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The order tests the power of Trump's authority and would require voters using a federal form to show proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It's sure to be tested in court.

California’s firefighting agency is showing just how much of the state is prone to wildfire with the release of its final round of color-coded hazard maps.

Women from a Kyiv suburb traumatized by a 2022 massacre by Russian troops joined a volunteer air defense unit to take down Russia's drones — and deal with their fears.

Eleanor Heginbotham was at the post office on New Year's Eve 2022 when her car wouldn't start. For 40 minutes, a group of strangers came to her aid, including someone who would later become a friend.

The Shared Housing 2024 Conference, co-coordinated by Townspeople and the Shared Housing Institute, will be held from October 29 through October 31, 2024, at The Dana on Mission Bay (1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109). This three-day event aims to help individuals and teams committed to ending homelessness build capacity to implement effective shared housing and landlord engagement practices. The conference offers a unique opportunity for housing leaders, organizations, and advocates to come together, collaborate, and learn. This collective effort is crucial in helping communities expand the crucial housing option of shared housing more effectively. Organizations are encouraged to send their team of trainers to become shared housing and landlord engagement specialists. These specialists then teach local peers about shared housing processes to prevent and end homelessness. Homelessness has increased by 12% across the U.S. since 2022. With fewer affordable units available and increased competition for those units, households with extremely low incomes and people exiting homelessness are at a growing disadvantage in finding and keeping housing. Adapting to and reinforcing a system-wide culture of shared housing options is now necessary, with the goal of moving people out of shelters and into housing as soon as possible. With the rising costs of rent across the nation, many households need help finding affordable units that meet their needs. Landlords or property managers are often hesitant to accept rental assistance due to contract rent limitations or the additional administrative process of unit inspections. However, if adequately supported, property owners can play a crucial role in ending homelessness and housing instability by working with service providers and community members to reduce housing barriers and increase access to existing housing stock. “Shared housing has the potential to address housing instability in a way that is both practical and community-driven. The Shared Housing 2024 Conference brings together leaders and advocates to share proven strategies and create a unified approach to expanding housing options. Our goal is to help communities implement shared housing effectively, empowering both tenants and landlords to be part of the solution to ending homelessness.” — Melissa Peterman, Executive Director, Townspeople Conference attendees will gain insight into Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing programs, tools for managing tough conversations with participants, property owners, and stakeholders, conflict management resources for shared housing success and property owner engagement strategies for improved housing options. This conference is coordinated by Townspeople and the Shared Housing Institute, with support from Goddard Consulting, Co. It is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego. For more information or to register, please visit https://townspeople.org/shared-housing-2024-conference/. ABOUT TOWNSPEOPLE Founded in 1984 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Townspeople aims to end homelessness and enhance community health through housing and services. Initially focused on supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS, Townspeople opened San Diego’s first permanent supportive housing program for this group in 1994. Over the past 30 years, the organization has expanded to finance, build, and manage affordable housing, offering critical support services to medically vulnerable individuals. Currently, Townspeople is the lead agency for the San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative and owns and operates four affordable apartment complexes with 118 units, runs a non-congregate emergency housing program, and provides rental assistance and referrals for housing, food, case management, government benefits, and social supports. Their complexes are located in Colina Del Sol, City Heights, Normal Heights, and Southcrest. Visit: Shared Housing 2024 Conference Townspeople on Instagram and Facebook

PIFA is proud to announce its annual festival this year at Ski Beach to celebrate the culture and tradition of the Melanesian, Micronesian & Pacific Islander people. There will be entertainment groups from local and other cities, States and overseas. Enjoy the food from the islands and view the cultural village, arts & craft booths and so much more! The Pacific Islander Festival (PIFA) is the largest and longest running event attracting large audiences. Community and services based organizations have unmatched opportunities to engage attendees. Many of our participants including dignitaries, entertainers, vendors, and attendees who travel from outside San Diego to attend our festival. They stay in our hotels, enjoys many of the tourist attractions in America’s Finest City, and add to the rich tourism that is a city staple. Our festival is preserved forever in the hundred of thousands of pictures and video shared world-wide on social media and with friends and family in all reaches of the world who share a love of family, tradition, and culture. Visit: https://pifasandiego.com/ PIFA on Instagram and Facebook

Trump and GOP members of Congress accuse the public broadcasters of biased and "woke" programming. Trump plans a rescission, giving Congress 45 days to approve it or allow funding to be restored.

Some lawmakers are pushing to require that Medicaid recipients work in order to get or keep coverage, and some states already try to help them find jobs. But the effects of those efforts are unclear.

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming for parts of the South and Midwest. Areas are already waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.

Two more lawsuits have been filed against the hip-hop mogul, alleging that, in separate incidents, he groomed and coerced 10- and 17-year-old boys.