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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The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is sending out extra patrols Monday near fertility centers following Saturday's deadly bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs.
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Miro Copic was a marketing expert, a San Diego State University lecturer, and a frequent guest on KPBS radio and television. He died this week, less than a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
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More than half of Imperial County residents have health insurance through Medi-Cal, which is California’s state and federally funded Medicaid program.
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San Diego County's unemployment rate decreased to 4% in April, down from a revised 4.2% in March and above the year-ago estimate of 3.8%, according to figures released today by the state Employment Development Department.
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Mild weather was expected to continue in San Diego County Friday, with cooler and windy conditions accompanied by possible light showers along and west of the mountains over the weekend, forecasters said.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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