Family

'Theatre of War' Brings Greek Drama to Camp Pendleton

Feb. 9: By Alison St John; Military

An independent New York-based theater company visited Camp Pendleton Marine Base recently. Their performance was part of a $3.7 million contract with the Department of Defense to take Greek drama to military bases around the country.

Uncoventional School Focuses on Students' 'Inner Being'

Feb. 9: By Ana Tintocalis; Education

A group of enlightened San Diego youngsters are practicing ancient disciplines that most people don’t discover until later in life. They’re doing yoga and meditation at a private school in La Jolla. They study traditional subjects but they also focus on their "inner being."

Abusing Prescription Drugs

Feb. 3: These Days; Health

The face of a drug addict is changing from the neurotic junkie to the average upper-class high school student. We talk to a local deputy district attorney and a physician about the growing problem of prescription drug abuse in San Diego.

Cooking Up Comfort Food

Feb. 2: These Days

On our monthly food segment, we'll talk about making comfort foods like winter soups, stews, roasts and casseroles.

Inner City Outings Gets Kids Outdoors

Jan. 25: These Days; Environment

Inner City Outings is an organization that helps urban youth discover the outdoors. We speak with a chairperson from the organization and a youth who has participated in the experience.

Young People Today More Stressed Out, High-Strung

Jan. 11: By Ana Tintocalis; Health; Education

A San Diego State University researcher says high school and college students today are more stressed-out and high-strung than ever before.

Logan Heights Celebrates New Joint-Use Library

Dec. 11: By Ana Tintocalis; Education

A new, two-story library opened its doors today in the San Diego neighborhood of Logan Heights near Chicano Park. It's the first joint-use project between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Unified School District.

Growing Up With Sesame Street

Dec. 9: These Days

Generations of children have grown up watching and learning from "Sesame Street." The furry red monster, Elmo, and his friend Kevin Clash join Maureen Cavanaugh in studio and talk about what it's like to live on "Sesame Street" and the love children have for Elmo and the other Muppets.

If Girls' And Boys' Brains Are Alike, Why Are Their Toys So Different?

Dec. 9: These Days

Just in time for Holiday toy shopping, we get a new look at how gender stereotypes can actually hinder a child's development. We'll speak with the author of PINK BRAIN/BLUE BRAIN about why girls need more Legos and boys need more time away from the computer.