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Two of the leading scientists studying climate change are in San Diego this weekend. They're part of a group of global warming researchers touring the country. KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce tel

San Diego's three community college presidents are backing a school bond that would cost taxpayers $870 million. Community college trustees are considering the measure this afternoon (Tuesday) at a sp

China is soon expected to become the world's leading oil importer, with the majority coming from the Mideast. But some in the Gulf region say China may have trouble extending its influence there unless it pays more attention to political sensitivities.

49 million Americans live without access to adequate food, according to a recent Department of Agriculture report. What's the situation like for people here in San Diego? And, what can be done to reduce the number of people who deal with "food insecurity" in our county?

Modern birth control has given people unprecedented abilities to control their fertility. The decision not to have children is one that a lot of modern Americans are making. What does this mean for th

For eight years, Dennis Hastert was Speaker of the House — the longest-serving Republican ever in that post. He lost the position this past January, when Democrats took control of Congress. Hastert plans to announce he will not run for re-election next year.

More questions are being raised about conflicts of interest between World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz and his girlfriend, a bank employee who received major pay increases. Critics now say he helped her get a contracting job during the run-up to the Iraq war. Wolfowitz is defying calls to step down.

NASA officials informed the crew of the Endeavour that it will make a decision Thursday on whether to repair a gash on the belly of the shuttle. If needed, the repair would be performed during a spacewalk, which would occur no earlier than Saturday.

What causes us to age? Is there a gene that prevents some people from getting diseases that eventually kill us? We'll look at the work of local researchers into the aging process.

An estimated 1 million wild camels roam the Australian outback, and their population is expected to double in a few years. Above-average rainfall in the desert has increased the vegetation available to the animals.