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The US Navy's USS Cincinnati littoral combat ship (LCS) arrives for a port call at the Ream Naval base, located in Cambodia's southern coast in Preah Sihanouk province, on January 24, 2026. At least three vessels of the same class have been equipped for mine-clearing operations.

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy — and it's often overshadowed by more high-profile weapons systems.

Explore Village Arts Center in Balboa Park

The artists of Village Arts Center invite you to enjoy a day of art in their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see demonstrations, take a class, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Their 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds host over 200 local juried artists. The Center offers classes, workshops and art camps all year long. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit villageartscenter.org for calendar of events and artist/studio directory. Village Arts Center on Instagram

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad.

A firefighting aircraft drops retardant ahead of the Palisades Fire on Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Taxpayers might pay millions more to fight wildfires as jet fuel skyrockets

The Iran war has nearly doubled jet fuel prices in the United States. That means the bill for firefighting aircraft operations this summer will likely rise by tens of millions of dollars.

Isabella Tree, as played by Rhiannon Neads, meets a Tamworth pig sow at Knepp Estate.

Wilding

Premieres Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Follow the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their four-hundred-year-old estate. The young couple battles entrenched tradition and dares to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature.

I played the new Resident Evil — and a whole lot more. Here are my thoughts

The annual Play Days showcase was far more interesting than the reveals themselves.

President Trump ordered double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports on April 2 last year. This is where things now stand a year later.

Have Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day'

It has been a year since President Trump announced double-digit tariffs on imports from around the world. So far, those levies have not produced the economic boom the president promised.

Lil Kayla

Come join us for an unforgettable night with Lil Kayla at Corazon Del Barrio in San Diego! This in-person event will be one for the books, so grab your friends and get your tickets now. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lil-kayla-live-in-san-diego-tickets-1420318564059?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Lil Kayla on Instagram

Demonstrators rally in support of birthright citizenship outside the U.S. Supreme Court as President Donald Trump attends oral arguments in Washington, D.C., on April 1.

Supreme Court majority seems inclined to rule against Trump on birthright citizenship

The majority seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship, appearing ready to rule in favor of upholding automatic citizenship for babies born on U.S. soil.

San Diego County Board of Supervisors sitting at the dais during a meeting on July 22, 2025.

Supervisors vote to expand immigrant legal defense program

The vote expands the county program that began in 2021 to provide legal representation for migrant children appearing in immigration court.

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