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A program initiated by the Trump administration has allowed small companies to rush their testing of several new nuclear reactor designs. Some worry that safety is being compromised.

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & November 6, from 6-8:30 p.m., with last class 6-9 p.m. In this 5-week wheel-throwing course, Ceramicist Briena Chavez guides students looking to build a solid foundation in ceramics while progressively developing their skills. This class is perfect for beginners and those who want to refine their techniques through a guided approach. Throughout the course, students will learn fundamental throwing techniques, trimming, altering forms, and glazing, gaining confidence on the wheel while creating functional pottery. Each week introduces a new skill that builds on the previous one, ensuring steady growth and mastery of key pottery concepts. Students gain hands-on experience with throwing and understanding of clay behavior from start to finish, as well as confidence in being on the wheel and a deeper knowledge of glaze choices and surface treatments. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

You love getting down at concerts? US TOO! Its the best right? We have just what you're looking for! Miguel is back touring the US for spring, 2026 and you can be part of all the fun! Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego, California known as the top venue for massive concerts like Miguel, will be hosting the big night on Saturday, 14 March, 2026. Miguel on Facebook / Instagram

The artists of Village Arts Center invite you to visit their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see them working, collect one-of-a-kind creations, take a class, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Their 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds host over 200 local juried artists. The Center offers classes, workshops and art camps all year long. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit villageartscenter.org for calendar of events and artist/studio directory. Watch • Learn • Explore. Village Arts and Education Foundation on Facebook

The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are firing their weapons at rates far higher than Patriots can be produced.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Mission Brewing - East Village. Serving the San Diego community since 1913, Mission Brewery has a rich history and delicious craft beer. We’re excited to share our legacy with you. Mission Downtown is dog friendly and kid friendly. Under 21 policy: Please contact Mission Brewing - East Village for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/mission-brewing-east-village Bonsai Bar on Facebook / Instagram

Congratulations! You’ve written a novel or non-fiction proposal. Now you want to share your work with the world and have decided that the traditional publishing path is right for you. The first step is connecting with the right agent — one who has relationships in the industry and will negotiate on your behalf. A good one knows who’s buying what, gets the highest advance for you, and advocates for extras like a book tour stipend. How do you find your dream agent? How do you query them? What are the rules — and which ones can you break? In this interactive workshop, USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Coburn will offer best practices, examples, and tips for finding the perfect agent for you. Jennifer is currently represented by Marly Rusoff, whom she pitched using the techniques she will outline in this course. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2026-04-12-land-your-dream-agent-with-jennifer-coburn/ SD Writer's Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Learn some basic sewing skills to mend your clothes. Instructors from the Visions Museum of Textile Art will teach you how to sew on a button, repair a hole or a tear in a shirt or sweater. Bring an item of clothing you would like to mend, and we will show you how fix it or patch it. You may also learn how to make and attach a creative decorative patch or embellishment to your, shirt, jacket or jeans. You may also practice sewing a button onto a heart or star shape and learn some basic sewing stitches to make a simple gift ornament. Supplies will be provided. Event is open to ages 12-18. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Instagram

Now in its fourth year, the hugely popular Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series welcomes new audiences to The Conrad with free programming, shining a spotlight on local artists. No tickets are required; free reservations are requested in order to keep a head count, at www.theconrad.org. Fall 2025 Courtyard Concert Series: Peter Sprague Trio Friday, October 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM Multi-award-winning musicians Peter Sprague and Danny Green return to The Conrad with one of their frequent collaborators, Mackenzie Leighton. Described by San Diego Troubadour as “world-class,” Sprague and his ensemble of jazz greats will perform a lively program of head-bopping grooves, improvisations, ballads, and more. David Spitzfaden Band Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • 4:30 PM Three-time San Diego Music Awards nominee David Spitzfaden is bringing his high-energy band to The Conrad. Praised by San Diego Troubadour for his artistry, this noted musician and his dynamic ensemble will perform a genre-spanning set—from blues rock and R&B to funk and jazz fusion. Steph Johnson Quartet Friday, November 21, 2025 • 4:30 PM Steph Johnson is an award-winning artist whose music blends jazz, soul, funk and blues, a regular performer throughout Southern California and the Western United States. When she’s not working on music, she directs her creative energy towards Voices of Our City Choir—a group she co-founded and the focus of the 2018 award-winning documentary “The Homeless Chorus Speaks,” which aired on PBS. The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series will return with more exciting performances in the spring. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

First, we bring you the latest from the Shut Down Flock press conference at City Hall yesterday. Then, the latest report on Rep. Darrell Issa’s intentions to stay or go. Also, state Senator Steve Padilla calls for a public hearing on plans for a data center in Imperial County. Next, Support the Enlisted Project or STEP is opening a new national headquarters. A local Superintendent speaks out against the underfunding of special education. Also, we bring you a preview of 89 Carson Junction Road. Finally, an organization that's creating community by bringing artists and entrepreneurs together in one place.