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The fighters led by the CIA found themselves spiraling into despair because of what they saw as bureaucratic neglect and abandonment by the U.S. government. Among their ranks was Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man charged with killing one National Guard soldier and seriously injuring a second after opening fire on them in Washington, D.C. on Thanksgiving Eve.

The Trump administration's changes to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are taking an axe to the agency's traditional mission of ensuring people lawfully immigrate and stay in the U.S.

Congress is poised to leave for a scheduled holiday recess without a solution for addressing the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.

Speaker: Meher McArthur, Curator, East Asian Art at Pacific Asia Museum; Creative Director, Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden Meher McArthur was born in India to a Scottish father and Persian mother and grew up in Scotland, Canada, and England feeling very out of place. Hoping to go into international business, she studied Japanese at college and lived in Japan for two years but fell in love with Japanese art and took a new direction. She became a Japanese art historian and has been passionately curating Japanese art exhibitions in museums and galleries and for national tour for over 25 years. This lecture is a sneak preview of her new memoir (October 2025) and will highlight some of the most significant art works in her life and career and show how Japanese art helped her find her place in the world. Speaker bio: Meher McArthur is an Asian art historian specializing in Japanese art. She worked as a curator of East Asian Art at Pacific Asia Museum and Creative Director for the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, both in Pasadena and was Academic Curator for Scripps College in Claremont and Art and Cultural Director for Japan House, Los Angeles. She curates traveling exhibitions for International Arts & Artists (IA&A), currently "Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper" and upcoming "KIMONO: Garment, Canvas, and Artistic Muse." Her publications include "Gods and Goblins: Folk Paintings from Otsu" (PAM, 1999), "Reading Buddhist Art" (Thames & Hudson, 2002), "The Arts of Asia" (Thames & Hudson, 2005), "An ABC of What Art Can Be" (Getty Museum, 2010), "New Expressions in Origami Art" (Tuttle, 2017), and "Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper" (IA&A, 2021). She lives in Pasadena, California. Please note, this session will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Save your spot by clicking on this link. All participants will be sent the Zoom link via confirmation email with instructions once you secure your place. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

A new book by the Nobel-winning pioneer of behavioral economics offers some advice we can all use.

Have you ever wanted to explore Sephardic heritage, learn the unique language of the Spanish Jews, or simply try something new and enriching? Join our Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) Course for Beginners! What to Expect: - Learn to speak, read, and understand basic Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) - Read Ladino in both Latin and (a little) Rashi script - Discover Sephardic culture through proverbs, songs, and traditions - Study at a comfortable pace – no prior knowledge required! Whether you’re a student, a language lover, or looking to reconnect with your family roots – this course is for you. When: Mondays, October 20 – November 24, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Costs: Early bird (if registered before October 6): 6 classes for $250 Regular Registration: 6 classes for $300 Teacher: Agnieszka August-Zarębska She is an assistant professor in the Taube Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław, Poland. She has a degree in Spanish Studies and her current research interests include contemporary Ladino poetry, contemporary literary translations into Ladino and Sephardic children’s literature. She also worked on critical editions of the early 20th century Judeo-Spanish literature. Yiddishland California on Facebook

At just over 25 years old, San Diego's Cameron Mofid became the youngest person to visit every country on Earth. From disguises in Yemen to close calls in Somalia and a last-minute dash into North Korea, his journey redefined adventure and taught him what travel can reveal about humanity.

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In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side.

We invite you to be part of one of North County’s longest-running and most beloved festivals! The Escondido Grand Avenue Festival returns this fall, celebrating over 30 years of community, creativity, and local flavor in the heart of historic downtown Escondido. Set against the charming backdrop of Grand Avenue, the festival offers a refreshing fall atmosphere filled with music, delicious food, community spirit, and small business love. Calling all performers: Showcase your talent! We are looking for singers, dancers, bands, choirs, comedians, school's cheerleading squads, color guards, or drama to come perform on the Community Stage: APPLY NOW Calling all vendors: This vibrant, family-friendly event draws thousands of visitors and features a wide variety of vendors, including handcrafted goods, art, food, vintage finds, unique services, and more. Whether you're a seasoned vendor or joining us for the first time, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products to a large and enthusiastic crowd. APPLY NOW Questions? Call the Escondido Chamber at 760-745-2125 or info@EscondidoChamber.org Visit: Grand Avenue Fall Festival, Escondido Escondido Chamber of Commerce on Instagram and Facebook