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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The decaying California Theatre will be turned into a high rise with condos, retail space and a hotel. The plan approved by councilmembers satisfies historic preservationists but not affordable housing advocates. -
KPBS Midday EditionA major effort is underway to get members of the Latinx community to take advantage of tens of millions of dollars to help with rent. -
The trade association representing most major automakers is offering guidelines for manufacturers to advertise partially automated driving systems and make sure drivers are paying attention while using them. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego Association of Governments has published a notice of preparation or NOP for a project that’s been dubbed "San Diego’s Grand Central Station." The notice is the first step in an environmental review for the transit hub. -
Young adults are leaving states such as New York and California for new destinations including Colorado, Florida and Texas. This migration over the past decade is helping reshape the country's political power structure. -
The expected release of U.S. Census Bureau data in the coming days is likely to reflect what California demographers have long known, namely that the state is growing at a record slow rate. -
All rail services from Solana Beach to San Diego will shut down just after midnight Saturday through early Monday morning to accommodate Del Mar Bluff stabilization emergency repairs -
The Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it is proposing to withdraw a rule meant to stop states from setting their own greenhouse-gas and zero-emissions vehicle requirements. -
A new study by the UC San Diego's Rady School of Management found Airbnb hosts in college towns increase their listing prices when there are home football games against rival teams, reducing bookings and causing a 78% reduction in rental income. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego Metropolitan Transit System announced Monday that a $5.5 million settlement has been reached with the family of a schizophrenic man who died after he was taken into custody near the downtown Santa Fe Depot.
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