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An abortion-rights activist wears a tape reading "2nd Class Citizen" on their mouth as they protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Would Prop. 1 allow abortions after fetal viability? Legal experts say no

Opponents of Prop. 1 argue it would expand California abortion law to allow late-term procedures for any reason, but legal experts dispute that interpretation.

A mountain lion photographed with a motion sensor camera in the Verdugo Mountains overlooking the city lights of Los Angeles. New money for wildlife crossings will help animals whose habitat has been cut by roadways.

Our roads are killing wildlife. The new infrastructure law aims to help

For the first time, the federal government is making a sizeable investment in wildlife road crossings. The goal is to help slow extinctions, and also protect people from animal collisions.

An undated photo of Sherri Papini released by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office at the time of her supposed disappearance.

Prosecutors: Woman faked kidnapping, defrauded California

Sherri Papini told authorities at the time that she had been kidnapped at gunpoint by two Hispanic women. In reality, authorities said, she was staying with a former boyfriend.

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Jackson heading for likely confirmation despite GOP darts

After three days of testimony from Jackson and questions from senators, the committee will hear from professional and personal witnesses who can speak to Jackson’s work and her character.

A voter drops off his mail ballot for the 2022 Pennsylvania primary elections in Newtown Square, Pa., on May 2. The state's Supreme Court has ruled in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law that expanded mail-in voting.

Pennsylvania's mail-in voting law is upheld by the state's Supreme Court

All voters in the key swing state can continue casting ballots by mail now that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a law that was challenged by some GOP state lawmakers who helped pass it.

Leonard Glenn Francis, also known as "Fat Leonard" at a Navy event.

Navy corruption case set to return after being sidelined

The so called "Fat Leonard" Navy contracting scandal was on hold for more than a week.

A camera is seen on a streetlight in the city of San Diego, Sept. 17, 2019.

San Diego City Council finalizes surveillance technology ordinance

It will govern how police can use surveillance technology in their jobs, but the police union is pushing back.

Michigan State Governor Gretchen Whitmer shows a "My Body My Decision" shirt at the 14th District Democratic Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, on November 8, 2022.

What we know (and don't know) about how abortion affected the midterms

What can polls tell us? (Not a lot.) Why did ballot measures favor abortion rights while abortion rights opponents won handily? (It's complicated.) And more lessons from the midterms.

San Diego Pride Goes Virtual For A Second Year

San Diego Pride said the decision to celebrate largely online again this year grew out of communication with local, state and federal elected and public health officials.

After a hospital stay, many patients are surveyed to weigh in on how good their experience was. Survey results can affect how much hospitals get paid. But instances of racial or other discrimination are not covered in the surveys.

Patient satisfaction surveys fail to track how well hospitals treat people of color

The health care industry is obsessed with consumer satisfaction. But national patient surveys still don't get at an important question: Are hospitals delivering culturally competent care?

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