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Author platform is about visibility and growing an audience for your writing. Did you know social media is only a small portion of the platform pie? In this workshop other platform misunderstandings will be dispelled while learning about the other components. You’ll also examine your strengths and come up with a plan to gain the confidence to know you have the potential to have a stellar author platform too. Please Note: This class will be held IN PERSON at our space in Inspirations Gallery (upstairs in Barracks 16, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, CA, 92106). While masks are not required, they are encouraged. Thank you!

An attorney for the Marine charged said her client met the girl on Tinder where her profile said she was 21.

Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro has announced an extensive world tour in early 2023 promoting his brand new album "Saturno". The North American portion of the tour kicks off March 4 in Tampa and stretches into May visiting tons of major markets including Miami, Washington DC, Toronto, Brooklyn, Houston, Los Angeles and Seattle. Joining the tour in support will be special guests JABBAWOCKEEZ. Later in the year, the tour heads over to Mexico and Europe for additional performances. See Rauw Alejandro live at Pechanga Arena on May 1 at 8 P.M. Tickets are on sale NOW - Use special code 1114RK15 to get %15 off! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Encore Thursdays, Oct. 10 - Nov. 21, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream Seasons 1-2 now with KPBS Passport! In Season 2, the best-selling writer, podcaster and comedian travels the country to uncover our complex relationship with the outdoors. From biologists saving snapping turtles to BIPOC mountain bikers, Baratunde meets a fascinating cast of characters with one thing in common: a passion for being outside.

Emergency officials say two firefighting helicopters collided while responding to a blaze in Southern California.

What had once been a sport associated largely with white girls is increasingly dominated by women of color. And more elite gymnasts are competing in the NCAA while they go for the gold.

The all-star team won the Mexican national championship last month and is heading to Williamsport, Pennsylvania this week for the Little League World Series.

Tara and Leah are planning their perfect wedding: The dresses are chosen, the venue is booked, and the invitations are mailed. But when Tara’s Nigerian parents refuse to attend, it’s not just the RSVP list that is thrown into question. Meanwhile, suspended in the stars, three of Tara’s ancestors are jolted from their rest to decide whether or not to bless her wedding. A hilarious and heartfelt story of lineage and love is played out between the heavens and earth in this debut play from British playwright Temi Wilkey. Opening night is Feb. 18. Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From the gallery: Join us for a stirring presentation of African art to celebrate Black History Month. Thoughtfully curated by Dr. Denise Rogers, Africa in Context features visually stunning, historically significant objects from the San Diego Mesa College World Art Permanent Collection. Visitors to the exhibition will experience artworks from a range of African countries and regions including Ghana, Mali, Yoruba, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, among others. Themes related to feminine power, ancestry, healing, and mourning are among the universally relevant concepts evoked by these pieces. The San Diego Mesa College art gallery team working with student assistants, Museum Studies program graduates and local artists have created dynamic, multi-media reconstructed environments within the expansive gallery space that replicate the ritual and cultural context of the objects on view. For more information, visit here. Reception and events: There will be a reception on Thursday, February 9 with light refreshments. A lecture and discussion “Spirituality and Feminine Power in African Art” by Dr. Denise Rogers will take place on Tuesday, February 14, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm in the gallery. Gallery hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 12-5 p.m., or by appointment. Closed weekends. For parking and contact details go here. Related links: San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery on Instagram

The media mogul turned prime minister left a mark on popular culture, while his coarseness and constant legal woes trashed political norms and tainted Italy's image in the world.