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SDSU's 53rd Annual Pow Pow will be held on April 12, 2025. The San Diego State University Pow Wow is a cultural and social event held annually to bring together the Native American community at SDSU. SDSU has the reputation of having one of the longest-running pow-wows run by a university in California. This event is open to the public and is a partnership between the Native Resource Center, the SDSU American Indian Studies Department, the Native American Student Alliance, and the American Indian Alumni Chapter of SDSU. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at SDSU Main Campus - REC Field 103 11 a.m. - Gourd Dance - Open Session Noon - Grand Entry 1 - 6 p.m. - Dance Exhibitions & Honorings 6 p.m. - Bird Singing 8 p.m. - Approximate End The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths. There will be a Master of Ceremonies and Arena Director who help run the event. The MC works with the Arena Director to keep the pow wow program organized and running smoothly. The SDSU pow wow kicks off with Kumeyaay Bird singers followed by the Gourd Dance and Grandy Entry which signals the official start of the festivities. Kumeyaay Bird Songs have been passed down through generations and are used in times of celebration or grief, to sing, dance, and share culture in the company of friends.Bird Songs are used in the place of a written history and record an oral history and way of life for Kumeyaay people. Through the use of animal metaphors and allegory, the songs are used to instruct and imprint collective teachings about practical things such as food, the environment and geography, as well as history, customs, and social/moral values. The Gourd Dance is a Kiowa Tribe ceremonial dance that honors warriors or veterans. Many of those that dance this style are veterans and the idea is to honor all warriors alive or fallen for their service. Most notable of the gourd dance is the use of either a gourd rattle or metallic salt shaker rattle and a red and blue wool blanket draped over the shoulders. Grand Entry is the official start of the pow wow and all dancers enter the arena. During the grand entry, the color guard brings in the Eagle Staff which is a symbol of American Indian Nations, the U.S flag, state and veterans flags are also represented. This is also a time when we introduce our honored Head Staff and other important guests.

Many students nationwide say the Trump administration's efforts to address what it calls antisemitism on college campuses have had a chilling effect on speech and political activity.

In the depths of the Depression, millions worldwide followed every twist and turn of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder. However, what was reported was largely “fake news.” Nearly a century after undocumented immigrant Bruno Richard Hauptmann was executed for the dastardly crime, questions still linger. Join us on March 20 to hear how Judge Pearlman reexamined "the crime of the century" with fresh eyes focused on a key suspect. Astonishingly more key evidence is accessible today than was presented at the death penalty trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann. Viewing documents and photos that the jury never saw and forensic analysis never before published, you can judge for yourself who committed the "crime of the century." Judge Pearlman’s book is available for presale, and she will be signing books at this event. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/wine-lecture-the-lindbergh-kidnapping/ Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

The House wants to raise the SALT deduction cap, which would help wealthy Californians pay less in federal taxes. The Senate wants to keep it where it is.

Join I Love A Clean San Diego for a free clothing swap during the City of La Mesa’s Earth Day Fair! Celebrate the beauty and abundance of our planet and stop by our clothing and accessories swap. Enjoy a day at MacArthur Park, slow down the consumption of new items, and exchange your clothing, shoes, and accessories you want to pass on to another home to keep our fabrics out of the landfill. Let’s recirculate our clothing back into our local community, and get a great ‘new-to-you’ outfit while we’re at it. Event date: Saturday, April 19th Location: La Mesa Community Garden at MacArthur Park at 5080 Memorial Dr. Event time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A Few Reminders: - No registration is needed to attend, walk-ins are welcome! - Donation limit of 1 grocery bag; please ensure they are lightly used – no rips, stains, or odors - You don’t need to donate in order to take some home with you; anyone can bring home a new outfit! - Extra parking is located next to the Community Garden Closest Transit Stop: - La Mesa Blvd & University Av – Route 852 (~3 minute walk) - La Mesa Blvd Trolley Station (orange line) (~12 minute walk) For any questions, please reach out to Zerowaste@cleansd.org I Love A Clean San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the discovery that what Harvard University thought was a copy of the Magna Carta is actually an original.

The Trees For Health garden in Balboa Park introduces San Diegans to the medicinal uses of plants growing all around them.

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, says affected Texans are owed an investigation into what went wrong with evacuating flooded areas and how it can be prevented from happening again.

Rockalina was an adult eastern box turtle living in the wild when she was taken into a New York home in 1977. When a reptile rehabilitation center got a hold of her this February, they worried for her survival.

"Resonance is a free, all-ages event hosted by St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church and Oceanside Theatre Company, that builds community through creative expression. Held in OTC's Studio 219 (219 North Coast Highway), this is a space for all creatively-inclined people — artists, musicians, writers, and more — to showcase their work and to practice spontaneous creation together. It’s not quite an open mic, jam session, drum circle, or art night — but it has elements of all of these. All are welcome to participate as much or as little as they choose. If you’d prefer to just come and enjoy the vibe and performances, you are welcome to do that too." Visit: Resonance Collaborative Open Mic Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook