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.
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Q&A: Meet Al Muratsuchi, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
Al Muratsuchi, 61, is a Democratic state Assembly member who recently chaired the chamber’s education committee.
Maritime Museum of San Diego plans to close HMS Surprise, a tall ship used in multiple movies
The HMS Surprise, a replica of a 24-gun British frigate, is famous for featuring in “Master and Commander.”
Supreme Court justices to testify before Congress on increasing security funding in rare appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are set to appear before Congress to seek increased security funding.
Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
The women, correctional officers at a Louisiana federal prison, have a pending complaint against the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Navy prepares to decommission San Diego-based submarine USS Alexandria
Navy close to decommissioning San Diego-based submarine USS Alexandria.
Carlsbad adds wildfire prevention, road extension to city budget for 2026-27
Final spending plan for upcoming fiscal year approved unanimously by City Council
Trump’s envoy greeted by protests in Venice on latest stop of super yacht diplomacy tour
U.S. ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s arrival in Venice aboard his luxury yacht was greeted by protests over an unwelcome display of American wealth and influence.
Pet of the week: A Chihuahua Mix would like to be someone’s favorite couch potato
Chulo, an 8-year-old Chihuahua Mix is waiting to be adopted at the San Diego Humane Society
Time to rage in the cage at the White House. UFC the main event at Trump’s 80th birthday bash
The true star of the $60 million-plus show is the unprecedented setting where a cage was constructed on the traditional site of the Easter egg roll every spring