The goal is to determine whether it’s safe to build taller structures using cold-formed steel — a strong, lightweight, recycled material that could make construction faster and more affordable.
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More than 7,000 local veterans enrolled in VA healthcare in the last year, the department says. -
The Oceanside Unified School District is suing a group of pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers for allegedly inflating the price of insulin, causing the district to overpay for its employees' health benefits. -
San Diego homeless service providers have activated their inclement weather shelter beds for Wednesday night. -
On Election Day, voters across San Diego were concerned about the cost of living. Inflation was top of mind across the country. -
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford big new programs. Gov. Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates. -
The Independent Rates Oversight Committee helps the city track and review how the city spends the money from utility bills and more. -
Last week, 116 new influenza cases were recorded, up from 77 the week before. -
President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to round up millions of undocumented people and deport them is stirring up fear and anxiety in immigrant communities. -
Proponents of the failed initiative said it would have helped millions of workers support their families. Opponents said it would have increased costs, led to higher taxes and pushed businesses to cut jobs. -
The program includes one-on-one case management and accompanying people to intimate medical procedures such as abortion and gender-affirming care.
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