Life after getting the COVID-19 vaccine: Relief, but no 'get out of jail free' card
Like many other San Diegans, Patricia Horvath has been daydreaming for months about what life will be like once she gets the COVID-19 vaccine.
Feb. 10 2021 @ 3:25pm
Vivid slaw tosses in beets and apples for a fresh crunch
The health benefits of incorporating the Mediterranean diet's vegetables, fish, whole grains, olive oil and fresh herbs are well documented. With the newly published "Easy Everyday Mediterranean Diet Cookbook," registered dietitians Deanna Segrave-Daly and Serena Ball show how to keep these foods on regular rotation in your kitchen, with 125 recipes.
Dec. 1 2020 @ 6:04pm
Pastoral group stands in the gap between community, police
The message a friend sent Pastor Byron Richardson was urgent: Get to La Mesa, Calif. A protest there could get ugly. Come help broker peace.
Oct. 23 2020 @ 6:17pm
Getting out of the house | San Diego staycation gets writer back to a happy place
On our recent vacation, my husband and I visited the Australian outback and an Asian rain forest. We ogled otherworldly leafy seadragons, stumbled upon a majestic bald eagle and luxuriated in the hypnotic calm of a Pacific Ocean kelp forest. There was also time to visit a serene island paradise. Twice.
Oct. 21 2020 @ 6:06pm
Court rules NSA spying program illegal but upholds terror convictions
A federal appeals court on Wednesday handed down a long-anticipated opinion in the case of four Somali men convicted of aiding terrorists, ruling that the government illegally collected the telephone metadata of millions of Americans as part of a sweeping surveillance program.
Sep. 4 2020 @ 8:11pm
Cook with a sweet slice of summer sunshine
When I think of foods to eat during the summer, one flavor rises to the top of my list: pineapple. The aroma of the tropical yellow fruit reminds me of warm days by the pool, or of having my toes buried in the sand and the feeling of sun rays toasting my shoulders.
Jul. 21 2020 @ 4:35pm
When camels roamed in San Diego | Fossil trove unearthed during freeway project
Paleontologists will tell you that field work is a lot like fishing. Nothing happens for long periods of time. But you can't catch anything if you don't have your line in the water. In San Diego, they've had their line in the water. Again. At a freeway construction project in, paleontologists have found fossils that may open a window into what this part of the world looked like about 15 million years ago.
Jul. 21 2020 @ 4:03pm
ACTIVE AGE | Rock legend Dion talks about new album, friendships: Project features fellow Rock Hall inductees
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dion is happy to have the blues and even more happy to share them.
Jun. 24 2020 @ 9:57pm
Create delicate ribbons without a pasta maker
If you are using your time at home to improve your cooking skills, America's Test Kitchen has a new cookbook that can help. Called "100 Techniques," it's the first technique-focused book from the Boston-based media company that produces a public television cooking show, several magazines and countless cookbooks.
Jun. 9 2020 @ 4:30pm
BBQ sauce judged best in the world
For many of us, our current stay-at-home status means there's more time for improving our grilling skills.
May. 19 2020 @ 5:03pm
Bob Dylan cancels U.S. summer tour
Citing health concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Bob Dylan on Tuesday announced the cancellation of his 2020 summer tour.
May. 14 2020 @ 5:17pm
Caught in a Corona time warp? Here's why you may feel that way
Think about your first day in quarantine. Does it feel like a lifetime ago? Or does it feel like yesterday?
May. 9 2020 @ 2:44pm
ACTIVE AGE | 'Becoming Mrs. Lewis' explores the turbulent life of the woman C.S. Lewis called 'my whole world'
In "Becoming Mrs. Lewis," bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry explores the turbulent life of Joy Davidman, wife of renowned writer C.S. Lewis.
Apr. 29 2020 @ 7:31pm
Cats treated for wildfire burns offer clues for human, veterinary medicine
Cats injured in Northern California wildfires could offer insight into the heart problems that both pets and people may experience after fire exposure, a new study found.
Mar. 14 2020 @ 4:35pm
Keep keto with stuffed poblanos
Cookbook author Urvashi Pitre says she has struggled with her weight for years. Five years ago, she had weight loss surgery and committed to a low-carb ketogenic diet. She has lost 80 pounds and kept them off.
Mar. 10 2020 @ 5:29pm
Antioxidants give this soup 'healing' powers
In her new book, "Power Spicing," nutrition expert Rachel Beller builds a convincing case that spices, herbs and blends can decrease your risk of illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.
Mar. 3 2020 @ 6:17pm
New doc about The Band short on voices, but music will blow you away
There is nothing wrong with the new documentary about The Band that a seance wouldn't fix. Or at least some divine cinematic intervention.
Feb. 27 2020 @ 6:58pm
Study: methane 'burp' from melting tundra is unlikely
New research by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of Rochester eases long-standing fears that thawing Arctic permafrost could belch out mass amounts of climate-warming methane gas.
Feb. 25 2020 @ 3:48pm
Ozzy cancels farewell tour
Heavy-metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has canceled his entire 2020 North American "No More Tours 2" farewell tour.
Feb. 20 2020 @ 5:15pm
Guns seized from hospital staffer
A Rady Children's Hospital staffer was placed on leave earlier this month and police seized 13 guns from his home after he reportedly told co-workers he would "shoot the place up" and "kill us all," according to court documents obtained Friday.
Feb. 14 2020 @ 8:41pm