at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, Feb 2, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. Stay Connected on Facebook

'Our Family, Our Story' Workshop Series

A local photography and media arts organization called Outside The Lens is hosting an 8 week photography workshop called "Our Family, Our Story." The hands-on storytelling workshop is specifically for military-connected individuals, couples, and families. You’ll be experimenting with cutting-edge photography alongside professional photographers on their team. Also, no equipment or experience is required. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

January flood victim Robert Villa talks to media during the class action lawsuit announcement at the National Black Contractors Association building in the Encanto neighborhood of San Diego, CA on May 30, 2024.

January flood victims announce class action lawsuit against city of San Diego

About 100 San Diegans are part of a class action lawsuit against the city, alleging its “utter failure” to maintain Chollas Creek flood control infrastructure.

This March 29, 2012, file photo shows the beef product known as pink slime or lean finely textured beef on a tray at the Beef Products Inc. plant in South Sioux City, Neb.

News watchdogs alarmed by proliferation of ‘pink slime’ sites in San Diego and elsewhere

Pink slime is a derisive term used to describe the filler meat producers put in their products. It’s also used to describe websites that purport to produce unbiased news but actually have a partisan agenda.

As voters suffer presidential election deja vu, Chase Oliver wants to be another option

Libertarian presidential nominee Chase Oliver wants to take on the two-party system. But before he can appeal to outside voters, he's got to convince members of his own party to support him.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa raises his hand as he is sworn is as a member of Parliament ahead of an expected vote by lawmakers to decide if he is reelected as leader of the country in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday. At right is Pemmy Majodina, a lawmaker with his African National Congress party.

South Africa's ANC and opposition announce a unity government, in a big power shift

The African National Congress and its main opposition, the Democratic Alliance, along with the smaller Inkatha Freedom Party, have agreed to form a government of national unity.

Karen Read, right, smiles as defense attorney David Yannetti, front left, speaks to reporters in front of Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Mass., after the judge declared a mistrial on Monday.

Karen Read's high-drama murder trial ended with a hung jury. Here's what to know

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, but alleges a cover-up by his fellow cops. The high-drama case ended in a mistrial and with the lead investigator dismissed. Prosecutors now plan to retry it.

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