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From the museum: Celebrate Dia de Muertos with the Women’s Museum of California. Stop by the WMC Education Center anytime between 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on November 1st to join WMC Artistic Director Katie Ruiz in decorating our feminist altar honoring Yolanda Lopez and other trailblazing women. Yolanda López, an artist and activist who created one of the most famous artworks in Chicano history by boldly recasting the Virgin of Guadalupe in her own image — as a young, strong, brown woman wearing running shoes and a wide grin. Members of the public are encouraged to bring a photo of a feminist who has passed away (ie: RBG, Artemisia Gentileschi, Miriam Shapiro, Ida B. Wells) and come decorate a frame for the photo. Enjoy an evening of crafts and community for all ages. Typically, Dia de Muertos is a Mexican holiday that honors those who have passed. Creating an altar (ofrenda) is believed to help the souls come through to visit us for one night. We will have an atole (corn) beverage to enjoy, crafts, and community to celebrate the lives of many women activists. Follow on social media: Facebook + Instagram

October Craftivism Class will feature artist Domonique King (@woodwoolsteel), who will teach participants how to make portraits of Angela Davis using wood, nails, and yarn. Each person will create a small 8 x 10 in portrait. Create a work of art and learn about the life of Angela Davis. Domonique King (She/Her) is a San Diego artist who creates intricate art portraits using yarn and nails. Her work aims to "uplift Black folk through beautiful images of Black faces, bodies + culture." She is the sole creator and owner of WoodWoolSteel. Her work can be found in collections by Spike Lee and Andra Day. Students must bring their own hammers. About Craftivism Classes: From yarn bombing to femmage, the Women's Museum's Craftivism Classes invites a local artist featured in the Women's Museum's current "Crafting Feminism" exhibit to teach participants a crafting skill and how they can use it in their activism. Classes are bilingual and taught in English and Spanish Follow on social media! Womens Museum of California: Facebook + Instagram

The fired Fox News host announced he is bringing his show to Twitter, owned by Elon Musk, "soon." His lawyers reportedly have sent threatening letters to Fox to let him out of his contract.

In his first public statement since leaving the state to enter a rehabilitation clinic, San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher officially resigned from the position.

Brandon Van Grack, who led the Justice Department's probe into Edward Snowden, says the priority has to be finding the source of the leak and ensuring there aren't any more coming.

Do you own a t-shirt that you really love but is now too old to be worn in public? Do you want to learn a new skill to upcycle your clothes and textiles and give them a second life? Join us for a two hour FIX-IT! Clothing Repair & Reuse Workshop organized in partnership with Julian Pathways on October 12, 2022 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM in Julian Elementary School! This in-person workshop will share information on the multicultural significance of quilting and teach you how to make a quilting square with scrap material. Learn the sustainable and artistic skills of sewing, mending, and upcycling. RSVP is required. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Friday, 4-6pm Instructor Hannah Gioutlos Adults and Age 7+ (with parent) Welcome! Do you need help learning to use your sewing machine? Want to know how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin? This class is for you! We’ll show you how to use your machine, simple troubleshooting tips, and the sewing basics. Our project will be a simple pillow case. All materials included. It’s best to bring your own sewing machine, but you may also borrow one of ours. ***If you’re attending with your child, and participating only as support, just purchase 1 enrollment. No experience necessary. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

During her first press conference since being detained in Russia, the Phoenix Mercury star told reporters the only thing that'd take her off U.S. soil is an invitation to compete in the Olympics.

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was initiated by President Barack Obama in 2012. But it was not supposed to last this long. Permanent immigration reform is still out of reach and the futures of DACA recipients remain uncertain. Then, the looming Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade has some experts questioning whether the state of women’s health in America may be reversing course. Next, California’s wildfires have become bigger, hotter and more destructive. The firefighters themselves are suffering and many have quit. Plus, local dairies in a small community west of Fresno are pioneering promising methane reduction technology - but not everyone is sold on the benefits. Then, if math and numbers seem hard to comprehend, or even imagine, it may be because humans did not evolve to count and multiply. Also, the inaugural student member of the San Diego Unified Board of Education graduated this week and will be passing the torch to two new student board members. And finally, last week San Diego Repertory Theatre announced it would be suspending operations. Shortly thereafter the cast of its recently closed show “The Great Khan” released a statement on social media alleging racism and misogyny at the 46 year old theater.

A top Conservative Party donor, Richard Sharp was found to have breached rules by failing to disclose a $1 million loan he helped arrange for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson.