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Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is again turning to his abandoned state senate campaign to pay for legal defense bills. In other news, wage theft is the most common form of theft in the U.S. economy, taking an estimated $15 billion per year from workers. We learn that one way employers steal from their workers is by withholding breaks. Plus, as part of a new KPBS series about volunteering, we hear from one volunteer who leads a unique kind of tour at the Tijuana River Estuary.

Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.

Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh served just over a year as director of the NSA, the spy agency that collects cyber intelligence worldwide. He's the latest of several senior officers fired by Trump.

The criminal charges were announced one and a half years after Brand was accused of sexual misconduct by four women in the fall of 2023.

Psychologist Dolly Chugh says many of us see ourselves as good people, but that idea holds us back from actually trying to be a better person. Instead, she suggests aiming for "good-ish"—open to growth and learning.

Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come.

Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".

Celebrate the holidays at the San Diego History Center in the heart of Balboa Park featuring Poinsettia! San Diego’s connection to the World’s Favorite Holiday Flower. Also, visit “Aloha Vaqueros,” an exciting new exhibit that takes visitors on a captivating journey through the cultural fusion of San Diego, California, Mexico, and Hawaii’s cowboy traditions. Discover how San Diego’s vaqueros helped shape Hawaii’s paniolos, or “Hawaiian cowboys,” and learn about the enduring legacy of ranching and land stewardship that still influences modern-day San Diego, Mexico, and Hawaii. Immerse yourself in this rich history of shared traditions, cross-border connections, and the vibrant cowboy culture that continues to define our region today! San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Lightscape at the San Diego Botanic Garden is back for another dazzling year this winter! Merging nature and art, the enchanting, after-dark experience features spectacular sights with eye-catching artistic installations from international artists that come alive at night with color, imagination, and sound. Tickets are selling fast, reserve your spot today! For more information, visit sdbg.org/lightscape. Nov. 15, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025 *Closed select weekdays and holidays including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day Frequently Asked Questions San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.