The San Diego Latino Film Festival kicks off its 13th annual fall film series, Cinema En Tu Idioma, by bringing back one of the most popular films from their spring festival, "Juan of the Dead" (playing August 3 through 9 at the UltraStar Mission Valley Theaters at Hazard Center). Listen to my review for all the gory details.

Researchers at a pair of San Diego-based life science organizations announced today the discovery of a molecule that converts stem cells into healthy heart cells, ending a 15-year hunt.

The controversial “Buy Here, Pay Here” used car industry would face strict new regulations under several bills moving through the California legislature.

The percentage of women who exclusively breastfeed their newborns varies among San Diego County hospitals.

This camp trip is special for foster children, because they are reuniting with their brothers and sisters who are in different foster homes.

Standard & Poor's has given California its highest rating on short term bonds.

This program charts the unveiling and dedication of the first Smithsonian museum dedicated exclusively to American Indians. The grand unveiling of the National Museum of the American Indian coincided with the six-day, outdoor First American Festival and the Native Nations Festival. Throughout the documentary, American Indians share their thoughts on the importance of the museum, their heritage and passing along traditions to the next generation.

A national political action committee that supports Democratic congressional candidates announced today it is reserving $1.2 million of broadcast air time in an effort to unseat Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Solana Beach, in November.

Landmark continues its Midnight movies with John Carpenter's "Big Trouble in Little China" (August 3 and 4 at midnight at the Ken Cinema).

An accidental overdose of prescription medications killed a 20-year-old SDSU student who was found dead last spring following a party at a fraternity house at the campus, the Medical Examiner's Office reported today.

A prominent Republican consultant in San Diego has joined Democrat Bob Filner’s campaign for mayor. Meanwhile, Republican candidate Carl DeMaio has hired a Democrat. KPBS looks at what’s behind the cross party hiring.

A bill that would limit the ability of the Westboro Baptist Church to protest military funerals is awaiting the signature of President Barack Obama.

The Mars Rover Curiosity will touch down on the red planet this Sunday. We'll tell you where you can watch the live NASA feed, and learn about the San Diego connection to the rover.

A team of divers is helping to give the USS Carl Vinson a facelift as it undergoes seven months of planned maintenance. Active-duty and reserve Sailors, and even a few civilians serve on the dive team as underwater mechanics.

This weekend boasts a wide array of options — from Carlsbad to Baja — for your eyes, ears and bellies to enjoy.

Officials at Camp Pendleton are testing out new traffic patterns today and Friday, to help the construction crew building the base's new hospital. The traffic patterns test is a way to help the crew figure out the best way to avoid traffic headaches when they begin construction on the road nearest the new hospital at the end of August.

The Pentagon's new 'Valor Website' now includes service cross recipients in its database. The website, launched last week, initially listed just Medal of Honor recipients since the 9/11 attacks.

Will Turner started a company, PaceDJ, that uses a website and smartphone app to match music with a runner’s pace.