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Lilly Ledbetter, a supervisor at a Goodyear tire plant in Alabama, discovered she was receiving less pay than men who worked the same position. Her case led to a monumental law on pay equity.

A surge in the dollar has benefited many Americans and reinforced the country's economic strength — but it has also caused a lot of pain for others.

Boeing's machinists are returning to work after a bruising strike. But the aerospace giant still has big long-term problems to solve if it's going to recapture its leading position in the industry.

It is the latest in a series of Israeli attacks against journalists covering the war in Gaza and Lebanon in the past year.

In the first interview about his new book The City and its Uncertain Walls, the celebrated author also talks with NPR about his age and finding beauty in isolation.

"Fat Leonard" was arrested in a San Diego hotel in September 2013 as part of a federal sting. He faced charges of buying off dozens of top Navy officers.

Kaylee Daugherty is an up-and-coming singer in the San Diego jazz scene. With roots in gospel and R&B, her musical interpretations come with soul and passion. She is humbled to play with some of the best musicians around and to have played at a great variety of venues in Southern California, ranging from the lively wineries of Temecula, the intimate coffeeshops of Oak Glen, to the upscale restaurants of Laguna Beach. With a repertoire of upwards 300 songs in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, and in the styles of swing, blues, bossa nova, boleros and funk, Kaylee has a song for everyone. Whether in a duo, trio, or with the energy of a quartet+, Kaylee can elevate the experience of any space. Kaylee’s favorite part of performing is bringing joy to her audiences through the universal language of music. Her music makes kids dance and gives older folk a sigh of nostalgia. She is very personable and interactive with her audiences, inviting them into her musical world and building a sense of community within each venue. See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

With a set of songs inspired by autumn in New York, Jonathan will transport attendees from San Diego to the Big Apple with a variety of tunes including “Autumn Leaves”, “On Broadway”, “I’ll Take Manhattan" and more. An experience inspired by the city that never sleeps - attendees will indulge in a three-course dinner prepared by the hotel’s award-winning culinary team, paired with an unforgettable musical soundtrack. Jonathan Karrant’s album, “On and On” hit #4 on the Billboard Jazz charts and his album “Live” hit #2 on the iTunes Jazz Charts. He has also been honored across the U.S. including, New York City Cabaret Jazz Honors, “Best Singer” for the Bravo California Awards and was named one of the top 10 rising vocalists by Downbeat. Click here for more information about this event!

San Diego Pride will host its "Transgender Day of Empowerment" celebration on Friday, April 5.

Freshwater crocodiles die every year in Australia from eating poisonous cane toads that humans introduced to the continent. Now scientists have found a way to teach the crocs to avoid the toxic toads.