Every year, more than 23,000 people in the U.S. die from antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The World Health Organization has called them a global pandemic, going so far as to caution that these superbugs pose an enormous threat to our well-being. Leave it to San Diego to find the solution. Forge Therapeutics...
Continue ReadingFeatured as one of National Geographic’s World’s Smartest Cities, San Diego shines in more ways than one. Besides its breathtaking scenery, rich history, and diverse culture, this documentary also shares why San Diego is so unique – showcasing its biotech industry, military technology, local craft breweries, and much more. Here...
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that San Diego has a higher cost of living than many other regions in the country. Transplants and natives alike call it our “sunshine tax.” And while we do have amazing weather year-round, not to mention insanely good food and beer, vibrant urban and beach scenes,...
Continue ReadingMeet Madelaine Daianu, Senior Data Science Manager at Intuit. After spending most of her life in Romania, she always dreamed of moving to warm California. After obtaining her Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from UCLA, she wanted to stay in CA to lay her roots. Though she had multiple...
Continue ReadingMeet Carrier Sawyer, Manager of Inclusion and Diversity at Qualcomm. She moved here from the Midwest, so that she could play beach volleyball all year while advancing her tech career. With an extensive background in user experience, Carrie now she works to ensure that all voices are represented in the...
Continue ReadingA lot of really cool stuff happened in San Diego this year. Life-changing stuff, in fact. Whether you got your dream job, nailed that big presentation, discovered a scientific breakthrough, started a company or bought a new home in 2017 – we want to hear about it! We’ve partnered with...
Continue ReadingAs a NorCal native, I had always thrown San Diego into the general mix of the ‘SoCal vibe’ – sandy beaches, perfect weather and some pretty great Mexican food. While I’ve found all of these things to be true as a San Diego newbie, I’ve also discovered that this place has a lot more to offer than a chill vibe.
Continue ReadingNew to San Diego and looking to get acclimated asap? Don’t worry, we got you. Like any big city, San Diego has its quirks. You’ve probably asked yourself, “why do people here say “the” before freeway names?” and “Why is PB and OB abbreviated, but not Mission Beach?” Another insider...
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