The size and structure of our brains go a long way to explaining what makes us human. But what caused our brains to become what they are? Some UC San Diego researchers have pin-pointed a part of our DNA that is a very strong candidate.
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Biden's top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin NewsomFormer Biden administration Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is the latest Democrat to join the crowded field seeking to become California's next governor.
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Forecasters say showers are expected in the San Diego area Thursday morning, with overnight lows of 48 to 50 degrees.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and other city representatives are lobbying for changes to CARE Court, including a stronger link to conservatorships.
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National City’s public library is the only branch serving the city’s population of roughly 55,000 residents.
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As President Trump heads into his 11th week in office, voters remain split on his job performance. A poll this month shows just under half of voters believe Trump is doing a good job.
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California voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure that increases pay to doctors with Medi-Cal patients. The Newsom administration missed an early deadline to begin implementing it.
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A committee in the California legislature plans to vote on bills Tuesday that would restrict transgender athletes from participating in girls sports.
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If government is “made for the people, made by the people and answerable to the people,” then some of the people, it appears, are turning away from the job.
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Two buses departed San Diego early this morning to join thousands at César Chávez Day rally in Delano, advocating for immigrant and labor rights.
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Customers will receive an energy credit on their April bills, thanks to the California Climate Credit administered by the California Public Utilities Commission, it was announced Monday.
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