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Mood Watch App - Track Your Mood Disorder

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 ...

Leading Expert Talks Overpopulation At SDSU

The Earth's population has nearly doubled in 100 years. William Ryerson of The Population Institute says overpopulation is real and offers solutions.

California and the Pacific: A Love Story

Author David Helvarg explores the unique, symbiotic relationship between the Golden State and the ocean that shapes its existence.

'Coast Modern' Showcases Modern Architecture On The West Coast

Two friends (and modern architecture fans) spent years traversing the West Coast, seeking out some of the most prolific modern homes. The resulting documentary, "Coast Modern," tells the stories behind the creation of these homes and their lasting legacies.

Acclaimed Poet Billy Collins "X-Rays" Poems For San Diego Students

Poet Billy Collins is the headline speaker at this year's Point Loma Nazarene University's Writers Symposium By-The-Sea.

How Will Junior Seau's CTE Diagnosis Affect The Next Generation?

San Diego youth football confronts new findings about NFL brain injuries. A high school football coach reacts to the news about Junior Seau's postmortem chronic traumatic encephalopathy diagnosis.

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.

One Book, One San Diego Unveils 2013 Title

May 13, 2013, updated May 14, 2013: 1 Comment

KPBS is proud to announce the One Book, One San Diego book winner for 2013: Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks.

May Budget Revise: Governor Brown Proposes $1B For New School Standards

May 14, 2013: 1 Comment

Gov. Jerry Brown is proposing giving California school districts an additional $1 billion to implement new, more rigorous academic standards and $240 million more for his sweeping school funding overhaul.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.