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Kate Baer shot into the literary stratosphere with the publication of her debut poetry collection, "What Kind of Woman", which became an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. Kate’s second full-length book of traditional poetry, And Yet, dives deeper into the themes that are the hallmarks of her writing: motherhood, friendship, love, and loss. Taken together, these poems demonstrate the remarkable evolution of a writer and an artist working at the height of her craft, pushing herself and her poetry in a beautiful and impressive way. Intimate, evocative, and bold, Kate’s beguiling poetry firmly positions her in the company of Dorianne Laux, Mary Oliver, Maggie Nelson, and other great female poets of our time. Kate Baer is a poet based on the East Coast. Her first book, "What Kind Of Woman" (2020), was a #1 New York Times Instant Bestseller and featured in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue.com & The Chicago Review. Her second collection of poems "I Hope This Finds You Well" (2021) was also a New York Times Bestseller and featured in Entertainment Weekly, Goop, and Cup of Jo. Her work has also been published in Romper, Literary Hub and The New York Times. Her third collection "AND YET" comes out November 2022. Katie Manning is the founding editor of Whale Road Review and a professor of writing at Point Loma Nazarene University. Her most recent collections are "Tasty Other" (Main Street Rag Poetry Book Award), "How to Play" (Louisiana Literature Press), and "28,065 Nights" (River Glass Books). Her poem “What to Expect” was the season three finale on the Poetry Unbound podcast. Kate Baer on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Govern For California is using a network of local chapters to amplify the influence of its donors on legislative races. Among the biggest beneficiaries so far is Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who wants to become the next Assembly speaker.

Goats are now working for SDG&E to help with brush mitigation. In other news, a local health expert talks about COVID and monkeypox vaccines in San Diego County. Plus, how the local economy will benefit from the Padres’ newest addition.

'Magic: the Gathering' partnered with fantasy's most iconic book series and inspired a bidding war over a special "The One Ring" card so fierce it'd make Gollum blush.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the Wagner private military contractor, made his most direct challenge to the Kremlin yet on Friday, calling for a rebellion aimed at ousting Russia's defense minister.

There are some terrible things happening in Haiti that unfortunately we don't hear about due to the War in Ukraine. Basic needs like water has become scarce in Haiti and as a results Haitians are dying of Cholera and other illnesses. Local musicians from Ocean Beach took notice of the situation in Haiti and wants to help by organizing a live music charity event to raise money to help boots-on-ground non-profit organizations in Haiti working hard to bring access to clean water to the Haitian people. Local bands like Band Of Gringos, Les Africans, Gypsy Sally, and many more will be playing on the The Holding Company stage so please come support take care of our own. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Bring the family and join us at AR Workshop Coronado for a Family-Friendly DIY class to make a Wood Project! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors. Find out at the workshop about our DIY RewARds program! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The state's abortion bans make no exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies. Two women had devastating pregnancy diagnoses — one could leave the state for an abortion, and the other could not.

The Friends of the Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival and Warwick's bookstore present actor Geena Davis in-person discussing her memoir "Dying of Politeness". A paid ticket is required to attend. To obtain tickets, click here! Important: Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Please print out your tickets, if possible, to facilitate a smooth check-in. Seating is first-come, first served. "With Book" ticketholders will receive a pre-signed copy of Dying of Politeness at check-in. Additional books will be available for purchase at this event. Please call the Warwick's Book Department at 858-454-0347 for more information. -------------------------------------------- Two-time Academy Award winning actor Geena Davis, at the age of three, announced to her parents that she was going to be an actor. She has appeared in several roles that became cultural landmarks, including Muriel Pritchett in The Accidental Tourist, Thelma in Thelma & Louise, and Dottie Hinson in A League of Their Own. She is also a world-class athlete and a member of the genius society Mensa. Davis is now recognized for her tireless advocacy for women and girls as founder and chair of the nonprofit Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which engages film and television creators to dramatically increase the percentage of female characters, and reduce gender stereotyping in media made for children. Dying of Politeness: A Memoir is Davis’ story, one woman’s journey to fight for herself and ultimately live a bolder, freer, more authentic life. “In this book,” says Davis, “I’ll reveal the ways in which my public life, the movies, the advocacy, and my relationships have impacted and empowered the private me, and I hope, inspire my readers to expand their own sense of power.” Davis regales readers with tales of a career playing everything from a soap opera star in her underwear to a housewife-turned-road-warrior, a baseball phenomenon, an amnesiac assassin, the mother of a rodent, and the president of the United States.

St. Paul’s PACE, a program that cares for San Diego’s most frail and low-income seniors, is hosting their annual St. Paul’s Essential Needs Drive (SPEND), kicking off on Friday, November 18 – collecting items through December 16. Each year, the drive is meant to encourage San Diegans to donate essential items or small gifts. St. Paul’s PACE cares for seniors; through this drive, San Diegans are called to help too! The program has close to 1,300 seniors and the goal is to provide essential needs and fall/winter items this holiday season to all participants. All items must be new and are asked to be unwrapped. Items of need include: Food gift cards, Non-perishable canned goods, cleaning supplies, blankets, socks, hygiene products, etc. There are four donation drop-off locations – open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter