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Can toxic algae blooms be predicted? La Jolla scientists think so

A harmful algae bloom off the California coast created a neurotoxin called domoic acid that killed hundreds of sea lions and about 60 dolphins in a short period last year. Soon after, scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla started studying the process of how such masses of algae develop []

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La Jolla resident and ‘tireless volunteer’ to be honored as Community Ambassador

People in Your Neighborhood: The nonprofit Global Communities will salute Maria Decker on Nov. 8 at a gala in La Jolla

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No charges for protesters arrested after spring raid of UCSD Gaza encampment

Sixty-four people — most of them students — were arrested after police tore down protesters' tent city in May and clashed with their supporters.

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La Jolla grad is headed back to town for signing of her first murder mystery

Bishop’s School alumna Midge Raymond teamed with husband and fellow novelist John Yunker on 'Devils Island'

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La Jolla lab explores ways to make immune system better at killing cancer

New study of 'immune memory' and T-cells has the goal of coming up with the next wave of immunotherapy, UCSD researcher says

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Plans taking shape to replace grass in La Jolla’s Scripps Park

Local volunteers urge donations to help start the project at the beginning of 2025

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High School Sports Roundup: Bishop’s football stays hot; La Jolla High and Country Day fall

Boys water polo and girls field hockey also reach the end of the regular season this week

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La Jolla couple ensnared in immigration morass caused by administrative error

Church leader and Town Council member Obed Brefo and his wife, Elena, face being unable to work legally or travel from and to the U.S. if needed

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Let Inga Tell You: Your tax dollars at work: a Halloween horror of a different sort

We have two manhole covers on the street on either side of our house. We have a lot of history with them, none of it good

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Bird Rock resident’s ‘dog bar’ treats neighbors’ furry friends

Vikki Oliver keeps the outdoor stand stocked with free goodies and sign-ups for bandanas

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San Diego councilman’s budget memo includes La Jolla projects

Proposals for roadwork, park spaces and more are among Joe LaCava's initial requests for 2025-26 fiscal year

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Muirlands Middle School reverses eight-year trend of declining enrollment

La Jolla Elementary and Torrey Pines Elementary also post promising increases in student population