Before the thoroughbreds thunder down the track come the hats. In a grand and glorious tradition, the dolls — and even some guys — turned out in their outrageous finery.

Strategy and prevention were among the issues discussed in San Diego by the California State Assembly's Select Committee on Homelessness.

Car travel used to be a deadly activity. It still is, but not nearly as much.

“Mugabe And The White African,” much of which was filmed clandestinely, tells an alarming story from one of the world’s most troubled nations. In Zimbabwe, de facto dictator Robert Mugabe has unleashed a “land reform” program aimed at driving whites from the country through violence and intimidation. One proud “white African,” however, has challenged Mugabe with human rights abuses under international law. The courage Michael Campbell and his family display as they defend their farm — in court and on the ground — makes for a film as inspiring as it is harrowing.

San Diego's Convention center and much of downtown is firmly in the grip of Comic-Con. The five day event is an economic engine for San Diego.

Cartoon Network's Adult Swim has a new series set in San Diego spoofing TV crime procedurals. It's called "NTSF:SD:SUV::" or "National Terrorism Strike Force: San Diego : Sport Utility Vehicle::" Check out the video.

The "Everyday Edisons" team reveals the winners and losers of this long season three journey. Travel with us as we take you on a wild ride of discovery, challenges and revelation… the same ride taken by our ten talented inventors. Take a look at all of our featured inventions one last time as we revisit all the steps of their development, from concept to commercialization… showing you how you, too, can become an ‘Everyday Edison’!

"Antiques Roadshow" drives to the Gilmore Car Museum near Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a look at their collection of more than 1,500 hood ornaments or “mascots.” Highlights include a letter from Grand Rapids native son Gerald Ford, written in 1967 to his former kindergarten teacher; a pair of earrings made from cufflinks given to the guest’s grandfather by Czar Nicholas II of Russia; and an 1881 painting by noted Hudson River School artist Jasper Cropsey, valued at $300,000.

Del Mar Racetrack opens today but the economy is affecting the number of California horses participating.

How does ocean degradation affect us locally in San Diego in terms of water quality, water temperature and levels, weather, seafood, and economy? What is being done and what can you do to address these issues?

A woman and her father suffered minor injuries and were shaken after their small boat apparently struck a California gray whale near Shelter Island.

is it possible to discriminate against the dominant religion and religious ideology in a society? Some people say yes, and there's been a controversy in North County's San Dieguito Union High School District about an alleged anti-Christian bias.

This adorable Mira Mesa boy was so inspired by "Glee's" Warblers, he performs his own version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream." Some of "Glee's" Warblers are in town this week for Comic-Con International.

"Everyday Food" creates four amazing dishes with chicken, the country’s most popular meat. First, Sarah makes roast chicken with lemon and fennel. She then prepares braised chicken with a sweet and earthy date sauce that’s a perfect meal for cool weather. Lucinda lightly fries chicken cutlets until they’re slightly crispy, then tops them with a simple herb butter and white wine sauce. John assembles lemony chicken breasts with peppery watercress and radishes, a healthy dish that tastes great.

Dozens have been arrested in Baja California in connection with the largest marijuana plantation found in Mexico.

Meth has been a major drug problem in San Diego County for years. Despite new laws to combat the scourge, the highly addictive drug remains abundant as traffickers find ways around the rules.

A bill introduced by California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday to end the federal law that defines marriage as being between a man and a woman is scheduled for a hearing Wednesday.

A plan presented by Qualcomm founder Irwin Jacobs for a major makeover of Balboa Park has received preliminary support from the San Diego City Council.