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Speaking at the state Capitol, Democratic lawmakers and reproductive health advocates presented California in sharp contrast to the Trump administration. They said the bill was an example of California fighting back against a GOP-led Congress.

In a largely partisan vote, the House voted down a bill that would have constrained President Trump's authorities in the conflict with Iran.

California is battling measles outbreaks across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.

In this six-week course we will use all forms of artistic expression – theater, movement, visual art, writing, sound – to deepen self-connection through creative practice. Each session, participants will be guided through a progression of exercises and activities that utilize one or more of these art forms. Activities are designed to foster self discovery, connection, and transformation as we bring our internal selves gently into the external through the supportive structure of the arts. The course is for anyone looking to spur change in their lives, whether big or small. No prior experience in any art form is needed. Participants come as they are, ready to embrace whatever arises, whether it is splattering blobs of paint, wiggling around like a worm, or discovering the wild dance of their pinky finger. For reduced price registration see our Increasing Access page. Each activity invites participants to find joy in the act of creation, silliness through letting go, and deep insight through watching what arises. Participants go through all six weeks together, building trust, connecting, and community as they discover new ways to be in themselves. Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

The Female Makers Market returns to Little Italy to showcase women-owned small businesses. Featuring vendors selling handmade goods, vintage clothes, wellness products, jewelry, and unique gifts. Enjoy live entertainment by @djjustjames, local shopping, and the perfect date-day or bestie-day vibes. Free admission, family & pet-friendly, and perfect for treating yourself! Save this, tag your bestie, and come wander, sip, and shop small with us!

ECS invites you to Evening on the Bay, a purpose-driven fundraising reception designed for meaningful connection and real community impact. With a breathtaking setting at San Diego's stunning new waterfront venue and a streamlined program, the focus stays where it belongs, on people and purpose. Your participation directly supports ECS programs in early childhood education, behavioral health, homelessness services, and substance use disorder treatment across San Diego. The event will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres, a hosted bar, and local impact. Episcopal Community Services on Facebook / Instagram

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.

Many U.S.-born Latinos feel afraid and anxious amid the political rhetoric. Still, others wouldn't miss celebrating their country

Come soak up the sunshine as we kayak in Mission Bay! Last year, we spotted sleepy sea lions, starfish, and plenty of seagulls along the way. For this event, each participant will be paired one-on-one with a volunteer in a kayak, and staff at Aqua Adventures will be there to assist everyone with getting safely in and out of the kayaks from the dock. Limitless Adventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing inclusive outdoor recreation for individuals with a wide range of intellectual and physical disabilities. Based in the Greater San Diego Area, we create opportunities for our participants to connect with nature, enjoy movement, and build meaningful relationships. Limitless Adventures on Facebook / Instagram

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, which recently celebrated 125 years of NAMM at The 2026 NAMM Show — and home to The Museum of Making Music — is announcing an exclusive, and limited-engagement exhibition that will showcase 50 Guitars. 50 Luthiers. 50 Years., a special anniversary exhibition celebrating five decades of craftsmanship, innovation, and influence from the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. This one-of-a-kind exhibition will run through March 15, 2026 at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA displaying more than 50 extraordinary guitars, each built by a different accomplished luthier or group of luthiers, to honor the school’s 50th anniversary. In addition to the exhibition, the Museum will host a special opening celebration on Friday, February 13 featuring a behind-the-scenes conversation with William Eaton, luthier and director of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery as well as live music performed on select guitars from the display, giving audiences the rare chance to both see and hear these remarkable instruments. Founded in 1975, the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery is the longest-running guitar-making school in North America and has helped shape the modern guitar industry. Many of its graduates are now highly acclaimed independent builders, innovators, and leaders at some of the world’s most iconic guitar brands. This one-of-a-kind exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the collective impact of those guitar makers side-by-side, in one exhibition. “Behind every sound is an iconic story,” said Carolyn Grant, Executive Director of the Museum of Making Music. “This exhibition celebrates beautiful instruments as well as the people, knowledge, and traditions that have shaped the guitar industry for 50 years—and we are delighted to host such an exclusive exhibition.” “Each of the guitars in the exhibition tells its own unique story,” said William Eaton, luthier and director of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. “But collectively, they reflect the values that have guided our school for half a century—craft, curiosity, and a deep respect for the instrument.” This project is truly unprecedented is its shared origin: every guitar in the exhibition was crafted using historic rosewood and mahogany sourced from a single shipment of wood brought from Nicaragua to Phoenix in the late 1960s by school co-founder John Roberts. That singular material connection weaves the instruments together across generations, styles, and design philosophies, transforming the exhibition into both a technical showcase and a living piece of musical history. NAMM on Facebook / Instagram