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Test scores improved, but absenteeism and English learner progress stalled in the latest dashboard.

Extending the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits — a key priority for Democrats — was not part of the government funding bill that ended the shutdown.

The federal grand jury indictment accuses Williamson and four other co-conspirators, including Becerra’s former chief of staff, of funneling $225,000 in money from a dormant campaign account.

This weekend in arts and culture in San Diego: Author & Punisher's industrial drone music; a new exhibit on race history at the Museum of Us; clown art at Woo Studios; Vietnamese food and art lessons with Thien Pham; Jessie Montgomery compositions at the Mingei; new work by Maybelle Reynoso and more.

The city's Stormwater Department will clean storm drains and inlets with a history of debris buildup and sweep streets to reduce trash and pollutants entering waterways.

"The American Revolution" documentary series by Ken Burns premieres Nov. 16. Two San Diego professors sat down with KPBS' Amita Sharma to discuss what the American Revolution still teaches us today.

"The family has decided to begin a process of evaluating our future with the Padres, including a potential sale of the franchise," said John Seidler, Padres chairman and brother of former owner Peter Seidler. "We will undertake this process with integrity and professionalism in a way that honors Peter's legacy and love for the Padres and lays the foundation for the franchise's long-term success."

Lawyers and advocates say the Trump administration is essentially re-writing the rules to deny people due process in immigration court. As a result, the number of Habeas Corpus petitions has skyrocketed in recent months.

Sharp Healthcare is taking over Tri-City's hospital. While some details still need to be finalized, the core aspects of the deal are in place.

A months-long delay in data due to personnel cuts held up the release of the annual report, which found 16,000 fewer defense-sector jobs in San Diego over the last year.