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Wooten announced her retirement Tuesday following 23 years of service.

The state is partnering with five companies to develop tools to help deliver public services.

The Fantastical Fiction Forum is a speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, weird fiction, and horror) book discussion that meets at the San Diego Public Library. This month we are discussing "Deathless," by Catherynne M. Valente. Use the link provided to sign up and for additional information regarding parking, etc. This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we are meeting on the 5th floor of the library in the Travel Center, just to the right as you exit the bank of elevators. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email. Join us and build a community based on the love of speculative fiction! For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and found young girls got the biggest exercise boost.

About 60 of the 330 kids graduating from Newtown High School will also be carrying the emotional burden of knowing that many of their former classmates won't get to walk across the stage with them.

Scientists scanned the brains of people who took psilocybin, including a member of the research team. The scans showed how the drug disrupts key networks, potentially enhancing brain plasticity.

A team of scientists and bakers in the Pacific Northwest is searching for ways to make whole wheat bread resilient to a warming world — and more delicious.

The California Public Utilities Commission says the company must continue to serve as a “carrier of last resort” in rural and low income areas that remain dependent on landline phone service.

Please join us for a talk with Benjamin Smarr, PhD. Q & A to follow. About Benjamin Smarr | Dr. Smarr's research focuses on time series analysis in biological systems. He emphasizes practical information extraction for translational applications. His background in biological rhythms and neuroendocrinology gives him a rare perspective into the current challenges for data science and engineering on biological systems. His lab develops novel approaches to get more information out of data generated over time and within-individuals. Prof. Smarr's aim is to leverage his expertise in biological dynamics to increase precision in health algorithms, with a special focus on increasing equity of health tech efficacy over diverse populations. Dr. Smarr has received fellowships and funding from NSF, NIH, DoD, and many private partners, and his views have been featured by prominent media outlets, including BBC, Forbes, WIRED, and many others. He received his PhD from University of Washington and was a postdoc at UC Berkeley before joining the Shu Chen-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering and the Halicioglu Data Science Institute at UCSD.

Meet the scientists working to better understand melanoma to prevent metastasis. Learn how new drugs are created and advanced to the clinic. Ask a melanoma oncologist about current treatment options and get an insider’s view on what’s to come. This is a unique opportunity to | • Meet and share experiences with other people affected by melanoma. • Learn how melanoma skin cancer starts and how cancer cells can become resistant to treatment. • Learn about some of the most promising approaches for new treatments. • See state-of-the-art drug screening robots. • Talk directly with survivors and a clinician. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with cancer scientists, survivors, and research advocates during an informal evening reception featuring healthy nibbles and refreshing drinks. Guided tours will be offered throughout the event, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look into our scientists’ varied approaches to cancer research. This open house is hosted by the Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board. Its members strive to bridge the gap between biomedical science and the people who need it most: patients and the families and friends who love and support them.