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Join us for the annual Doctoral Research Colloquium on Friday, March 6! The colloquium features talks by UCSD Visual Arts PhD students along with a keynote lecture by a speaker who has influenced their practice, Professor Gerardo Aldana, from UC Santa Barbara. The Colloquium will be followed by a Reception and Screening for the collaborative exhibition in SME Gallery. Gerardo Aldana is a professor of Chicana/o Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research takes a history of science and indigenous studies approach to exploring Mayan hieroglyphic history, with a focus on astronomy. Throughout his research, for example in The Apotheosis of Janaab Pakal: Science, History and Religion at Classic Maya Palenque and Calculating Brilliance: an intellectual history of Mayan Astronomy at Chich’en Itza, he investigates cases of historically contingent invention and discovery within indigenous Mayan scientific practice. More recently, his research has led to further exploration of what he refers to as “oracular science” within ancient Mesoamerican astronomical practice. At the core of this exploration is a 14th century indigenous Mayan hieroglyphic manuscript comprising primarily divination almanacs and astronomical tables. UC San Diego Visual Arts on Facebook / Instagram

May is National Preservation Month, and Coronado is joining communities nationwide in celebrating our unique heritage! We're fortunate to have so many meaningful historic places, and we'll be highlighting them throughout the month. Our celebrations include a City Council Proclamation, the presentation of plaques to recently designated historic homes, and the beloved Historic Home Tour on Mother’s Day. The celebrations will culminate in the annual Preservation Symposium on Thursday, May 21, at 5:30 p.m. A wine and cheese reception will be followed by the the program at 6 p.m. This year’s program features a documentary screening and discussion with filmmaker Scott Goldstein. The evening will address the unforgettable impact of loss in architectural history, highlighted by the demolition of the iconic Maslon House in Rancho Mirage—designed by Richard Neutra in 1962. The razing of this modernist masterpiece in 2002 caused international outrage and directly inspired a new preservation movement in the region. Filmmaker Scott Goldstein will join us to present a portion of his documentary work and share his intensely personal connection to this landmark structure. Through interviews and archival footage, the film brings the house back to life, exploring the home, the Maslon family, and their incredible collection of modern art. Goldstein will recount his powerful story of returning to the desert only to find the magnificent home gone, replaced by a structure that "just wasn't the same." Join us to hear this powerful, firsthand account, see related footage, and discuss why architectural preservation matters and how the loss of history shapes the present. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

Working artists in San Diego and Tijuana could soon give the cities a better understanding of the realities of trying to make a living in the arts, while having access to $1.3 million in project funding.

We hear about new KPBS reporting on one woman’s end of life journey. And, a county audit following embezzlement charges against a former county contractor. Plus — why concert tickets are more expensive than ever, and a look into one of San Diego’s home kitchen businesses.

A restoration of funding to city recreation centers was made possible by new legal guidance on using golf course revenues and an uptick in tourism.

Foreign-owned businesses have been attacked, African migrants driven from their homes, and several killed. A leading xenophobic group has given all undocumented immigrants until June 30 to leave the country.

Hundreds of Padres fans clocked in from Petco Park on Wednesday, attempting to work remotely during the baseball game. From Zoom calls to insurance sales, productivity was up to bat.

ArtReach San Diego’s After School Art Classes provide students with an inspiring, professional studio experience. Voted Best Art Classes for Kids in San Diego Magazine’s Best of 2025, our 6-week programs cultivate creative confidence, social-emotional growth, and technical skills through hands-on projects led by practicing artists. In this 2D Media class, students will explore collage, drawing, and printmaking while experimenting with texture, pattern, and layered materials. Through project-based learning and revision, they strengthen creative problem-solving skills and develop their personal artistic voice, culminating in a final showcase where they share their work and creative process with family and peers. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

ArtReach San Diego’s After School Art Classes provide students with an inspiring, professional studio experience. Voted Best Art Classes for Kids in San Diego Magazine’s Best of 2025, our 6-week programs cultivate creative confidence, social-emotional growth, and technical skills through hands-on projects led by practicing artists. In our Painting class, students will learn the fundamentals of color mixing, brushwork, and composition while experimenting with a variety of painting mediums, including acrylic, watercolor, and tempera. Through sequential projects, they build and refine their techniques, explore personal expression and visual storytelling, and present their completed work in a final showcase for family and peers. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

ArtReach San Diego’s After School Art Classes provide students with an inspiring, professional studio experience. Voted Best Art Classes for Kids in San Diego Magazine’s Best of 2025, our 6-week programs cultivate creative confidence, social-emotional growth, and technical skills through hands-on projects led by practicing artists. In our Sewing class, kids ages 8-12 will practice hand-sewing techniques and basic stitches while learning safe machine operation and simple troubleshooting. They develop project-planning skills, moving from initial sketches to finished pieces, and create functional and decorative items such as pouches, pillows, and small accessories. The session culminates in a final showcase project to share with family and peers. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram