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CultureFest 2025 – Celebrating 15 Years of Community & Culture! USA Multicultural Non Profit Organization invites you to join us for our 15 year anniversary! Grab your friends, family (and pups!) and head to Grape Day Park on Saturday, August 30, 11 a.m.– 7 p.m. for a festival like no other. USA Multicultural’s 15‑year anniversary bash brings the world to Escondido with: - Non‑stop entertainment – from Irish step to German polka, Middle‑Eastern belly dance to vibrant Folklórico, and live bands! - A global marketplace of craft & food vendors from around the world. (come hungry!) - Surprise giveaways and pop‑up games all day long - Beer garden and Fun zone for the kids! - Pet‑friendly grounds – bring the whole family - Pack your lawn chairs or a cozy blanket and settle in for an unforgettable day FREE Festival for all! Let’s dance, laugh, and honor every heritage together. See you at #CultureFest2025!

The Trump administration said its strikes were intended to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Now, Iran weighs a response against what it called an "outrageous" military operation.

Bipartisan congressional commission introduces legislation to coordinate emerging biotechnology research and boost investment, fearing that China may be poised to dominate the field.

Our after-school art classes nurture artistic growth through more advanced exploration of color theory, composition, and techniques. Young artists will enhance their skills in painting, drawing, and mixed media, focusing on developing their unique style and creative problem-solving. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in the room during the hour while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! Ages 4-11 Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

BBC World Service

The BBC is the world’s most trusted international news broadcaster – committed to providing accurate, impartial, and independent news to audiences across the UK and around the world. The BBC World Service is the BBC’s international broadcaster, delivering a wide range of programmes and services on radio, TV, and digitally, globally.

It reaches a weekly audience of around 318 million people (BBC Global Audience Measure 2023) and is one of the UK’s most important cultural exports – informing and inspiring the lives of people across the globe, helping them make sense of the world we live in.

The BBC World Service operates in 42 languages, including English, and has the global insight and expertise to give audiences a truly international news service with BBC News journalists and supporting staff in 73 cities across 59 countries.

BBC World Service is funded primarily from the UK licence fee. In 2016 the UK Government awarded it a £291 million grant administered by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), for a four-year programme of modernisation. In 2021, the FCDO provided £94.4m to help the BBC World Service build on its work upholding global democratic values through accurate, impartial and independent news reporting. This included £8 million in additional investment to tackle disinformation and further improve the BBC’s digital offer to audiences. In 2023, the UK government awarded the BBC World Service a one-off grant of £20m over two years (2023/24 and 2024/25) to further support the language services.

Dixon Trail is the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the United States. Making that a reality for the millions of Californians who already live in harm’s way is a daunting and costly challenge that lawmakers are only just beginning to grapple with.

Shares dropped around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. Trump has defended the tariffs: "You have to take medicine to fix something."

Perfume dupes have taken off recently. Fragrance experts weigh in on the ethics and what to look for when making a purchase.

The 31st Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show & Live Music Event rolls into downtown La Mesa beginning June 5, 2025 - August 28 every Thursday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Visitors can stroll down La Mesa Blvd. to see beautiful classic cars, trucks, and vans (located between 4th St. - Spring St.) and listen to live music every week from local bands that play atop the iconic La Mesa Lumber truck "stage" located at 3rd & La Mesa Blvd. + a DJ, also from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.! This is a FREE, family-friendly community event! Come out and celebrate summer with family & friends. And, be sure to dine, shop & explore all that La Mesa Village has to offer while you're here! 2025 Live Music Schedule: June 5: The Farmers June 12: Ron's Garage Band June 19: The Tourmaliners June 26: Love is a Rose July 3: Blame Betty July 10: Santana Soul July 17: Private Domain July 24: Chickenbone Slim July 31: The Farmers August 7: June & Johns Rockin Country Caravan August 14: Zeelund August 21: That Beatles Cover Band August 28: 80z All Stars How to Participate in the Car Show? Want to show off your classic car, truck or van at the La Mesa Classic Car Show this summer? Simply drive down to La Mesa Blvd. and park in one of the designated parking spots between 4th St. - Spring St. There is no registration or fee required. The Car Show is from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. every Thursday, 6/5/25 - 8/28/25. You can arrive anytime you like. Thank you in advance for your support of this year's Classic Car Show! La Mesa Village Association on Facebook / Instagram

Our Pride Leadership Team meets every third Saturday of the month at the University Christian Church in Hillcrest. Join us to meet fellow volunteer leaders, participate in valuable trainings, and help plan Pride events! Interested in joining our Volunteer Leadership Team? Leadership roles offer a chance to make a lasting impact by guiding volunteers, overseeing key event operations, and ensuring a smooth and inclusive experience for all. Whether you’re coordinating teams, managing logistics, or helping shape the future of Pride events, these roles are perfect for those looking to develop leadership skills, build community, and create meaningful change. Visit: Community Building Workshop and Pride Planning San Diego Pride on Instagram and Facebook