The proposal to deliver $8 billion in new cash payments to millions of Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic is part of a $100 billion state budget
Many of those most eager for a COVID-19 vaccine have already gotten one
Larry Millete had at least 20 guns, ammunition in his home, according to court documents
She helped established the university as a world-class research center
EPA has started review for 10 infrastructure projects, approved rapid test to measure bacteria levels
University of California delivers update on its systemwide cyberattack
San Diego leaders calling for thorough analysis of shifting money, tasks away from Police Department
San Diego leaders calling for thorough analysis of shifting money, tasks away from Police Department
Council members continue to resist calls to quickly reduce police funding, but want to study longer-term options
Carlsbad company sees unprecedented demand in club and ball market, plus a faster than expected recovery for apparel and Topgolf
The U.S. is expanding use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12
After a major slowdown in rent prices during COVID-19, the market was showing growth to start 2021
A review by the Union-Tribune showed that San Diego County’s largest law enforcement agencies appear to be in compliance and have implemented policies mandating officers intercede when a fellow officer is using excessive force
Andres is the earliest tropical storm to ever form in the eastern Pacific Ocean, forecasters say
State and national politics
President Biden benefited from high turnout among voters of color and support from college-educated white voters in his 2020 election win, study says.
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy
The legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election is being tested at the aging Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, which once played host to NBA games, roller derby and wrestling matches
Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy has publicly endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik for the post of No. 3 leader
Tuesday, May 11
San Diego News Fix
A new policy from the San Diego County BOS will make it easier for tribes to expand their reservations. Lauren J. Mapp has more.
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A deadly wreck of a boat off Point Loma shows how decades of heightened border enforcement and recent pandemic policies have driven migrants to riskier crossings
The narco tunnel has ventilation, lighting and rails, but does not have an exit in the United States
Authorities say Paul Torres Jimenez De La Cuesta worked full-time or as a substitute at 12 schools in San Diego County and Tijuana
Many passengers identified Antonio Hurtado in a photo lineup as the person who piloted the vessel, according to court records
Antonio Hurtado is accused of piloting the boat that crashed near Point Loma Sunday, killing 3
MAKE Projects provides hands-on job experience to immigrants with limited language and education skills
Border Patrol data indicate area smuggling attempts off San Diego rose 58 percent between fiscal years 2019 and 2020
The move comes after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in replacing the record-low ceiling of 15,000 set by former President Donald Trump
The Biden administration says four families separated at the Mexico border under former President Trump will be reunited in the U.S. this week.
New collaboration between the long-time San Diego restaurant and the celebrity chef introduces three new tacos to the Rubio’s menu.
San Diego rock band celebrates the 20th anniversary of “Satellite” with a three-day livestream event
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Helmed by chef William Eick, the chicken karaage takeaway pop-up is operating out of a front window of the future home of Matsu Restaurant
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