He did what few owners would. He extended credit to shoppers in the working-class neighborhood.
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The leader of the Education Department's special education office told employees she is resigning after less than four months in the role and as the agency overall is morphing and shrinking. -
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 until October 15. We've compiled a list of nine events in San Diego to celebrate Hispanic culture. -
A pilot program providing more assisted living coverage in rural California has emerged from one man’s fight to change his sister’s options. -
The unit, which was approved earlier this year by a vote of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, will help residents and small businesses fight scams, hidden fees, unsafe products, unfair insurance denials and pollution that puts communities at risk, according to county officials. -
The CHP's Labor Day holiday enforcement period will begin at 6:01 p.m. Friday and continue through 11:59 p.m. Monday, with officers statewide focusing on removing impaired drivers from the road and educating motorists about the dangers of driving under the influence. -
The Education Department gathers a massive tranche of civil rights data about public school students. It's now available but harder to parse than in the past. -
Supervisors formally approved a "socially equitable" cannabis policy that will allow for expanded commercial operations in unincorporated areas. -
Make Cafe is a farm-to-table small business. Students come from around the globe. -
From trees to breasts and fluffy sea creatures, there's a ton of great visual art to see around San Diego through the end of summer. -
The 2026 Ramona Rodeo is celebrating its 45th year. The iconic western event takes place in downtown Ramona at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center from Aug. 27-29. Attendees can watch competitions in traditional rodeo events such as barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, mutton busting and bull riding.
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