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Mahamat Djouma, 14, fled the war in Sudan without parents; his mother died in 2023 and his father subsequently disappeared. He came with 5-year-old twin brothers, whom he now cares for. Entesar, a 21-year-old student, also fled to escape the violence -- and was raped by three soldiers. She asked to be identified by her middle name since she has not yet told close family members about the attack.

Remarkably resilient refugees: A teen on his own, a woman who was raped

Sudan's civil war has displaced 10 million citizens. Here are profiles of two young people from the most vulnerable groups: an unaccompanied minor caring for twin brothers, a woman who was raped.

Safiyo Jama, a San Diego resident from Somalia, has voted in U.S. elections since 2012 and helps other Somali residents understand election materials.

Voting rights: California lawmakers may translate more ballots, help more non-English-speakers to vote

Advocates say California’s immigrant citizens who need it should get ballots and voting help in their own language.

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Orville Peck performing at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre For more information visit: as.sdsu.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Edmundo Sosa and Phillies teammate Brandon Marsh after a game against the New York Mets in May.

Looking for a comfort watch? Turn on baseball, our pop culture critic says

Just in time for the All-Star Game, pop culture critic and Phillies fan Linda Holmes is here to persuade you to turn on some baseball. If you don't have a team, just borrow hers; they're doing pretty well.

Assemblymember Josh Hoover listens to Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost address members of the community during a meeting in Folsom on Sept. 19, 2023.

How well is your legislator representing you?

With few strict rules on what California lawmakers must do, politics, policy priorities and personal preferences determine how much they follow the wishes of voters who put them into office.

Fire hoses snake down the boardwalk of the Oceanside Pier as crews contain a fire, April 26, 2024.

Arson ruled out as cause of Oceanside Pier fire

Analysis of the scene of the blaze points to an accidental cause of some sort, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.

In this photo provided by Alison Oszman, a fast-moving wildfire near the Oregon-Idaho border moves toward a home on Rye Valley Lane in Huntington, Ore., on Wednesday afternoon.

Winds and lightning strikes stoke Oregon fire, now the largest in the U.S.

Smoke from the Durkee Fire in Oregon was choking the air in Boise, Idaho, and beyond. An air quality warning was in effect for the entire region on Wednesday.

This 2014 image provided by NASA shows a Taurid fireball recorded at the NASA All Sky Fireball Network station in Tullahoma, Tenn.

Taurid meteor shower to light up the night sky. Here's how you can see it

The North and South Taurids occur every year in September, October, and November. They may have originated from a comet that broke up about 10,000 years ago.

4-Week Beginner Wheel Throwing

Learn to wheel throw! Sit with Ariana, a full-time potter and experienced teacher who specializes in connecting beginners to this new craft in a manageable and peaceful way. This class will focus on techniques that are straightforward and effective, with the goal of getting students able to confidently create work of their own upon leaving the classroom. Students will learn to throw each basic shape in this 4-week series. Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years If this class is full, join our Interest List or if you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Bastille Day Brunch At Amaya

Celebrate Bastille Day with a delightful brunch at Amaya on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Savor a unique twist on classic French cuisine, driven by the pulse of the season and crafted with Southern California’s freshest ingredients from local farms and waters. For more information visit: granddelmar.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

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