Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary
Dana Williamson entered the plea in court in Sacramento.
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US military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and struck radar sites after threats to regional maritime traffic.
Deep in the San Diego County desert, new research has this town at loggerheads on what to do about water
Borrego Springs runs on groundwater, which pumping has caused to drop precipitously. Now locals can’t agree on whether it’s putting a forest ecosystem in peril.
Brush fire burns with critical rate of spread, forces evacuations in Campo
The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon near on Tusil Road on the Campo Reservation, just north of Interstate 8
Volunteers attack invasive weeds as 9-day San Diego River Days ends
About 1,000 volunteers participated in dozens of events over nine days along several stretches of the 52-mile San Diego river, according to the San Diego River Park Foundation
Pentagon reviews are blocking wind farms, putting jobs at risk, lawsuit says
Renewable energy groups sue the Pentagon, alleging that frozen national security reviews threaten billions in wind farm investments and jobs.
Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
The Education Department is offloading civil rights enforcement and special education, concerning families of children with disabilities.
A Reason to Survive (ARTS) names Marisol Alvarado as new executive director
A Reason to Survive (ARTS) names Marisol Alvarado as executive director. The Chula Vista resident will lead the National City nonprofit focused on empowering youth through the arts.
Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims
U.S. Attorney dismissed charges against activists who protested the Trump’s immigration crackdown, citing “upsetting” grand jury misconduct.
Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
An advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans.