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The fires around Los Angeles arrived just as Hollywood's awards season kicked off. It's an ominous sign at a time when film and TV production is already down.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Joins Harry Litman and Talking San Diego for a conversation about the Speaker’s new book, "The Art of Power." In the book, Pelosi reflects on her role in crafting pivotal legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and the American Rescue Plan, and reflects on the January 6th Capitol attack and the power dynamics with the White House, Senate, and other political institutions. Pelosi’s conversation promises an insightful exploration of the high-stakes drama in American politics and her lasting impact. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria will join this event to introduce the speakers. For information and tickets for all Talking San Diego events, please go to www.talkingsandiego.net

Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre usually hosts concerts, plays and holiday light shows.

Authorities said all six passengers on the small Cessna jet that crashed into a home in Tierrasanta are presumed to be dead.

The NSC has traditionally played a pivotal role in advising the president for his biggest diplomatic and security decisions. But in Trump's second term, it has seen its influence shrink.

Section 1: Friday–Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. October 25–27 (3 days, 15 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio $245/265 + $75 materials fee Section 2: Friday–Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM November 8–10 (3 days, 15 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio $245/265 + $75 materials fee Encaustic painting (painting using hot wax and beeswax) is an ancient medium that not only looks luminous and dreamy, but it smells nice too. Working in hot wax allows for fast assembly of many mixed-media compositions. The warmed wax is applied by brush then set by heat gun. Once it has cooled, the piece has a durable finish. You may add layers on top of the finish, dig into it, or embed things. In fact, there are an amazing number of ways to work in this medium. You may leave your work at your station for the entire workshop. Materials: The material fee includes three small wood-panel supports, 8” x 8”; R & F encaustic medium; some R & F wax colors; R & F wax colors sticks; heated palette; some brushes; heat guns; some collage materials; some paints; images; things to embed; mark-making tools; oil pastels; collage materials; transfer materials; paints; gloves; scissors. Optional: you may bring to class an apron; mask for face if sensitive to the smell of heated wax; paper towels; tracing paper; larger cradled birchwood boards or Ampersand Encausticbords; notepad and pen; your own mark-making tools; dried botanicals to embed. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/58 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Cat welfare advocates Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila talk about their new book, "Cats of the World."

Join us for a unique and enlightening afternoon at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar's Lobby Lounge, where art and luxury meet in an exclusive event hosted by Christie’s. "Collecting and Collections: The Art is in the Detail" offers a rare opportunity to explore the fascinating world of art collecting through an engaging afternoon tea experience. Immerse yourself in the art of collecting with insights from Christie’s leading experts, including Brian Matthew Evans, Max Brownawell, and Eleanor Walper. This special event features a curated afternoon tea starting at 2 p.m., followed by a presentation and interactive Q&A session at 2:30 p.m. Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram / TikTok

Shira Perlmutter's termination came shortly after the Copyright Office published a long-anticipated report on artificial intelligence.

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Matt Reilly, of Austin public radio station KUTX, to discuss the best albums released on March 14.