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California is hailed as a national leader for voting access, but visually impaired voters and their advocates say they still face unnecessary barriers.

The order signed by President Joe Biden this week effectively closed the border to asylum seekers crossing illegally.

Immigration advocates are concerned about the increasing use of invasion rhetoric ahead of the November election.

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

On March 28, we will kick off Balboa Theatre’s 100th anniversary celebration with a special Gala performance led by acclaimed pianist, playwright, and actor Hershey Felder! You’ll hear (and sing along with!) 100 years of famous American music - Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Rogers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and more. Shy singer? Don’t worry, Hershey will guide the audience and ensure everyone feels welcome to fill the theatre with song! Before Hershey takes the stage, experience the majesty of our historic theatre organ, played by renowned theatre organist Ken Double. This evening will be a heartwarming celebration of American music, San Diego, and of course, the beautiful Balboa Theatre. All net proceeds from the evening will benefit the Balboa Theatre Grant Fund, which offsets performance and shared service costs for local non-profits utilizing the theatre. Contact Abigail Buell at abigail.buell@sandiegotheatres.org or call 619.615.4172. For more information visit: sandiegotheatres.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

For the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a coalition after his party was humbled in its traditional stronghold of the Hindi-speaking belt of northern India.

Harold Terens volunteered to go to Normandy a few days after D-Day in 1944 to help bring back American and British POWs to England. This weekend, he returned to tie the knot with his sweetheart.

Edward L. Quinn, an ANS member since 1984 with a focus on aerospace, human factors, and power divisions, leads Technology Resources. With 35+ years in utility management and extensive experience in licensing, design, and operation, he's also contributed over 50 papers on nuclear controls. Quinn's involvement extends to education and international projects, notably in China, and has been recognized with prestigious awards from the IEC and ANS. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Management, and is a Naval Nuclear Qualified Engineer. Schedule | 5:30-6:30 p.m. set up and social 6:00 p.m. Order dinner 7:00 p.m. Presentation 8:00 p.m. Q&A Please RSVP to Ron Petzoldt: https://www.ans.org/contact/form/?r=sandiego

The Nigerian singer-songwriter has become one of the most sought after voices in popular music. Her debut album processes the risks and epiphanies it took to get here.

With negotiations on Capitol Hill at a standstill, a 34-year-old federal benefits plan for survivors of the country’s nuclear testing program is now set to expire on Friday.