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Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, speaks about a package of reparations legislation at a press conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.

Reparation efforts in California move forward

California has officially set aside $12 million for the descendants of people who were enslaved under the United States’ race-based system of chattel slavery. We learn about what's next.

In this photo taken between 2020- 2021 and released by Fauna & Flora, elephants roam at Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia.

The Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought

Some 400 to 600 Asian elephants are believed to remain living in the wild in Cambodia. Researchers said the study's findings underscore the potential of a "national stronghold" for the species.

Sports writer and author John Feinstein poses in Washington, Feb. 28, 2006.

John Feinstein, sports writer and author of 'A Season on the Brink,' dies at 69

Feinstein was comfortable writing fiction and nonfiction, and took on an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball.

The Food and Drug Administration campus in Silver Spring, Md., is seen, Oct. 14, 2015.

Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled

The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.

House Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, responded quickly to news that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, plans to vote for the House-passed spending measure that the party largely opposes.

'Deep sense of outrage and betrayal': House Democrats react to Schumer announcement

House Democrats were gathered in Virginia for their annual issues conference when they received the news that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was planning to vote to advance a GOP-spending bill.

People hold signs during a "Save the Civil Service" rally outside the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 11, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

A 2nd judge orders thousands of fired federal employees temporarily reinstated

A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration acted unlawfully in firing thousands of federal employees by not first notifying states.

Traveler using the upgraded Credential Authentication Technology at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at San Diego International Airport on March 13,

San Diego International Airport security now accepting mobile drivers licenses

California mobile driver's license (mDLs) are now being accepted at the San Diego International Airport. California is one of the 15 states that offer mDLs to their residents.

Beds at the detox center at the newly renovated Interfaith Community Services' Haven House, adding 21 more beds for alcohol and drug recovery, March 3, 2025.

People who need help detoxing from drugs or alcohol now have more options in North County

Interfaith Community Services expanded its detox program, nearly doubling available beds in North County.

Motorists pass through a toll plaza near St. Petersburg, Florida. Bogus text messages threatening phone users with unpaid toll fees have spread rapidly — in part because scammers try to benefit from trends in travel and congestion pricing, an expert tells NPR.

(Don't) click here to pay your tolls: How you can stop spam texts

"Smishing" scams aim to compromise your data and pilfer money. And if you think the problem is getting worse, you're right.

Rep. Juan Vargas spoke to KPBS before a luncheon with the National Albondigas Political Society's San Diego chapter, in the Gaslamp Quarter, Dec. 14th, 2018.

Lawmakers seek to repeal 'archaic' alien enemies act as Trump threatens use

Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, Thursday joined Democratic lawmakers to reintroduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, intended to repeal a nearly 230-year-old law targeting immigrants.

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