Guest Commentary: Not so fast in blaming pinnipeds for decline of kelp beds
Kelp forests are a very dynamic ecosystem, so any valid study of adverse effects would need to include multiple possible suspects ...
Poetry can be a ‘powerful and magical’ tool, says San Diego’s new Poet Laureate, Paola Capó-García
The North Park resident says she hopes to work with local schools to incorporate more poetry into their curriculums and host ...
More women are sharing their homes as they grow older
Having worked with seniors as an educator and adviser, Ronnenkamp, 67, knew she wanted affordable rent, fewer possessions and ...
Planting a rose garden? Here’s how to do it right.
Planting location: Choose a spot that gets at least five to six hours of sun each day. Do not plant roses under or too close ...
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
While North American bird populations decline dramatically, paradoxically, the number of people watching them has increased.
Lederer on Language: What’s in a president’s name? More than you might think
Ulysses S. Grant, our 18th president, entered the earthly stage as Hiram Ulysses Grant. When his name was mistakenly entered on the West Point register as Ulysses Simpson Grant, he eagerly ...
CEO of La Jolla financial firm pleads guilty in massive international fraud scheme
On Thursday, Ethos founder and CEO Carlos Manuel da Silva Santos, a 30-year-old Portuguese national, pleaded guilty in San ...
In the February garden, take these steps to protect plants from erosion before rains
• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...
San Diego Foundation offers thousands in scholarships to hundreds of LGBTQ+ students, out or not
A newly expanded scholarship from the San Diego Foundation offers LGBTQ+ students thousands of dollars to help pay for college, along with privacy protections for those who may not have come out to ...
Construction resumes on U.S.-Mexico border wall in San Diego
Construction to replace the last section of the U.S.-Mexico border fence east of the binational Friendship Park resumed last week — and now plans are underway to close additional gaps along the San ...
Natalie Foster
When state Sen. Scott Wiener. D-San Francisco, introduced the nation’s most ambitious AI safety bill last year, it became a flashpoint in the debate over how to govern artificial intelligence.
Cal Compute would make powerful AI available to all state residents
When state Sen. Scott Wiener. D-San Francisco, introduced the nation’s most ambitious AI safety bill last year, it became a flashpoint in the debate over how to govern artificial intelligence.