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MIT is among the handful of higher education institutions that announced free tuition initiatives.

University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates

Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates whose families make below a certain income threshold, starting in fall 2025.

Prosecutors Jessica Rock, right, and K.C. Pagnotta pose with Baby Shark — who was rescued from the alleged dogfighting operation as a puppy in 2022 — at the sentencing last week.

A man was sentenced to 475 years for dogfighting. The sport is surprisingly prevalent

A man who was arrested with over 100 dogs and equipment at his Georgia home got the maximum sentence last week. Prosecutors hope it sheds light on the prevalence of dogfighting, a felony in the U.S.

Artist Koy Sun is shown in the Impact Artist Residence studio at Bread & Salt in Logan Heights on Oct. 4, 2025. He holds the painted suitcase he used to apply to the program.

Koy Sun on sign painting, going viral and bringing art to the community

San Diego sign painter Koy Sun's widely-viewed TikTok video landed him an artist residency at Bread & Salt.

Early in her career, Lady Gaga's antagonistic, transgressive pop sometimes took on political overtones. Early songs from her latest album, Mayhem, seem to capture some of that era's intensity.

Pop needs freaks. Thankfully, Lady Gaga is back

The sometimes-transgressive pop star has a new album, Mayhem, that seems poised to recapture the confrontational darkness of her early work. There's more than one reason to hope it's true.

Annie Rios (left) and Max Sklar (right) stand at the site of the May encampment on the UCSD campus on

'It’s David versus Goliath': UCSD student protestors challenge discipline charges

UC San Diego students arrested at protests calling for the university to divest from Israel are getting a crash course on legal defense.

The San Diego County Administration building is seen on Sept. 20, 2024.

San Diego County residents urged to prepare for cuts as some federal funding freezes

Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency — a body headed by billionaire Elon Musk — have committed to trim the U.S. government and ensure states bar diversity and equity programs.

A person looks at a flight information display system at San Diego International Airport. San Diego, Calif. April 18, 2023.

Record-setting Thanksgiving travel week expected in San Diego

A busy, potentially record-setting travel week is underway with trains, planes and automobiles heading to and from San Diego County.

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley discusses his mission to hold big tech accountable

Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri talks about his mission to hold tech companies accountable even as they try to align themselves with President Donald Trump.

San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer addressing the media about the County's lawsuit against Meta, Google, SnapChat, YouTube and TikTok at the County Administration Building in San Diego, CA on Feb. 6, 2025.

San Diego County sues popular social media platforms

San Diego County announced a lawsuit Thursday against Google, SnapChat, YouTube, TikTok and Meta — the parent company of Instagram and Facebook. It alleges their conduct constitutes a public nuisance.

San Diego drops race from BIPOC homebuyers program after lawsuit claims reverse discrimination

San Diego dropped the race requirement for a program meant to help households of color buy homes. A lawsuit claimed it discriminated against white people.

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