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President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Brooke Rollins, head of the America First Policy Institute, to oversee the Department of Agriculture. She has a long history in conservative politics.

Love Your Wetlands Day is an opportunity to explore UC San Diego’s protected Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay while also learning about the importance of coastal wetlands, the climate threats they face, and the ways local communities are working to restore and protect them. Uniquely located in the densely populated urban area, Kendall-Frost Marsh is a valuable laboratory and popular component of the University of California’s Natural Reserve System, a library of ecosystems throughout California representing most of the state's major habitats. Activities will take place throughout the day and are family friendly: Guided marsh and kayak clean ups Guided birding Booths from environmental organizations Educational presentations by local scientists Speeches by elected officials, and cultural activities with Indigenous leaders Native planting Fish seining The event will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please note: NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THE EVENT Minors can not participate without a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The first 250 to register will receive a shirt when they attend event! Register today! This public acknowledgment serves to honor and respect Indigenous peoples and their land on which our campus resides. UC San Diego was built upon the territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. From time immemorial, the Kumeyaay people have been a part of this land. Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego community.

A vast swath of the Midwest has been under siege from torrential rains while also being hit with a heat wave. Hundreds of people were rescued, homes were damaged, and at least two people have died.

City planning officials hope to capitalize on the neighborhood's six trolley stations by allowing some of the highest density housing outside of downtown.

Her teammate Gretchen Walsh had been favored after setting the world record during Olympic trials in June. But it was Huske who won Paris gold, an emotional win after her "devastating" Tokyo result.

Come join us at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Saturdays and Sundays, October 5 – October 27, 2024, for our annual Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration! Haunted train rides, pumpkin decorating, a walk through the pumpkin patch and viewing of spooky Halloween scenes and haunted train cars. Pumpkins are included in the purchase of every Toddler and Child ticket on the Pumpkin Express! (Additional pumpkins may be purchased) Come join us for a spooky good time! Reservations: The Pumpkin Express is a popular event, and the best seats tend to sell out quickly. We highly recommend you purchase your desired tickets for the Pumpkin Express in advance. Subject to availability, tickets may be purchased in-person at the Campo Depot. Online Ticket Sales close 36 hours before train departure. Subject to availability, limited quantities of tickets may be available for in-person purchase at Campo Depot.

Forecasters warned that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage.

Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it's not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians' favorite Olympians.

Striking hotel workers in San Diego got some support Tuesday from the San Diego City Council, when it passed a resolution calling on the Hilton Bayfront to go back to the bargaining table. In other news, a senior enlisted Marine at the San Diego Recruit Depot is in the brig and facing charges. Plus, with America's bitter divide on full display this election season, social media platforms are often blamed for fanning polarization by failing to reign in hate speech and misinformation.

A bill to allow local advisory boards to keep COVID remote meeting rules fails in the Legislature. The debate centered over making it easier for board members to participate — or giving Californians the chance to address public officials face to face.