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Has The Job Market Rebounded For San Diego's 2013 College Grads?

May 14, 2013, updated May 14, 2013: 13 Comments

As the 2013 college grads get ready to grab their diplomas, many will also be hitting the streets in search of that perfect job. What does the job market hold for new grads in light of the economic downturn of the past few years? We take a look.

Adapting To The New Reality Of Increased Wildfire Danger

May 13, 2013: 2 Comments

Governor Jerry Brown is warning Californians that climate change will make wildfires more frequent and dangerous. We'll assess what the governor means about adapting to this new reality.

Animal Cracker Conspiracy Challenges Expectations About Puppetry

May 10, 2013: 0 Comments

Adult Puppet Cabaret challenges expectations about what puppetry is. It does this through both the content of the show and the types of puppets it uses.

Gonzalez, Castaneda Ramp Up Campaigns

May 10, 2013, updated May 13, 2013: 0 Comments

One week before the May 21 special election, candidates for California's 80th Assembly District race to connect with voters.

Roundtable: Nathan Fletcher Turns Democrat, Julian Fire Stays Volunteer, Governor Touts School Formula, Disney Idea es Muerto

May 10, 2013, updated May 10, 2013: 1 Comment

Nathan Fletcher dropped the other shoe: the blue one. Julian-Cuyamaca Fire spurns county funds to stay all-volunteer. Governor Brown's plan changes school funding formula. The Walt Disney Company may wish it was dead.

San Onofre Hearing Set To Begin Amid Hint From Edison Of Permanent Shutdown

May 9, 2013, updated May 9, 2013: 1 Comment

Southern California Edison says if nuclear regulators turn down its request to restart one reactor, Edison may decide to shut the plant permanently. But that's just one of the issues surrounding San Onofre, as we head into another summer without power from the plant.

Fanfare For Maksymowicz: A Campus Legend in the Shadow of 'Fallen Star'

May 9, 2013, updated May 9, 2013: 2 Comments

The story behind an unmarked, mysterious art installation at UCSD and its rumored connection to a tragic moment in campus history.

San Diego County's Proposed $5 Billion Budget Goes Before The Public

May 8, 2013: 1 Comment

San Diego's County Board of Supervisors voted to begin public hearings on a proposed $5 billion budget for the next fiscal year. We break it down with Supervisor Greg Cox.

Wildfire Awareness Week Comes With Dire Warnings For San Diego

May 8, 2013: 0 Comments

Dire predictions are being made by state officials about this year's fire season. Cal Fire in San Diego went to peak staffing this week, a month ahead of schedule, to prepare for a dangerous fire season.

$35M Baggage Screening System Ready At San Diego Airport

May 7, 2013: 2 Comments

Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport is now fully equipped with a new state-of-the-art baggage system designed to get your luggage to and from the plane faster than ever.

San Diego Students Get Ready For Prom In Donated Dresses

May 7, 2013: 1 Comment

The final months of high school are meant to be a special time for seniors. Rituals like graduation, yearbook and prom mark the passage from one phase of life to the next. But they also bring lots of added costs.

What The State Court Ruling On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Means To San Diego

May 7, 2013: 0 Comments

The California Supreme Court says cities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The ruling comes while San Diego leaders consider medical marijuana shop regulations.

Mood Watch App - Track Your Mood Disorder

May 6, 2013, updated May 6, 2013: 0 Comments

One of the ways to get a handle on bipolar disorder and other severe mood swings is to keep a record of what's going on in your life. A San Diego woman has created an app to help those with mood disorders track how they're feeling and share the results with their doctor of therapist.