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The University of California San Diego, in partnership with Point Loma Nazarene University and the Kyoto Symposium Organization, will host the 25th Annual Kyoto Prize Symposium on March 11–12, 2026, on the UC San Diego campus. This multi-day event will feature free, public lectures by three of the world’s most distinguished thinkers and researchers in ethics, artificial intelligence, and life sciences. The Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private international award, is bestowed by the nonprofit Inamori Foundation to honor individuals whose scientific, cultural, and philosophical contributions advance the betterment of humankind. Established in 1984 by the late Dr. Kazuo Inamori, the prize reflects his belief that humanity’s future depends on a balance between scientific progress and spiritual depth. The 2025 Kyoto Prize laureates are Shun-ichi Amari for Advanced Technology, Azim Surani for Basic Sciences, and Carol Gilligan for Arts and Philosophy. The San Diego Kyoto Prize Symposium celebrates the lives and work of these laureates through public presentations and scholarly engagement, offering an international audience the opportunity to reflect on shared global values and the pursuit of peace and harmony across nations.

A health care workers'Kristen Hwang union is pushing a one-time 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to offset federal Medicaid cuts. One billionaire has already spent $82 million trying to stop it — and that may be just the beginning.

President Trump announced a "Complete Rebuilding" of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. You asked: Who's going to pay for it? What will it turn into? And doesn't Congress have to approve?

Rostam explains why he's embracing his Iranian roots on his new album, American Stories.

University City High School Performing Arts presents Thornton Wilder's moving play about everyday life, love and death, in "Our Town." As the omniscient narrator says; "There's something way deep that's eternal about every human being."

Free and open to all ages! Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside) for the opening of "Black Perspectives 2" in honor of Juneteenth. Back by popular demand, this powerful exhibition features returning and new POC artists exploring Black history, culture, family, and community through their work. The evening also features the unveiling of "Miss Mary," an upright piano transformed by artist BJ Lane into a vibrant celebration of the performing arts. Part of the Oceanside Public Piano Project by the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation, "Miss Mary" will be accompanied by live music from pianist and OCAF VP Robert Parker. Enjoy light refreshments, a guest artist at work, and conversations with the featured artists. Don’t miss this joyful celebration of creativity, community, and culture! Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

People who go to prison keep one important right — to file a grievance over their treatment: from abuse to denied medical care. But in the vast majority of cases, those efforts go nowhere, according to an analysis of federal data by The Marshall Project and NPR.

Denja Harris opened her first solo museum exhibition this week at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Her soft sculptures explore perceptions of being a Black woman and invite viewers to embrace the unknown.

Perfect for families with children ages 5+. Join us for a heartfelt, family-friendly workshop where kids and their grownups come together to turn meaningful fabrics into Quilted Memory Pillows. Your fabric pieces can come from anything that holds a memory — a loved one (living or passed), a favorite place, a special moment, or even a well-loved item from home. Please bring 2–4 fabric pieces that feel meaningful to you and your child. Together, we’ll cut, stitch, and quilt these pieces into a one-of-a-kind pillow that celebrates your stories, your connections, and the memories you want to carry forward. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Relax over a steaming cup of coffee, and bring your artwork to share with your fellow Artist Alliance members! Each month one artist will have the opportunity to give a longer presentation, and practice sharing their work and ideas in front of a supportive group setting. May's presenter is Dawn Harrison! *To be selected as a future presenter, please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com. Positions are filled until July. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free