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At 84, Diego Villaseñor—ranked among the world's 100 best living architects—designs homes that celebrate nature as the star. His philosophy: beauty isn't decoration, it's essential to human wellbeing.
Indigenous knowledge and Western science are joining forces in San Diego to tackle climate change, thanks to a grassroots nonprofit training the next generation of Indigenous scientists. Coastal Defenders just received $250,000 in grants to expand their work connecting Indigenous youth with ocean research opportunities.
Six San Diego firefighters are heading to Spain to compete against 28 international teams in a high-stakes rope rescue competition. They're paying their own way to sharpen skills that could save lives back home.
San Diego County is bringing 67 electric vehicle charging stations to nine libraries and recreation centers in neighborhoods that need them most. The $16.5 million project requires zero city taxpayer dollars.
Young artists from San Diego's public schools took center stage at a charity event celebrating creativity and the donors who make arts education possible. The VAPA Foundation's sixth annual gala showcased student talent while honoring two champions of youth arts programs.
Community groups across San Diego County are organizing beach cleanups the morning after Independence Day, turning post-holiday trash into an opportunity for neighbors to protect their coastline together. Multiple events offer volunteers everything from sunrise cleanup sessions to celebrations with fish tacos and margaritas.
Twenty-four shipping companies voluntarily slowed their vessels near San Diego Bay, slashing greenhouse gases by 6,500 metric tons while improving air quality for coastal communities. The program hit 94% compliance and positions the city as a leader in sustainable maritime tourism.
Goodwill stores across San Diego are now accepting soft plastics that typically end up in landfills because curbside recycling won't take them. The initiative turns everyday plastic bags and packaging into outdoor furniture.
A San Diego biotech company has started its first clinical trial of a groundbreaking treatment that tricks cancer cells into destroying themselves. The molecular glue technology has already attracted nearly $5 billion in deals from major pharmaceutical companies.
A San Diego high school robotics team just beat 600 competitors from 100 countries to win the world championship. The Holy Cows from High Tech High brought home the title after years of inspiring students to pursue STEM careers.
When four thrill-seekers got trapped by massive waves at Sunset Cliffs, San Diego lifeguards launched a dramatic rescue that brought everyone home safely. Despite dangerous 10-foot swells and high surf advisories, the skilled team pulled off a flawless operation.
Underwater gardens are making a comeback in San Diego's Mission Bay as restoration efforts bring back eelgrass meadows that capture carbon and rebuild marine habitats. This nature-based climate solution is giving ocean life a fighting chance while helping coastal communities battle rising seas.
Twenty-four shipping and cruise companies voluntarily slowed their vessels near San Diego Bay, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 6,500 metric tons in a single year. The program proves environmental wins are possible when ports and maritime companies work together.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla made history by becoming the first West Coast hospital to care for astronauts returning from space. All four crew members arrived safely after their SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down off San Diego's coast.
Three San Diego organizations just received free electric vehicles to help serve low-income communities while slashing fuel costs. The $14 million program will save thousands weekly in gas expenses that can now fund programs for seniors and families.
NASCAR is bringing stock car racing to a military base for the first time ever, creating a stunning 3.4-mile street course on San Diego's Coronado Island with an aircraft carrier as the backdrop. The historic race shows how NASCAR is boldly reinventing itself to reach new fans in America's biggest cities.
San Diego County's jobless rate fell to 4.1% in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of improvement as local government and tourism sectors drive hiring across the region.
Diego Pavia led Vanderbilt to its first 10-win season and finished second in Heisman voting, but every NFL team passed on him in the draft. Now the Baltimore Ravens are giving the polarizing quarterback a chance to prove he belongs.
San Diego County added 700 jobs in December as unemployment fell to 4.4%, bringing holiday cheer to workers across the region. The county's job market continues to outperform California's statewide rate, signaling economic resilience.
Middle schoolers learned college prep skills and leadership through interactive workshops featuring a teen chef's "leadership burger" cooking demo. The fourth annual summit brought together Black students from across San Diego County to build confidence and plan their futures.
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