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Where you live can determine whether you become overweight. Researchers say that's why poor people and poor neighborhoods are at the center of the obesity epidemic. Researchers at San Diego State are studying kids in a number of local neighborhoods to see how their environments affect their access to healthy food and exercise.

Foreclosures are continuing at above normal levels in San Diego. More of the people being foreclosed on now are people who have lost their jobs or who have only been making payments on their mortgage's interest and now also have to pay down the principle. What are the things homeowners need to know about foreclosure and loan modification? What resources are out there to help them?

From urban rooftops to suburban ranches, apiaries are hip. As the ranks of backyard beekeepers grow, they're reporting some mysterious and sometimes disturbing behaviors, including the disappearance of whole hives. And what about the honey? Is it really good medicine, or just a sweet treat?

As we celebrate National Parks Founders' Day, we'll talk about the history of America's national parks.

The Department of Energy announced a new plan to address our nation's electricity needs, which promotes construction of major power lines in the southwestern U.S. What does this mean for our local po

First, Steve Francis caught my eye with a major

Allegations of preferential treatment for World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz's girlfriend, who also works for the agency, have fueled a controversy involving questions about ethics and secrecy. Shaha Riza has been promoted and was given significant pay raises at the Bank.

Voters in the Golden State voted to jettison traditional political primaries in a bid to help moderate candidates. But that goal will remain elusive, experts say. And at the same time, the change will dramatically alter ballot access for third-party candidates.

Members of the California Nurses Association are hitting the streets this week, to promote the so-called “Clean Money” initiative known as Prop 89. Nurses say the measure would reduce corporate infl

When the Bush administration launched Al Hurra TV, the idea was to promote America in the Muslim world. But some lawmakers who funded it are calling for the resignation of the station's news director. They say Larry Register, who doesn't speak Arabic, has given voice to terrorists.