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Heat has killed hundreds of workers in the U.S., many in construction or agriculture, an investigation by NPR and Columbia Journalism Investigations found. Federal standards might have prevented them.

In episode two of The Parker Edison Project we visit Southeast San Diego where a movement that started in the '90's, continues to have a positive impact on artists and educators to this day.

Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on perhaps the most-hated web browser that once dominated the competition. Internet Explorer will be put to rest in the summer of 2022.

The Blue Technology Center takes Scripps research and gives it a practical application in Coast Guard patrols. Plus, Lemon Grove proposes a sales tax hike to try to correct years of financial troubles. And the Navy joins forces with SANDAG to create a San Diego transportation hub and a home for the Navy’s cybersecurity experts.

With Michael Bloomberg dropping out of the race and Elizabeth Warren’s poor performance on Super Tuesday, the Democratic presidential race is looking like it’s going to be a two-person race between Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden. Plus, in the 50th District Congressional race, Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar has secured his spot in the November general election. Republicans Darrell Issa and Carl DeMaio are battling for the second slot. Also, in the San Diego mayoral race, State Assemblyman Todd Gloria will face off either fellow Democrat Barbara Bry or Republican Scott Sherman. Roughly 3,000 votes separate the two and more than 350,000 ballots have yet to be counted in the county. And, it was a big night for Sara Jacobs. She has a substantial lead over fellow Democrat Georgette Gomez and Republican Chris Stoddard in the 53rd Congressional District race to replace retiring Rep. Susan Davis. Finally, Supervisor Kristin Gaspar has a substantial lead over her two challengers in the county’s third district. It remains to be seen whether Terra Lawson-Remerterra or Olga Diaz will be her opponent in the November election. Roughly 5,000 votes separate the two.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved two measures to slice through local zoning ordinances as the most populous state struggles with an affordable housing shortage. He signed the most prominent legislation Thursday despite nearly 250 cities objecting that it would undermine local planning and control.

Authorities have announced the discovery of the longest smuggling tunnel ever found on the Southwest border. Plus, amid a backlash against the city's "smart streetlights" program, San Diego City Council members took steps toward crafting a local ordinance to regulate surveillance technology. And, immigrant advocates and lawyers gathered to mark the first anniversary of the controversial “Remain in Mexico” program.

"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.

In this divisive political climate, a New York Times journalist read 4,800 pages of American history books to find out what students are being taught in school.

A photo exhibit opening Friday in San Diego not only literally puts a human face to the issue of human trafficking but also shows how former victimization does not define lives.