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For years, the New Zealand kakapo had no need to fly — the bird's only predators were in the sky — but then came human settlers and, with them, an invasive weasel-like predator. Author William Stolzenburg explores exotic island species' vulnerability to newcomers in Rat Island.

What are the most significant changes that have happened in the San Diego Unified School District over the last two decades? What are the biggest challenges currently facing the district? We speak to outgoing trustee John de Beck about his time on the school board, and his defeat in the last election.

Habitat for Heroes Builds Affordable Homes for So-Cal Military Families

The Mississippi River crested slightly lower than expected in Vicksburg, Miss.,easing worries about water potentially spilling over a nearby levee and inundating thousands more acres of farmland. But officials said the river could remain above flood stage until mid-June.

A middle school in San Diego’s Mid-City area has climbed into the top ranks of schools that serve kids from low-income families and whose first language isn’t English.

Goal is to Create Renewable Energy

The 2009 California legislative session saw some wins for environmental groups but also some crushing defeats.

Japanese Americans who were denied a college education at San Diego State more than 60 years ago received honorary degrees Monday. It's part of a statewide initiative to make amends to these former students.

About 600 people with no place to live came to Golden Hall, next to San Diego City Hall, on Wednesday to look for help. One of them was a man named Hollywood, and his story was simple.

San Diego research groups have received tens of millions of dollars in state funding for new stem cell research.