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Adam Kaye and his mother, Marti Kaye, spend every Sunday together. Adam normally plays some of her favorite songs on his guitar, with Marti whistling or humming along. But he recently had shoulder surgery and won't be able to strum a guitar for a while.

Still there: Alzheimer's has ravaged his mother's memory, but music brings her back

After 18 years of living with Alzheimer's disease, Marti Kaye spends most of her time in a wheelchair, expressionless. That changes the minute her son Adam Kaye starts playing his guitar.

A large tract of undeveloped land in Proctor Valley just east of Chula Vista on Jul. 20, 2023.

Border wall settlement could be conservation boost for San Diego

Federal dollars from a deal between the Biden administration, 18 attorneys general and environmentalists could help preserve 1,200 acres of ecologically valuable land near Chula Vista. The money is part of a settlement over border wall construction under the Trump administration.

Pope Francis looks at the Christmas tree inside the Paul VI hall as he arrives to meet with faithful during an audience granted to the donors of the Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican, on Dec. 3, 2022. Pope Francis has revealed in an interview that shortly after being elected pontiff in 2013 he wrote a resignation letter in case medical problems impede him from carrying out duties.

The Pope has revealed he has a resignation note to use if his health impedes his work

Pope Francis has revealed in an interview published Sunday that shortly after being elected pontiff in 2013 he wrote a resignation letter in case medical problems impede him from doing his duties.

There's money in Magic: The booming business of rare game cards

For decades, sports have led the pack in the trading card market. Now, as celebrities shell out millions for rare game cards, fantasy characters are giving star athletes a run for their money.

Dr. Austin Dennard at her home in Dallas in May. She is one of 13 patients and two other doctors suing Texas over its abortion bans.

For one Texas doctor, abortion bans are personal and professional

Dr. Austin Dennard is an OB-GYN who is going to give birth very soon. She also had to leave Texas to terminate a previous pregnancy because the fetus had a fatal condition.

Patricia Mendoza looks towards her dog Chula while cooking breakfast for her children at her Imperial Beach home, March 23, 2021.

Thousands in San Diego promised rent relief now face eviction

The county's COVID-19 rental assistance program continued to approve requests for April to June, without knowing if funds would be available.

Judges' dueling decisions put access to a key abortion drug in jeopardy nationwide

A federal judge in Texas stayed the FDA's approval of the drug mifepristone, while a federal judge in Washington state blocked any FDA change in access.

Hunt For Art Event at The Ritz Coffeeshop

There are many hidden art treasures in Escondido to be found, and we will discover them All. The treasure hunt/scavenger hunt gives you clues to finding them. But just to be fair, we will all leave at the same time. You will be given your first clue Saturday evening at 4 P.M. online. Then the next one is at the next location. Upon finding and arriving, you will find the next clue, and so on. Each week we will discover hidden treasures about Escondido art and the artist that make it. Each hunt will take somewhere between 1 to 5 hours depending on you and your team. You may choose to find the clue, and then quickly move on to the next clue, or you may want to simply stay awhile and enjoy the art at that clue's location and then move on to the next one. You may opt to stay and enjoy the venue (Your 1st drink is on me and the theater tickets are paid for as well.) Teamwork is encouraged although not mandatory. The object is to have fun discovering Escondido’s hidden art treasures. You will receive the link to the first clue online, and after your spot is reserved. All the other clues will be found in one of the hidden treasures in Escondido. You can take part in as many hunts as you like. They all start Saturday evening at 4 P.M. online, where you will be given your first clue for the night. A donation will be made in your name after you pay for your entry to the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego. Thank you for your participation. Good luck and have fun! Your ticket gives you admission to hidden art treasures, admission to a few of the locations like the theater, and a glass of wine or coffee, etc. (if you are 21 years old.) You will receive your 1st clue at the start of the event on Saturday night at 4 P.M.

One of the sirens that is part of the state wide emergency alert system is seen in Kihei, Hawaii, on August 13.

Could sirens have made a difference against the Maui fires? Experts say it's unclear

Hawaii's siren system is considered the largest in the world. But they weren't activated ahead of the Maui fires. Experts say the alert could have helped residents have more time to prepare.

Those in need in Tijuana line up at the Proyecto Salesiano shelter and soup kitchen for a morning meal. The 37-year-old Tijuana institution may be forced to shut its doors because of dwindling donations and rising costs. The shelter has given thousands of migrants refuge on their way to the United States, Tijuana June 13, 2023.

As donations dwindle, Tijuana migrant shelter at risk of closing

Volunteers, donations and financial support for Tijuana migrant shelters dried up during the pandemic. Now some operators say they are close to shutting down.

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