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Leaders of Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia say they're planning a referendum to join the Russian Federation.

On June 15 California will do away with the color-coded COVID-19 safety system and plans to fully reopen the state, as long as the vaccine supply holds and infection rates remain low. Plus, the March 2 tragedy in Imperial Valley where 13 people were killed in an human smuggling attempt is a tragic consequence of the humanitarian crisis at the southern border. Also, San Diego County schools are expecting close to $1 billion in stimulus money from the third COVID-19 federal relief package with the biggest chunk going to San Diego Unified. In addition, the family of a man who died after sheriff’s deputies forcibly removed him from a jail cell received a $3.5 million settlement from the county. And, some California cities are doing away with single-family home zoning to encourage high-density housing, but will it make a dent in the state’s housing and affordability shortage? Finally, as the state moves toward reopening for live, in-person events, what does that mean for organizations that have a long lead time for their events, such as the San Diego Opera?

Child soldiers have fought by the thousands during the country's war. The Houthis signed what the U.N. described as an "action plan" to end and prevent recruiting or using children in armed conflict

The bill creates offices at DOJ, DHS, and the FBI to track domestic terror threats. GOP lawmakers argue it could allow federal officials to ensnare parents, a charge DOJ rejects.

Several recent bike lane projects have sparked backlash among residents, prompting Mayor Todd Gloria and his staff to issue apologies.

After months of fighting and shelling, Ukraine has ended its combat mission in Mariupol, and its remaining soldiers have been evacuated to Russian-held territory.

The council decided last month to delay the vote on the settlement, referring the matter back to staff to allow for additional public review.

Slovenia voted last weekend to oust Janez Jansa as their Prime Minister. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Judy Dempsey of Carnegie Europe on how that election reflects on European politics.

The first 500 teenage girls arrived at the convention center Saturday night. Services for the teens, such as family reunification, education and health care, will be provided by a mix of government agencies and local nonprofit organizations. Plus, data gathered by The San Diego Union-Tribune revealed that police officers and sheriff’s deputies disproportionately target minorities for stops, searches, arrests and use of force. And though the Marine Corps has now integrated its two boot camps, that's just one of several hurdles it faces to fully embrace women. Then, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, the latest attempt to stabilize the agricultural workforce, passed in the House last week. Plus, the San Diego Public Library Foundation wants the community to think about the future of its libraries. Finally, the newest episode of “The Parker Edison Project” examines sex and dating on the West Coast.

Little is known about COVID-19 cases in which symptoms persist for months. Affected service members may have trouble performing their duties or getting treatment.