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Iceland has found a shorter work week has improved the well-being of its workforce while not cutting into productivity.

Iceland Finds 'Major Success' Moving To Shorter Workweek

The results of two trials in Iceland found that a 35- to 36-hour workweek resulted in similar or greater productivity and improved well-being among workers.

Richard Harmon from Ocean Beach getting vaccinated for COVID-19 at San Diego State's Viejas Arena, March 23, 2021.

California To Open Vaccinations To Everyone 16 And Older

California is expanding vaccine eligibility to anyone 50 and over starting in April and anyone 16 and over on April 15.

The Supreme Court Sides With NCAA Athletes In A Narrow Ruling

The court ruled that NCAA rules are not reasonably necessary to distinguish between college and professional sports. Still, the ruling could be potentially transformative.

In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.

EPA Moves To Sharply Limit Potent Gases Used In Refrigerators And Air Conditioners

The new rule is intended to decrease the use of greenhouse gases known as hydrofluorocarbons by 85% over the next 15 years. The gases that are thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO, inoculated Christian Dollahon, 66 from Oceanside with the Pfizer vaccine at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Del Mar, Calf.

San Diego County Coronavirus Cases Cross 200 For Seventh Consecutive Day

The number of new COVID-19 cases continued to increase, with more than 200 infections reported for the seventh consecutive day, San Diego County public health officials announced Wednesday.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks to members of the press at a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Newsom Touts Rental Assistance Program

Governor Gavin Newsom's AB 832 provides rent and utility relief for Californians.

Driver's license photo of Ashli Babbitt. The 35-year-old Air Force veteran was shot and killed by a U.S. Capitol Police Officer when she attempted to breach the Chamber of the US House of Representatives on Jan. 6.

Ashli Babbitt a martyr? Her past tells a more complex story

Former President Donald Trump and his supporters have sought to portray the woman who was shot by a police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a righteous martyr who was unjustly killed.

The San Diego Superior Court is shown in this undated photo.

City Attorney Sues Three Health Insurers Over Alleged Misleading Directories

The San Diego City Attorney's Office filed lawsuits Friday against a trio of health insurers for allegedly misleading consumers regarding the scope of coverage and services within their networks.

When kids are too young for vaccines, like this 7-year-old girl, masks are critical in reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. That's part of the newly updated Centers for Disease Control guidelines for the coming school year — and for any travel plans parents are making for summer.

CDC Updates Guidelines To Protect Kids From COVID In School. Plus: Vacation Tips

The updated guidance promotes vaccination for those old enough and says vaccinated children may not need masks. What about kids too young for vaccines? And as summer begins, what about vacation risks?

Nathan Rakov finds shelter during a rainstorm on his ranch in Alpine on Jan. 29, 2021.

Proposed Bill Would Give California Farmers Last-Resort Option For Fire Insurance

State lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would give farmers in high fire risk areas like San Diego County’s backcountry an insurance option if no company is willing to cover them.

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