San Diego City Council tries to put the brakes on robotaxis and autonomous vehicles
One provision seeks to block access to SD International Airport; but current regulations are overseen by statewide authorities.
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Escondido school district makes board appointment in contentious meeting
The appointment comes after concerns around predecessor’s resignation
US watchdog tallies Iran war’s hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more
Monday’s report acknowledges the military’s advanced weapons shortfalls and offers a first public look at the damage to American aircraft, bases and diplomatic outposts in the Middle East.
Trump nominates wife of ‘God Bless the USA’ singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador
Kimberly Greenwood was among a list of nominees the Trump administration sent Monday to the U.S. Senate for confirmation.
Florida Everglades detainees were held in small metal cages, federal report says
The report called it a practice that “does not meet standards for humane treatment.”
San Diego trolley ridership set monthly record in July, surpassing 4 million for first time
The new monthly MTS ridership record continues strong ridership trends since the aftermath of the pandemic.
San Diego pension board rejects policy change that would lower cash-strapped city’s annual payment $30M
The proposal would have increased the system’s unusually conservative estimates of how fast its investments will grow in the future.
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear Maine lobsterman’s challenge to GPS boat tracker requirement
The case could have broad consequences for the American commercial fishing industry.
Protect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returns
Proponents of the Protect College Sports Act are pushing to pass the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks.
States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
Democratic-led states and cities are challenging a federal rule they say gives President Donald Trump’s administration broad discretion to deny green cards to immigrants who use food stamps and other public benefits.