The city made substantial progress in restoring its financial credibility and reputation in the years after federal authorities rapped San Diego for failing to properly disclose a massive pension deficit to investors, according to an independent consultant’s report released yesterday.

EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said.

The largest celebration of science on the West Coast, held annually in San Diego, promises to once again “excite the minds” of thousands of students and their families March 20-27. In 2010, the San Diego Science Festival (SDSF) will continue to raise awareness on the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education among San Diego’s youth to inspire them to pursue …

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Malcolm Thomas and Kawhi Leonard each scored 18 points as San Diego State defeated Air Force 61-42 Saturday night. The Aztecs (22-8, 11-5 Mountain West) finished the regular season by winning six of seven, and they beat the Falcons (9-20, 1-15) for the fifth consecutive time. Despite San Diego State’s second consecutive season with 11 conference wins, coach Steve …

Figueredo, one of the first women to practice surgical oncology, was friends with Mother Theresa and created the Friends of the Poor charity to aid people in Baja California. Dr. Anita Figueredo, the first female surgeon in San Diego and a well-known philanthropist who was close friends with Mother Teresa for four decades, died Feb. 19 at her home in La Jolla. She was 93 and had suffered a …

The Waialua High School Robotics known as “The Hawaiian Kids” won the 2010 San Diego Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics) Competition held this weekend at the San Diego Sports Arena, Gov. Linda Lingle’s office announced today.

Brian David-Marshall and Rich Hagon recap an amazing Saturday in San Diego which saw Pro Tour superstar Luis Scott-Vargas become the first player to go 16-0 in the Swiss. Will he finish off the run to perfection Sunday? Tune in to the webcast and find out.

Malcolm Thomas and Kawhi Leonard each scored 18 points as San Diego State defeated Air Force 61-42 Saturday night.

Malcolm Thomas and Kawhi Leonard each scored 18 points as San Diego State defeated Air Force 61-42 Saturday night. The Aztecs (22-8, 11-5 Mountain West) finished the regular season by winning six of seven, and they beat the Falcons (9-20, 1-15) for the fifth consecutive time. Air Force scored a season low while losing its ninth straight and for the 15th time in 16 games.