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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.

During the mission's loop around the moon, the crew took geological observations of places of interest on the lunar surface using their own eyes and snapping thousands of photos of the surface.

The visit takes place ahead of President Trump's own summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is expected to be a top agenda item.

The NASA moon mission completed several key milestones as its crew looped around the lunar body. It's expected to splash down on Earth on Friday.

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

The city of San Diego is sponsoring legislation that would exempt the Midway Rising project from the sometimes onerous requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.

Lions Tigers & Bears, Southern California’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, is excited to announce the return of Wild in the Country, its annual fundraising event supporting rescued lions, tigers, bears, and other exotic animals, taking place on Saturday, May 30 from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hosted at the organization’s 142-acre sanctuary in Alpine, California, Wild in the Country brings together animal lovers, community leaders, and supporters for an unforgettable evening in support of wildlife protection and compassionate care. As the organization’s premier fundraiser of the year, proceeds directly support its mission of rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care for abused and abandoned animals, helping sustain critical daily operations including specialized veterinary care, habitat maintenance, nutrition, and enrichment for more than 60 rescued animals who call the sanctuary home. Attendees can expect an impactful afternoon set against the natural beauty of San Diego’s countryside, featuring live entertainment, fine dining by Bekker’s Caterers, casino-style games, three full bars, a green screen photo booth, steel drum performers, behind-the-scenes access and up-close animal meet and greets. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on exciting live and silent auction items, including a live painting by Amy Burkman, an Embrace Your Wild Side stay with White Oak Stays, Dinner & Cocktails with Bobbi & Mark, a Winter Park Colorado trip, a harbor cocktail cruise for six, an Africa photo safari, stays at Campland On the Bay, The Bay Club Hotel & Marina, a Carlsbad food tour, golf at Carlton Oaks, two nights at Hotel Republic, private in-home international wine and more. Lions Tigers & Bears 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

The astronauts on Artemis II will observe parts of the moon rarely seen by human eyes. A NASA planetary scientist said it will offer a vital perspective for lunar research.

The president has had mixed messages about how and when the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran will end.