Search results for

The U.S. Supreme Court has handed the Trump administration a victory in its efforts to reduce the number of asylum seekers presenting themselves at the U.S.-Mexico border. In Imperial County, a dozen church leaders from the Imperial Valley Ministries have been indicted for allegedly holding homeless people against their will and forcing them to panhandle in several cities, including San Diego. A new therapy using pig hearts to treat heart attacks, developed here in San Diego, shows promising results in human trials. Plus, California has the lowest maternal mortality rate in the nation. So, why are black women dying at a rate of three to four times higher than white women from pregnancy or delivery complications? California lawmakers have passed a bill to address the disparity. And Diversionary Theatre announced its 34th season. Its theme: “We Are.”

Two cities in San Diego county will take preliminary votes Tuesday on the issue of community choice energy. The votes in La Mesa and Chula Vista may begin the process of establishing a joint powers agreement among eight jurisdictions in San Diego County.

More shakeups at San Diego's regional planning agency, the disappearing Southern California coastline and the proposed tower near Seaport Village.

San Diego leads the state in gun violence restraining orders, how do they work? Federal officials are considering a similar law in the wake of recent deadly shooting in Texas, Ohio and California. Also, a man serving 25 years to life on a murder charge may see his sentence reduced if a new state law survives challenges. And a documentary celebrating the life of Nobel prize-winning writer Toni Morrison is reprised in the wake of her death and more weekend arts events.

Since the recent deadly shootings in Texas, Ohio and California, there’s more talk in Washington about enacting gun violence safety laws. Among the ideas getting traction are gun violence restraining orders.

This weekend is all about celebrating the classics. From an exploration of Beethoven’s string quartets, to the history of L.A.’s Gold Star Recording Studios. Plus a popular alternative band returns.

The shooting that killed 20 people at a crowded El Paso shopping area will be handled as a domestic terrorism case, federal authorities said Sunday as they weighed hate-crime charges against the gunman that could carry the death penalty.

Claiming they are denied promotions and pay, reservists and guard troops are suing their civilian employers under a federal law designed to protect their civilian careers. Plus, the city of Santa Monica is ramping up rental subsidies for seniors, National City is preparing for the 2020 Census after an undercount in 2010, and Scripps researchers have created a disease detecting method to uncover Zika outbreaks.

An appeals court has ruled that detained migrant children should get soap, sleep and clean water. Also, cybersecurity concerns emerge as San Diego moves towards becoming a smart city, and Moxie Theatre celebrates it’s 15th season with “Dance Nation.”

The City Heights Community Development Corporation organized a "Boulevard to Beach: Community Transit Ride" trip this week to highlight what they say are inequities in ocean accessibility for the low-income residents of San Diego. Also, Zillow has new info on where San Diegans are coming from and where others are moving to, the group that owns the San Diego Gulls hockey team has been chosen to operate the Pechanga Arena, and changing demographics in California means changing radio formats.