Judge releases a Palestinian student activist who was arrested at his citizenship interview
The legal permanent resident for 10 years was arrested by ICE agents on April 14.
News
US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact
An inflation gauge cooled last month in a sign that prices were steadily easing ahead...
Pakistan says it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will attack within days
Soldiers from both sides have exchanged gunfire along borders.
The US government has a new policy for terminating international students’ legal status
Details emerged in lawsuits filed by some of the students who suddenly had their status...
FACT FOCUS: Trump touts his accomplishments at 100 days but at times falls short on the facts
He made a number of false and misleading statements, including false claims about gas and...
Mental health services lacking in immigration detention centers, state report finds
Report alleges insufficient staffing for medical and mental health services at the facility in Otay...
Antisemitic incidents on the rise in San Diego County, audit shows
There were 139 reported antisemitic incidents in 2024, according to the Anti-Defamation League of San...
An ugly dead fish missing one eyeball is drawing crowds at La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium
Scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography were able to preserve an 11-foot, 2-inch oarfish...
Judge skeptical of Trump administration argument that federal courts can’t review border declaration
The judge asked for more written arguments on specific legal questions before making his ruling.
Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities
She is set to appear in court for arraignment May 15.
GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risks
The recall covers certain Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs.
Trump administration tells Congress it plans to label Haitian gangs as foreign terror organizations
The State Department had similarly labeled eight Latin American crime organizations.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million for pro-democracy Radio Free Europe
The judge found that the administration could not unilaterally revoke funding approved by by Congress.
First accuser takes the witness stand at Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial
The first of three accusers involved in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has taken the witness...
House GOP wants to pump billions into Trump’s deportations and detentions as part of tax bill
The U.S. under the legislation would impose a $1,000 fee on migrants seeking asylum —...
Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and ‘revenge porn,’ passes. What is it?
Congress approved legislation to enact stricter penalties for distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery.
Black female WWII unit, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional honor
The unit was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during World War II.
Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff
Trump has moved to fire many Biden appointees across government — including ostensibly apolitical roles.
AmeriCorps cuts prompt two dozen states led by Democrats to sue Trump administration
AmeriCorps is the 30-year-old federal agency for volunteer service.
Ex-officer says he regrets his failure to stop the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Three defendants have pleaded not guilty to state charges including second-degree murder.
Washington lawmakers pass rent-control bill, approve unemployment for striking workers
The rent stabilization bill would be among the first in the nation.
Police investigating shooting at Mission Bay public restrooms
One person was injured in the shooting on Vacation Isle Tuesday
Kraft Heinz lowers sales outlook for the year, weighed down by consumer uncertainty and tariffs
Kraft Heinz acknowledged that it’s in a tough spot.
Air Pollution Control District still has purifiers for those affected by cross-border sewage odors
The district has received more than 4,000 applications and has distributed about 2,500 air purifiers
PHOTOS: Documenting the fall of Saigon in photos
Saigon fell on April 30, 1975, ending the Vietnam War.
Harvard pledges reforms following internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab bias
President Alan Garber said Harvard made “necessary changes and essential progress” but promised further action.
US judge bars Border Patrol from some warrantless arrests of suspected undocumented residents
The ruling only applies to people within the court’s Eastern District of California.
Iraq detains Islamic State suspect accused of helping to incite New Orleans truck-ramming attack
The officials did not release the name of the suspect, who is an Iraqi citizen.
Starbucks’ new drive-thru in Texas is the coffee giant’s first 3D printed store in the US
Starbucks is one of the few big retailers tinkering with 3D printing for commercial construction.
Coronado man dies after being struck by suspected DUI driver
Robert Spittler, 44, died after his vehicle was struck in downtown San Diego Saturday
Senate confirms former Sen. David Perdue as Trump’s US ambassador to China amid tariff showdown
Perdue will arrive in a China that is increasingly challenging U.S. global dominance.
Coca-Cola reports better-than-expected quarterly profit, says it can manage through tariffs
Coke and other beverage makers are facing a 25% tariff on aluminum used for cans.
Hegseth boasts about ending ‘woke’ program on women and security that Trump had signed into law
The program Hegseth just tried to break was signed into law by Trump.
Sheriff’s deputies and dispatcher save missing child found running on Santee freeway
The trio worked together to find and pull the boy back from oncoming traffic
GM posts strong Q1 results, but will reassess expectations for 2025 due to auto tariffs
GM said its initial full-year financial forecast doesn’t contemplate the potential impact of tariffs.
Research: Delta-8 less potent but has similar misuse potential as cannabis when orally ingested
Research found the hemp-derived Delta-8 THC to be less potent than Delta-9.
When Vietnamese refugees made their new homes in America, they built Little Saigon communities across the country
Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the enclaves offer community to people who had...
Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms
The autopsy released Tuesday said she died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
Same candidate, two parties. A Wisconsin lawsuit aims to bring back fusion voting
Fusion voting means a candidate could appear on the ballot with multiple parties.
For some Americans, the end of the Vietnam War after Saigon fell 50 years ago is still deeply felt
The Vietnam War still shapes the lives of Americans today.
Appeals court pauses Tufts student’s transfer to Vermont in immigration detention case
Rumeysa Ozturk has been detained for five weeks.
Asian American veterans share emotional stories 50 years after Vietnam War
Many say they found camaraderie with their brothers-in-arms and are proud of their service.
The next pope will inherit Pope Francis’ mixed legacy with Indigenous people
Some found Francis to be a reconciling figure, others a disappointment.
Liberals won the election in Canada. Here’s what to know and what comes next
Mark Carney remains PM and will form a new government with a new cabinet.
Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential move
Speculation of such a move drew fiery comments from Trump's White House.
If Trump abandons Ukraine, can Europe help Kyiv fight on? The clock is ticking to answer that
Ukraine’s European allies view the war as fundamental to the continent’s security.
Ukraine says Russia hits civilians again as Kyiv derides Putin’s 3-day truce offer
Russia struck civilian areas of Ukraine with drones in another deadly nighttime attack.
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
The last three popes were chosen within days.
Decision looming for Trump administration on first PFAS drinking water limits
The EPA has said PFAS increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
Trump signed executive orders to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto...
US job openings fall to 7.2 million in March, the lowest level since September
Still, openings remain high by historical standards.
US consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worries
Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month.
Trump’s team has disrupted some $430 billion in federal funds, top Democrats say
Federal funds to help disease research to Head Start for children to disaster aid have...
‘Nowhere to turn’: Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperate
Small business owners who depend on imports from China have become increasingly desperate.
Can public money flow to Catholic charter school? The Supreme Court will decide
The Catholic Church in Oklahoma wants taxpayers to pay for an online charter school that...
Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” is withdrawing...
State money for zero-emission school buses heads to 12 districts in San Diego County
$500 million in awards will be distributed across the state; San Diego Unified School District...
At 77, she’s as fit as a 25-year-old. What her body tells us about aging.
Researchers are studying runner Jeannie Rice, who has “outstanding” fitness, to learn how we can...
Numbers that matter from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term
A look at some telling numbers from the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's...
Why taking a vacation is good for you
Data shows that getting away can boost your health, happiness and love life
All the News That’s Fit: Surgery timing, bird flu in cats, and thick thighs
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Massage can help after a workout, but not for the reason you think
Studies find little physiological benefit, but pleasure and relaxation count, too
Power returns to Spain and Portugal. The outage’s cause remains a mystery
Questions remained about what caused one of Europe’s most severe blackouts.
Layoffs, closures and gaps in oversight expected after hundreds of DOJ grants are canceled
More than 350 grants initially worth more than $800 million were ended midstream.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule narrowly in case over FBI raid on wrong Georgia home
The government says they can’t be sued over what amounted to an honest mistake.
San Diego’s grand plan to revamp Mission Bay stalls over impasse with Coastal Commission
Seven months ago, the state agency asked for more details. The city is still preparing...
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down
In addition to risking indigestion, you're more likely to overeat because the fullness trigger hasn't...
Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump’s trade war
Uncertainty is high about how profits will fare the rest of the year amid Trump’s...
Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances
Trump attacked polling and news coverage not favorable to him at a rally in Michigan.
Bob Filner, former mayor and lawmaker accused of harassment, dies at 82, leaving complicated legacy
The 10-term congressman became a rare Democrat elected mayor of San Diego in 2012. He...
Chula Vista man arrested in connection with 1976 slaying in Logan Heights
Leo Marquina, 68, was found stabbed to death in his Logan Heights home
Pursuit from Orange County ends in driver suicide at San Diego border
CHP officers initially tried to pull the driver over for speeding in San Clemente
$600M overhaul might not be enough to save Navy cruiser that now calls San Diego home
The USS Cape St. George is part of a troubled cruiser modernization program that GAO...
Developer proposing zero-emission, truck-charging hub in National City to host community meeting
Skycharger proposes to build an electric-truck charging station with charging ports for 70 medium- to...
Missing East County woman found dead in Harbison Canyon
No foul play was suspected in the death of Michelle Moden, 53, but the investigation...
Trump administration launches race-based discrimination investigations against Harvard Law Review
The investigations come as the university fights a federal freeze on $2.2 billion in grants.
Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely
A disability-rights case at the Supreme Court grew unusually heated Monday.
Judge orders involuntary medication of conspiracy theorist charged with killing kids in Rosarito
Matthew Coleman immediately appealed, and the order has been paused for now
Mexico and US reach deal on Rio Grande water sharing
Under the 1944 treaty, Mexico must deliver 1,750,000 acre-feet of water every five years.
Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX’s Starlinks
Amazon’s first batch of internet satellites rocketed toward orbit Monday.
The Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.’s final days suffers a devastating fire
Clayborn Temple was the organizing point for Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign in 1968.
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
Cardinal Angelo Becciu was once an influential Vatican chief of staff and leading papal contender.
Passenger trains suspended for work on tracks at San Clemente
Beach replenishment, revetment repairs and wall construction could take up to 6 weeks
FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots
Trump appointees directed FDA scientists to pause their decision to grant Novavax full approval.
Carlsbad man who messaged with Wisconsin school shooter barred from gun ownership
The order against Alexander Paffendorf, granted Monday, is slated to last 3 years
Things to know about the US coal industry and proposed changes under the Trump administration
Trump issued executive orders this month to allow mining on federal land.
The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer
Most gasoline sold across the U.S. is blended with 10% ethanol, but 15% blends are...
White House focuses on border crackdown as it marks 100 days for Trump’s second term
Tuesday will be Trump’s 100th day in office.
San Diego’s USS Carl Vinson successfully curbing Houthi attacks in Red Sea, U.S. says
The carrier is operating with the carrier USS Harry S. Truman to protect commercial and...
Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer’s and prolonged fasting
Hackman appeared to have outlived his wife at home by about a week, possibly unaware...
Big waves, strong rip currents to hit local beaches through Wednesday
The region will experience a sizable spring swell with waves out of the west and...
Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek reelection as cancer returns
The 75-year-old Connolly has served in Congress since 2009.