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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KPBS Midday EditionEvery large metropolitan area has large problems. Three of San Diego's: methamphetamine, transportation, and the proposed new Chargers stadium. -
KPBS Midday EditionRep. Darrell Issa and others are asking the White House to deny California's request to allow immigrants here illegally access to Covered California. -
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Encinitas has settled its second lawsuit with developers over how the city approves denser development and affordable housing. But the question remains: How will the city comply with state law on affordable housing? -
KPBS Midday EditionDoug Stewart has been providing homeless outreach in Northern California's Contra Costa County for 12 years. He'll be "retiring" this week. On a recent night, KQED reporter Devin Katayama joined Stewart on his rounds. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe city has the second largest number of homeless people per capita in the U.S., topped only by New York City. Nearly all of San Francisco's news outlets are collaborating to cover homelessness. -
KPBS Midday EditionCity emails made public this month showed the Imperial Avenue rock project was tied to the upcoming All-Star Game at Petco Park. It was advocate Michael McConnell who first tipped off reporters about the rocks through his Facebook page, Homelessness News San Diego. -
More than 3 million Southern California residents are expected to take an Independence Day vacation this year — a 1.3 percent increase over the 2015 Independence Day weekend. -
The county's transportation planning agency made some last-minute changes to a November ballot measure that would raise the sales tax by a half cent. The latest version commits to early funding for priority projects, including a new trolley line. -
The City Council voted unanimously to increase the affordable housing density bonus and to reduce parking requirements for development near public transit.
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