Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it’s more about memorization
Spellers Shrey Parikh and Sarv Dharavane represent opposing strategies: rote memorization or mastering language roots.
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‘We’re here, we’re human’: Thousands celebrate together at San Diego Pride Parade
Elaborate floats blasted music down University and Sixth avenues, with participants walking and holding signs in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Congress moves to raise retirement age for Capitol Police as threats against lawmakers mount
Raising the age could help the Capitol Police force stem its personnel shortages, which Chief Michael Sullivan told Congress earlier this year “span all operational units.”
Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo
Cuba’s foreign minister says talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill despite the island recently approving a series of free-market reforms.
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
It’s the 12th test flight of the rocket that Elon Musk is building to get people to Mars one day.
For years these sites hosted well-known San Diego businesses. Now they’ll be home to high-rise housing.
City officials say the trend is spurred by aggressive zoning changes from recent updates to their neighborhood-by-neighborhood growth plans.
Hurricane Genevieve likely to send 8 to 11 foot waves to San Diego County beaches
Hurricane Genevieve could send 8 to 11 foot waves to San Diego County beaches this week.
62-year-old man found injured in Point Loma had been shot, police say
The man was identified as San Diego resident Darrell Cogdill.
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
Experts say there likely cases that haven’t been diagnosed or reported.
US is ready to help end the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is ready to help end the Russia Ukraine war but says there is no quick deal.