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 …

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 …

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.

Pro Tour Statistician Rich Hagon and Historian Brian David-Marshall set up the storylines in San Diego, the first Pro Tour of the season. Friday’s action features five rounds of Standard followed by three rounds of Booster Draft. Complete Pro Tour-San Diego coverage: www.wizards.com

Surf’s up in San Diego - and so are opportunities for continuing education for new dentists. Distinguished speakers are slated to discuss oral health issues as well as clinical and practice issues at the American Dental Association (ADA) 24th New Dentist Conference at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in San Diego, June 24-26. Dentists are invited to join the ADA Committee on the New Dentist …

Surf’s up in San Diego - and so are opportunities for continuing education for new dentists. Distinguished speakers are slated to discuss oral health issues as well as clinical and practice issues at the American Dental Association (ADA) 24th New Dentist Conference at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in San Diego, June 24-26. Dentists are invited to join the ADA Committee on the New Dentist …

A day of high surf in California forced the shutdown of parts of Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County and damaged the Ocean Beach Pier in San Diego.

SeaWorld in San Diego will suspend the Shamu show for a third day on Friday after a trainer was killed by an orca in Orlando, Fla.

SeaWorld in San Diego will suspend the Shamu show for a third day on Friday after a trainer was killed by an orca in Orlando, Fla.