US Treasury Department ends contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
The contractor was sentenced to five years in prison in 2024.
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US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high
It brings thousands of additional service members to the region.
He left the US for an internship. Trump’s travel ban made it impossible to return
Arrivals of new international students to the U.S. plunged last fall.
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ to be promoted posthumously
They were University of Hawaii students and cadets in the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
A ferry carrying more than 350 people sinks off the Philippines, killing at least 18
Rescuers saved at least 316 passengers and crew members.
Israel recovers remains of the last hostage in Gaza. Ceasefire moves into tricky new phase
Hamas says it now has committed to all terms of the ceasefire's first phase.
Santee taking aim at e-bike safety, focusing on students
Schools are increasing public awareness of new ordinance banning e-bikes for children under the age...
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors’ grandchildren tell the stories they heard
Local resident Jordan Engle tells the story of his grandmother, Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a...
Encinitas to explore new limits on late-night business hours
Proposal requested by 7-11 franchise owner and put forward by Councilmember O’Hara could establish a...
Task force prepares for San Diego County’s annual homeless count
Numbers were down in 2025 for the first time in three years, local statistics show
Investigators will detail causes of the midair collision over Washington, DC, and recommend changes
The D.C. plane crash was the first in a number of high-profile crashes and close...
Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says
Talks between envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the United States in recent days in Abu...
Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 18 deaths reported
The colossal storm halted air and road traffic in many areas and sent temperatures plunging.
A federal judge hears arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
The case could have implications for other states facing similar operations.
Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says
There was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard.
European Union opens investigation into Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes
The scrutiny from Brussels comes after Grok sparked backlash by using AI to undress people,...
Mayor says Lemon Grove to consider emergency plan to protect residential renters
City will consider emergency ordinance as local renters allege a new property owner is bending...
Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after crash in East Village
One person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
County flags to be lowered in recognition of ICE-related deaths in Minnesota
Chair Terra Lawson-Remer on Sunday directed all county and U.S. flags to be lowered to...
San Diego warship arrives in Cambodia during rare visit by U.S. Navy
The San Diego-based littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati arrived in Cambodia on Saturday for a...
Give it a chance and you might love abstract art, too
Artist Katie Ruiz is curator of “Non-Objective Lessons,” Space 4 Art’s abstract art exhibition on...
In milestone move, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner returns to pre-pandemic service levels, with plans to expand
The San Diego to Los Angeles route launches a 13th roundtrip as Amtrak moves toward...
The region’s three sewage recycling systems, prompted by drought, will soon go online
While it may seem odd that San Diego County will quickly go from having no...
Officials believe San Diego is well positioned as cities compete for dwindling state homeless dollars
Gov. Newsom says cities and counties must adopt strong encampment policies and show they are...
What do Palm Springs and Escondido have in common? After Prop. 50, they’re battlegrounds for Democrats taking on Issa
California's mid-cycle redistricting has split the 48th Congressional District between San Diego and Riverside counties,...
Michael Smolens: San Diego life science industry still faces ‘headwinds,’ despite reversal of Trump cuts
Biocom CEO says congressional budget action is "encouraging" but great uncertainty still exists in the...
Fast Lane at San Ysidro, Otay Mesa border crossings will soon open to cross-border workers
Eligible Baja California residents who work in the U.S. will be able to enroll in...
Feds move on after $1.1M pilot program to clean Tijuana River washed away
Nanobubble technology showed promise reducing bacteria, but struggled with trash, operational challenges
Encinitas D Street beach access reopens, Grandview to close
The repair work on Grandview is estimated to cost $900,000.
Camp Pendleton Marines hustling to add tiny, lethal drones to their warfighting repertoire
Some of the training is being done in the back country of Camp Pendleton, which...
Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated
The man was identified by his parents as Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse.
Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated
Walz said in a social media post that he had been in contact with the...
California homebuying drops to 2nd-lowest level in 21 years
Statewide, 23,317 homes sold, down 8% over 12 months and 30% below average.
Her art saved her and she’s using it to encourage pride in Chicano culture and history
Maira Meza is an artist, muralist, instructor who runs Arte Hasta La Muerte, and illustrator...
New lawsuit filing details how warning signs were missed before San Diego jail killing
Before he killed Brandon Yates, Alvin Ruis reported hearing voices and begged to be put...
Activists arrested after barricading in offices of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria
The group of six said they were concerned about any interactions between police and immigration...
Prosecutors allege gang members tried to kill Indiana judge to derail domestic abuse trial
Five people were charged in the shooting of county Judge Steven Meyer and his wife.
Judge rules US Justice Department filed a lawsuit over Georgia voter data in the wrong city
The Justice Department has filed similar lawsuits to collect detailed voting data.
California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast
The lawsuit escalates a fight over the president’s efforts to boost U.S. fossil fuel production.
Sharp nurses ratify four-year contract as Kaiser prepares to strike
Just as Sharp resolves its nursing contract, Kaiser nurses are set to launch an open-ended...
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters
Teens will not be able to access AI characters “until the updated experience is ready.”
Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show
The outbreak has sickened 51 babies in 19 states and led to a nationwide recall.
Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias
Two women had presented a complaint to the Spanish court earlier this month.
Vance touts the Trump administration’s record against abortion at a Washington rally
From the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV sent a message of support to participants in the...
Private guard called 911 in ICE detainee homicide, saying man ‘kept going’ after suicide attempt
A county medical examiner ruled earlier this week that the death was a homicide.
