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For Screenwriters, Playwrights and Novelists What exactly is a character – and what is it not? As a dramatic storyteller, your work gets easier when you understand each of your individual characters, as well as how they fit together within the story. And when you know your characters, they can help your story emerge organically, without having to force them into a plot. Together we’ll explore the roles characters play, common pitfalls around character development, and writing exercises designed to help you develop characters that feel real and compelling, and support your story. If you’re an intuitive writer, you’re going to love the clarity that comes with this workshop – and how that clarity helps focus your creativity. SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The court's decision is not a final ruling, however; it just permits Trump's passport policy to go into effect while litigation continues in the lower courts.

Even in California, where prison access to technology and research resources is better than average, students regularly face dead ends.

Watch Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Dec. 26 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV / stream now on the WEATHER HUNTERS website. Just as the Hunters gear up for a snow day, they find no snow on the ground. After they investigate the lack of accumulation, they head to a nearby mountain and find an abundance of snow perfect for snow dragon building and snowshoeing.

Prosecutors charged the four members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity in connection with a frat party skit conducted last year that involved lighting a fraternity pledge's clothes on fire, which left him with third-degree burns.

The number of new international students enrolling in college in the U.S. is dropping. Their losses will be felt beyond classrooms, as foreign students in particular drive scientific research and advancement. As the state with the most international students, California will likely feel the biggest impact.

Explore mindfulness-based writing using fun prompts to collectively inspire and deepen your intuitive expression. Participants in this one-session creative writing workshop will be inspired by a series of short, in-class prompts with a poem and pictures. The aim is to boost creativity and deepen each participant’s intuitive expression through contemplative practices. We will start this workshop with a brief mindfulness settling-in exercise—and a poem to accompany the session’s theme. And after each writing prompt, participants will be encouraged to discuss their work in small groups. This intuitive creation process is highly motivating; it enhances self-awareness and the flow of ideas and connection with others. This course is designed for every type of writer: novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, journalists, essayists, etc., with all levels of experience: from novice writers to seasoned authors. We will focus on the collective inspiration derived from a fresh series of fun and original writing prompts. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The U.S. has not conducted a nuclear test in over 30 years. Experts say doing one now could make America less safe.

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+ / Encore Sunday, Oct. 26 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Hours: 11 a.m. - Midnight Yard House – celebrated for its world-class beer selection, diverse food menu, and classic rock vibes – is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Chula Vista on Sunday, September 28. Located in the Otay Ranch Town Center at 2015 Birch Rd Suite 803, the restaurant marks Yard House’s third San Diego-area location. Each Yard House is centered around its expansive bar, and the Chula Vista location is no exception. There are 90 unique taps featuring American craft and imported beers, as well as local and regional pours that are hand-picked by the restaurant’s management team. A glass-enclosed keg room showcases hundreds of steel barrels containing as much as 4,000 gallons of beer that flow to the center-island bar through an extensive network of tubing positioned overhead, pouring each beer at a perfect 36 degrees. The menu boasts over 80 unique dishes, featuring twists on American and global favorites. Guest favorites include signature Poke Nachos, Nashville Hot Chicken, Tacos, and proprietary-blend USDA prime burgers. Gluten-sensitive, vegan, and vegetarian options are also available, ensuring something for everyone. Led by General Manager Jason Carr, the 9,160 square-foot restaurant will feature flat screen TVs with DirecTV to catch every game. Yard House Chula Vista will open daily 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. for lunch, dinner, and late-night gatherings. The restaurant also offers an unbeatable happy hour from Monday through Friday, 3–6 p.m., with half-price appetizers and $1–$4 off beer, wine, and cocktails. For more information, visit yardhouse.com, or connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and X.