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Scientists at the Sanford Stem Cell Institute at UC San Diego are in the midst of their ninth research mission, with samples aboard the International Space Station. Space has let them learn about the limits of our immune system and ways to stop the growth of cancer.
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Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest employees have "overwhelmingly" voted to approve a three-year agreement to raise wages by 15% over three years, according to union representatives this week. -
Construction crews will begin installing pipelines this weekend in the Clairemont Drive and Balboa Avenue intersection in the Clairemont neighborhood, the city of San Diego announced Friday. -
San Diego County libraries are offering numerous activities this summer for residents looking for something to do, or just stay cool, according to a news release Friday. -
Newsom sidestepped questions about the possibility of Biden stepping aside and whether he would support his fellow Californian, Vice President Kamala Harris, as a substitute nominee. -
The McCain Fire in the rural southeastern reaches of San Diego County was 87% contained Friday after burning 1,595 acres, officials said. -
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The ship left San Diego Wednesday for "operational testing" of its recently-repaired rudder, the Navy said. -
The team is pursuing the USA Men’s rugby sevens’ first Olympic medal, 100 years after the U.S. won its last Olympic gold in rugby. -
Starting Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol will intensify its policing of San Diego-area freeways and rural roads as part of its annual effort to nab intoxicated motorists and crack down on other types of dangerous driving over the long Fourth of July holiday period. -
City government offices in San Diego will be closed for Independence Day Thursday and most services will be unavailable, although police and emergency crews will still be on duty.
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