Congressman Ro Khanna calls for ‘full and transparent’ investigation into death of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji
"I am heartbroken by your loss. Given your very serious concerns about foul play, I...
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US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said airlines have a legal obligation to ensure that their schedules...
Trump’s pick for budget director won’t say whether he would release Ukraine aid
He stressed he would follow the law, even as he emphasized Trump’s desire to overturn...
AAPI adults prioritize immigration, but split on mass deportations: poll
They are sharply divided on some of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed actions.
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
The Pentagon’s watchdog, in a highly critical report released Wednesday, faults Austin for the communications...
John Ratcliffe, Trump’s CIA pick, tells senators the agency is ‘not where we’re supposed to be’
Ratcliffe served as director of national intelligence during Trump's first term.
Marco Rubio warns China is America’s ‘biggest threat,’ affirms value of NATO alliance
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is promising to implement Donald Trump’s “America First” vision as secretary...
Mediators tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux
Qatar's prime minister said the deal would go into effect on Sunday. Israel said final...
Firefighters need better weather to fight California’s flames. When will they get relief?
There is hope that better weather over the weekend will give firefighters battling the flames...
Gaza truce gives Israelis and Palestinians hope but may not end their suffering
The ceasefire announced between Israel and Hamas gives hope to families of hostages and war-weary...
Bondi says she won’t play politics as attorney general but doesn’t rule out probes of Trump foes
Democrats pressed her on whether she could maintain the department’s independence from the White House...
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as...
Watch: John Ratcliffe CIA Director confirmation hearing
Watch a replay of the Senate Confirmation hearing of Donald Trump's CIA Director nominee John...
Watch: Marco Rubio Secretary of State confirmation hearing
Watch a replay of Marco Rubio speaking during his confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's Secretary...
Watch: Pam Bondi Attorney General confirmation hearing
Watch as Pam Bondi speaks during her confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's Attorney General.
Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he’s being replaced by him
Trump's return to the White House is reshaping Biden's legacy
FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump
The Biden administration is floating a long-awaited proposal to make cigarettes less addictive
Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, new poll finds
Only about 2 in 10 U.S. adults are “extremely” or “very” confident the Justice Department...
Prebys Foundation making $5.2 million bet on healing value of arts and nature
The organization awarded 59 grants for organizations providing real-world experiences thought to help prevent mental...
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San Diego must overhaul brush management to prevent wildfires, a 2023 audit found. It’s made little progress since.
In the nearly 18 months since the critical audit, San Diego city officials have made...
San Diego’s 7 most dangerous intersections could soon get a safety overhaul. Here’s where they are.
The upgrades are part of the city's 10-year-old Vision Zero campaign, which aims to reduce...
What to know about Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi as she faces questioning on Capitol Hill
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, is set to face questions...
Winds, arsonists complicate fight against LA-area wildfires as crews report progress
With winds picking up again, much of the nation’s second-most populous metropolitan region was still...
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El Cajon considers resolution to support feds with immigration arrests
The city resolution contradicts San Diego County's plan to not assist with federal immigration enforcement...
Federal environmental public health agency to investigate Tijuana River sewer gas impacts
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry will issue its findings in a written...
Man who procured guns, ammo for Sinaloa Cartel sentenced to nearly 20 years
Prosecutors said Keith Rodriguez Padilla obtained powerful guns and ammunition for the Valenzuela trafficking organization
District 1 voters will choose new supervisor in special election this spring
After hearing dozens of public comments, the county Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to call...
Preliminary report released on border agent’s fatal helicopter crash in Potrero
The Dec. 16 crash killed Air and Marine Operations Agent Jeffrey Kanas, a 16-year Customs...
Biden announces 2 new national monuments in California after wildfires scuttled previous event
President Joe Biden designated two sites in California as national monuments that will honor Native...
SEC sues Elon Musk, saying he didn’t disclose Twitter ownership on time before buying it
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued billionaire Elon Musk, saying he failed to...
Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which...
Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs say sex acts are distorted by ‘sexist and puritanical’ prosecution
The defense submission Tuesday was similar to arguments at bail hearings where defense lawyers insisted...
Daily News, NY Times ask NY judge to reject OpenAI, Microsoft challenges to copyright suit
The newspapers allege the tech giants have pilfered millions of their copyrighted news stories without...
Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration
The reception cohosted by Zuckerberg is set for Monday evening, shortly before the inaugural balls.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been taken to detention center after questioning
Yoon Suk Yeol was taken to a detention center after being questioned by law enforcement...
Top DC prosecutor: Trump pardons couldn’t erase impact of Capitol riot convictions
Pardoning rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol four years ago can’t erase the truth about...
New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump’s return to office
New Jersey joins other Democrat-led states, including Massachusetts and California, in stockpiling mifepristone, one of...
Navy names ship after famed San Diego State University alum Don Walsh
Don Walsh — along with Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard — became the first person to descend...
Senior community working to overturn approval of 6-story Oceanside development
Senior community working to overturn approval of 6-story Oceanside development
NEA announces $36.8 million in funding nationwide. 16 San Diego County arts organizations are on the list.
The $305,000 in combined gifts would fund art exhibits, a children's opera, free dance classes,...
How Biden’s domestic policy record stacks up against public perception
Many voters felt he did not adequately deal with high inflation and illegal crossings at...
A possible TikTok ban is just days away. A list of other apps available
If TikTok does get banned, it’s not clear which competitors will benefit the most.
Trump says he will create an ‘External Revenue Service’ agency to collect tariff income
The creation of a new agency requires an act of Congress.
What to know from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
The former combat veteran and TV news show host says he will be a “change...
Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners
The determination could be quickly reversed after Trump takes office.
