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Tents, shopping carts and other belongings of an unhoused resident are pictured in National City on March 7, 2024. National City is the second in San Diego County to move away from a police-led response to homelessness and toward trained caseworkers.

Chula Vista and National City to consider adding homeless encampment bans

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.

Civil Defense first-responders carry a wounded man whose handheld pager exploded at al-Zahraa hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024.

Hezbollah accuses Israel as thousands hurt in unusual pager blasts

The attack raises fears of an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, and comes following warnings from Israeli officials of possible military action against the Lebanese group.

Shlomy Green, 37, and wife Inbal Green, 40, pack their home in Rishon Letsiyon, Israel, on July 11. The couple decided to leave Israel with their four-year-old daughter Riley and move to Thailand.

Some Israelis are leaving the country due to the war in Gaza

Uncertainty about the future, safety fears and concerns over the government's handling of the war in Gaza are leading some Jewish Israelis to leave their country and start new lives elsewhere.

Edgar Barrera, the songwriter and producer who leads all nominees at the 25th annual Latin Grammy Awards, shown here attending an event celebrating producers, engineers, songwriters and composers at the Grammy museum on January 31, 2024.

Edgar Barrera leads the Latin Grammy nominations for the second year in a row

Superstars like Bad Bunny, Karol G and Juan Luis Guerra racked up Latin Grammy nominations. But producers and songwriters got plenty of love, too.

Anti-abortion protesters march past the Planned Parenthood in Bloomington, Ind., after the Rally for Life march in January 2023. The facility offers birth control and testing for sexually transmitted diseases now that abortion is banned in Indiana.

Abortion providers — and patients — are on the move, as state laws keep shifting

Clinics in states where most abortions are legal, such as Kansas and Illinois, are reporting an influx of inquiries from patients hundreds of miles away — and are expanding in response.

Bridge view of the San Ysidro border as vehicles are in line to cross into San Diego, May 14, 2021.

Cartels increasingly use young US citizens for fentanyl smuggling

High school and college students are now more likely to become the smugglers of choice for Mexican drug cartels, according to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

View of Tijuana, the border and San Ysidro from a Tijuana apartment building managed by real estate agent Gustavo Chacon Aubanel, March 2, 2022.

We want to hear from you: Have you moved across the border because of the housing crisis?

Have you moved across the border because of the cost of living in the San Diego region? How has it impacted your quality of life?

'Octavia Butler: Seeding Futures'

"Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures" is a room-sized installation that imaginatively embodies writer Octavia E. Butler’s story through a speculative rendering that explores Butler’s childhood inspirations and influences. While interacting with the exhibit, youth and multi-generational audiences will be able to engage in worldmaking to imagine fantastical ways to adapt to and shape change in the future.Leading up to the exhibit, we’ve collaborated with a network of advisors, community partners and artists to envision and plan this exhibit. In August 2023, the New Children's Museum hosted the Seed-to-Tree workshop! Community members attended the gathering for a weekend of art making through different mediums, creative writing, and sharing their ideas for the upcoming exhibit. Thank you to the Seed-to-Tree community who joined us for an imaginative and inspiring weekend! Join us on March 9 at The New Children’s Museum to experience Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures! Advising curator: Dr. Ayana Jamieson, founder of the Octavia E. Butler Legacy Network. Seeding Futures Collective: Mithsuca Berry, Cecilia Caballero, Ph.D, Megan Dickerson, Ellamaria Foley-Ray, Ph.D, Lynell George, Ayana Jamieson, Ph.D, Denali Jöel, Shelley Streeby, Ph.D. Related events: 2-3 p.m. March 9 at UC San Diego Park & Market: As part of the opening weekend, guests are invited to a free panel on March 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Moderated by Dr. Ayana Jamieson (she/her) and including Pasadena-born visual artist American Artist (they/them) and journalist Lynell George (she/her), the conversation will explore the life and legacy of Octavia E. Butler and her far-reaching impact on thought leaders and creatives across disciplines. The event, free and open to the public, will be held at UC San Diego Park & Market. Those interested in attending must RSVP in advance. Related links: New Children's Museum: website | Instagram | Facebook

A vial of lenacapavir. The HIV prevention drug, delivered twice yearly by injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness in quashing HIV in trials.

This preventive drug could be a 'game changer' in ending the HIV epidemic

In newly released data, lenacapavir, given via a twice-yearly injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness at eliminating HIV transmission during sexual contact. But its cost could be an issue.

A view of what two features look like for Instagram's Teen Account, including the ability to set daily use limits and permitting parents to view with whom their teen kids are messaging.

Instagram makes all teen accounts private, in a highly scrutinized push for child safety

The social media app unveiled a new product for young users of the app that is intended to make the service safer for teenagers. The tools include making all teen accounts private and allowing parents to supervise activity.

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