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Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Many people set powerful intentions in January, only to feel stuck or discouraged by March. This can lead to a cycle of self-doubt and inaction, making it easy to give up on goals altogether. Join us and get back on track—your dreams and ambitions don’t have an expiration date. Best Year Ever Workshop: Reset & Realign – Getting Back on Track to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet When: Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m. or May 1, at 3 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom (Recording will be made available to ticketholders) This 2-hour experience helps you course-correct with clarity–without guilt or pressure. It’s an opportunity to take stock of where you are, realign with your values and goals, and build a clear, actionable plan that creates real shifts in how you approach your goals, your time, and your energy. Why Attend: Reconnect with your original intentions and values for 2025. Identify what’s working and what needs to shift to move forward effectively. Release distractions and misalignment that have derailed your progress. Create a clear plan to stay on track and finish the year strong. Anchor your vision with a powerful future-self-visualization meditation. What You’ll Get: A clear understanding of where you are and what needs to shift. A revised personal blueprint for staying aligned and committed. Tools for sustained focus and intentional decision-making in Q2 and beyond. A renewed sense of motivation, alignment, and direction. Included Free With Registration: Intention Setting Workbook: A strategic guide to align your goals and clear roadblocks. Weekly Intentions Tracker: A blueprint to turn weekly intentions into unstoppable momentum. Follow-Up Session with Lisane: Ensure your success with a follow-up group session that helps remove roadblocks and keeps you on your path to a transformational 2025. Lifetime Access to our Resource Library: Our exclusive community resources will help you set and keep your goals for 2025 and beyond. Customizable AI Prompts: Exclusive prompts to keep you inspired, focused, and consistently moving toward your goals. Lifetime Community Support: Connect with peers in the Intention Setting group who will inspire and support you. Reserve your spot now! Save 20% with code “thrive25” by 4/21/25 Testimonials: • I Highly Recommend Shaping Freedom's Events, They Are Worth Every Penny. I've attended the 3-day Shaping Freedom event and an Online Goal Setting event that was led by Lisane, and I must say that Lisane has a true gift of speaking life into each attendee with amazing listening skills and insight that is specific to each person's situation and she makes each person feel heard and seen. The life tools that she shares will change your life and she makes them palatable so that you want to take action when you leave. I highly recommend Shaping Freedom's events, they are worth every penny and I will surely be attending more in the future! Thank you Lisane, you are amazing!! PS: I purchased candles and a yogamat, and they are fantastic. I love mv mat so much I'm orderina a second one. -Kathy C. • Gave Me The Jumpstart To Make Huge Changes In My Life. I met Lisane many years ago and always knew that I wanted to work with her. In 2020, in the midst of COVID I was feeling very unfulfilled in my personal relationship and my career. I am use to setting and achieving goals each year, which was difficult to do when the world shut down. I joined Lisane's program and I'm so happy I did. It gave me the jumpstart to make huge changes in my life. With her support, I finally obtained my Crossfit L-1 Trainer Certificate. Something I was trying to achieve for a few years but limiting beliefs held me back. From there it was a domino effect. I moved back to NYC, found my dream job, let go of a relationship that was draining my soul and relocated to Florida to start a beautiful new chapter in my life. Yes, I put in the work but Lisane provided the tools, guidance, support and her beautiful kindness. She hears what you are saying and helps to reframe thoughts so you can continue moving forward. If you are willing to put in the work, Lisane's programs are worth joining. I will forever be grateful. -Cheryl F. Shaping Freedom on Facebook / Instagram

For generations, people have looked for small, informal signs that a recession is coming or already here. This phenomenon recently exploded on social media, often in joke form.

Gov. Gavin Newsom released the Master Plan for Career Education, which aims to get Californians into better jobs. Some legislators say it doesn’t go far enough and experts criticize many of its proposals.

San Diego, CA – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host the 47th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in Downtown (1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101). This year’s theme, “London Calling” is a celebration of British fashion and culture. London’s rich fashion heritage is known for pushing boundaries and blending sophistication with bold street styles. This show’s runway styles will showcase the tailored and timeless elegance of one of the world’s biggest fashion capitals. This fabulous event will open with live music, shopping, a silent auction, and free-flowing champagne. Shortly after, guests will be dazzled by surprise performances and entertainment, a delicious full-course gourmet meal, a live auction, and the main event: a one-of-a-kind fashion show that captures the chic spirit of London. The runway show will also highlight the shining students at SMSC. Each year, students are featured in the show, strutting in styles and showcasing their spectacular skills and confidence. The event promises an unforgettable evening of glamour, philanthropy, and community spirit — all in support of a great cause. All proceeds from the event benefit SMSC’s nationally recognized innovative programs that allow students to develop creative outlets, learn marketable skills, and gain a sense of independence and self-esteem. The organization combines a culture of care and creativity within quality programs to provide education, practical skills development, employment, and dignity for a lifetime. Over 350 students attend SMSC, ranging from recent high school graduates to seniors well into their eighties. This year’s event will honor Bev Ireland and have Ginger Poutous as the Honorary Chair. The Host Chairs are Robbin “Kulek” Lockie and John Lockie. The presenting sponsors are The Guild Hotel and The Mansour Group. Supporters can also choose to donate, as this year’s Haute With Heart has received a generous matching pledge. Thanks to the incredible generosity of June Rubin and Chris & Karen Ward, all donations made from today through August 2 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $65,000. Doubling your gift allows SMSC to increase efforts in supporting its programs and students who thrive at the center. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Tickets start at $225 for standard and $325 for VIP. All tickets include complimentary champagne during the pre-luncheon reception, a full-course luncheon, and complimentary parking. VIP tickets include premium runway seating, preferred valet parking, and complimentary wine during the full course luncheon. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.hautewithheart.org. About St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization in El Cajon, CA, educates and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Founded in 1966 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, the Center first focused on pre-school children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When public schools began to assume that role in the early 1970s, SMSC shifted its focus to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Today, SMSC provides work training and social experiences that encourage students to become well-rounded, contributing members of the greater community. The Center also strives to educate the community about the realities of intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy. It employs over 120 staff members and has a fleet of some 45 paratransit vans and buses transports students between home, campus, and work sites, five days a week. For more information, visit www.stmsc.org. St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center on Facebook / Instagram

Petula Clark's single "Downtown" hit the number one spot on the US billboard charts 60 years ago, on January 23, 1965, and stayed there for two weeks. At 92, she's planning a concert in London.

