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Remember those devastating learning losses that began during the pandemic? Turns out, they began years before COVID-19. Some states are finally turning things around.

The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI! This workshop blends creativity, real-world connections, discovery, and joyful career exposure to allow learners to explore future possibilities in a playful and engaging way. Registration is highly encouraged. Visit sandiego.librarymarket.com for more information. Audience: This program is recommended for children in grades 3 through 6. Location: Community Room Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Join the San Diego Botanic Garden as they present their 6th Annual Orchids Showcase. This year’s theme is ‘Orchids in the Wild,’ inviting guests to discover how these remarkable blooms appear in nature, growing in unexpected places and forming intricate relationships with the ecosystems around them. Open Wednesday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the immersive month-long showcase transforms the Garden’s Dickinson Family Education Conservatory into a lush, living display inspired by orchids’ natural habitats. Special events include a Members Preview on May 1 and an after-hours Orchids at Night experience for guests 21+ on May 21. Visitors can also enjoy weekend orchid marketplaces, hands-on workshops, and full access to the Garden’s 37 acres. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.

Taste rare rums, sip expert-crafted cocktails, and learn from the best - an unforgettable experience for rum lovers & the rum-curious! If you love rum, you're in the right place. And if you're curious about rum, you're definitely in the right place! And if you hate rum... This event is especially for you. There is a very real chance everything you think you know about rum is wrong. We're here to change that. For 2026 we're taking over Julep, one of San Diego's most stunning indoor-outdoor warehouse venues. Gorgeous light, lush greenery, high ceilings. Minutes from downtown, steps from the trolley, and perfect for rum discovery. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rum-curious-summit-2026-san-diego-tickets-1972901814436

The bronze sculpture is on display inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of a new exhibition on the impact and cultural importance of statues.

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, tradition turns its focus to people. Renri (人日) — the Birthday of Humanity— marks the day the goddess Nuwa is believed to have created humankind, a moment that celebrates life, unity and the simple fortune of being here together. At 24 Suns, the evening unfolds as a dining room–wide birthday. Every guest is welcomed with a candle and birthday cake soft serve — a small, joyful ritual shared by all. The experience is anchored by the restaurant’s seven-course Lunar New Year tasting menu, a number chosen for its auspicious meaning. Each course carries intention for the year ahead — prosperity, balance, renewal and longevity — expressed through the winter microseason of Southern California. The meal begins with Yi Sangh (Prosperity Salad), the vibrant Lunar New Year salad traditionally lifted high with chopsticks to invite abundance and good fortune. It continues with the dramatic 17-foot longevity noodle, passed and shared at the table, its unbroken length symbolizing a long and flourishing life. (Tip of the iceberg, the full menu is lip smacking) Lunar New Year is the turning of the calendar and the beginning of the first solar term — a time to move forward with clarity and purpose. In the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of vitality, transformation and momentum, this day becomes a reminder that the new year is not only about fortune, but about people — the community gathered around the table. For one evening, every guest is celebrated. Every wish is made at once. And the act of dining becomes a shared beginning. Reservations at OpenTable. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/r/24-suns-oceanside 24 Suns on Instagram

The documentary has been seven years in the making. But community members have been living the issue for a lot longer.

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body co-ordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook