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We rarely get rainy days here in San Diego, so you should use this time wisely and curl up with a good book (when you're not visiting our museums!). Here are some Culture Lust suggestions- and I want to hear yours!

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and challenger Bill Brady, a Republican, are in a tight race. The state's huge budget deficit and high unemployment are the top issues.

The president pivots from foreign affairs to an issue that has stalled under his watch — comprehensive immigration reform. His speech in El Paso is seen by critics as political theater, coming at a time when bipartisan efforts have dead-ended.

The conservative movement looks to have enough clout and momentum to be a factor in Congress after Election Day. But not all of its candidates are doing equally well. An up-close look at three races.

You may be eating the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables every day, but are you getting the maximum health benefits? Research suggests that you get more nutrients out of some vegetables when they are cooked, chopped or even served with a bit of fat.

An increasing number of San Diego County colleges and universities are developing biotechnology education programs in hopes of developing more local scientists and workers.

Nearly 20 percent of the human genome is patented by private companies, amounting to thousands of genes. But should what exists in nature be patenting, and what impact will that have on cures for disease?

With Michele Bachmann and Sarah Palin testing the presidential-campaign waters, the question arises: Does the presence of women in a field of candidates affect the body politic?

Zoltan Bakonyi's lawyer said the judge dismissed prosecution demands that he be charged with negligence. The judge said prosecutors couldn't substantiate their argument that Bakonyi, the head of metals company MAL Rt., did not sufficiently prepare emergency warning and rescue plans in case of accidents like the sludge spill.

Despite the attention being paid to the Copenhagen climate talks beginning Monday, public opinion of the urgency of climate change continues to sink. Some social scientists say the issue is so daunting, many people decide to shut it out of their thoughts. Will this affect a climate change treaty?