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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California lawmakers are debating whether to ban tackle football for children under 12.
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Beginning April 30, the low-cost carrier will offer flights to Cincinnati, Ohio; Jacksonville, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Revisiting the East County water tower Cloud Project and its controversy.
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SDUSD is among several districts across the state set to benefit from a federal grants program to invest in electrical school buses.
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A shelter program for homeless San Diegans dealing with inclement weather was activated Monday by the San Diego Housing Commission and the city of San Diego.
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Bethel One will provide 26 units for low-income seniors and veterans. It's being funded without public subsidies.
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Voters will be deciding this year whether or not to raise San Diego County's sales tax by a half-percentage point.
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Lane closures will begin at 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Tuesday stretching from West Main Street to Loren Drive.
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Out of the 101 animals — including 68 dogs and 30 cats — only 15 have been claimed.
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San Diego County is expecting showers with possible thunderstorms this afternoon and later this evening. Coastal areas issued an advisory for high winds and surf from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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