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An expert committee has put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots as a second vaccine began rolling out to hospitals. The developments came as a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.

The benefits of carbon offset programs are far from certain, according to a report by ProPublica. ProPublica reporter Lisa Song joins Midday Edition on Tuesday to discuss how after reporting on the issue she concluded that carbon credits haven’t and won’t deliver the climate benefit they promise.

Police have the driver in custody, but no motive has been given. Videos on social media depict the vehicle apparently swerving into a group of protesters on a freeway this weekend.

The trial has been delayed for the Navy SEAL accused of committing war crimes while on deployment. Seniors are finding it harder to live in the Golden State. California moves one step closer to restricting short-term rentals in San Diego.

A vote Monday by the San Diego City Council could allow Horton Plaza to be transformed into a hub for tech jobs.

The view is thrilling and other-worldly. But the real-world implications of the research could be devastating for the planet.

Barbara F. Walter, a professor of political scientist at UC San Diego who also blogs about political violence, said the frequency of domestic terrorist attacks are one of a handful of factors researchers consider when looking at indicators of a possible second civil war in the U.S.

San Diego Zoo researchers are caring for two pregnant southern white rhinos that are a key part in the plan to save the critically endangered northern white rhinos. The extinction clock is ticking because only two northern whites remain alive.

In the wake of hundreds of student testimonies, the school board passed a resolution on Thursday to reform hiring practices and curriculum.

From tariffs on Mexico to Robert Mueller in front of the cameras, it’s been another big news week in Washington. All this is happening while many members of Congress are back home in their districts for the Memorial Day break hearing from their constituents. Congressman Scott Peters, D-San Diego, reacts to the week’s top stories.