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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Anders Dreyer scored two goals and San Diego FC had a successful Major League Soccer debut, beating the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy 2-0.
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer created the Immigrant Legal Defense Program in 2021. It’s now helping thousands of people navigate their cases in local immigration courts.
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Certain sections of 30th Street, University Avenue, Newport Avenue and more could soon have speed limits of 20 miles per hour.
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Threats of deportation have caused anxiety among immigrants, but schools in the Salinas Valley are helping comfort children and easing parents’ fears.
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He says state law gives him the right to turn his garage into an apartment. His HOA says it doesn’t. Who’s right?
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Major League Soccer’s 30th team kicks off its first season Sunday with a match on the road against defending league champion LA Galaxy.
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A city staff report said 19 accidents happened at the El Portal roundabout between February 2023 and August 2024. Eighteen were at night, and 12 involved drivers under the influence.
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A local historian wanted to know what it was like to be Black and queer in San Diego 40 years ago. In the process, he found a hero.
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Inala is the first koala joey to be born at the San Diego Zoo in two years. She turned 7 months old on Valentine's Day.
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The Trump administration is investigating delays and cost overruns in California’s high-speed rail project.
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