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Widespread sanctions against Russia means Germany must look elsewhere for energy

Germany relies on Russia for around half its natural gas and its companies do extensive business with both Russia and Ukraine. The effects of those ties fraying is being felt on the ground in Germany.

Two senior citizen shoppers heading into the Vons grocery store in North Park during special hours for elderly shoppers on March 31, 2020.

US growth in Q4 revised lower to 6.9%, slower growth to come

Then-Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, D-San Diego, calls on members of the Assembly to approve her measure to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to let voters decide if the state should overturn its ban on affirmative action programs, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

California group votes to limit reparations to slave descendants

California’s task force on reparations voted to limit state compensation to the descendants of free and enslaved Black people.

San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher gives the State of the County Address in San Diego, Calif. March 29, 2022.

Board of Supervisors Chair Fletcher urges progress during annual address

Nathan Fletcher used the annual State of the County address to tout recent achievements and unveil new initiatives.

Candidates prepare for an exam review at the library of Hebei University of Technology in Handan, North China's Hebei Province, Dec. 6, 2021.

China tightens restrictions and bars scholars from international conferences

Academics based in China must apply for permission to attend online exchanges, even on topics that once were considered nonpolitical.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill at Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill, Fla., on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Teachers fear the chilling effect of Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

Now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the Parental Rights in Education bill into law, teachers fear it will muzzle speech and further stigmatize LGBTQ youth.

The Better Business Bureau and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance have tips on donating to charity and avoiding crowdfunding scams.

Here's how you can avoid getting scammed when donating to support Ukraine

So far, about one-quarter of Ukraine's 44 million people have fled their country due to the war, according to the U.N. Here are tips to avoid falling victim to online scams.

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has long faced criticism for how he dealt with allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment at his company.

Judge approves Activision Blizzard $18 million settlement in sexual harassment suit

This is just one of many lawsuits the video game giant is facing for its workplace culture. The company recently announced it was being acquired by Microsoft.

The abortion drug mifepristone was approved by the FDA more than 20 years ago. The FDA recently relaxed some of the rules for dispensing the drug. Now, some legislatures are trying to restrict access.

As medication abortion becomes dominant, red states restrict pills

As access to abortion in clinics becomes limited across much of the country, many patients are turning to abortion pills. And conservative state lawmakers are taking notice.

View of the Western Region Detention Facility along Front and C Street in downtown San Diego on Friday, February 12, 2022.

Controversial San Diego jail suddenly allowed to stay open for 90 more days

Western Region was expected to close Thursday following an executive order to phase out private prisons. That could mean 300 workers lose their jobs.

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