Without the checks and balances provided by investigative reporting, democracy simply won't survive at any level.
-- Kathryn Waer, San Carlos

The Venture

Garbage Patch Team Netted Lots of Plastic

The Scripps researchers have found fish eating plastic in what's been dubbed the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch."

  • icon » February 08

Out of Reach: A Roundup of the Conversation

Catching up with the ongoing conversation surrounding our special report.

  • icon » February 09

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Do You Care About Other Cities' Budget Problems?

The value in comparing San Diego to other struggling cities. And the problem with it.

  • icon » February 09

More From The Hall

Photo of the Day: Campus Life

A dispatch from the UCSD campus.

  • icon Updated: Yesterday

Science in the Economy

When a Doctoral Degree Isn't Enough

Imagine this: You graduate college, spend another seven years getting advanced science degrees -- and still can't get the job you want. Welcome to San Diego's life science job market.

  • icon » Yesterday
San Diego Fact Check Blog by voiceofsandiego.org

City Water Usage Up

Monthly stats increase for first time since mandatory restrictions.

  • icon » February 09
Business Group Loses 'Green' Members in Global-Warming Fight One link

Some companies on the Implementation Group's membership list no longer exist, or their executives were surprised to learn of the group's efforts to alter the global-warming law.