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A continuous glucose monitor is a small device that sticks to your arm. Every few minutes it sends a signal to your phone estimating your blood sugar levels. But can it improve your health?

Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday morning in Rome, signaling that the 133 cardinal electors have not come to a two-thirds agreement about who the next pontiff should be.

Join UC San Diego Black Like Water for a special event featuring the screening of the powerful documentary film, "Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture." This award-winning film reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, Wade in the Water dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, delves into the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Prof. Caroline Collins (UCSD, Urban Studies and Planning) and featuring: David Mesfin (Director, Wade in the Water), Prof. Kevin Dawson (UC Merced, History, author of Undercurrents of Power: Aquatic Culture in the African Diaspora) and Risa Bell (Founder, Paddle for Peace). This event is brought to you by Black Like Water, a scholarly research collaboration between Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the 8 Colleges, UC San Diego Recreation, the Black Resource Center, Black Diaspora and African American Studies Program, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. This screening was made possible by support from the UC San Diego Black Studies project and a Healing Through Nature Grant from The Prebys Foundation. Please register for the event through our Eventbrite page. Additionally, free parking passes at the UCSD Scholars Parking Structure are available to the first 100 attendees of the event. UCSD Black Like Water on Instagram

Get ready to savor the flavors of San Diego’s most beloved dining district as Taste of Little Italy returns for two unforgettable nights on Tuesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This highly anticipated event transforms Little Italy’s 48-square-blocks into a dynamic culinary tour, offering a taste of the neighborhood’s most iconic and innovative dishes. Each evening presents a unique lineup of 20+ participating restaurants, ensuring guests can experience new flavors and fresh pairings on both nights. From classic Italian favorites like handcrafted pasta and wood-fired pizza to creative bites like gourmet seafood and fusion cuisine, Taste of Little Italy is a must for food lovers. Tickets go on sale on March 14, 2025 for $65 per person, plus a service fee. Visit: https://www.littleitalysd.com/events/taste-of-little-italy Little Italy San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This event has been cancelled Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Academy invites young performers to audition for Broadway by the Beach, a collaborative cabaret celebrating the creativity and talent of OTC’s Youth Academy programs. Auditions will take place on April 15 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA). This exciting production offers opportunities for solo, duet, and group performances—don’t miss your chance to take the stage and shine! Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Multiple agencies are working to put out the Mission Fire in Bonsall, near Mission Road.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Thursdays Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. and Nov. 13 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sundays, Nov. 2 - 13 at Noon on KPBS TV. April 1944. DS Milner's investigation of a transportation fraud sets in motion a series of events that brings Foyle back to the force. As Hastings hosts an ecumenical conference on the morality of continued Allied bombing, Foyle probes the suspicious death of a young cartographer from the Air Ministry office.

Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.

Join us for the next installment of our Signature Event Series featuring distinguished alumni authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 and S.B. Divya MEng ’00. Drawing from their latest works, “Freeset” and “Loka,” the authors will explore how speculative fiction can address timely societal issues, including identity, memory and technology. The conversation will be moderated and will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Seuss Room at Geisel Library. Admission is free and open to the public with required registration. Books will be available for purchase from the UC San Diego Bookstore during the reception, including the following titles: Sarina Dahlan ’98 “Freeset” “Preset” “Reset” S.B. Divya MEng ’00 “Machinehood” “Runtime” “Meru” (limited quantity) “Loka” (limited quantity) This event is part of the Library’s Signature Event Series, established in 2020 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library and made possible through the generous support of sponsors and Library Associates. About the Authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 is the author of the bestselling Four Cities trilogy — “Reset,” “Preset” and “Freeset” — as well as “Shadow Play: Ten Tales from the In-between.” Born into an Indonesian family in Thailand and immigrating to the United States at age 12, Dahlan brings a global perspective to her work, influenced by folklore, mythology and Japanese manga. A UC San Diego alumna with degrees in psychology and visual arts, her writing explores memory, identity and the cost of utopia. S.B. Divya, MEng ’00 is a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated author whose work bridges hard science and imaginative storytelling. Her novels include “Machinehood,” “Meru” and “Loka,” which examine themes such as automation, cultural identity and artificial intelligence. A former electrical engineer with degrees in computational neuroscience and signal processing from UC San Diego, Divya’s fiction often reflects her technical background and challenges conventional genre boundaries. Partners: UC San Diego School of Arts & Humanities & Jacobs School of Engineering

Get a gift for a friend or yourself at the Athenaeum's quarterly book sale on our patio! As usual, we will have a large selection of gently used books, CDs, vinyl LPs, and sheet music. Hundreds of recordings of classical, jazz, and popular music are just $1 per disc, making this a music lover’s paradise. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/book-sale-2025-0322 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook