Healthcare

A rendering of the new San Diego County Public Health Lab under construction in Kearny Mesa.

City

New San Diego County Public Health Lab set to open in spring 2025

The $93.3 million facility is under construction at the County Operations Center on Overland Avenue in Kearny Mesa.

January 17, 2024 05:22 PM

Monica Garske

SD Eli Lilly and Company Gateway Labs coming to San Diego

Startups

A boost for biotech: Lilly to open Gateway Labs in San Diego’s UTC area in 2024

The labs at 4796 Executive Dr. will be designed to serve as an accelerator space for local, early-stage biotech entrepreneurs and companies — of which San Diego has plenty.

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Nonprofits

Local efforts to support Maui relief

Assist the island and its residents with its recovery through local events and relief efforts.

August 15, 2023

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SD Rady Children's Hospital expansion rendering

Healthcare

New 7-story ICU and Emergency Services Pavilion planned for Rady Children’s Hospital

The building is slated to open in 2027 with 140 ICU beds and 84 ER treatment rooms.

June 27, 2023

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woman smiling with clear teeth aligner in her hand

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A bracket with the text "Pizza Bracket" and two grids with space for four nominees.

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Players for the San Diego Mojo women's professional volleyball team are playing on a court. They're wearing navy blue uniforms, and some have their hands in the air.

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Bai Yun — a giant panda in the San Diego Zoo in 2019.

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