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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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Federal science agencies announce they will de-emphasize animal testing for safety and efficacy of new drugs. San Diego scientists are already finding ways to emphasize new models of human biology. -
The 1,600 room hotel and convention center are part of a 535-acre redevelopment project expected to bring millions of dollars in revenue to the South Bay city. -
County leaders are grappling with Trump’s executive orders and the priorities of GOP lawmakers ahead of the county’s annual budget talks. -
This weekend in the arts: "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," "The Counter," "Nighttime Julianne" and more theater openings; plein air art meets San Diego farms; Lucha Fest; anti-fascist art; San Diego Ballet; plus Wonderfront Festival and more live music picks -
San Diego International Fringe Festival officially kicks off May 15. But last night it launched a new addition to its innovative theater line up – films. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando explains what the SDSU Emerging Filmmakers Showcase is all about. -
The 2-month-old black bear cub is only the fourth bear cub this young in the past five years who has come into rehab care in California. -
KPBS Midday EditionNext week on Midday Edition, we’ll discuss proposed state bills to expand menopause treatment and awareness. We’ll be joined by a panel of local menopause specialists. We want to hear from you: What do you wish you knew about menopause? -
A prominent attorney says it’s likely to be a “one-side parole hearing in their favor,” because all surviving family members are in favor of them being released. -
Tee times at Torrey Pines and Balboa Park golf courses have become increasingly hard to get. Some golfers say hackers are likely using bots to hoover up tee times and then selling them on the secondary market. City officials say they have not found evidence of this. -
Her callout of the county leadership comes a day after sewage flow across the U.S.-Mexico border temporarily increased in the Tijuana River Valley as part of a sewer line-repair project in Mexico.
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