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California will have to build public charging stations at an unprecedented pace to meet the needs of 7 million electric cars expected on its roads.

This morning, Feeding San Diego is hosting a large-scale, free food distribution at Faith Chapel in Spring Valley open to 750 households to help support flood victims amidst the ongoing storms. Though wet weather is forecast, volunteers will be onsite to distribute ready-to-eat food and produce to anyone in need of food assistance to start the month, no registration required. This distribution was originally scheduled for Thursday, February 1 but was rescheduled. The distribution now coincides with the regularly scheduled Feeding San Diego produce pantry food distribution that takes place there on the first Monday of every month. “Emergency response is engrained in Feeding San Diego’s DNA. It’s how our organization got started back in 2007, by providing food to those displaced by the fires that year,” said Bob Kamensky, interim CEO of Feeding San Diego. “It’s of critical importance to our organization to step up and show up for our neighbors who continue to be impacted by these ongoing storms. Food is a necessity, and we are here to provide it to our community.” WHEN: Monday, February 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Faith Chapel 9400 Campo Road Spring Valley, CA 91977 Visit: feedingsandiego.org/ Facebook / Instagram

The worst floods that Bangladesh has seen in decades occurred in August, displacing millions. Many people are still struggling to rebuild their lives and find sources of income.

In the blockbuster "Barbie" movie, two Latina women save the day, Gloria (played by America Ferrera) and Sasha (played by Ariana Greenblatt), and stand in for Latinas and Latinidad. But in 2000, "Dora the Explorer" was considered by many to be pathbreaking: for the first time, a Latina girl was a main character on Nickelodeon. Notably, this year was also the first time that the U.S. Census revealed that the Latine population was the most numerous minority in the country. Valdivia’s talk will consider how this evolution brought the girl culture of Latinas and Latindad and to the center of representation and profit in U.S. popular culture. Location: IPJ Theatre, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego For more information visit: sandiego.edu

Here's where the current notable GOP hopefuls, including Donald Trump, stand on issues of democracy and election integrity.

This engaging film festival runs in-person from January 1 through February 11, 2024, and continues virtually from Feb. 11-18. The SDIJFF showcases a selection of the best contemporary Jewish films. Thirty-four feature films and 28 short films will be screened and there will be plenty of free in-person-only screenings at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in UTC. Film enthusiasts can attend in-person screenings at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, while virtual film screenings are available on demand beginning on Feb. 11 and will remain available through Feb 18. Limited, free in-person screenings will also be available. This festival is known to be one of the most prestigious Jewish film festivals in the country. Tickets are $18 per program and $15 for JCC members. For more information visit: lfjcc.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Don't toss it, fix it! Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic at the Chula Vista Civic Center Library on February 10th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn how to: • Fix broken appliances and gadgets • Repair road and mountain bikes • Mend your favorite outfit For more information visit: sdfixitclinic.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9% in the final three months of last year — a surprisingly strong finish. But growth is expected to slow in 2023, and possibly even reverse.

When undocumented mothers Jeanette and Ingrid face deportation and separation from their young children, they and their communities rally support to keep them safe despite the risks. A story of courage and allyship, Si Pudiera Quedarme is a timely look at the transformative power of communities uniting for justice. Discussion to follow with directors Florencia Krochik, Theo Rigby and special guests (in-person) For more information visit: ff.hrw.org

Men rarely speak out to protest the Taliban's stripping away of the rights of girls and women. A new study finds that many believe those lost rights should be restored.