USDA documented insects and slime at Boar’s Head plants, records show
An outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a Boar's Head plant sickened more than...
Speaker Johnson orders US Capitol flags raised to full height for Trump’s inauguration
Johnson's announcement pauses a 30-day flag-lowering order issued last month by President Joe Biden following...
What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense Secretary pick
About one-third of Americans say they don’t know enough about Hegseth to have an opinion.
Biden is packing up to leave the White House. But what about any classified documents?
The administration has promised a new, more secure protocol to review and separate out classified...
Final chapter of the special counsel’s Jan. 6 case against Trump is now public. Here’s what to know
Smith says his team explored charging Trump with violating the Insurrection Act but believed it...
Federal prosecutors won’t seek charges in deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene
The decision closes the books on a lengthy FBI investigation into the white troopers who...
Will Los Angeles wildfires dent California incomes, No. 1 in US?
California's personal income of $3.4 trillion is No. 1 among the states and 14% of...
Britain’s Princess of Wales says her cancer is in remission
In a statement on social media, the princess offered her heartfelt thanks to those who...
Blinken makes the case for post-war reconstruction, security and governance of Gaza
His speech was interrupted briefly by protesters, who shouted that he was complicit in what...
Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there
It's the second time in two weeks Michelle Obama is not attending a gathering of...
Santa Ana winds will peak Wednesday and be followed by new windstorm Monday
The utility says additional outages are possible as Santa Ana winds continue to blow across...
Southwest pausing some hirings, internships as the airline looks to reduce costs
The company has been under pressure after an investor urged Southwest to improve its performance.
Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in the US
The executive order seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations can be...
Contaminated drinking water is a growing concern for cities facing wildfires
A warmer, drier climate means wildfires are encroaching on cities where damaged water pipes sucked...
Amid heavy criticism, Palomar Health directors delay bylaws revision
Action comes at the urging of multiple state legislators who said proposed changes 'raise serious...
Watch: Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing replay
Watch a replay of the confirmation hearing for Donald Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
US producer prices rose 0.2% last month on higher energy costs
The Labor Department reported that its producer price index rose 0.2% last month from November
A real-life perspective on what it is like to go blind
Author's mother has a disorder that slowly deteriorates vision — but she says a disability...
All the News That’s Fit: Diet drinks, C-sections and head-scratching hygiene
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
How to make exercise a consistent routine in 2025
Specific tactics can help make a resolution more likely to stick.
An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect’s inauguration
Kamala Harris will resume practice after an eight-year hiatus
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For San Diegans across generations, these community gardens offer refuge, passion and ‘wonderful friendships’
For the last few years, the county has funded intergenerational community gardens, bringing together people...
What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Defense secretary nominee will publicly face senators for the first time after weeks of privately...
New wildfire warnings issued and more power is shut off as winds rise in Southern California
The winds are predicted to reach near hurricane-force in some areas.
Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief
Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary is heading into a potentially explosive Senate confirmation hearing.
Special counsel report says Trump would’ve been convicted for Jan. 6 ‘unprecedented criminal effort’
Jack Smith said he believes Trump would have been convicted had he not won the...
Hamas OKs draft agreement of a Gaza ceasefire and the release of some hostages, officials say
Officials say Hamas accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and...
Man with knife shot, killed during confrontation with police in East Village
San Diego police responded to E Street near Park Boulevard around 6:55 p.m. after report...
Tijuana declares emergency ahead of possible mass deportations
Unanimous City Council vote lays ground to prepare for potential influx of arrivals following Trump...
Judge: Teen who killed Oceanside cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prison
Meki Gaono, who fatally ambushed Officer Dan Bessant, sought to retroactively be moved to Juvenile...
Suicides tick up in San Diego County, but 2023 was still better than before the pandemic
Officials said Black girls and young women recently had the highest rates of suicide attempts,...
Election or appointment? Supervisors will decide how to replace Nora Vargas
The special meeting’s agenda lays out potential options: Supervisors can appoint a replacement, call a...
Deer mouse found in East County tests positive for potentially deadly hantavirus
The infected rodent was found earlier this month in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Canada ready to buy more American products to appease Trump’s tariff threat, ambassador says
Trump continues to erroneously cast the U.S. trade deficit with Canada — a natural resource-rich...
IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments. Who is getting them?
The IRS said it’s distributing these payments to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery...
Natural causes cited in death of man in San Diego jail, sheriff’s official says
68-year-old man had chronic medical conditions and had been in medical observation unit, Sheriff's Office...
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to impersonate representatives from relief and government agencies, or with...
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president’s remarks in new report
The criminal charges against Hunter Biden “were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan...
Crews douse brush fire at MCAS Miramar; progress stopped at 12 acres
Fire broke out near Kearny Villa Road and Miramar Way around 2:20 p.m., San Diego...
Amazon is ending its ‘Try Before You Buy’ option for Prime members
In a statement, an Amazon spokesperson cited the program’s limited reach and the growing use...
Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy
The new rule comes as part of a push by Starbucks’ new chairman and CEO,...
Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction
Most of the proceeds from the sale of Infowars, as well as from many of...
Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field
Since the first brain implant about a year ago, Musk said the company has upgraded...
Woman riding motor scooter killed in San Pasqual crash
The crash happened about 5:30 p.m. Sunday near Ysabel Creek Road. The woman died at...
This is what the Homeland Security secretary has to say about his border record
He defended his agency’s work to tamp down border-crossing numbers.
A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols
Republicans and Democrats alike are promoting anti-crime initiatives as a new year of lawmaking gets...
A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols
Republicans and Democrats alike are promoting anti-crime initiatives as a new year of lawmaking gets...