San Diego Unified board approves agreement to avoid non-teaching layoffs
The district had previously predicted layoffs of around 70 non-teaching staff
May 2026
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NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpit
The Federal Aviation Administration receives reports of smoke in the cockpit almost daily, but the NTSB said the agency still doesn’t require airlines to conduct realistic smoke-in-cockpit simulations.
Gloria budget revisions reverse cut to December Nights, shrink cuts to libraries, rec centers
San Diego mayor says new revenue for his budget restorations comes from rising hotel tax revenue, taking $4.3M from city golf courses
Trump’s reflecting pool rehab jumps in cost as White House ballroom price tag sparks debate
The costly Reflecting Pool project is getting attention as congressional Republicans seek to add $1 billion for Trump’s sprawling White House ballroom.
Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline
Only five states plus the District of Columbia had meaningful growth in reading test scores from 2022 to 2025.
San Diego State University breaks ground on affordable housing in Mission Valley
The 126-unit Addison complex is being build at the school’s Mission Valley campus and will house many faculty and staff.
Brazil’s beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration
Unlike payment apps run by private banks, however, PIX is governed Brazil’s Central Bank.
Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips
Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Yet the number of GOP senators voting against the war grew in the roll call Wednesday.
FDA chief’s resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation’s health department
Dr. Marty Makary’s resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
From ‘The Hills’ villain to LA mayoral contender: Spencer Pratt’s viral video-fueled campaign
“The Hills” reality television show villain Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles, positioning himself as a savior and promising to tackle the city’s disorder and dysfunction.