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.
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This weekend the annual Pacific Islander Festival returns for the 30th anniversary celebration.
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This week the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years, making it easier to borrow money.
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San Diego Documenters trains and pays community members to attend public meetings and document what happens.
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As this border county sets its sights on revenue from the future lithium industry, residents say health care is a priority.
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The council voted unanimously Tuesday on a resolution, calling on Hilton to come back to the bargaining table.
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The state is working on electronic benefit cards with security chips, but is behind schedule.
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Home sales slowed in August in San Diego County and across the state, the California Association of Realtors announced Tuesday.
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Two South Bay cities will consider Tuesday adopting bans on homeless encampments on public property, the latest in a move to criminalize homelessness following a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year.
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KPBS Midday EditionHave you moved across the border because of the cost of living in the San Diego region? How has it impacted your quality of life?
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Varas most recently served as interim coach of the U.S. Men's National Soccer team where he was recently replaced by Mauricio Pochettino.
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