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The sailor charged with arson will be in court beginning next week.

Students want restorative action by the San Dieguito Union High School District board to protect transgender youth against bullying.

The Inflation Reduction Act gives Medicare historic new powers to limit prescription drug prices. But the pharmaceutical industry is already lobbying to dull their impact.

Supplemental Security Income, a federal program meant to be a financial floor for people unable to work, hasn't kept pace with inflation. Many recipients are homeless, unable to save for an apartment.

A new report from the Lancet Commission sums up the many mistakes that have been made and offers proposals for a more effective global strategy if and when another pandemic should strike.

San Diego company is taking designs and making them into products as 3D printers make it easy to customize and create complex objects.

Aaron Broussard was sentenced to life in prison for 11 deaths that were tied to controlled substances he sold. Those who died thought they were taking Adderall, but they actually ingested fentanyl.

San Diego Botanic Garden invites visitors to take part in a lovely mid-February evening experience, Plants & Romance, with their Valentines, family, and friends. The Garden will open its doors from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on two nights – Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12 – for the special event. Throughout the evening, stroll through California Gardenscapes, lit with thousands of twinkle lights, and enjoy the magic of the Garden at night. Relax around the outdoor fire pits in our amphitheater while listening to a classical guitarist. Inside the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, all visitors can sample free chocolate while learning about cacao and the process of making chocolate. Masks are required in all indoor spaces, including the conservatory. Plants & Romance activities are designed for adult audiences; children are welcome but must be supervised at all times. Please note that the play areas of our children’s gardens will not be open during the event. Advanced purchase of timed-entry tickets is required. Prices for entrance to this evening Valentine’s experience range from $18-22 for adults and $10-14 for youth (ages 3 – 17). Children under three years of age are free and do not require a ticket. No daytime tickets, guest passes, or free entry for members permitted. The Garden is also offering a limited number of Sweet and Sparkling Souvenir Packages, sold separately from tickets and available as an upgrade. Each package includes the following treats: 2 champagne flutes with SDBG logo 2 glasses of sparkling wine* or non-alcoholic sparkling juice 1 box of chocolates from Chuao Chocolatier 1 air plant to take home Packages are available for advance purchase at discounted price of $50 through Monday, January 31. Packages will be available for advance purchase at $60 until Monday, February 7. For more information and to purchase tickets and upgrade packages, visit the Garden’s website at https://sdbgarden.org/plants-romance.htm. San Diego Botanic Garden is on Facebook + Instagram + Follow @SDBGarden on Twitter Established in 1970, San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) is a 37-acre urban oasis located in Encinitas, California, just north of San Diego. We garden to create, share and apply plant wisdom in our world. The Garden’s four miles of trails display more than 5,000 plant species and varieties, including 300 plants for which SDBG is the only garden maintaining a population. SDBG has 15 gardens that represent different regions of the world, 12 demonstration gardens, and the largest public bamboo collection in North America. SDBG has three children’s gardens, including its flagship, one-acre Hamilton Children’s Garden, the largest kids’ garden on the west coast.

The U.K. has had four prime ministers in six years. Israel is about to have its fifth election in four years. Many in the U.S. still deny the 2020 election result. What is going on?

Bald eagles have soared back from the brink. Grizzly bear numbers are rebounding. But thousands of less charismatic species are competing for scarce conservation resources in the United States.