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The future of SNAP remains uncertain amid changing eligibility requirements and federal policy. We dig into the latest.

In this workshop, we’ll define personal essays, and distinguish them from short stories. Examples of essay and short story collections will be shared, and students will get a chance to brainstorm some ideas they are interested in exploring in their writing (sharing those ideas with the class will be optional.) This workshop is for anyone at any stage of writing, whether you have a draft and are unsure of what it could be, or are just beginning your personal writing journey. Students will walk away from this workshop with a clear understanding of essays and stories, and will have a few of their own ideas to work on in the future. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

American Literary Heroes is a 4-part series featuring professional actors from Write Out Loud, performing iconic American writers including Henry David Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain and Walt Whitman, in celebration of America's 250th Birthday. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/university-heights-library

For years, Turks have stashed their gold at home against a raining day, mistrustful of banks. Now the government says that tradition hurts the economy.

Join us for Reframing the Narrative, a powerful evening of thought-provoking conversations, art, and community, centered on the rich and resilient stories of the Black experience in San Diego. This immersive event is part of "Beyond the Line", the current San Diego Made Factory My Creative Journey Residency by filmmaker Rose Sanchez, which explores the intersection of history, storytelling, and community empowerment. The Line represents the long-standing systems of redlining and structural inequality. Beyond is about breaking through those barriers—reclaiming space, shaping new narratives, and building generational wealth and identity within the Black community. What to Expect: Three engaging talks from key Black community voices: Ramel Wallace: "The San Diego Black Experience" Herman Collins: "Redlining, the Promise Zone, and Our Historical Footprint" Rose Sanchez: "Film and Art as a Vessel for Black History" Enjoy a curated selection of Black artist vendors, showcasing and selling original works that reflect the evening’s themes of resistance, resilience, and vision. This event is more than a lecture series—it’s a living archive, a creative gathering space, and an invitation to reimagine what legacy and liberation can look like when the community authors its own story. Visit: https://www.sandiegomade.org/ San Diego Made Factory on Facebook / Instagram

Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake, Encinitas’ hip sushi spot located at 575 S. Coast Highway 101, will add a splash of green to St. Patrick’s Day festivities with festive drink specials available exclusively on Monday, March 17. In honor of the holiday, Temaki’s lineup of draft beers, including Harland Brewing Co.’s “Japanese Lager,” Sapporo, “Space Dust” IPA by Elysian Brewing and “Penitent Man” IPA by Viewpoint Brewing Co., will go green and be priced at $5 each. Shots of Jameson Irish Whiskey will also be available for $5. Through March, Temaki will serve a festive hand roll, the Clover, made with salmon, crunchy garlic, cucumber, gobo and kaiware, priced at $12. Guests can pair their pour with signature sushi selections, such as yellowtail specialty sashimi with yuzu kosho, scallion and Temaki sauce, priced at $12; the Dragon Roll with krab, shrimp tempura, cucumber and gobo, topped with eel, sweet soy, goma and avocado, priced at $18; Southtown with avocado, shrimp tempura and gobo, topped with spicy tuna, jalapeño, sweet soy, ponzu and cilantro, priced at $22; and more. Located at 575 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com. Temaki Bar on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a special screening of "Selma" in honor of Black History Month as part of OTC at the Brooks’ Arts Unite series. Directed by Ava DuVernay, this powerful historical drama chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s pivotal 1965 campaign for voting rights, centered on the dangerous and historic marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Through film and community gathering, Arts Unite celebrates underrepresented voices and the transformative power of the arts to foster connection, reflection, and unity. Rated PG-13. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

One person has died after a blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. They said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders.

New Exhibitions Consider Art from the Borderlands The Borrego Art Institute’s new exhibition, “The Border & Beyond: Contemporary Views” showcases the work of five artists whose works explores borders, boundaries and mediums. Featured artists in the main gallery include Ana Maria Herrara, Lupita Shahbazi, Carlos Castrejon, Melisa Rimada and Elizabeth Rodriguez. The collection ranges from oil to mixed media and fiber art and more. The North Gallery will feature “Shadows and Sanctuaries: Hidden Gods of the Valley,” an exhibition of work by Baja artist Benito Del Aquilar, whose pop art confections run deep. The opening reception is Jan. 3, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. and features the music of award-winning singer and performer Joel Torres. The shows run through January 25. This event is part of the Borrego Springs ArtWalk. Free and open to the public.

El republicano Herb Morgan desafía a la actual titular demócrata, Malia Cohen, por la supervisión del gasto público de California.