The aircraft carrier has spent much of the last two years at sea.
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KPBS Midday EditionIn the last decade, Utah has reduced its population of chronically homeless individuals by more than 90 percent. How did the state do it? -
KPBS Midday EditionWhile one emergency shelter for families opens in Vista, another one is closing. That's because of the Housing First policy, which requires providers to offer shelter immediately, without setting conditions. -
Three San Diego-based warships that accompanied the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis on a seven-month deployment returned home Thursday. -
The state reached a $252,000 settlement with two contractors over the companies' unlawful evictions of 18 military service members and their families from private military housing in San Diego and Orange counties. -
The community college offers a high-threat security training course that’s popular with veterans and others looking for a high-adrenaline career. -
Nonprofit holds campouts for children who've lost parents in the military -
Hershel "Woody" Williams is the last survivor of 27 Medal of Honor recipients from the battle, in which 6,800 Americans and roughly 18,000 Japanese defenders died. -
An 8-year-old boy with a rare, genetic disease has died a day after being made an honorary Marine in a formal ceremony at Camp Pendleton. -
The pilot has not been identified. He was from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar near San Diego. -
About 1,245 open acres have been blackened since the blaze, dubbed the Roblar Fire, ignited off Roblar and Case Springs roads Thursday afternoon.
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