Carolyne Corelis
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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San Diego Unified’s popular before- and after-school program will open its application process on April 14. This year, the district is using a lottery system to determine enrollment. -
The $1.8 million grant from the California Coastal Commission will help the city establish baseline data for its RE:BEACH project. -
After controversial sweeps in Kern County and a CalMatters investigation, the federal government will train agents on when they can stop and arrest people. -
Warm weather will continue for San Diego County Friday, with a subtle cooling trend expected through the weekend -
Schools had until March 2026 to spend remaining COVID relief money. The U.S. Department of Education cut those funds, amounting to about $200 million for California K-12 schools. -
Trump ordered his attorney general to move against state climate programs that clash with his energy agenda. Legal experts say his claims about the laws being unconstitutional are an overreach. -
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A total of 48 international students in the California State University system have had their visas revoked as of Thursday. -
The halt of a groundbreaking virus-tracking program has scientists warning of growing blind spots in public health monitoring.
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