Alexander Nguyen
/
KPBS
The San Diego County unemployment rate was 4.9% in June, up from 4% in May, and above last year's 4.4%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
MORE STORIES
-
Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory. -
San Diego's Wave FC faces off against Seattle's OL Reign in the semifinal on Sunday. If they win, they will play the championship match at home. -
The Fish to Families connects local fishermen to chefs to community members who are food insecure. -
The San Diego Blood Bank will offer blood donors a way to double their impact in the community this month by saving lives and feeding families in need, it was announced Thursday. -
Three times, the California Public Utilities Commission had scheduled a vote on new rules for multi-metered complexes, and three times regulators had delayed a vote. Without explanation, the CPUC said they would take up the issue on Nov. 16. -
Faculty at all 23 campuses of the California State University system have voted to authorize a strike. They're demanding a new contract with higher salaries, lower class sizes and more manageable workloads. -
San Diego County officials put out a call Wednesday looking to purchase and place sleeping cabins to expand emergency housing options for San Diegans without shelter. -
A federal judge has blocked California’s ban on gun shows at county fairs, ruling that the state is violating the rights of sellers and would-be buyers by prohibiting transactions for firearms that can be bought at any gun shop. -
Former Patrick Henry High School and San Diego Surf SC standout Mia Fishel scored her first goal with the U.S. women's national team in a 3-0 victory over Colombia Sunday. -
San Diego Gas & Electric has activated its Emergency Operations Center. The utility company said Public Safety Power Shutoffs could happen if conditions worsen.
Sign up for our newsletters!
Keep up with all the latest news, arts and culture, and TV highlights from KPBS.
LATEST IN PODCASTS
- 'Good Trouble Lives On' events to be held throughout San Diego County
- San Diego residents to choose their trash can size and cost
- Senate panel approves federal judge nomination for Emil Bove, who defended Trump
- City Council revives controversial housing project in southeast San Diego
- Hundreds protest Trump administration in El Cajon 'Good Trouble Lives On' rally