Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
Maryland lawmakers are considering a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional House seat by 2028.
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Costco moves closer to taking over former Sears building in Escondido
The retail giant will take over the former home of Sears at the North County Mall off Interstate 15.
County wholesale water rate to rise 3% in January, lowest hike in many years
The lower hike means less pressure on local water agencies to raise rates on residents, businesses. New water-sharing deals played a key role
Socialist challenges conservative incumbent Mayor Bill Wells in El Cajon, three vie for open council seat
Alexander Kraft, is challenging longtime Mayor Bill Wells, while three candidates compete for the open District One council seat left by Councilmember Gary Kendrick’s retirement.
Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor’s race
Early in-person voting begins in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor. Candidates are Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes & David Crowley.
FACT FOCUS: Trump falsely accuses Maryland of sending ‘illegal’ mail-in ballots to voters
A recent vendor error made it necessary to send replacement ballots to some voters ahead of Maryland’s 2026 gubernatorial primary in June.
Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia
The French Navy, with UK support, has intercepted another Russia-linked oil tanker under international sanctions, Emmanuel Macron says.
Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation for viral pranks at Arizona businesses
Police in Tempe say he and others went into businesses posing as workers, entered employee-only areas and refused to leave when asked to do so.
National Code Talker Day brings 101-year-old veteran to Phoenix
Navajo Code Talkers are being honored in a longstanding national day of recognition.
He saw so much single-use, soft plastic lying around, this nonprofit founder wanted to clean it up
Matthew Clough is the founder and executive director of Plastic Beach, a San Diego nonprofit providing collection and recycling services to businesses and residents