The Road To San Diego's First Legal Medical Marijuana Cooperative

San Diego’s Collective Immunity Threatened By Declining Vaccination Rates

Jan. 29

Midday Edition

This story was updated at 4:47 p.m.

Immunologists are raising the alarm about what they say is our collective amnesia over the damage these diseases have wrought in the past.

5,000 Pizzas Headed To Afghanistan For Super Bowl Sunday (Video)

Jan. 30

By Beth Ford Roth

The nonprofit group Pizza 4 Patriots is sending 5,000 pies to troops stationed in Afghanistan, so they can enjoy a slice or two (or five) while watching the Super Bowl. And despite Pizza 4 Patriots' name, service members who are Seahawks fans will get their fair share of the pies, too.

Judge To Rule On Law That Classifies Marijuana As One Of The Most Dangerous Drugs

Jan. 29

Midday Edition

This story was updated at 5:35 p.m.

A 1970 federal law labeled marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug but a U.S. judge in California is expected to rule this year on the constitutionality of that law.

Russian Economic Woes Hit France's Ski Slopes

Jan. 30

By Eleanor Beardsley / NPR

For the past decade, wealthy Russians have flocked to the fabled slopes in the French Alps. But the drop in the ruble is now keeping them away, and the region's economy is starting to feel the effect.

4 Reasons Why It's Veto Season At The White House

Jan. 30

By Mara Liasson / NPR

In his first six years in office, President Obama issued just three vetoes, the fewest of any president going all the way back to James Garfield. But that's about to change.

Car Safety Improves: Study Lists Those With Most, And Least, Driver Deaths

Jan. 29

By Bill Chappell / NPR

For 2011 models through the 2012 calendar year, driver deaths per million registered vehicle years fell to 28 from 48 just three years earlier, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

San Diego Opera Holds Free Lunchtime Performance

Jan. 29

By Matthew Bowler, City News Service

This story was updated at 2:35 p.m.

The 45-minute show served as a thank you to the San Diego community for its support last season when the cash-strapped opera nearly closed for good.

Film 'By Blood' To Open San Diego Black Film Festival

Jan. 28

Midday Edition

This story was updated at 5:53 p.m.

"By Blood" chronicles American Indians who are descendents of black slaves as they battle to regain tribal citizenship. The film's west coast premiere takes place Thursday at the San Diego Black Film Festival.

Why Does Philosophy Matter In The 21st Century?

Jan. 27

Midday Edition

This story was updated at 2:20 p.m.

Acclaimed philosopher and author Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is in San Diego Tuesday for a discussion about her book "Plato at the Googleplex."

Jazz On Cedros

This acoustic concert event will feature timeless jazz standards by Anna Danes and her band, along with performances by David Patrone, Carmelia Bell and Arnessa Rickette.

Gabe Leonard: 'The Desperados'

Gabe Leonard's paintings take you into a world rich with cinematic atmosphere and narrative intrigue. Come meet the Cinematic Artist on Friday, January 30th & Saturday, January 31st from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The Rancho Santa Fe Unit Of Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary Holds Circus Nights Gala

Inspired by classical Italian theatrics of the Commedia dell'arte, "Viaggio" fuses modern-day acrobatics with French-Canadian circus arts into a rich tapestry of song, dance, comedy, fantasy & awe-inspiring superhuman acts of strengh, grace & agility