Diesel prices in San Diego back over $7 per gallon
The conflict in Iran and the war between Russia and Ukraine keep squeezing fuel supplies.
August 2026
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Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership
In a memo to staff, he cited differences with the direction of the Pentagon’s leadership.
Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13
A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms.
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Canada has dodged President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs — at least for now.
Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom
At times, he sounded almost like a construction manager, singing the praises of granite over asphalt in painstaking detail.
Escondido council takes initial steps toward a new park at Heritage Garden
The plan by a non-profit could include a playground, food and beverage kiosk. Some residents worry about the impact on local business.
An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again
Normally quiet, the bond market can occasionally send warning signals loud enough to hit stock markets worldwide and even grab the attention of U.S. presidents and other world leaders.
Inmate from San Diego County suspected in prison killing
Joseph L. Rountree, 43, housed at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran, is suspected of killing Carl J. Anderson Jr.
What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights
Eclipses may be wondrous, but nothing beats seeing the northern and southern lights from space. That’s the word from a pair of NASA astronauts living aboard the International Space Station for the past six months.
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Maryland’s Wes Moore is the only Black governor and seeks reelection. Eight Black major party gubernatorial nominees are up for election.