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Uber will combine operations with Los Angeles Yellow Cab's five taxi fleets servicing Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

Uber has raised the minimum age requirement for most new drivers in California to 25. The company says the change is necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.

Researchers say they have used gene therapy to stop sperm production in mice.

Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country nearly a year ago. Many are thinking about leaving the state and those who stayed behind say it's made life terrifying.

Climate change is making it harder to meet clean air goals, says the 25th annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.

By the end of the window, NPR had not encountered anyone able to use this so-called safe passage. Several drivers said it was impossible for anyone to make it through.

The bus driver strike in San Diego is raising questions about the privatization of public transit. In other news, a residential treatment program is proving to be helpful for local teens with mental health struggles. And, MLB takes over production and distribution of Padres game broadcasts.

Multiple federal and state government agencies count the number of deaths from extreme floods, wildfires, heat waves and hurricanes. They don't always agree on which deaths should be counted.

More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed.

Tickets for Santee Brews & Bites Festival Fundraiser (Brews & Bites) are now on sale! Brews & Bites will take place on Saturday, October 21 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Town Center Community Park East, located at 550 Park Center Drive, Santee. Tickets are available online here. General tickets are $60, Designated Driver tickets are $35, and Reserved Tables are $175. Tickets come with unlimited food and beverage samples while supplies last and a commemorative sampling cup. We’re “hoppy’ to announce that in addition to the bountiful food and drink vendors providing samples, attendees will be able to enjoy live music from It’s Never 2 L8, opportunity drawings, and giving trees. This annual 21 and up fundraising event supports Santee’s people, parks, and programs. Funds raised will benefit the Santee Teen Center, park improvement projects, and Recreation Scholarship Program which provides financial assistance to qualifying Santee residents who take part in City recreation programs. A special thank you to our sponsors Barona Resort and Casino, Allegiance Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Santee Trolley Square, COX, and Santee Lakes. It’s businesses like this that help make events like Santee Brews & Bites Festival Fundraiser happen. To learn more about the event, purchase tickets, see what vendors are participating and apply to be a vendor or sponsor, visit www.SanteeSpecialEvents.com.