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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors are pictured in the county chambers during a session, June 26, 2019.

San Diego County Supervisors Green Light Otay Ranch Housing Development

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a controversial housing development in the Otay Ranch community.

Flooding in Norfolk, Va., during heavy rainfall in November. Some residents worry that rising flood insurance rates will force them out of their homes.

'Millions Left On The Table': How Cities Can Do More To Battle Rising Flood Insurance Rates

Increased flooding from climate change is making flood insurance so expensive that some worry they'll lose their homes. A federal program can cut costs if cities invest in flood protection.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man is questioned by an Israeli police officer as part of the government's measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, in the Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, a suburb of Tel Aviv, Israel, on Tuesday.

Israel's Defense And Spy Agencies Step Up Anti-Coronavirus Efforts

Usually quiet Israeli government agencies and contractors are going public with their battle against COVID-19.

Vaccines for measles-rubella and cervical cancer are administered at a school in Jimbaran, Indonesia. Vaccination rates have dropped during the pandemic.

How Bad Has The Pandemic Been For Childhood Vaccinations?

The betterment of childhood vaccination rates has been a global success story. A new report on the impact of the pandemic offers reason for concern — and optimism.

Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez rallies workers for the passage of Assembly Bill 5 she authored that would limit when businesses and companies could classify employees as independent contractors, Aug. 29, 2019.

Roundtable: Assembly Bill 5

California's controversial new law affecting gig workers heads to Governor Newsom's desk. Big development plans are on the horizon for Mission Valley. Who will replace Susan Davis once she exits the 53rd District.

How South Korea Reined In The Outbreak Without Shutting Everything Down

It's one of several places in Asia that did not use draconian lockdown strategies to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Judge Thad Balkman listens to statements from the defense during a hearing last month in Norman, Okla.

Oklahoma Judge Shaves $107 Million Off Opioid Decision Against Johnson & Johnson

The new number from Judge Thad Balkman comes nearly three months after he ordered the drugmaker to pay $572 million for its role in the opioid crisis. Both sides had questioned that sum.

Siree and Ayana Morris, the founders of the Newark Moonlight Cinema, and kids.

In Newark, A Drive-In Movie Theater Celebrates Black Excellence

The simultaneous crises of the pandemic and racism against Black Americans led to the creation of an unusual movie theater located in New Jersey's biggest city: the Newark Moonlight Cinema.

A sign warns against the Covid-19 virus near the Navajo town of Tuba City, Arizona. As the virus rages across the U.S., mitigation measures continue to be critical to save lives.

The Vaccine Rollout Will Take Time. Here's What The U.S. Can Do Now To Save Lives

With the virus still raging in the U.S., public health experts say we can't afford to just wait around for the vaccine. They share advice for what communities can do now to slow the death toll.

A dog available for adoption looks on at potential owners at the San Diego Humane Society in Mission Valley on Jan. 2nd, 2018.

SD Lawmaker's Bill To End Retail Pet Sales In California On Governor's Desk

Assembly Bill 2152 would end the retail sales of dogs, cats and rabbits throughout California while still allowing retail establishments the flexibility to partner with rescues or shelters for adoption events.

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