Texas Black man exonerated nearly 70 years after execution in case marked by racial bias
An extensive review of Walker’s case found multiple problems with his conviction.
Massive sewage spill flowing into Potomac River upstream from Washington
The spill is turning part of the river gray upriver of Washington, D.C.
US carries out first known strike on alleged drug boat since Maduro’s capture
U.S. Southern Command said the strike killed two people and left one survivor.
FACT FOCUS: As cold hits, Trump asks, where’s global warming? Scientists say it’s still here
The president Friday questioned how the world can be warming when it is so cold.
Minnesota activist releases video of arrest after manipulated White House version
The video was shot by civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong's husband.
Former San Diego police officer sentenced in fraudulent appropriations case
Curtis Doll took around $4,000 from the police department's School Safety Patrol Program to pay...
Man pleads guilty in attempted kidnappings of young girls at Mission Valley mall
Rene Arturo Lujan, 43, admitted to grabbing two girls just days apart in 2024 at...
Hunter S. Thompson’s death confirmed as suicide, Colorado investigators say
Colorado Bureau of Investigation reviewed Thompson’s death at request of the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Global Entry and SENTRI interviews now offered to eligible travelers entering the U.S. via CBX
Final appointments can be hard to come by, so the Enrollment on Arrival program makes...
Man pleads not guilty to murder in shooting deaths of couple in Grant Hill
The suspect's girlfriend pleaded not guilty to being an accessory in the deaths of Ruben...
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Chula Vista
The collision happened just before 6 p.m. on Moss Street west of Broadway Thursday.
New York school violated civil rights law by changing name from ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds,’ US says
The government now says the state mandate against Native American mascots violates federal law.
Italian expert’s manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games
With climate change affecting winter sports, snowmaking has become essential.
What to know about the deal to keep TikTok in US
The algorithm powering the U.S. backend will be retrained on U.S. user data.
Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park
Outraged critics are accusing President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history.”
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up.
Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Friday's talks are the latest aiming to end Russia’s nearly four-year full-scale invasion.
Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE’s sweeping enforcement action in Maine
Mills and Collins could face each other in a high profile Senate race this year.
Icebreakers, the key tech to unlock Greenland, are only made by either US allies or adversaries
The U.S. has only three, with one barely functional.
La Mesa police arrest teen suspected of shooting cannabis delivery driver during robbery
Police said the suspected gunman shot driver without warning on Jan. 5.
Illinois surgeon charged in Ohio couple’s killings is due in court
Michael David McKee faces charges of aggravated murder and aggravated burglary.
Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at LA homeless encampment, medical examiner says
The medical examiner said he died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds.”
What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Your apps might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough.
In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception
The court has signaled for months that it sees the Fed in a different light.
Too much? 17% of California homes are owned by investors
California has 1.3 million of investor-owned homes, No. 2 among the states and 8% of...
More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
More than 1,000 flights were delayed or canceled Friday, with more expected Saturday.
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Wedding was previously convicted in the U.S. of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
Immigrants often don’t open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers
Law enforcement experts warn if more agents barge into homes, everyone could be put at...
Wall Street drifts as Intel tumbles and gold’s price rises to another record
Intel tugged on the market after its forecast for profit in early 2026 fell short...
Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat
Officials across the eastern U.S. are concerned about freezing rain affecting power systems.
Luigi Mangione’s trial starts Sept. 8, judge says. What’s next depends if it’s still a capital case
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to federal and state murder charges.
Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
Trump's Davos trip overshadowed discussions on AI and renewable energy at the World Economic Forum.
Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now
The ruling extends by two weeks an earlier one ordering money to continue to flow.
UK’s Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as ‘insulting’ and ‘appalling’
Trump provoked outrage and distress among many in the United Kingdom on Friday.
Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption
But troubles loom such as worrying levels of government debt and inequality.
Michael Smolens: Balboa Park parking fees are just the latest outrage. Will it last?
San Diego needs revenue to make up for past underfunding, but residents are getting pelted...
Poll shows 80% of San Diegans want parking fees in Balboa Park eliminated or reduced
Nearly 70% say the new fees will make them visit the park less often. But...
Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures
Organizers say more than 700 businesses statewide have closed Friday.
Iranian prosecutor denies Trump’s claim 800 prisoners were spared execution
Activists say Iran’s crackdown has already killed at least 5,032 people.
Kushner’s vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles
Jared Kushner envisions a rebuilt Gaza with high-rises, a coastline that attracts tourists and a...
TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and...
Motorcyclist killed in crash with flatbed big rig in Escondido
The crash happened about 10:40 a.m. on Meyers Avenue and Barham Drive in western Escondido,...
La Jolla couple facing criminal charges, SEC suit over alleged $100 million pump-and-dump scheme
Brett and Deborah Rosen, through RB Capital Partners, allegedly ran complicated pump-and-dump scheme involving penny-stock...
South County teachers union approves strike after impasse in bargaining
The strike vote follows 20 months of negotiations, which have resulted in an impasse between...
Indiana man, 71, arrested in connection with 1975 slaying of San Diego waiter
Edmond LaFave was found beaten and stabbed in his North Park home.
FAA is making the rules imposed after an airliner collided with an Army helicopter permanent
By JOSH FUNK The temporary rules imposed after last year’s collision of an airliner and...
Names of four victims killed in recent San Diego County crashes released
The fatalities occurred near Camp Pendleton and in El Cajon and Poway.