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NPR must lay off 10% of its workforce to address an advertising shortfall of about $30 million, CEO John Lansing says. Lansing says marketers are nervous about the economy.

The office will investigate cold cases and reopen suspicious cases, assist police agencies and community groups in active cases, and serve as a point of contact for those reluctant to talk to police.

The Maryland Democrat said he'd received a preliminary diagnosis of being in remission after undergoing treatments for lymphoma. "I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love," the lawmaker said.

Join the community at an evening filled with interactive tours, entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and hosted beverages to raise funds to support Monarch School Project’s efforts to educate and enrich the lives of unhoused youth and their families. Standard tickets start at $150 in addition to sponsorship opportunities. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Award-winning spirit, Batch 22 (2022 Specialty Spirit of the Year, New Orleans Spirits Competition & Platinum Medal, L.A. Spirits Awards) is teaming up with acclaimed San Diego chef Jeff Rossman of Terra American Bistro in La Mesa to present a first-of-its-kind pairing dinner on Tuesday, September 27, starting at 6 p.m. The dinner will feature four main courses and will be paired with four different expressions of New American Aquavit, Batch 22, including Batch 22’s award-winning Classic Gold and three of which are from the company's private reserve stock and are not available to the general public. Specialty Batch 22 cocktails will accompany each course. The tickets are all-inclusive and are available for $75 per person. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

What: SANDAG Community Fair When: Sunday, October 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Ruocco Park in Seaport Village You’re Invited to the SANDAG Community Fair on Sunday, October 9! Join SANDAG for a free, family-friendly community event to learn more about the projects and programs we are delivering throughout the San Diego region: featuring food trucks, giveaways, art, live music, tech demos, and more! Bring your friends and family to help us connect the San Diego region. You can make an impact! Get a sneak peek of cutting-edge projects, innovative technology, and the community partnerships that make it all possible. The event will have something fun for everyone – you won’t want to miss it! Visit Eventbrite to learn more. See you there! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis is running for governor.

As baseball hits its mid-season point, we talk to sportswriter Jay Paris about the Padres prospects. Meanwhile, mortgage rates are up, but house prices are going down. Plus, all things you need to know ahead of Comic-Con’s full return.

Come watch Blue October at The Magnolia on October 30th, 2022. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

A good novel – in fact, any good story – relies upon conflict, and that generally stems from the interaction between the tale’s hero and foe. Creating heroes, or protagonists, and antagonists who leap off the page is a must for successful writers. This class will show writers how, through examples of established authors and in lesson plans that will encourage the students to write more interesting heroes and antagonists themselves. There also will be a focus on the anti-hero, the unconventional protagonist favored today by so many writers for print, TV and film. What makes these characters effective, and how can I create one? Topic areas: Characteristics of the hero in fiction Characteristics of the antihero in fiction Characteristics of the antagonist in fiction Writing exercises include: Heroic memoir Conversion of hero into antihero, and vice versa Character in action Writing about the hero or antihero you would like to be You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram