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San Diego Registrar of Voters Cynthia Paes said as many as 500,000 mail-in ballots are expected to be dropped off on Election Day.

Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks! A FREE copy of the selected book will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those who plan to attend the club. This month we will discuss the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian , by Sherman Alexie. Audience: This program is recommended for tweens and teens ages 12-14 Location: Homeschool Resource Center

This lecture dives into the complex identities of Mexicans, exploring the terms Hispanic, Latino, Chicano, and Native with Grace Sesma. We will reflect on the profound impacts of colonization, including the loss of culture, tribal identity, land, and community. Through historical narratives and personal stories, we will examine how these identities have evolved, and the struggles faced in maintaining cultural heritage. We will highlight the resilience of the communities in reclaiming traditions, language, and land, and discuss the significance of self-identification and the ongoing efforts to preserve and celebrate the culture. Co-Sponsors: CSUSM Latino Alumni Chapter Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mexicans-hispanic-chicanos-or-native-a-journey-of-self-identification-tickets-948675412697

Join us for a special evening featuring cocktails and important conversations about our changing climate! Author Gary Nabhan is a world-renowned ethnobotanist, desert ecologist, and literary naturalist who has written extensively about foods from the Middle East to the Southwest. A winner of the 2024 James Beard Media Award for his book Agave Spirits, Gary will share insights into how crops from the hottest and driest places on Earth have shaped the culinary dishes, recipes, and flavors of traditional desert cultures. Get a taste of some of these bold and flavorful ingredients with appetizers and cocktail tastings, including drink recipes featured in Gary’s newest book, Chile, Clove, and Cardamom: A Gastronomic Journey Into the Fragrances and Flavors of Desert Cuisines. Pricing includes two drink tickets to taste signature cocktails highlighted during the tasting, along with appetizers. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. The night will also include a conversation featuring Gary alongside San Diego Botanic Garden’s President & CEO Ari Novy and Director of Science & Conservation Colin Khoury to discuss how we can learn from desert plants to adapt to climate change, and how botanical gardens can act as hubs for novel ways to integrate plants into climate resilience efforts by communities. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Garden's science, conservation, and education program. Visit: https://tickets.sdbg.org/1283/1453?_ga=2.3936245.458773348.1729534342-648731925.1727201814&_gac=1.16575172.1729534346.Cj0KCQjw99e4BhDiARIsAISE7P_NCdeSNblGg_17Jt1t08d1yPFFvHMT72hfctGib7ZRlRfVhw1Pr8YaAjxGEALw_wcB San Diego Botanic Garden on Instagram and Facebook

Pop culture critic Glen Weldon says he can't separate the art from the artist. But in light of the sexual abuse allegations against Gaiman, he will separate himself from the author's future work.

El Cajon could be the center of a showdown between local, state and federal authorities over the enforcement of immigration laws.

Local government officials around the U.S. signal they won't assist — and in some cases they'll actively oppose — the Trump administration's efforts to conduct a massive deportation of migrants.

Skateboarding women of Bolivia wear Indigenous garb to pay homage to the strength of their mothers and grandmothers. Their motto: When you fall, you have the power to get back up.

Faith & Family Night: Padres vs. Mets August 24th A portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to help San Diegans experiencing homelessness Answer God’s call to help our neighbors without homes. Join the San Diego Rescue Mission for Faith & Family Night at Petco Park. For each ticket purchased through this link, a portion of each ticket will be donated to the San Diego Rescue Mission. Watch the Padres take on the Mets and make a difference in the lives of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in San Diego County! Join us in Gallagher Square after the game for a program featuring Miles McPherson of the Rock Church, as well as a Q&A with Padres players hosted by team chaplain Geoff Horn, and live worship music. For groups of 10 more, please email Derek Pharis at dpharis@padres.com
 Since 1955, the Rescue Mission has been transforming the lives of our county’s homeless neighbors through their holistic, person-centered approach and trauma-informed care including hot meals, safe shelter, job training, housing assistance, and faith-based rehabilitation and recovery. Visit: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/padres-vs-mets-qzexyxf-ecac72b San Diego Rescue Mission on Instagram and Facebook