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Scientists at the Sanford Stem Cell Institute at UC San Diego are in the midst of their ninth research mission, with samples aboard the International Space Station. Space has let them learn about the limits of our immune system and ways to stop the growth of cancer.
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Sailors and Marines from Camp Pendleton are among 1,500 troops deployed all along the border under an executive order from President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency at the southern border. -
San Diego Restaurant week is back with more than 100 local eateries participating. Executive chefs Sebastian Sevilla of Temaki Bar and Bryn McArthur of Amaya Restaurant share their menus and tips for tackling the county’s lineup. -
Shortly after being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, set plans in motion to deploy troops there and vowed to deport millions of people living in the U.S. without legal status. -
Launched as a volunteer-sourced wildfire tracking app in Northern California, Watch Duty has integrated a wide range of data and expanded to more than 20 states. Chief Tech Officer David Merritt explains how he and his colleagues created a unique service. -
Federal student aid data isn’t used for immigration enforcement, according to the U.S. Department of Education, but some families worry that could change under the Trump administration. -
Migrants in Mexico who were hoping to come to the U.S. are adjusting to a new and uncertain reality after President Donald Trump began cracking down on border security. -
KPBS Midday EditionThis weekend in the arts: San Diego International Jewish Film Festival and San Diego Black Film Festival are coming up along with roller derby, Lunar New Year celebrations and places to go with your kids. -
SDG&E has been working to restore power to rural areas of San Diego County, as blustery Santa Ana winds continue. -
Torrey Pines is the replacement site for the Genesis Invitational. The Tiger Woods-hosted signature event typically is held at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. -
Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City speech addressed what the city can do during an era of austerity amid massive budget cuts. In our Why It Matters segment, Voice of San Diego Editor and CEO Scott Lewis highlights another key takeaway from the speech.
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