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Garrett Keene sits on the front steps of his home in Lake Elsinore, Calif. that was destroyed in the Airport Fire, one of three major Southern California Fires so far this September. After evacuating with his family, Keene said he monitored the Watch Duty fire app to see where airdrops of fire retardant were happening as the fire approached, but none dropped on his neighborhood.

Trying to stay safe in a wildfire? There's an app that can help

Watch Duty, a free app for tracking wildfires, has taken off in the Western U.S. as more of the region experiences destructive wildfires and the overwhelming task of staying informed.

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents 'Beauty and the Beast'

March 28-30, 2024 at the Casa del Prado Theater An enchanted castle, a magical forest, a prince in disguise...and one girl, pure of heart, whose love could break the spell. Join woodland creatures, fairies, and other beloved characters for an enchanting experience as this timeless tale about inner beauty and the undeniable power of love is retold through the beautiful art of ballet. Directed by Danika Pramik-Holdaway Performances will take place at the historic Casa del Prado Theater for one weekend only (March 28 – 30) All tickets are priced at $25, and can be bought online at www.sdcyb.org, over the phone at 619-259-0220, or in person during normal business hours. ADA seating available by contacting our office directly. San Diego Civic Youth Ballet on Facebook / Instagram

Chip-maker Qualcomm said Thursday it is buying NXP Semiconductors in a deal valued at approximately $38.1 billion.

What is behind layoffs in the tech industry?

The year 2023 proved to be a difficult year for the tech industry, which saw over 260,000 job losses.

"I Voted Early" stickers are made available at the Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services building on Sept. 20 in Minneapolis, Minn., on the first day of early voting in the state.

This year's 'October surprise' may be no surprise at all

It is not uncommon for political commentators to call a late-breaking story during a presidential election an "October surprise" — even when there is little evidence that it mattered all that much.

A police officer looks through damage caused by a shell at the Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Omdurman, Sudan, on Sept. 7.

Here's what life is like in a city in the grip of Sudan’s brutal war

The Sudanese city of Omdurman lives in the shadow of war, facing daily shelling and battered medical services. But some people are trying to eke out a return to life, however precarious.

Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris react as results are displayed during a Democrats Abroad election party on Wednesday in London, England.

What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented

Leaders from around the world congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory, as governments prepare for his return to the White House and the potential impact that will have.

After being drafted to work the polls, Joe Ricceri is now a volunteer with the Douglas County Election Commission in Omaha, Neb.

Poll workers can be hard to find. In Nebraska, election officials can draft them

Nebraska has a unique solution to staffing elections: It allows counties to draft workers. Omaha's Douglas County is the only one to regularly use it. Here's how the jury duty-like system works.

Andreanallely Barajas, 4 months pregnant, sits in her family home in Holtville, Calif. days after returning from the hospital in San Diego on Aug. 22, 2024.

Imperial County has one maternity ward left. These women are bearing the risks

OBGYN doctors say the sole maternity ward left after another closed last year needs more doctors, nurses and other resources to meet demands.

Consumer prices rose 2.5% in August from a year ago, the smallest annual increase since early 2001. Grocery prices have largely leveled off after climbing sharply in the previous two years, but the cumulative increases continue to sting many consumers.

Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than 3 years. Here’s what that means

Consumer prices in August were up 2.5% from a year ago — the smallest annual increase since February 2021. Falling inflation clears the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next week — likely by a quarter percentage point.

Real Estate and Economic Update Free Webinar

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