There are more than 800,000 dogs living across San Diego County, according to the U.S. Census and American Veterinary Medical Association estimates. But along with the rising cost of housing, food, and health care, pet care is becoming another growing expense for local families
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Sky-high gas prices have drivers going out of their way for discounts at the pump. Oil executives warn that even higher prices might be on the horizon. -
A total of 172 wineries call San Diego County home, from Block 270 Vineyard in Fallbrook in the north to Valentina Vineyards in Dulzura in the southeast. These vintners grow 43 wine grape varieties, with the most common being Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Sangiovese. -
FIFA has always had a peculiar way to sell tickets to the World Cup. It never faced any major issues — until prices soared for the 2026 tournament. -
A new report shows that nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities in 2024. -
Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble. -
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it has an impact on their personal finances. -
It's the second known case of the federal government filing criminal charges against someone who allegedly used insider information to make a large profit on a prediction market site. -
At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom. -
Food insecurity affects more families now than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. -
The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees.
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