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The California State University system is launching a renewed effort to raise the graduation rates of freshmen and transfer students.

Driverless cars are coming to California. But before they get here the state must make sure they’re safe.

So much technology but so little time — especially when it comes to getting an adequate amount of sleep. Sleep deprivation is a problem affecting adolescents, parents, couples and it can also affect your health.

Acclaimed philosopher and author Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is in San Diego Tuesday for a discussion about her book "Plato at the Googleplex."

McDonald's released a statement saying it supports fair pay and that franchise owners set the wages for most of its workers.

Rapper Brandon Duncan, who goes by the name "Tiny Doo," is on trial today in connection with a string of gang-related shootings. His connection to the alleged crimes: a rap album.

The opening of the annual December Nights on Friday will also mark the beginning of a year of special centennial events at Balboa Park.

The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory through 10 a.m. Thursday, saying low-lying areas along the coast were at risk of flooding due to the high tide.

Critics charge some of the delayed fixes have risked public safety and raise questions over how to maintain the current building in addition to expanding.

About 200 City College students walked out of classes Tuesday. They gathered beneath gray skies to honor slain Ferguson, Missouri, teen Michael Brown.

In a new study of mice, San Diego researchers show that timing of meals can be as important as what's on the plate.

Rancho Santa Fe residents are now third on the list of biggest water users in the state. They still use on average seven times the amount of water city of San Diego residents use.

San Diego State University is reaching out to students in an attempt to get them to buy health insurance under the new health insurance exchange.

To battle the disease, which is the third-leading cause of death in the county, officials are proposing a regional strategy to address Alzheimer's treatment, research and awareness in San Diego.

San Diego Unified School Board President Kevin Beiser highlights recent success stories in the annual state of the district speech.