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Diversionary Theatre was still cleaning up the last bits of its extensive remodel as it prepares to reopen to live performances. Sept. 21, 2021

Diversionary Theatre Reopens To Live Performances In Remodeled Building

Play "One in Two" begins preview performances then runs through Oct. 24

President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 response and vaccinations on Tuesday in the State Dining Room of the White House.

Biden announces free COVID tests, aid for hospitals to deal with omicron

President Biden announced several new steps to address the risks posed by the highly contagious variant.

A patient gets vaccinated against COVID-19 at Border View Family YMCA in Otay Mesa, Calif. Feb. 24, 2021.

San Diego County Reports 1,068 New COVID-19 Cases, 7 Deaths

San Diego County reported 1,068 new COVID-19 infections and seven new deaths Friday, as one county official prepared for the possibility of vaccine booster shots.

Chinese Billionaire Is Waging Harassment Campaigns, Targets Include Biden's Son

A Chinese billionaire who's a media business partner of Steve Bannon is waging campaigns of disinformation and harassment targeting diaspora democracy activists and even Joe Biden's son.

A bin full of discarded catalytic converters at AB CatTech in Burlington, Wis.

There's Big Money In Stolen Catalytic Converters

Catalytic converters on the underside of vehicles help reduce emissions. But rising prices for some metals has led to a jump in them being stolen — and some unique theft prevention methods.

Congressional Democrats have included some of their longtime legislative priorities in the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. Republicans accuse it of being an expensive liberal wish list; Democrats say they want a New Deal for the present era.

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal

On top of the small business loans and money for health care included in previous bills, the latest round of relief includes longtime Democratic priorities for lifting people out of poverty.

High tide covering the beach near Scripps Pier in La Jolla on Oct. 26, 2021.

San Diego lawmakers speak out about House's passage of Build Back Better bill

San Diego's democratic lawmakers all voted for the nearly $2 trillion social safety net and climate plan.

Technicians and engineers install antennae receivers on Lena Foss' home in Akiak, Alaska. Internet speeds will double in the town later this month, when it gains access to broadband internet.

This Alaskan town is finally getting high-speed internet, thanks to the pandemic

Many people in rural areas couldn't migrate their lives online when the pandemic hit because they lacked fast internet. Tribes in Alaska are now using new federal funding to install broadband.

A memorial for Laura Shinn, who was struck and killed while biking to work, sits next to a fence on Pershing Drive in Balboa Park, July 26, 2021.

Mayor Gloria Directs City Staff To Create Protected Bikeways On Pershing Drive

In a move to separate cyclists and scooter riders from cars on Pershing Drive, Mayor Todd Gloria Thursday directed city staff to install bollards to create bikeways in both directions.

A pro-Trump mob gathers in front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 in an effort to disrupt the ratification of Joe Biden's Electoral College victory. So far, more than 700 people have been charged with crimes due to their actions that day.

From the Capitol riot to abortion rights, here are the top political stories of 2021

As we count down to the new year, we asked our readers what they thought were the top political stories of 2021. Here's what they picked.

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