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Love Your Wetlands Day is an opportunity to explore UC San Diego’s protected Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay while also learning about the importance of coastal wetlands, the climate threats they face, and the ways local communities are working to restore and protect them. Uniquely located in the densely populated urban area, Kendall-Frost Marsh is a valuable laboratory and popular component of the University of California’s Natural Reserve System, a library of ecosystems throughout California representing most of the state's major habitats. Activities will take place throughout the day and are family friendly: Guided marsh and kayak clean ups Guided birding Booths from environmental organizations Educational presentations by local scientists Speeches by elected officials, and cultural activities with Indigenous leaders Native planting Fish seining The event will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please note: NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THE EVENT Minors can not participate without a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The first 250 to register will receive a shirt when they attend event! Register today! This public acknowledgment serves to honor and respect Indigenous peoples and their land on which our campus resides. UC San Diego was built upon the territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. From time immemorial, the Kumeyaay people have been a part of this land. Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego community.

"We fight our political battles in stadiums," historian Frank Andre Guridy says. "They become ideal places to stake your claims on what you want the United States to be." His new book is The Stadium.

Medicare's new authority to negotiate lower prescription drug prices represents a signature accomplishment of the Biden-Harris administration. Here's what to know as the first set of talks wraps up.

Hundreds of students have rotated through the encampment since they established it just outside the Geisel Library on Wednesday.

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday with a slam dunk of a good time at the Rady Children's Invitational Tipoff Party presented by National University! Hosted on the eve of the inaugural Rady Children's Invitational, a two-day men's college basketball tournament featuring USC, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Seton Hall, this private event at Ginger's is the perfect start to the holiday weekend. Whether you're a basketball enthusiast in town for the tournament held at LionTree Arena at UC San Diego Nov 23 - 24, or a local sports fan looking for a fantastic way to connect with your community, this is the place to be. Tickets include catered food and an open bar from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; score big on fun and flavor at this exclusive event! For more information visit here!

San Diego State University opened a new hub to get funding for environmental justice projects into the right hands. UC San Diego looks at the growing role of artificial intelligence in wildfire detection. Plus, a new program aims to help foster youth transition into the workforce.

Grossmont College Music Department presents: Grossmont Symphony Orchestra Repertoire: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique with concerti featuring the orchestra’s principal musicians at the Performing & Visual Arts Center, Bldg 22, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20 general, $15 senior/military, $5 student

Opposing petition drives in Nebraska could present voters with competing choices on abortion. The one with the most votes wins.

This weekend arts preview looks at Kitschmas, a festive art installation. And a new memoir explores one unlikely scenario: a Jewish woman working for a Muslim government.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday. She announced she had pancreatic cancer in June.