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Will protests against the death of George Floyd galvanize Congress to overhaul the way police departments function? Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce a bill this week to curb police excesses.

In Wake Of Protests, Democrats To Unveil Police Reform Legislation

Congressional Democrats will unveil legislation Monday to install wide-ranging reforms for police departments across the country. It could face Republican opposition.

A rendering of the proposed high speed rail project.

Feds Won't Immediately Give Away $1B For California Rail

The Trump administration has said it will not immediately give $1 billion it revoked from California's high-speed rail project to another project.

Firefighters block the road as the flames from the Valley Fire burn behind them. The wildfire is located at Japatul Road and Carveacre Road, southeast of Alpine in San Diego County. Sept. 6, 2020.

Governor Declares State of Emergency As Fire Grows To More Than 9,000 Acres In East County

Firefighters are battling a fast-moving brushfire that broke out Saturday when it burned about 500 acres in a single hour in the Japatul Valley area near Alpine.

Located between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument has become a big tourist draw since its designation in 1996.

When Everybody Wants A Piece Of 'God's Country'

The Trump administration plans to open up parts of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to more mining and grazing. It's become a flash point in the grab for public lands.

Congressman Duncan Hunter waves to reporters as he heads into court on July 8, 2019.

Rep. Duncan Hunter Outpacing Opponents In Campaign Fundraising

Congressman's indictment for misusing campaign funds hasn't prevented him from getting more money.

Navy Capt. Brett Crozier is pictured in November 2019 on the USS Roosevelt. Navy officials have not ruled out reinstating him. He was fired as commander of the aircraft carrier after complaining wasn't getting enough help containing the coronavirus on board.

Navy Upholds Firing Of USS Theodore Roosevelt Capt. Brett Crozier

U.S. official says the Navy has upheld the firing of the aircraft carrier captain who urged faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak. That decision is a complete reversal for Adm. Mike Gilday, the top Navy officer.

People in walk towards the U.S. border in Tijuana, Mexico, Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Court Won't Immediately Stop Wait-In-Mexico Asylum Policy

A federal appeals court put a judge's order on hold Friday shortly before it would have stopped the Trump administration from forcing asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases move through U.S. courts.

A sign in front of MaryJane's restaurant in downtown San Diego on May 5, 2020, shows the eatery is still open for takeout orders while still closed for sit-in dining because of the coronavirus pandemic.

How Are People Still Contracting Coronavirus After Weeks Of Restrictions?

As part of our ongoing Curious San Diego series, KPBS Health Reporter Tarryn Mento tracked down the answer.

Australia celebrates a goal during its knockout round match against Norway during the Women's World Cup in France in June. Football Federation Australia announced a new deal on Wednesday to improve pay and conditions for the women's team, known as the Matildas.

Under New Deal, Australian Women's And Men's Soccer Will Get Equal Share Of Revenue

The deal will lift salaries for the Matildas by 90% and promises parity in training and travel. Norway and New Zealand have made similar moves, as a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer continues.

In this photo provided by the Ventura County Fire Department, VCFD firefighters respond to a boat fire off the coast of southern California, Monday, Sept. 2, 2019.

California Boat Company Suspends Tours After Fatal Fire

The owner of a scuba diving boat company announced Tuesday a voluntary indefinite suspension of its fleet in the wake of a boat fire off the Southern California coast that killed 34 people.

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