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We published hundreds of stories on global health and development each year. Some are ... alas ... a bit underappreciated by readers. We've asked our staff for their favorite overlooked posts of 2025.

In a region where wildfires have ravaged entire neighborhoods, one couple's proactive approach to home hardening is setting an example for others, with defensible space inspections provided by Cal Fire.

Pete Smith, a longtime community watchdog in Ramona, is now serving on the board of Nuevo Memory Gardens. He found records of health insurance payments he’d been told were terminated, and an “unheard of” severance agreement.

Local nurse practitioner Amanda Nasser traveled to Gaza in August to help treat patients at Nasser Hospital. She reflects on her month-long trip in the region and what she witnessed while on the ground.

Shrapnel from a Marine artillery round struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle Saturday. The mishap took place along the Interstate 5 during celebrations to mark the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday. Plus, we get a recap of Saturday's "No Kings" protests in San Diego, and what issues were on the minds of protestors.

San Diego's cannabis business tax has doubled since it was approved by voters in 2016. Retailers in the city face competition from the illicit market and lower-tax suburbs.

As Immigration Customs Enforcement goes on a historic hiring spree, social media posts and other materials contain coded language, experts say.

Researchers said the correlation between poor water and air quality validates what residents have said for years: exposure to the pollution is not just a nuisance, it’s causing their health issues.

All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country.

The Downtown Chula Vista Association is excited to announce the return of its annual Día de los Muertos Celebration for a fifth consecutive year, taking place on Saturday, November 1, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This cherished tradition invites families, friends, and community members to come together and honor the lives of those who have passed while celebrating the joy and color of life. The heart of Downtown Chula Vista, including Third Avenue and Memorial Park, will be transformed into a vibrant tribute filled with cempasuchils, music, large-scale alebrijes, a community altar, and a few friendly competitions. The free community event promises a day filled with live music and dance performances, a lowrider car show with ofrendas, kids crafts, artisan vendors at Mercado by Las Jefas Market, bites and sips, themed photo ops throughout the neighborhood, a community ofrenda and much more Attendees are also encouraged to participate in the altar contest offering cash prizes, or the Catrín/Catrina ensemble competition, with categories for youth, adults, and couples. Sign-ups for the contests can be found here: - Altar Contest Sign-Up - Catrín/Catrina Ensemble Contest Sign-Up Downtown Chula Vista on Facebook / Instagram