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The Trump administration defunded the National Institute of Health's MOSAIC grant program, which launched the careers of scientists from diverse backgrounds.

The reasons for the beachings are unclear. Reasons could include disorientation caused by loud noises, illness, old age, injury, fleeing predators and severe weather.

More than half of young adults feel anxious, angry and powerless over climate change, a recent survey found. But there are ways to help turn that distress around. Here's how to give them a try.

We are pleased to announce that the sixth annual Bi-national Re:Border Conference will take place on Tuesday, October 15. Add date to your calendar now. This year’s theme, “Designing Oportunidades,” is inspired by our San Diego-Tijuana region’s designation as the 2024 World Design Capital. This year’s conference will be held at San Diego State University, co-hosted by SDSU and Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Norte (UABC) in collaboration with other U.S. and Mexican partners. The conference will include interactive sessions involving interdisciplinary teams of researchers, educators, artists, public policy experts, industry leaders and community members. The conference will be bilingual, in English and in Spanish, including simultaneous translation sessions and activities. Planned sessions will address opportunities in ecological planning, social development, public and mental health, education access, economic policy, talent development, social inclusion, infrastructure development and cyber security. Please mark your calendars and keep an eye on your inbox for more announcements, travel information and other details. Call for Proposals is Now Open! If you would like to be part of Re:Border 2024 as a volunteer, please contact us. Stay Connected with SDSU! Facebook | Instagram | X

Old Town San Diego’s beloved Bazaar del Mundo Shops present three lively days of folk art, food and entertainment at its annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, August 4–6. The colorful marketplace will feature hand-painted Mata Ortiz pottery, dazzling artisan jewelry, vibrant Mexican clothing and textiles, and various other collectibles. Talented artists from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and other Latin American countries will showcase one of the most extensive collections of genuine Latin American folk art this side of the border. The festival also exhibits San Diego’s largest collection of authentic Mata Ortiz pottery, a centuries-old art form renowned for its intricate process and hand-painted geometric and ancestral symbols. Visitors can enjoy wood carving, textile weaving and intricate painting demonstrations from visiting artists highlighting their crafts. Mouth-watering Mexican cuisine from neighboring Casa Guadalajara restaurant will be for sale, as Latin American folk band TINKU entertains guests with live musical performances that feature native instruments, adding to the vibrant ambiance of this unique event. For more information visit: bazaardelmundo.com

Academic workers on the 23 campuses of California State University are rallying for a new contract. In other news, the Auto Club of Southern California says they are seeing the third fastest week-over-week gas price increase they’ve ever recorded in Southern California. We tell you when gas prices should go down. Plus, the Oceanside Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit titled, “Art For The People: WPA-Era Paintings from the Dijkstra Collection.” It features art created during the Great Depression through World War 2.

Discover easy movements that you can do on your own to reduce chronic muscle and joint pain that is lowering the ceiling on your quality of life. Free informative workshop on the effectiveness of somatic functional movements as a method of far-reaching and lasting pain relief from the most common cause of chronic pain and functional limitations…life. Please bring your own yoga mat, as two "exercises" reviewed during this workshop are down on the floor. Dress comfortably and prepare to be shoeless. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program. At the Somatic Salvage Yard learn rehabilitative movements that are uniquely effective for providing pain relief from the most common cause of chronic pain: Life - old injuries, repetitive positions of sitting, standing, and habitual muscle patterns from work, hobbies, and common activities from the act of living.

After two days of talks in London, the U.S. and China have agreed in principle on a framework to carry out an agreement they reached on resolving their trade disputes last month, Chinese state media said.

Come join this incredibly fun cooking class with Chef Lili for Adults, Teens and Kids so you can cook as a family! NB: Children can join this class with an accompanying adult, so please book for 2 persons (adult and child). February 8: Biscuits coeur chocolat / Chocolate heart cookies February 29: Nouilles croustillantes sautees / Crispy sauted noodles March 14: Le gratin Dauphinois Each class is $35 for Members and $45 for non members for one person Location: at the San Diego French American School Age: 6 and older - kids under 12 must be with an adult who participate to the class No experience is required. We provide everything. This class is in French, and all ingredients and tools are provided. The class needs to be booked at least 48h ahead. When you purchase this class, you acknowledge that you read and accepted our class policy. Alliance Francaise de San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings was charged in the death of Valerie Mack, 24, whose remains were found on Long Island in 2000.