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Former President Donald Trump said he would block the deal between U.S. Steel and its Japanese rival. After President Biden spoke out against it, the union endorsed him.

The San Diego Paralegal Association is pleased to announce its inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Educational Conference. The conference will provide attendees with valuable takeaways from diverse legal professionals with a specific focus on DEIB issues, including cultural competence and diversity initiatives, workplace culture, disability, neurodiversity, and other relevant topics. We invite you to embark on or continue your journey to creating a workplace, culture, and society committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The work of DEIB professionals never stops and each of us must join in the shift to create a world accepting of and adaptable for everyone. This event will celebrate DEIB, educate professionals about challenges and trends associated with DEIB, and amplify the voices of those who have forged a path and set examples for others in their DEIB journey. These professionals will share their wisdom and expertise working in and working to advance DEIB initiatives in their personal and professional lives. For additional event details and registration information, please visit here. Who Should Attend: • Executives • Business Owners • Chief Diversity Officers • DEIB Professionals • Practice Managers • Talent Managers and Recruiters • Human Resources Personnel • Lawyers • Paralegals • Legal Support Staff • Educators • Law Students • Paralegal Students • Change Agents • Culture Shifters • Truth Tellers

Volunteers ages 21+ are needed to help harvest fresh hops off the vines for a limited edition beer fundraiser to benefit Urban Surf 4 Kids, a local nonprofit that provides surf therapy, mentoring, life skills and more for local foster youth. Volunteers are encouraged to bring garden gloves. This is a mostly standing volunteer role that will be conducted outside from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Then return in 30 days to enjoy the limited edition release of the wet hops beer. Register to volunteer here!

In statewide offices, the county voted a straight "blue" ticket, selecting Democrats for governor, lieutenant governor and more.

The SAMAHAN Filipino American Performance Arts & Education Center will hold its 36th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Balboa Park, at the Presidents Way Lawn on Park Boulevard. Admission is FREE! A family-oriented event focused on cultural heritage, entertainment and networking, this festival appeals to the whole family and allows San Diego locals as well as tourists the opportunity to learn about Philippine culture and performing arts through dances and music. The one-day event showcases performing arts with presentations of exhilarating folk and ethnic dances of the different regions of the Philippines by SAMAHAN’s graceful dancers accompanied with live music of the SAMAHAN Rondalla and Kulintang (gong) Music Ensembles. Every folk dance and ethnic ritual is performed in colorful, beautifully crafted traditional and ethnic attires that are particularly worn for each repertoire. Featured, as well, will be mainstream entertainment such as contemporary dances and vocals by invited local performers and martial arts exhibitions. The Festival also features visual arts by local artists, vendors offering crafts, books and other merchandise, as well as, delicious Filipino and Asian fusion food items, including deserts, like Halo Halo. Visit website at https://samahanarts.org for more information on how to participate as vendor, guest performer or festival volunteer, or call (619) 470-6024 or email at SamahanPhilDance@gmail.com.

The 2024 San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee will begin at the Jackie Robinson YMCA Thursday, with more than 80 students from grades six to eight competing to represent the county at the National Spelling Bee.

Unpop Short Film Fest monster mashes selections from our free open-submission inbox, favoring local films and outsider art unlikely to find a home in any other fest. This is our second annual event.

Keith Haring, Salvador Dalí, David Hockney, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Roy Lichtenstein and others adorned the park's rides. Those attractions have been in shipping containers ever since — until now.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, called for new elections in Israel as the country continues its war with Hamas.

Homeless people often have sporadic or no access to health care, resulting in costly, chronic conditions. A new statewide effort encourages Medi-Cal insurers to partner with street teams to improve care.