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Many Native American languages are endangered. With the help of his mentor, a 12-year-old in Michigan hopes to help preserve his language through robotics.

Many Imperial Valley residents have grown weary of repeated public health studies around the Salton Sea. One group of scientists is trying to focus on solutions instead.

The thousands of unseen farmworkers who make our daily meals possible are the subject of an exhibit of work by artist Jimmy Dorantes, to be presented by The Photographer’s Eye in Escondido. "The Hands That Feed Us" will open on May 9 at the nonprofit gallery, with an artist’s visit and reception on opening day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will close on June 6. Dorantes has been photographing along the U.S.-Mexico border from a very young age, as his mother gave him his first camera at the age of three. His childhood home was on First Street in Calexico, directly across from the border fence, giving him a front-row seat on an ongoing social issue. Dorantes remembers border-crossers sleeping on the roof of his family home and hiding in a backyard tree to evade the Border Patrol. Dorantes is a visual storyteller who spent 25 years as a contract photojournalist for TIME magazine when it served as a major source for international news. "The Hands That Feed Us" is a personal homage to his roots, as Dorantes counted friends, neighbors and relatives among laborers working the fields. His mother’s family harvested crops in the Imperial Valley and traveled north during the Dust Bowl to find work. “It’s a very personal subject,” Dorantes said. “What I’ll be showing are pictures of migrant life, migrant workers sweating out in the fields like my mom would talk about. When I photograph the migrant workers, I’m kind of reliving the stories my mother shared with me.” One of Dorantes’ earliest portraits is of a 93-year-old farm worker he shot in 1974, when Dorantes was a 14-year-old high school student. “My friend, my high school buddy, said, ‘You have to take a picture of my grandfather. You’re not going to believe what he looks like,’” Dorantes recalled. The black and white image, "Mr. Nogales," shows nearly a century of field work in the man’s weathered face. Dorantes’ work has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the California Museum of Photography in Riverside, and the Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) in San Diego. His book, “The Observant Eye,” received an honorable mention in the documentary books category in the 2025 International Photography Awards. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

A selection of prize honorees from the 2026 World Press Photo Contest capture the pain of the past year — but also focus on moments of strength, determination and joy.

President Trump isn't much of a Bible-quoter, but some members of his administration are, and they have used Scripture to frame controversial policies as justified by the Good Book.

Bill Phillips was an outsider to economics, but he used a machine and a chart to change the way we think about the government's role in a capitalist economy.

Jeff Berkley is a native San Diego songwriter, musician, and producer who has left an indelible mark on the music world. Known for his soulful songwriting, masterful guitar work, and visionary production, he has collaborated with some of the industry’s most revered artists, including Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Jim Messina, Ben Harper, Indigo Girls, Bruce Cockburn, Bob Weir, Tim Flannery, Steve Poltz, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and many more. Cara Cormier flings lyrical spaghetti into the universe to keep herself sane, help people laugh, and create a more just and compassionate society. Drawing from her rural Kansas Mennonite upbringing, Cara uses her love of folk and Americana styles to craft cheeky, heartfelt story-songs using acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, and spoons. From hysterical dating accounts to mischievous protest songs to tender confessionals, Cara writes the songs you never expected to hear. Visit: Jeff Berkley with Cara Cormier Jeff Berkley on Instagram and Facebook

Brown, known to many as “Hal,” spent most of his 92 years fighting for the freedoms and empowerment of Black people.

Join us at Magic Hour: Meet & Greet Reception to kick off the 5th San Diego Filipino Film Festival. This is an intimate evening to gather, connect, and raise a glass to the films, artists, and community that make this festival shine. Meet our special guest, Maris Racal of the award-winning film "Sunshine" by Antoinette Jadaone. Your ticket includes appetizers and the chance to network with filmmakers, artists, and community leaders. Drinks are available for purchase. Limited spots available for this intimate event. Ticket/Pass Note: For everyone's safety, entry to these events will be strictly monitored. Please be ready to show your ticket or All-Access Pass upon entry. Filmmakers can retrieve their badges at this event by presenting their picture ID. Filmmakers will also have the chance to retrieve their badges at AMC from October 10-12. For security purposes, we prohibit the following items at all indoor festival venues: Large bags or backpacks (12" x 12" x 6" max.) Illegal substances or drug paraphernalia Weapons All ticket proceeds help support the Fifth Annual San Diego Filipino Film Festival and our year-long programs. Thank you for supporting our non-profit organization! Location Speakeasy X at Lime In the Coconut, 91910 San Diego Filipino Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

That revenue does not include net proceeds of $1.6 billion made by CoreCivic after the recent sale of four of their facilities to the Department of Homeland Security.