CDC’s new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
The CDC has several programs, like on for Alzheimer’s, funded by Congress that lack staff to operate them, also known as zombie programs.
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Bracing for a ‘super El Niño,’ San Diego plans aggressive storm channel clearing, public awareness campaign
The city plans to clear 20 miles of storm channels in a year — its most in recent memory — and is urging residents to consider flood insurance.
Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East
A ship was hit by a projectile while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting ongoing danger in the waterway amid the Iran war.
Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial postponed indefinitely amid double jeopardy fight
Judge Gregory Carro issued an order Monday canceling the Sept. 8 trial and giving the Manhattan District Attorney’s office until Oct. 9 to respond.
Arson arrest made in Sorrento fire that charred more than 130 acres
The fire burned 138 acres in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve Sunday.
El Cajon leaders considering acquisition of Kaiser’s vacant hospital lot
Citing longtime delays, officials are mulling their legal options to force progress on Kaiser Permanente’s vacant 25-acre site long planned for a regional hospital.
Woman killed, man injured in car-to-car shooting in Chula Vista
Police said a couple in a vehicle were hit by multiple gunshots after another vehicle pulled up and fired at the car in Chula Vista Sunday night. A 28-year-old woman was killed and a 36-year-old man was wounded.
Fire progress stopped, evacuations lifted following fast-moving Campo fire
The fire started off Church Road and burned 132 acres on Monday, Cal Fire said.
Man who groped women on Carlsbad trail sentenced to jail
The 22-year-old Oceanside man would touch women on the behind as he rode past on his e-bike in the Calavera Preserve, police say.
ICA San Diego lays off nearly half its staff due to financial pressures
The cutbacks at ICA San Diego over the past three weeks reflect an industrywide trend as museums struggle to survive declines in grants, donations and visitorship.