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President Biden, with (L-R) Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, speaks about the American Rescue Plan in the Rose Garden of the White House on Friday.

Biden, Harris Promise 'Help Is On The Way' With COVID Relief Package

Friday's ceremony kicked off a victory lap during which President Biden, Vice President Harris and their spouses will travel the country next week promoting the package.

Marc Andreessen, co-founder and general partner of Andreessen Horowitz. The venture capital firm recently launched a media property recently known as Future, the latest in a string of Silicon Valley companies making in-house publications aimed at friendly, pro-tech coverage.

Stung By Media Coverage, Silicon Valley Starts Its Own Publications

Venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz has launched a website it calls "the future of media." The firm has backed Clubhouse and Substack, two efforts to take messages directly to the public.

The office of the California Employment Development Department is seen in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly To 8.1% In San Diego County

This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 9.2% for California and 6.8% for the nation during the same period.

A deal on coronavirus relief that's being negotiated between congressional leaders and the White House would replenish a tapped-out small-business loan program, as well as provide funding for hospitals and testing.

Mnuchin 'Hopeful' On Imminent Deal For New Coronavirus Relief Funding

The deal would include $300 billion to replenish a tapped-out small-business loan program, as well as additional funding for hospitals and testing.

San Diego County Board of Supervisors in chamber on Feb. 19, 2020.

Supervisors Split In Rejecting Plan To Reopen County By May 1

The vote was 3-2 against, with Supervisors Jim Desmond and Kristin Gaspar in favor. Along with Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey, Gaspar recently called for reopening the region's beaches.

A hole in the window of a comic book store in La Mesa following a night of protests, May 31, 2020.

Report On La Mesa Protest-Turned-Riot Finds Police Department Lacking

According to the report, La Mesa police officers lacked training, communication, leadership and policies that would have likely deescalated the situation.

Michael Regan speaks during his confirmation hearing to be the Environmental Protection Agency administrator before the Senate Environment and Public Works committee on Feb. 3. In an NPR interview Thursday, Regan says technology that helps eliminate emissions is key to tackling climate change.

EPA Chief Says Biden Infrastructure Bill Will Help The U.S. Face Climate Change

EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the nation's water infrastructure needs to be "stronger and more resilient to face the climate change impacts that we are seeing right here right now."

Bank Allows Her To Skip Mortgage, But She's 'Terrified' About A Balloon Payment

Tracy Delphia has been told she will be called back to work as soon as business conditions improve — whenever that is. Her biggest concern is her ability to pay the mortgage.

It's been about two months since people across the country started spending the vast majority of their time — and their meals — at home. That comes with the new challenge of cooking most meals at home. On this broadcast of The National Conversation, chef Samin Nosrat answers your questions about cooking at home.

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Virus Data, Pandemic Cooking And Mental Health

On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we hear from black business owners on how they're doing. We'll also answer your questions about data modeling, mental health and home cooking.

A sign blinks in the entrance of a clothing store that closed as part of efforts to combat the spread of the new coronavirus Thursday, April 9, 2020, in San Diego.

Aid For San Diego's Undocumented Workers Dwindles As Pandemic Continues

With many businesses unable to reopen because of rising numbers of coronavirus cases, the situation for San Diego’s undocumented population, who don't have jobs or government assistance, remains perilous.

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