Philip Morris couldn't snuff out Victor DeNoble
“Victor De Noble was the first whistle-blower,” Los Angeles congressman Henry Waxman said in a documentary about the activist. “I know a lot of people have talked about other whistle-blowers. ...
Jan 25, 2012, 6 p.m.
Chef Norma Martinez does the Kitchen Masters Challenge
Can the Mexican-food specialist make a classic military dish taste good?
Jan 25, 2012, 12:07 p.m.
Cure for cystic fibrosis is ill teen's cause
Sitting at the front of the room, waiting to speak, Sean Young didn’t look sick. A little tired, maybe, but it was 9 a.m. on a rainy Saturday morning and ...
Jan 24, 2012, 6 p.m.Stuffed cabbage casserole is a hit at ‘virtual dinner’
U-T reporter Caroline Dipping and a friend who lives in Seattle have begun having a “virtual” dinner together once a week. The two women agree on a recipe and prepare ...
Jan 24, 2012, 1:25 p.m.
Polenta cake is elegant dinner entree
The old-fashioned clock in front of Parkhouse Eatery still keeps time, just as the restaurant offers old-style comfort food with contemporary flair. The menus stay basically the same while keeping ...
Jan 24, 2012, 1:17 p.m.
Mary Walshok: revising San Diego
"We’re always starting new things in San Diego," Mary Walshok maintains, "because no one’s saying ‘You can’t do that.’ ”
Jan 20, 2012, 6:12 p.m.
Countdown begins for Dalai Lama's visit
Talks expected to have "profound impact" on San Diego
Jan 20, 2012, 6 a.m.
Teen's road trip is a 'Do Good Adventure'
When Russell Lyons volunteered for the first time, he read “Goodnight Moon” to preschoolers. OK, he wasn't really volunteering; he was visiting. And it wasn't reading - he'd memorized the ...
Jan 19, 2012, 5:57 p.m.
Dalai Lama to visit San Diego in April
Three local universities are bringing the Dalai Lama to San Diego in April for a series of talks on topics ranging from global climate change to religious harmony. This will ...
Jan 19, 2012, 6 a.m.
Gentlemen, 2013 winter looks getting serious
Gentlemen, things are going to get serious next fall and winter.
Jan 15, 2012, 12:57 p.m.
Local ER pioneer earns top leadership post
Dr. Brent Eastman's pioneering work in emergency medicine is recognized as he becomes first doctor from San Diego County named president of the American College of Surgeons.
Jan 14, 2012, 8 p.m.Handy U.: Installing dimmer switch can save energy
Q: Can dimmers save energy? How hard are they to install?
Jan 13, 2012, 3:57 p.m.Book celebrates fundraising soup dinners
“The Soup and Bread Cookbook,” published in November by Surrey Books ($20.95, 206 pages), has an interesting back story.
Jan 9, 2012, 2:58 p.m.
Special cake for a special child
Charity Pykles-George of the d’Zrt Cake Studio in La Mesa recently created a special birthday cake for 3-year-old Avan Cook, also of La Mesa, who had undergone a kidney transplant ...
Jan 9, 2012, 2:49 p.m.
The cooking chamber
On ‘Ted’s Tuesdays,’ Carlsbad’s business association board and guests capitalize on the CEO’s culinary skills
Jan 9, 2012, 2:46 p.m.Third-oldest person in state dies
Frederica Sagor Maas, a silent-film era screenwriter and an author who lived to be the third-oldest person in California, died Thursday night at a La Mesa nursing home. She was ...
Jan 7, 2012, 12:01 a.m.10News: Third oldest Californian dies
Frederica Sager Maas, the third oldest person in California, has died in San Diego County at age 111.
Jan 6, 2012, 9:31 a.m.
Free pruning workshops
It’s the right time of year to prune your roses, and two free classes today can show you how.
Jan 5, 2012, 5:59 p.m.
Remodel makes the most of view
Our La Jolla clients purchased a tired and musty house on a fabulous street. There was potential for beautiful views that were not being taken advantage of. The owners wanted ...
Jan 5, 2012, 5:52 p.m.
Richard Alf, 59, one of Comic-Con's founders
If Shel Dorf was the main man, Richard Alf was the indispensable teen.
Jan 5, 2012, 5:46 p.m.Calm ride in the car takes a little practice
Q: My 2-year-old border collie is scared to death of riding in my car. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
Jan 5, 2012, 5:44 p.m.It’s strawberry season
Now’s the time to plant for future harvests
Jan 5, 2012, 5:38 p.m.
Taking new year to heart with stir-fry
The start of a new year is a good time to take stock of our daily diets, and CanolaInfo has a new group of heart-healthy recipes to help us get ...
Jan 3, 2012, 1:25 p.m.
First responders in the kitchen
Firefighters value tradition of cooking, eating together
Jan 3, 2012, 1:22 p.m.
A "have" helping San Diego's have-nots
What does a homeless person look like? The answer, Johnson believes, might surprise you
Jan 3, 2012, 6 a.m.
Mitt Romney at home in La Jolla
Since 2008, the former Massachusetts governor and contender for the GOP presidential nomination has been a part-time La Jollan. Is he a threat to the area's quiet charm?
Jan 1, 2012, 6 a.m.
DJ 'T' doesn't need sight to soar on air
Ted 'T' Herring has the blues, in best possible way.
Dec 31, 2011, 3 p.m.Collection: Gutter glitter
The things we love
Dec 30, 2011, 7:58 p.m.Bath remodel is faithful to period
The owner and her husband have a strong connection to this Point Loma home that was recently remodeled to serve them in retirement. Built by her parents, this was her ...
Dec 30, 2011, 7:50 p.m.San Diegans who made an impact in 2011
From music to medicine and books to basketball, San Diegans put forth plenty that drew the world’s eye. Here are some of the most noteworthy locals.
Dec 30, 2011, 7:44 p.m.