The patrols will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday and continue until 5 a.m. Monday, the Sheriff's Office said in the statement.

The 32nd Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival proudly presents Cine Sin Fronteras, a celebration of films that break boundaries and unite communities through storytelling. This year’s festival embodies the spirit of limitless creativity and cultural connection, echoing the words of 2025 guest and local filmmaking legend Gregory Nava: “There is No Wall That Can Hold Back a Dream.” For over three decades, SDLFF has showcased powerful narratives that transcend borders, and this year’s dynamic lineup of films, programs, and cultural experiences continues that tradition, highlighting the richness, diversity, and strength of Latino culture. Bienvenidos! Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to announce our 32nd San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 19-23, 2025 at AMC Mission Valley & Digital Gym CINEMA. Stay tuned! Movies & complete festival schedule to be announced in late February! In the meantime, you can purchase your 32nd San Diego Latino Film Festival passes now! Info: 619-230-1938 x 101 / info@mediaartscenter.orginfo@mediaartscenter.org Sign up for our mailing list at sdlatinofilm.com to get all the latest updates! San Diego Latino Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

For the 10th consecutive year, dozens of San Diego performing arts organizations will offer value-priced tickets throughout the county. For Theatre Month 2025, tickets will be available at exclusive discounted rates of $15, $30, or $45, offering some of the best seats in the house as of the night of the event. A streamlined purchasing experience is available through www.sandiegotheatremonth.com, making it easier than ever to access these special offers. New this year, audiences can enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from participating groups through a series of Instagram takeovers beginning in late February. Follow @sdartstix on Instagram for backstage content and surprises. Participating Organizations: Broadway San Diego, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Innovation Family Community Theatre, Poway Performing Arts Company, CCAE Theatricals, Young Actors’ Theatre, The Scripteasers, Playwrights Project, Coronado Playhouse, Point Loma Playhouse, The Bornemann Theatre, The Old Globe, Moxie Theatre, San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television and Film, Luminary Arts, Trinity Theatre Company, Cygnet Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Theatre for Young Professionals, Diversionary Theatre, New Village Arts, National Comedy Theatre, Oceanside Theatre Company, The Roustabouts Theatre Company, San Diego Junior Theatre, Scripps Ranch Theatre, Lamb’s Players Theatre, Innovation Family Community Theatre and more to be announced. For questions, please contact artstix@sdpal.com or call 619-234-ARTS.

On February 22, the AFSD welcomes three authors: Vanina Joulin-Batejat, Claude Koehl, and Kitty Morse, whose diverse backgrounds and literary styles promise a rich and engaging experience for attendees. The event will be animated by Daria Samokhina, our book club coordinator. Program: 2 p.m.: Q&A session animated by Daria Samokhina 3 p.m.: book signing and meet the authors Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to attend. Free for members, $5 donation for non members to support our association. The event can be attended with minors. They remain under the responsibility of the parents at all times. Address: 6390 Greenwich Dr, #185, San Diego, CA 92122 More about the authors - Vanina Joulin-Batejat brings her expertise as an international consultant and Executive Coach to her first novel “A la Recherche du Sens Perdu”, blending personal experiences and her experiences in intercultural business development with her passion for storytelling. Vanina explores universal themes with great sensitivity, while offering a hard-hitting reflection on the human condition and contemporary challenges. Through these interwoven narratives, the novel offers a veritable autopsy of our societies, questioning notions of resilience, identity and the quest for meaning. Her work reflects her deep understanding of human connections and cultural dynamics. - Claude Koehl, a trailblazer in intercultural communication, will discuss her book The American Way of Life: The Foreigners’ Perspective. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Claude founded Intercultural Services in 1994 to enhance cross-cultural leadership and communication skills, aiding global employees in navigating cultural differences and adapting to new environments. Her book reflects her personal journey and professional insights, offering a unique perspective on life in a new country. With a Master’s in Social Psychology and degrees in Teaching, Health Promotion, and Organizational Development, Claude is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian, and continues to perfect her Spanish. - Kitty Morse, an award-winning author born in Casablanca, Morocco, intertwines personal history and culinary heritage in Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France. Inspired by family documents discovered after her mother’s passing in 2017, the memoir delves into her great-grandfather’s journal detailing the German advance in Le Grand Est (Alsace/Lorraine) in 1940, and her great-grandmother’s notebooks containing 65 heirloom recipes. The story unfolds in Nancy and "Châlons-en-Champagne," blending the cuisine bourgeoise of her Ashkenazi ancestors with poignant family history. Kitty’s maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Lévy-Neymarck, perished in Auschwitz, leaving a legacy of resilience, memory, and culinary artistry. More about Daria Samokhina Daria graduated in French literature at Notre Dame (MA) and Stanford (Ph.D.). In 2008, she moved to San Diego, where she currently lives, sharing her love for French language, culture, and literature with her students, family, and friends. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/events-1/rencontre-dauteurs-et-dedicaces-2 Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Erin Patterson hosted four of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Three of them later died of death cap mushroom poisoning. Nearly two years later, a jury has found her guilty.