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East County Multicultural Festival on November 4 set to host the event in El Cajon in person for the 6th year Welcome Newcomer Network is pleased to announce our 6th Multicultural Festival will take place Nov. 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at EJE ACADEMIES. The event will include multicultural food, cultural dance, a show of traditional costumes, story-telling, games and raffle drawings. For this year, we anticipate over 1,000 attendees. The Welcome Newcomer Network (WNN) is a working group which consists of over 40 agencies, school districts, social service organization, health facilities, and the County of San Diego. The WNN was formed to aid agencies in reaching out to our new families as they adapt to life in East County. The mission of the WNN is to encourage respect and understanding of diverse cultures through community education and new comer support coordination. Our festival was inaugurated in 2017 to salute and activate our newcomers to contribute to the community as fully empowered and engaged citizens. Our 2017, 2018, 2019 festivals were both joyous and uplifting events connecting people from so many different countries, cultures and languages, and in 2021 and 2022 we held a drive-thru event! The entertainment is provided by local musicians, school bands, dancers and poets. Our festival is a truly exhilarating display of the harmonious possibilities for San Diego’s fast-growing hub for our refugee and immigrant populations. It is critical that we spread some good feeling in today’s divisive climate. Help us spread the word and join us in celebrating and empowering our newcomer voices to participate fully in weaving the fabric of this amazing diverse community. For more information on the Multicultural Festival, please contact the team or Dilkhwaz Ahmed. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

California legislators have passed a slew of laws to protect abortion rights. But after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many fear attempting to regulate “crisis pregnancy centers” is legally risky.

Biden volunteers will still knock on doors and try to get voters on the phone. But they're also using an app to connect with hard-to reach voters this year.

In rural and conservative-leaning towns and cities across California, LGBTQ+ student groups are small in number and face homophobic and transphobic incidents.

Sergio Massa surprised Sunday night by finishing on top in the first round of Argentina's presidential election, reflecting voters' wariness about handing the presidency to a right-wing populist.

Holiday Kick-Off Party November 8 at the Factory! Come join us for the Holiday Kick Off Party at the San Diego Made Factory on November 8 from 6-9 p.m.! Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with friends, family, and good cheer. We have a fun-filled evening planned just for you! Indulge in delicious food from our food truck, sip on festive drinks from our bar, and dance the night away to your favorite holiday tunes with live music performances. We'll also have a fall photo pop-up with our in-house photographer, live art, open art studios, and makers selling handmade goods. This in-person event promises to be a jolly good time for all. So put on your best holiday attire and get ready to spread some holiday cheer! Don't miss out on this opportunity to kick off the holiday season in style. Mark your calendars and invite your loved ones to join us at the San Diego Made Factory for an unforgettable evening of joy and merriment. See you there! For more information visit: sandiegomade.org Stay Connected on Facebook

5 p.m. – The Haunted Pavilion Opens to the Public 6:30 p.m. – Concert/Silent Movies Starts In the Program: Selections from the popular show "Phantom of The Opera" performed by soprano Anna Belaya and tenor Bernardo Bermudez with Raul Prieto Ramirez on the Organ Fun and Haunted Silent Movies by Harold Lloyd and Roscoe Arbuckle accompanied at the organ by Russ Peck Choreography to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" danced by Thriller San Diego Free and Open to the Public Visit: https://www.spreckelsorgan.org/ Spreckels Organ Society on Facebook / Instagram

A report out this week says hunger, malnutrition and even starvation are widespread in Gaza, but stopped short of declaring it a 'famine.' Here's a primer on what that means, and who gets to decide.

Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: people experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50.

This compelling Netflix series brings to life a sprawling, successful Chinese novel rooted in current science, outlining a new kind of alien invasion.