The city of San Diego recently completed a pilot program in which people transitioning out of homelessness were hired to pick contaminants out of organic waste collected in the city's green bins, it was announced Monday.
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In 2021, California allowed college athletes to earn money, profiting off their name, image and likeness. University records show which student athletes are benefitting and how.
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California lawmakers revisit a state audit that found California was unprepared to help people with disabilities escape wildfires.
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Despite conditions clearing, a heavy shower or thunderstorm could be in the forecast for southern parts of the county between 8 p.m. Friday and midnight, according to the National Weather Service.
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Staffing cuts of more than 70,000 at Veterans Affairs leads to uncertainty among staff and patients at VA San Diego.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has spoken out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports.
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Pop culture icons Peaches Christ and Mink Stole share the story behind their decades-long friendship, their love of John Waters and the impact of cult films on their careers and lives.
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A state law puts limits on when a county sheriff can transfer an inmate to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, based on their criminal record. Advocates point to records showing San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez might have violated that law in at least one case.
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Explore San Diego’s architecture and design with free guided and self-guided tours this weekend. Hosted by the San Diego Architecture Foundation, OH! San Diego features artist talks, workshops, demonstrations and happy hours.
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Those interested in participating in San Diego County's 2025 online property tax auction have until Thursday to register as a bidder.
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Due to strong winds and hazardous road conditions, schools in Mountain Empire Unified School District will be closed Thursday for the safety of students and staff members.
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