Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden Iran
President Trump meets with his Cabinet at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit. The center could close in the next month or two.
State, city, county dodge budget crises, for now
Eeking by in budget season.Praise in some quarters for state, city, county praise slightly improved budget picture but big problems didn’t go away. Timely revenue bumps, city, state. windfall?tapping reserves (county), not fully funding reserves (city), state rainy-day fund?Belt tightening. How big an increase though. 6% county, city? state?County tax increase… but will that even solve structural problem.City trash… efforts to repeal parking fees. but more fee proposals on the way. Second homes. Padres. force more from corps, fees. low taxes (David). Pension problems. county belt tightening sort of. eliminating jobs, many vacant.Not using pop growth to assess budget increase?Locals, state […]
Police propose entrance gate be installed to curb crime at Oceanside harbor parking lot
Restricted access is needed to control fights, rowdy behavior, police say
More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
Massive wildfires are burning across France and Spain during a heatwave, forcing over 200,000 people to flee their homes as authorities struggle.
Federal agents excavate California rescue after 700 animals vanish
Humboldt County officials are excavating a Fortuna animal rescue after receiving reports of potential large-scale animal cruelty and fraud.
What to know: Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort in Albania
A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania.
What to know about China’s rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns
China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, showcasing its growing deterrence capabilities.
Man pleads guilty to fatally stabbing mother in Clairemont
Jamal Aytes, 32, is slated to be sentenced to 16 years to life in state prison for the stabbing death of 60-year-old Jacqueline Aytes
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after Trump alleged vandalism.