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Ahaana Authors presents Book Talk with three women authors, featuring a memoir, a self-help and a romantic fiction. Join us for a presentation by diverse group of local South Asian women authors. You will hear a memoir about a forced child marriage and how the author survived it. An attorney has written a book about how to protect yourself in your enterprise, especially as a woman-owned business. Travel back in medieval India and immerse yourself in a romantic fiction. We will be serving Chai while you Chat with the authors, buy and get books signed by Davinder Kaur, Kelly Bagla and Anna Bushi. Space is limited for Covid safety. Masks are mandatory. $5 donation at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-with-chai-chat-tickets-243168743257

Families across San Diego county navigate a maze of testing, vaccines and mask mandates as the omicron variant of COVID-19 surges and universities return to remote learning. Also, a San Diego Congresswoman reflects on one year since political rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol.

Artists in New Orleans and Cuba are exploring their shared heritage and similar sounds, and bringing high school musicians from both places together in a funky cultural exchange.

Despite the setbacks caused by the pandemic, the federal government naturalized a high number of adult immigrants this year and reduced its application backlog by nearly half.

Third Avenue Village invites you to celebrate and honor loved ones who have passed with the inaugural Día de los Muertos Celebration on Friday, October 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The celebration will feature two options for guests to enjoy: • La Ofrenda, a ticketed portion that includes a variety of tastes and samples from local businesses and special discounts throughout the night. Get tickets here! • Treats & Sweets, a free, family-centric option where little catrines and catrinas (kids) can wander through participating businesses to collect goodies. Guests are encouraged to dress up in full Catrín costume or put their own fun and modern spin on the traditional look! Capture the night with a fun photo opportunity and stop by one of the several photo spots hosted by Third Avenue Village, as well as a live musical performance by the B-Side Players. Honor your loved ones! Guests are more than welcome to honor a loved one by bringing along a copy of a photo to place on the community ofrenda table, located on the corner of Third and Davidson. For more information, please visit thirdavenuevillage.com.

Big plans to overhaul the immigration system have stalled yet again. So farmers and other groups are looking to the lame duck session and hoping that more modest proposals can find bipartisan support.

Some rural hospitals are in such bad shape, they're selling for next to nothing. One company is snapping several distressed or closed hospitals in rural Tennessee, hoping to turn a profit.

The Washington congressional race has highlighted how heated political divisions have become politics as usual in this year's midterms.

How to create a buying frenzy. What every author ought to know about writing and marketing. Some plain talk about a simple business that often sounds complicated. In this class you will learn: • How to build a list of fans who will become lifelong fans of your work • How to find people who will buy your stories • The most powerful marketing strategy ever devised • How to turn an average story into a great story • Advanced techniques used by writers J.K. Rowling, J.J. Abrams, and Vince Gilligan • How to setup a website • How to create content to attract visitors • How to create an opt-in form linked to a list management company • How to entice visitors to join your list • How to build a relationship with your fans • How to run social media campaigns • How to create a press kit how to automate the process Date | Sunday, February 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location | Online via Zoom Register here! Members: $36 Nonmembers: $42 This class is brought to you by San Diego Writers, Ink. For more information, please visit sandiegowriters.org/internet-marketing-writers-with-mark-obannon or call (619) 696-0363.

South Korea's government has moved aggressively to encourage more childbirth, but its ongoing struggles point to the complexity of a challenge that is only becoming more salient around the world.