The regional agency that oversees roadside emergency call boxes has come under fire for its use of taxpayer money. But supporters say it provides a valuable service.

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein wants to reconsider whether the United States needs a national repository for spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants.

Published Reports in Mexico allege Diana Gonzalez's estranged husband -- who is charged with murdering her -- is an assassin with the Sinaloa drug cartel.

Tickets to the Aztec game in Anaheim are tough to come by. The team says it is ready to play.

The nation’s education secretary Arne Duncan said too many teenagers can’t get into the military because they are not academically prepared. He joined military officials on Wednesday in San Diego to focus on the problem.

Congress and the State of California are looking at ways to tax online sales. Amazon.com pays no sales tax in California. The brick and mortar stores do.

A new study found a medication used to treat people with Type 2 diabetes can actually prevent those at risk from getting the disease. The research was conducted in San Diego and in seven other cities nationwide.

A Coast Guard petty officer will spend three months in the brig for his role in piloting a boat involved in a collision in San Diego Bay that killed an 8-year-old boy.

The lack of an emergency notification on board the North County Coaster and incorrect information on the Coaster's website are conditions that need to be corrected to promote passenger safety, according to a report released today by the San Diego County grand jury.

In its worst crisis since World War II, Japan faces disaster on an epic scale. With exclusive footage, NOVA captures the unfolding human drama and offers a clear-headed investigation of what triggered the earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear crisis. Can science and technology ever prevent devastation in the face of overwhelmingly powerful forces of nature? “Japan’s Killer Quake” combines authoritative on-the-spot reporting, personal stories of tragedy and survival, compelling eyewitness videos, explanatory graphics and exclusive helicopter footage for a unique look at the science behind the catastrophe.

As the story of the Egyptian revolution has played out in the media I’ve kept an eye out for the name “Shaath.” I finally spotted it last week.

Another storm was expected to hit San Diego County later today, bringing with it gusty winds but not much rain, forecasters said.

Elizabeth Taylor, 79, died today, and with her goes some genuine old school Hollywood glamour.

We'll hear an update on humanitarian efforts by the crew of the San Diego-based USS Ronald Reagan. The carrier is in Japan on a relief mission following the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Local experts discuss the latest news coming out of the Middle East and North Africa.

What effects has the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care reform law, had since it was passed one year ago today? Why is there so much confusion about the law's impact? And, what provisions of the law will go into effect in the future? Local advocates for and against the law debate its impact.

Elizabeth Taylor, the English-American actress who became a star at age 10 and an icon by the time she was 30, died Wednesday.

Japan's ongoing nuclear crisis deepened in its largest city Wednesday, as health authorities warned that radiation levels in some tap water there exceed safety levels for infants. Parents are being warned not to use tap water to prepare baby formula.

When it comes to parking meters, would you be willing to walk a little more if it meant paying a little less? You may soon get that option.

Today marks the first anniversary of the federal health reform law. Many Californians have taken advantage of some of the benefits.

The Indian family drama "Rafta, Rafta" offers actors of South Asian and Middle Eastern descent a chance to play complex characters on the stage. We'll talk with three of those actors and learn more about the Old Globe production.

The San Ysidro border crossing into Tijuana is the busiest in the world. An average of 40,000 vehicles through it each day. Here's a view of the border, from the perspective of a Mexican customs official.

Pop culture has a way of reflecting society and providing an outlet for its fears and anxieties. Listen to my radio feature on "Godzilla" or read more about what pop icons like Godzilla reveal about Japan.