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Applicable to comedy, drama, and reality, this unique course is designed for creative aspiring writers with no prior experience—as well as those with screenwriting experience—who seek to break into television writing. Learn in an interactive environment the basics of creating, writing, and presenting your first television script for both drama and/or comedy, including how to take your idea to the next step and create a complete half-hour or one-hour television script. Beginning and professional writers are welcome. Prior screenwriting experience is not required. The course will cover: - The steps usually taken for a first-time television writer towards writing the first script (general idea, character development, style, story acts, etc.) - Structure - Character development - The importance of your first script as a calling card - How to find an agent and get your script read - Who should you be writing for - Who does what job on a television series - The outlets for new shows and new ideas - Developing your idea - The best way to write for you - The Writers’ Room - Collaboration processes - Overview of winning past and current television show scripts - Feedback on your current concepts, outline, scenes and scripts Students will be emailed several TV scripts (shooting drafts) in PDF format prior to the first-class session (and more during the course) to be read in advance if possible. We’ll also be viewing videos related to the topics throughout the course. This course will also include special guests, including WGA writers and producers working in television today. Students will get the opportunity to ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look into how television is made, learning about the different career paths to becoming a professional television writer and what showrunners, producers, creative executives, and fellowship competitions are looking for from writers working today. Note: Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Be sure to sign up today! Please also note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The Department of Transportation wants tougher rules for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly crash involving a trucker from India. Critics say it's an immigration crackdown by another name.

The American economy depends on truckers. Technology is promising to transform this industry with new driver-assistance features that are meant to make the job safer and less demanding.

Rideshare vehicles without humans behind the wheel are coming to San Diego next year. It’s raising some concerns from the community.

The average new car costs $50,000. The average used car is $25,000. Insurance, repairs and maintenance are soaring. But America's car-centric habits also cost us in more subtle ways.

Free event also includes caroling, crafts for kids, cocoa and cookies, and photo ops. Tierrasanta Lutheran Church is hosting a community Christmas celebration that features a live nativity village complete with sheep, goats, a donkey, and a camel. The free event takes place at Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, 11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., on December 6, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the public is welcome. Guests can grab a cup of hot cocoa, decorate their own Christmas cookies, meet Bible-era characters, and sing along to familiar Christmas carols. Crafts for kids and Christmas-card- worthy photo ops make this family-friendly event a great way to welcome the holiday season. Tierrasanta Lutheran Church is in the Tierrasanta community of San Diego. They welcome everyone to Sunday worship services and Saturday kids worship. Ministries include Godly Play for children, a Christian preschool, Bible studies, Vacation Bible School, a quilt ministry, and more. Find out more at tierrasantalutheran.org. Tierrasanta Lutheran Church on Facebook / Instagram

George and Lennie are migrants with a dream; a dream of a better life, a place where they can belong, where Lennie feels safe and George can be somebody. But this is the Great Depression, not many dreams come true in a time where a few have plenty but most have nothing. When the friends take a job on a farm in Salinas, tragedy unfolds leading to a heart-breaking decision. A story of enduring friendship, John Steinbeck’s classic novel is more than 85 years old, but with themes of economic migration, racism and prejudice, it remains a parable for our times. DIRECTOR: Teri Brown PRODUCERS: Cydney King & Nancy Roger CAST: John Carroll, Nicolas A. Castillo, David R. Crowell, Tom DeLorenzo, Aion Harrison, Steven Jensen, Tom Kilroy, Knight Padilla, Michael Rodgers, and Alyssa Salacup "Of Mice and Men" contains adult themes, language and racial bias. This production is best suited for those over the age of 13.

Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.

The U.S. Transportation Department is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools and trainers, part of the Trump administration's widening crackdown on industry.

Dozens of businesses and homeowners associations around San Diego allow law enforcement to search through data from their license plate readers, including Home Depot, Lowe's, and local malls.