Couresy of UC San Diego
UC San Diego study of global lung cancer shows mutations that lead to cancer are common in people who live in cities with bad air pollution. But cancer mutations are quite close to normal among passive smokers.
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Hundreds of people at UC San Diego on Friday attended what they called a “Stand Up for Science” protest, pointing out the harm they think has come from Trump administration cuts. -
California lawmakers advanced several reform measures this week to rein in utility profits, slash electricity bills and potentially save consumers billions of dollars. -
The groups are withdrawing because one of the headliners for Pride Fest, Kehlani, has been vocal about support for Palestinians and Gaza. -
The San Diego Unified School District began taking steps in December of last year to protect students from possible Trump Administration actions. -
Proposed legislation hasn’t moved out of the state Assembly or Senate, raising questions about how far California will go in its efforts to make oil and gas companies pay for climate damage. -
A CalMatters investigation finds a dangerous shortage of defense investigators across the state. -
As city leaders prepare for final budget discussions, the Independent Budget Analyst has shared how some library branches could stay open on Mondays. -
One advocate says more than 200,000 Afghans who helped the U.S. during its occupation remain in the country waiting to relocate. -
"Mosquito" buzzes into the micro cinema for a Bonkers Half-Assed Midnight on Saturday and iVIE Awards highlight student work on Sunday. -
Action junkies can get their adrenaline fix this week with "Ballerina" in theaters or the behind-the-scenes documentary "Wick is Pain," now streaming.
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