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After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.

Point Loma Nazarene University's Title IX Office and Ryan Library are hosting several lunchtime book discussions of Know My Name the week of November 5, 2024. To register, email TitleIX@pointloma.edu. The specific location will be sent to you after registration. Visit: https://www.sdcl.org/one-book-one-san-diego/

Utah's new law is part of a larger effort by Republicans to limit the window in which mail ballots can be counted during an election.

Found in many personal care products, "fragrance" can include hundreds of chemicals and it's hard to say whether those ingredients are safe, say experts. Here's how to choose healthier alternatives.

The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.

Drake claims Universal Music Group charged Spotify significantly less to license "Not Like Us," in exchange to feature the song prominently on the app.

It is very fitting to end the series by focusing on the work of Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, the San Diego native who recently passed away. He worked with both Sim Bruce Richards and Frederick Liebhardt before going on to design some of the region’s most dramatic buildings. About the presenters: Presenters include Dr. Mark Hargreaves, Rector of St. James-by-the-Sea in La Jolla, Hallie Swenson an architectural designer in San Diego, Keith York, an architectural writer and real estate agent specializing in architect designed homes, and independent curator Dave Hampton. Hargreaves, author of "The Sacred Architecture of Irving J. Gill." (2023), was inspired by a lifelong interest in the visual arts to complete a master's degree at The National Gallery and King's College in London on the topic of Christianity and the arts. Since moving to San Diego, he has had a keen interest in capturing the architectural history of San Diego. Hallie Swenson studied traditional architecture and urbanism in England at University of Buckingham, the architectural history of England at the University of Cambridge, King's College, and Roman architecture at the University of Notre Dame, Rome. She contributed an essay to Clive Aslet’s book The Academy, which celebrates the work of renowned traditionalist architect John Simpson. Dave Hampton is an independent curator focused on San Diego’s postwar art and architecture community. His book, "San Diego's Craft Revolution," accompanied a 2011 exhibition at Mingei International Museum as part of the first Getty-sponsored Pacific Standard Time initiative. Dave and Gayle Kauihou live in Ken Kellogg’s 1967 Ledbetter residence. Tickets: $16/21 The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. This event will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of the lecture.

Actress Natalie Morales says there were many "shoulds" in her life — pressure to do the right thing — but has recently learned that there's no right way to live.

In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day, the first annual Indigenous Heritage Week & Sustainable Design Forum held November 21st at UCSD Park & Market in San Diego will include an advance, red-carpet screening of the film “We Are Guardians.” Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, the film highlights Indigenous Peoples' role in safeguarding the Amazon rainforest. Pury Tembe, the lead figure in the film, will make a special in-person appearance. The screening is a US exclusive. This forum, part of the inaugural binational World Design Capital legacy program, will bring together Indigenous leaders from Sister Cities across the United States, Mexico, Australia, Japan, Kenya, Brazil, and other Indigenous nations. They will share Traditional Ecological Knowledge and explore its integration into sustainable development initiatives. The Indigenous Forum and screening are co-hosted by the Kumeyaay, San Diego Sister Cities [www.sandisca.org], and Co-sponsored by UC San Diego Global Initiatives [www.global.ucsd.edu], The Behner Stiefel Center for Brazilian Studies, San Diego State University [www.brazil.sdsu.edu], the World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024[www.wdc2024.org/], and My Chosen Vessels [www.mychosenvessels.org/]. The goal is to inspire sustainable solutions by integrating Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge into San Diego’s sustainable development plans. Indigenous leaders will attend the Forum, from San Diego Sister Cities partnerships from the US, Mexico, Australia, Japan, Kenya, Brazil, and beyond. The Forum is the first event of its kind, seeking to advance San Diego’s sustainable future and helping design new, Indigenous-informed models through sharing Indigenous knowledge. The film screening and the Forum kick off Indigenous Heritage Week, a series of Indigenous-led workshops, lectures, and cultural activities across university campuses in San Diego County, held in collaboration with cultural institutions and businesses. These events will include panel discussions, cultural exhibits, art displays, an Indigenous bazaar, a showcase of other Indigenous films, virtual reality experiences, and more. “Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear directly from Indigenous leaders around the world about their efforts in protecting the planet, wildlife, forests, and oceans,” said Jessica Censotti, Executive Director of San Diego Sister Cities. “These discussions are essential for learning how we can integrate Indigenous traditional practices into our region’s efforts to develop sustainable solutions for our community and create a sustainable future for all humanity.” “We are especially excited to host an advance screening of the film ‘We Are Guardians,’ produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, featuring a special appearance by Puyr Tembé, the film's central figure. Additionally, Koji Kinjo will join us, whose groundbreaking work in coral transplantation and ocean protection is shaping the future of marine conservation, offering San Diego insights for safeguarding its own precious coastline. This is a remarkable opportunity to deepen cross-cultural connections and explore how Indigenous perspectives can shape San Diego’s sustainable future. “ "When you have a whole bundle of arrows together, it's impossible to break," said Dr. Stanley Rodriguez, referring to the unity of Indigenous leaders around the world who will gather in San Diego. Dr. Rodriguez is Kumeyaay Council Member of the Santa Ysabel Band of the Iipay Nation in San Diego & Commissioner of the California Native American Heritage Commission (appointed by Governor Newsom).

Join Point Loma Nazarene University for a reading by author Matt Bell hosted by the PLNU Honors Program as part of the 2024 M.A. in Writing Visiting Writers Series. Matt Bell is the author most recently of the novel Appleseed, a New York Times Notable Book, and the craft book Refuse to Be Done, a guide to novel writing, rewriting, and revision. He is also the author of the novels Scrapper and In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods, as well as the short story collection A Tree or a Person or a Wall, a nonfiction book about the classic video game Baldur’s Gate II, and several other titles. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Tin House, Fairy Tale Review, American Short Fiction, Orion, and many other publications. Doors for the event open at 6:30 p.m. for general admission seating. Book sales to follow the event courtesy of La Playa Books. The 2nd Annual M.A. in Writing Visiting Writers Series will include writers Taylor Byas (PLNU Poetry Day), Anna Gazmarian, Kiersten White, and Matt Bell. For more info, please visit our website: https://www.pointloma.edu/news/2024-visiting-writers-series.