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While some U.S. military members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan will settle back into their lives at home, others continue to deal with the after-effects of war. While some of their wounds are apparent, others are not. We take a look at what USD is doing to prepare health care workers working with our nations veterans.

San Diego Mayor-Elect Bob Filner has been very clear about creating a city department dedicated to "open government." Its aim is to help citizens have access to more information more quickly. We take a look.

Dave Roberts appears to have defeated Steve Danon in a tight race to fill the San Diego County Board of Supervisors seat vacated by Pam Slater-Price.

A SDSU study looks at heart disease risk factors among Hispanic/Latinos in the U.S. and finds some, particularly those with Puerto Rican background, experience higher rates of heart disease risk factors compared to other groups.

In the final weeks before the election, some campaign ads in San Diego have turned emotional.

While it's unlikely San Diego could be hit with a hurricane, there are other concerns, such as sea level rise.