The retired president of the National Border Patrol Union was indicted by a federal grand jury today on charges he used his position he held for more than two decades to divert hundreds of thousands of dollars in union funds for personal use.

Sally Ride Science, a Golden Triangle-based education company working to increase interest in science and science careers, announced the hiring of a new CEO today to replace its founder, deceased astronaut Sally Ride.

Current and incoming members of the San Diego City Council said today they have the votes to deny any attempt to block implementation of a critical component of a pension reform initiative passed by voters in June.

Under the measures, California health insurers could only set premium rates based on age, geography and family size starting in 2014. But the legislation would not let insurers charge smokers more for coverage.

A new poll shows more Californians support tax measures on November’s statewide ballot.

A controversial bill that's been stuck for more than a year has squeaked out of the California Assembly by a single vote. The measure would give juveniles sentenced to life without parole the chance to request a parole hearing.

A veterans group is protesting the proliferation of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles. Meanwhile researchers say San Diego reaps significant economic rewards for developing drones.

Mitt Romney's running mate has staked out a reputation as a fiscal conservative, opposing the economic stimulus as well as earmarks. But when it comes to helping out his district in southern Wisconsin, Rep. Paul Ryan's principles have been flexible.

Troops who suffer concussions caused by blast or blunt trauma are more likely to suffer residual symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a new study.

Imperial County's water is being sold to thirsty Los Angeles and San Diego, raising fears that fallowed land is worsening an already bad asthma problem there.

Major League Baseball owners have approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to a group that includes the O'Malley family and pro golfer Phil Mickelson.

"He's young. He's energetic. He's popular. He's rising through the ranks of the Republican Party and in the House," says Rob Harrelson. "I think he's a great candidate. He's bringing a lot of energy to the campaign."

As the War in Afghanistan winds down for U.S. troops, it is taking a frightening turn into uncertainty. Afghan soldiers have attacked and killed members of the U.S. military, foreign troops and even their own compatriots in recent days.

Gender-bending hip-hop from New Orleans, nuevo tango from Argentina and a musical phenom from Portland, Ore. are all coming to San Diego this weekend.

San Diego is known for great weather, beautiful beaches and its laid-back lifestyle. Two women are working to make San Diego also known for its year-round public market.

The U.S. Forest Service has decided to allow nighttime aerial attacks on wildfires in Southern California in a change of policy spurred by controversy over a 2009 blaze that grew to 250 square miles and threatened Los Angeles suburbs, congressional representatives announced Thursday.

San Diego Gas & Electric is reporting that power has been restored for about 2,000 homes and businesses affected by outages early Thursday.

The USS Decatur is slated to leave San Diego tomorrow for an eight-month deployment. The guided-missile destroyer is headed to the Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility, which includes the Persian Gulf.

Seven U.S. troops and four Afghans were killed when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed this morning in Afghanistan. The Taliban is claiming responsibility for shooting down the aircraft.

About 400 residents of two back-country hamlets east of Julian remained under evacuation orders today as firefighters continued to make steady headway against a succession of lightning-sparked blazes that have raged over more than 15,500 open acres this week.

It's not your grandfather's hospital. The new Palomar Medical Center in Escondido was designed with patients in mind.

San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore has a message for jail inmates: No more letters.